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History of MC Library continues

In my last history lesson, a couple of weeks ago, I was writing about the old Book Mobile. Since then, I learned, from a Sentinel article about the Mifflin County Youth Fair, that in the 1970s, the Chief Logan Lions Club purchased the Book Mobile, converted it into a food truck and sold their famous french fries out of it. From books to french fries, people enjoyed the Book Mobile. We left library history in the 1950s. The library was staffed by Mrs. Stuckenrath and Miss Elder and things went on without drama or incident for some time. Books kept coming in. And kept coming ...

Six ways to walk with others through trials

If you are a Christian, there is a good chance you know someone in the midst of trial. Perhaps you are going through your own “fiery trial” at the moment. As Don Carson puts it, “All we have to do is live long enough and we will suffer.” The bible is always preparing us for the suffering we will eventually experience. “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you” (1 Peter 4:12). Those who expect suffering will inevitably be better equipped to face it when it shows up. As Christians ...

‘Soup’s On’ in Bev’s Kitchen

By BEV KAUFFMAN Happy Fall from the kitchen! It’s soup season again here in my kitchen! Growing up, I only remember eating chicken corn soup with livers and hard boiled eggs added. It’s not as gross as it sounds. Today, I’m making chicken vegetable soup. A hearty soup with ...

You can’t stop fentanyl

Fentanyl has killed more Americans than the wars in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan combined. And lined up behind it are still more vicious street drugs. The Justice Department can indict Chinese companies producing fentanyl and the precursor chemicals used to make it. The Biden administration can pressure Mexico to come down harder on drug trafficking. None of this is going to work. As long as people can make money off these drugs and others are willing to pay for them, the flow will not stop. How has the 52-year War on Drugs worked out so far? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid. Cheap ...

Strengthening our community together

October has been declared by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as Local Chamber of Commerce month. Oct. 18, specifically, has been designated as National Chamber of Commerce Day. This month and day have been set aside to shed some much-appreciated light on the crucial role local chambers play in the economic stability of our communities. We do so by advocating, supporting, encouraging, as well as educating, the businesses, industries, and organizations in our communities. I am thankful for a governor who sees the value of local chambers and is supportive of what we do. To quote ...

What does 120 years really mean?

43,830. That is how many days The Sentinel has been covering the Juniata Valley during the past 120 years. As we acknowledge this milestone, we think about what it means to have reached 120 years of being a part of the community. This column isn’t about what’s changed over the years in the newspaper industry (a lot). Or the mistakes or typographical errors we’ve made (plenty over 120 years and an estimated 900,000 plus pages). This column isn’t about the awards we’ve won or the triumphs we’ve achieved. This editorial isn’t a rendering of the history of The Sentinel. ...