MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Software engineer Josh Dersch loves old computers. He spends countless hours tinkering in his garage, trying to coax decades-old machines back to life. He estimates he owns more than 200 vintage computers and devices in his Seattle home. "It's always been ...
LEWISTOWN — For nearly 70 years, the MifflinJuniata Concert Association has brought world-acclaimed live entertainment to the Juniata River Valley, powered entirely by volunteers who believe great music belongs in every community. What began decades ago under Community Concerts has grown into a thriving partnership with Live On Stage, allowing the association to book national touring acts at prices local audiences can afford. All performances take place at the 1,300seat auditorium at Mifflin County High School in Lewistown, where audiences enjoy Broadway, classical, folk, pop, ...
Saturday, Sept. 19 is the seventh annual Free Museum Day in Mifflin and Huntingdon counties. The day provides an opportunity to explore the history, heritage and unique museums of the area. Admission is free at participating locations, making this a great opportunity to discover some of the incredible places that help preserve our local history. Mifflin County McVeytown Museum 10 N. Queen St. McVeytown 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Newton-Wayne Historical Society's Canal Lockhouse 515 Ferguson Valley Rd. Newton Hamilton 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Huntingdon County Swigart Antique Auto ...
WADDINXVEEN, Netherlands (AP) — Jeroen Wouda and Dirk Boom walk slowly along a Dutch dike, prodding at the bone dry surface with metal rods and scanning the parched grass for patches of green that could give away the location of a leak. In a scene that brings to mind the fictional Dutch ...
MIDDLEBURG — The Snyder County Historical Society will present “Long Rifle Production in Snyder County,” on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Snyder County Historical Society, 30 E. Market St., Middleburg. Richard Nornhold, an avid collector of Snyder County rifles, will explain the ...
UNIVERSITY PARK — In September, Penn State Extension will offer a series of workshops and webinars for anyone interested in preserving food at home to learn food preservation methods and best practices. Preserving food at home can be done for several reasons, including saving money, preserving seasonal produce or learning food safety practices, noted organizers. Instructors will present research-based information to dispel food preservation myths, identify unsafe practices and offer practical tips to ensure a positive experience when preserving food at home. The ...
