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Love is part of every moment, big or small

Is there anything more important in this world than love? I think not. I believe love is the greatest motivating force known to mankind. It’s what makes us do crazy, generous, and sometimes downright baffling things. It’s why our husbands attempt to enjoy shopping, and why we women nod along, feigning deep interest, while they explain at great length why the newly installed water heater isn’t heating water or why the car has developed that mysterious pinging sound. It’s the reason I’m presently wearing a sweater adorned with a parade of polar bears, not because I love the ...

‘Love Your Library’ this month at MCL

Happy Valentine’s Day! As you are remembering your loved ones this Valentine’s Day, whether with chocolate or flowers or cards, also remember to love your library. February is “National Library Lovers Month.” Here are a few ways to show that you love the library this Valentine’s Day. Love your library by getting a library card and using it regularly. Getting and using your library card (and using it frequently, about once a month) helps library leadership to justify our funding through high demand of use. If you already have a library card, make sure your account is ...

Free public computer and Wi-Fi available at JCL

Do you need a full-screen computer to type a document, browse a website, or complete another task? The Juniata County Library has six public computers available free of charge to access the internet, use Microsoft Office, and more. All computers run the latest version of Windows 11 and have Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Office version 2020. Public computers and internet access are provided free of charge. Out-of-town visitors may use the internet during their visit to the library. In fairness to all our patrons, we have set limits on how long individuals may use this service. We ...

God had a plan, purpose to redeem men

And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed. Genesis 12:3 If I understand the Dispensational view of Scripture, they believe that God has a separate will and purpose for the Jewish people (the people of Israel). That purpose is different from the church or body of Christ. This idea, view, or type of theology is what we want to consider this week. Is it really found in the Bible, or is it a false teaching put into the Word of God? In Genesis 12:3, God told Abram, “In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” There are two things in this verse we should ...

Juniata County Dairy Promotion pointers

Did I hear someone say love is in the air? With Valentine’s day right around the corner, what’s a better time to celebrate our love for our favorite agriculture commodity: dairy. This is dairy princess Kera Bentz, here to remind you of a couple of reasons why you should love dairy as ...

Super Bowl on Valentine’s Day?

There are certain fanbases that probably don’t have to worry about a Super Bowl on Valentine’s Day. But others? Next season’s Super Bowl is scheduled for Feb. 14, 2027. Plan accordingly. This odd little scheduling collision came to wider attention thanks to a viral post on X that read: “The Super Bowl next year is on Valentine’s Day… better start planning that conversation now.” And honestly, that might be the most practical relationship advice the NFL has ever inspired. Because ready or not, the collision is coming. Romance is about to meet red-zone efficiency. ...