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Beth Reifsnyder: Nurse

Beth Reifsnyder’s career as a nurse has taken her to some interesting places. Reifsnyder, a former Mifflin County school board director and a current board member of the Mifflin County Airport Authority, has had some interesting adventures throughout the years. Reifsnyder majored in ...

4-year-old enjoys dream trip to Disney

LEWISTOWN — With the help of Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia, 4-year-old Aiden Gomez, of Lewistown, recently received the gift of a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the place where dreams come true, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Aiden, who is diagnosed with a ...

Survive winter with these things to do

LEWISTOWN — Looking for something to do to chase away the winter blues or blahs? How about tapping your creative side and joining one or more workshops sponsored by the Mifflin-Juniata Arts Council? Artistic ability is not a prerequisite for these classes, as the instructors will ...

Pa. Military Museum lists coming events

BOALSBURG — The Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg recently announced a number of upcoming programs and special events for the late winter and spring. Charter Day Weekend The museum reopens to the public on March 11 with a Military Movie Madness Festival featuring Gary Cooper ...

Why Was It So Important?

By Shirley Page Lewistown Why was it so important? Why did the star shine so bright? Why did the angels proclaim the news? Of the birth of a baby that night? Why did the shepherds listen? Why did the angels sing? Why did the wise men bring their very best to this tiny ...

Our Best Gift

By Shirley Page Burnham Many years ago A special kind of love Was sent to us from heaven, By God from up above. In the form of a tiny baby In a manger filled with hay A special kind of miracle happened on that day. Angels they foretold it to shepherds one dark night they followed the star to a lowly stable guided by a holy light. To the tiny little manger the wise men they did bring gold and myrrh and frankensense to lay before our king. And we could also give our heart to Jesus on this day, Our heart, our life, our all, right now without delay.