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Be part of the solution in mental health, substance use recovery To the Editor: May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time not only to talk about mental health but also celebrate recovery and ways to take practical steps to support well-being for individuals in recovery, their families, and for our entire community. Nationwide, the latest federal behavioral survey estimates that more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults experienced mental illness in the past year, and about 1 in 6 people ages 12 and older met the criteria for a substance use disorder. That’s tens of millions of people and ...

Ukraine’s war cannot be just Europe’s war

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An article in the April 25-26 edition of the Wall Street Journal began with the headline “The Ukraine War is Europe’s war now.” “With Russia determined to continue its four-year invasion until it dominates its neighbor, and President Trump pulling back from Europe and focused on the Middle East,” the article said, “Ukraine finds itself reliant on the traditionally wary EU (European Union) in its war for survival.” Although some nations and their people see beefed-up EU political and financial support as confirming the main premise of the April article, especially the ...

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Please preserve historic Bratton Cemetery To the Editor: Recently, I was in the Juniata Valley seeking to discover genealogy information and see where my ancestors settled in the mid-1700s. I was in awe of the natural beauty all around. The drive up the ridges and the views down into the valleys of Mifflin County were simply stunning. How blessed you are to be surrounded by such glory. My ancestor, William Junkin, lived and died in this valley, initially taking out a warrant for 150 acres in 1766 south of the Juniata River across from the current town of McVeytown. He served in the ...

Rising electric bills leave Pennsylvanians powerless

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Electricity isn’t a luxury. It’s a critical part of daily life — especially in a state where many people rely on it for heat. Losing power is disruptive. People are reminded of that every time a storm knocks out the grid. But for many Pennsylvanians, the bigger threat isn’t losing electricity for a few hours or days. It’s losing the ability to afford it at all. The price of power is rising steadily even as new facilities are planned or built across the Keystone State. That is because the cost of electricity is not set by a single decision or a single office. Utilities must ...

Williams honored for volunteer efforts with Sports Hall of Fame

Editorials

Induction into a hall of fame — or recognition by one — represents more than a plaque or ceremony. It reflects dedication, commitment and service to a community over time. For the second year in a row, The Sentinel has the honor of recognizing one of its own as the Mifflin County Sports Hall of Fame honors reporter Greg Williams with its volunteer award. Williams is being recognized for his efforts in helping establish the organization and for the support he has continued to provide through the years. Over the years, Williams served in a variety of newsroom roles while also ...

Intuition matters: Listen to the quiet voice

Local Columns

We all have a wide variety of experiences throughout our lives, some filled with joy and laughter, others with sadness and tears, but only a few are truly life-altering. Recently, I experienced one of those moments, and I know I have been forever changed by it. My Friday began like any other until I arrived at my local coffee shop and passed one of my dear morning coffee club regulars heading toward the door much earlier than normal. It took only a matter of seconds to realize he was acting peculiarly. He wore a puzzled expression as we crossed paths, and when I asked him what was ...