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Skills that today’s hunters are losing

Much has been said about the decline of hunting, with recruitment as the leading cause. This refers to the lack of new members joining the ranks, young people who never pick up a bow or a rifle and head into the field. But there is another side to the coin: retention. Retention refers to individuals who do try hunting but, for some reason, leave the sport. Sometimes this is due to time constraints, competition with other activities, moving away or simply a lack of interest. However, I believe there is something else to blame. Hunting has become boring. Sure, bagging a big buck or ...

Discover new traditions in a season of gratitude

Holiday traditions continue to turn, like pages in a book, and I have learned that we must be prepared for what is found on the next, unseen page. We have a choice in how we react to what we find on the other side. There may be surprising plot twists, new characters introduced, love, loss, or even mysteries to solve. We can choose to respond with wide-eyed wonder and anticipation, or with dread and apprehension. This truth became abundantly clear to me as my family and I recently celebrated Thanksgiving. This year was different in many ways, yet beautifully the same in all the ways ...

Juniata County Dairy Promotion pointers

Hi. My name is Jena Rissler, a Juniata County Dairy Ambassador. Are you looking to try a new recipe for lunch or supper? Here is one of my favorite recipes. Dairy casserole • 1 lb. hamburger, browned • 2 small cans of corn • 1 can cream of celery soup • 2 cup noodles, cooked • 1 pk. cream cheese, softened For the top: • 2 tsp. browned butter • ½ cup crumbs Instructions: Mix ingredients well and place in a greased casserole dish. Mix crumbs and butter and place on top. Bake for 30 – 45 minutes at 350. Always remember to get your three ...

Consider shopping local as act of joy, patriotism

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, many of us find ourselves reflecting on who we are as a community, where we came from, and what has sustained us for nearly two and a half centuries. One of the most enduring American traditions, long before online shopping took over, has been the simple act of supporting local craftsmen, entrepreneurs, and neighbors. And nowhere is that tradition felt more strongly than during the holiday season. Many of us remember the trips to the corner store for penny candy or stopping at the local dairy where milk came in glass ...

October’s top books at MCL

Let’s talk about the four most circulated books for October at the Mifflin County Library. This list is surprising. At the top of the list is an old favorite with a new twist. This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the beloved classic “Tuck Everlasting” by Natalie Babbitt. But our most circulated book is the graphic novel adaptation which shows Winnie Foster who learns about a hidden spring and who meets the Tuck family, who already know about the spring’s life-changing power. And remember, there is a bad guy who will stop at nothing until he finds the Tucks and uncovers ...

Your donation to the JCL makes a difference

Library funding nationwide is not guaranteed. We would hate to lose something that truly cannot be replaced. Your tax-deductible gift to the Juniata County Library will express your values and your life purpose, and make the best care available for yourself, your family and your neighbors. Your kind giving makes all this possible. You are giving to a cause that you experience and are a part of, whether you know it or not. The library fuels your community by enhancing property and business value, improving graduation rates, increasing education levels and boosting overall life ...