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McCoy House to open for the season

LEWISTOWN - The Mifflin County Historical Society announces the season opening of McCoy House Museum, 17 N. Main St., Lewistown.The museum will open for the 2016 season on Tuesday, June 14 from 11am - 2pm, and maintain regular hours every Tuesday June through August.Mifflin County's colorful history is on display at the McCoy House Museum. Look for the new Native American exhibit featuring a wigwam, stone tools and interact displays on the basement level.This exhibit was a hit with fourth and fifth grade students during the museum's spring school tours. Students bring your parents or ...

New princess introduces herself

Hello everyone! My name is Jessie Roush and I am the 2016-17 Juniata County Dairy Princess. I am looking forward to the many promotions to come throughout the year! School is finally over for the summer and the fun-filled summer activities are just beginning. June is dairy month so why not bring a delicious treat containing dairy to your next gathering to help you get your three servings of dairy a day? Here's a recipe to try:Taco Pizza Dip8 ounces sour cream2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened1 package taco seasoning mix1 jar chunky salsa8 ounces cheddar cheese, ...

Aspiring actress

LEWISTOWN - A fifth grade musical brought forth the inner actress of Hope Showers.Shower is a 16-year-old from Millerstown who will be a junior at Juniata Mennonite School this fall.She credits that very first spring musical held at Cedar Grove Brethren in Christ Church more than five years ago, as the moment she decided she had to keep acting.Now the inspired actress is headed to Yale this summer as part of a National Leadership Conference. Students across the country are selected based on their personal essays and applications to be part of the conference July 14 to 31 at the Ivy ...

Belleville Civic Club promotes safety in Big Valley

BELLEVILLE - The Belleville Civic Club is asking drivers through town to slow down for the safety of the community."Some months ago, club member Ann McNabb addressed club members with a real concern over the safety of residents in Big Valley," a press release from the club states."The 35 mph speed limit is many times ignored and quite dangerous for those individuals trying to cross the street," the press release said.Club members also express concern for the Amish who travel the local roads.In an effort to call attention to the speed limit, the club's Special Projects Committee purchased ...

Reedsville Community Day set for June 11 at Bender Park

REEDSVILLE -Reedsville Community Day kicks off with townwide yard sales on June 10 and 11 in Brown Township, leading into a full day of events on June 11 at Bender Park, just off Tony Street, Reedsville.Events include: 6:30 a.m. -Breakfast in the Park by the Evangelic Lutheran Church members in the north pavilion; 9 a.m. - Juniata Striders 5K race, with awards at 10 a.m.; 11 a.m. - Pickle eating contest; Noon -Pie eating contest at noon; 1 p.m. -Free community giant ice cream sundae; 2 p.m. -Little Miss Reedsville contest; 3 p.m. -Community Pet ShowSeveral area church youth groups will ...

Top of the town

Movie Night kicks off at The Embassy on FridayLEWISTOWN - Several activities are scheduled for the summer at the Embassy Theatre in Lewistown. Friday -Movie night on Monument Square. South Main Street, Lewistown, in front of the theatre will be closed from 5 to 10 p.m. for vendors and activities, live bands in the parking lot and movies at dusk.Local radio personality Mattie B. will be the emcee.The schedule include:5:30 p.m. - Jeremy Mertz on stage;7 p.m. - Wrecking Crew;9:30 p.m. -New movie trailer for "Hell Walk," filmed at The Embassy. July 1-Lewistown Community Band's annual Let ...