MOUNT UNION — Some recipes are written down. Others are memorized. And a rare few are lived. This pickled beet and egg recipe belongs firmly in that last category. It is a dish made long before modern kitchens and conveniences, carried to the United States by immigrants in the early 20th ...

BOLOGNA, Italy — Franklin James Dukes was a local husband and father who joined the Army a year after his wedding and sacrificed his life during the Fifth Army’s assault outside of Bologna, Italy in April 1945. He was born Nov. 8, 1919 at Marsteller, Cambria County, to English immigrants ...

YEAGERTOWN — A relaxing spring day, good company and a destination that never loses its charm are all part of an upcoming Centers in Motion bus trip to Hershey. Adults ages 55 and older from Mifflin and Juniata counties are invited to join the fun on Friday, April 24, for a full-day getaway ...

GLADWYNE, Pa. — As the nation’s only nonprofit dedicated to providing free, long-term foster care for the pets of military personnel and hospital patients, Operation Foster (PACT for Animals) has successfully facilitated the placement of over 3,500 companion animals into safe, temporary ...

IWO JIMA, Japan — No World War II battle represents the fighting spirit of the US Marine Corps better than Iwo Jima. In terms of its combat brutality and staggering casualties, it was the worst battle in the history of the Corps. The Marines’ 3rd, 4th and 5th Divisions led the assault of ...

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 ...