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Events for grown-ups at MCL

The library’s summer reading program is coming to a close. Here are a few things going on for grown-ups if you are looking for things to do. Before July ends, please come into the Mifflin County Library in Lewistown and see the wonderful patriotic artwork our patrons made. We call it our favorite American Art collage. Eleven artists and library users participated. They each were given a small canvas to work on. The canvases are on display and people are encouraged to come and view the artwork but also vote on the artwork with spare change. This is also a small fundraiser for ...

Author to discuss PTSD at Juniata County Library

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 ...

Abandoned pets filling shelters across U.S.

By Peg Vlasak HCHS Volunteer Who will ever forget the year 2020? It was a dark time for humanity and yet, at the same time, many of us also experienced a slower, quieter time at home, time spent with family, loved ones, and pets. During that time, those of us at Huntingdon County Humane Society saw many dogs and cats be taken into homes because so many felt that it was a good time to adopt. Time threaded on and now we are in the summer of 2023 and happily, the pandemic is in the past. As with all good things, there can be a negative. Unfortunately, HCHS is now seeing the abandoned of ...

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Peachey welcomed at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine SCRANTON — Kyle Peachey, of Lewistown, was presented with a powerful symbol of the medical profession at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine’s 15th annual White Coat Ceremony. The event, welcoming the school’s Class of 2027, was held Aug. 5 in Scranton. The Class of 2027’s 115 future doctors participated in a ceremony, held in common with virtually every other medical school in the nation, designed to welcome new medical students into the profession. Students recited an oath acknowledging their ...

The five useful databases that you need to try out

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 website: https://www.juniatalibrary.org/programs-services/digital-resources On our website under the Ask Us Anything section, I made videos showing you how to use each of these databases. Cybersmarts. This is a great resource for families to use by educating youth on using the internet. It ...

Geisinger School of Nursing celebrates Class of 2023

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 ...