Dear Heloise: I work as a wedding planner, and in at least half of the weddings I handle, the bride asks what to get the groom as a wedding gift. First, it should be personal, and second, gifts are always nice if you can have them engraved with a date or a phrase that means something to both of ...

Today is Friday, July 19, the 201st day of 2024. There are 165 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 19, 1848, the first “Convention to discuss the social, civil and religious condition and rights of Woman” convened at the Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls, ...

Dear Annie: Our son married into a large family. His wife’s sister was recently married. We did not receive an invitation, and no explanation was given. We were disappointed not to be included. However, it wasn’t until we saw post-wedding pictures of our 2-year-old granddaughter –– who ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve had diverticulitis repeatedly since 2016. It’s been bad enough 10 times (with belly pain and fever) that I was given antibiotics. I’ve had it at least that many more times where I wasn’t as ill (usually just had belly pain), and I didn’t take antibiotics, since it ...

(Sunflower) Kimberly Ann Jacko of North Huntingdon and Bruce Walter Berguson of Mansfield are engaged to be married Sept. 9, 2023, at Allensville Mennonite Church, Belleville. A reception will follow at Creekside Hideaway Pavilion, Reedsville. She is the daughter of Eugene Andrew Jacko of ...

Jim and Joey Heroux, of Strodes Mills, announce the engagement of their granddaughter, Payton Gregory, daughter of David and Nicole Gregory, to Ethan Storms, son of Stephen and Luanne Storms. Payton and Ethan are both recent graduates of Kutztown University. Payton is currently pursuing her ...

Jacob Flood, of Lewistown, and Kasey Demi, of Hanover, are engaged to be married on Aug. 15, 2021, at Juniata Valley Winery. She is the daughter of Brian and Katie Demi of Hanover. She is a 2017 graduate of New Oxford High School. She will graduate from Penn State University Park in May with ...

Dianea Mountz and Jonathon Newcomer, of Lewistown, are engaged to be married. An April 17, 2021, wedding is planned and will be officiated by Sean Fitch. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kenneth and Jana Mountz of Lewistown. Dianea is a 2011 graduate of Indian Valley High School and a ...

Kristin Lee Hess, of Lewistown, and Joshua William Rittenhouse, of Bellefonte, were married on July 1, 2023, at Grace United Methodist Church in Lewistown. Kristin is the daughter of Stuart and Michelle Hess of Lewistown, and the granddaughter of Robert and Doris Knable of ...

Naomi Medley, of Lewistown, and Robert Melton, of Detroit, Michigan, were married on June 30 at the Lewistown Municipal Building. The bride is the daughter of Paul and Wanda Bowmaster. The groom is the son of Mary Rozwood and Ronald Melton of Detroit. She is a 2017 graduate of Mifflin ...

Ashley Farrell and Eric Pearson were married May 7, 2022, at New Life Church in Burnham. The bride is the daughter of Jeffery and Nanette Farrell of Lewistown. The groom is the son of Richard Pearson of Lewistown and the late Bonnie Pearson Kraus. Crista Miller of Mcveytown, cousin of the ...

Megan Marie Shoop of Port Royal and Jared Linray Benner of Thompsontown were united as one on Aug. 8, 2020. The ceremony and reception took place at Lily Manor in Mifflin. Megan is the daughter of Robert and Tina Shoop of Port Royal. Jared is the son of Dan Benner of Thompsontown and Amy ...

Calvin and Evelyn Vanada of Belleville celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on Dec. 6. They were married in Burnham and lived most of their lives in a house built by Calvin on Route 522 in Sandiminea. Calvin is a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a retiree of Standard Steel. Evelyn ...

Cheryl and Eli Himes Jr. recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married Nov. 11, 1995, at Church Hill United Methodist Church by the Rev. Ed Moore. Cheryl is the daughter of Russell Myers of Milroy and the late Helen Myers. She is employed by Mifflin County School ...

Gerald (Jerry) G. and JoAnn M. (Sunderland) Dean celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on Oct. 22, 1960. Gerald is retired from bulk milk trucking and JoAnn is retired from First National Bank. They have two children, Robert and wife Ann Marie Dean of McVeytown; ...

Richard and Shirley Miller, of Strodes Mills, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Sunday, June 14, 2020. They were honored by their children at a picnic held June 13 in Millersburg. The couple were married June 14, 1955, at Alameda Naval Air Station in California during Richard’s Navy ...

MIFFLINTOWN — Journaling not only helped Kevin Macomber heal from his own personal trauma from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, but it provided content for the Navy veteran to author a top-selling book that has helped others find their way. “I journaled for 15 years, but I never had any ...

Photo by Sheila McCarthy Yorks Juniata High School Class of 1973 held its 50th class reunion Saturday, July 15 at Annsfield, Mifflintown. Those attending were from left, front, Tina Shellenberger Crim, Mitzi Adams Jacob, Kathy Niman Gilson, Molly Sheaffer Kinney, Connie Flood Strawser, Ruth ...

LEWISTOWN — Twenty-three students graduated from the Geisinger School of Nursing on Aug. 4, earning their diploma in professional nursing. Upon completion of a national board exam, 60% of the graduates will continue their journey with Geisinger as registered nurses. The remainder secured ...

What the library has to offer goes beyond just print books. We have many great books available in digital format for free! Check out our website and see what online resources are always available to you. Let’s look at the databases you can use with a Juniata County library card! Start on our ...

Colton Xavier Bokesh was born at 9:28 a.m. August 1, 2023 At Geisinger Medical Center. At birth, he weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 18½ inches long. He is the son of Shawn Ryan Bokesh and Tiffany Nicole Murphy Bokesh of Lewistown. Grandparent is Carolyn Murphy of Lewistown.

Jenna Lillian Brubaker was born at 3:55 a.m. on Aug. 14, 2020, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. She is the daughter of Brent and Rebecca Brubaker of McAlisterville. She joins her brothers, Jacob and Matthew. She is the granddaughter of Daryl and Denise Brubaker of McAlisterville, and Dean ...

Siena Kai Altiery was born at 8:17 p.m. Oct. 19, 2020, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Her parents are Keith and Heidi Altiery of Reedsville. She weighed 9 pounds and was 20 1/2 inches long at birth. Siena joins sister Adriana and brothers Tanner and Julian. Grandparents are Philip and ...

Okleanne Rose Zimmerman was born at 11:52 a.m. Feb. 8, 2021, in The Family Place at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Her parents are Cherish Auman and Alexander Zimmerman of Lewistown. Grandparents are Tabitha Herman and Art Auman, and Audrey Zimmerman and Virgil Zimmerman, of ...