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Thanksgiving-themed objects decorate holiday homes

The holidays are upon us and while we are checking off gifts on our holiday lists and stocking the pantry with baked goods, there is a holiday tradition that has many of us visiting our attics and basements digging out those lovingly stored Thanksgiving-themed objects to decorate our holiday homes. On tour, on the road across America, I present my antiques appraisal comedy shows, and I evaluate many objects that highlight the holidays. For instance, a popular collectible that I see regularly is the traditional transferware turkey platter with an image of a plump turkey at the center. ...

Blue and white ceramics from all over the world

Blue and white ceramics have been made all over the world, from Chinese porcelain to Dutch delft to the cobalt blue decorations on American stoneware. One type, Hirado ware, comes from Japan. Its name comes from the Hirado Domain, which lasted from 1587 until 1871, when the domain system ...

The Library World of Central Pa.

There was a huge change in the Library World of Central Pennsylvania that started on Oct. 13. The 13th wasn’t even a Friday. It was actually a Tuesday. Oct. 13 was the day that Libby required a PIN. We all know what PINs are: personal identification number. It’s a number that you ...

Sunlight, bookcases and book sizes

I’m still worried about the new bookcases and whether or not all of the books that Mifflin County Library owns will fit on the shelves or if we should have purchased more bookcases. Of course, I’d love a library that was floor to ceiling bookcases with every inch of wall-space covered ...

Familiar faces in new places at MCHS

LEWISTOWN — As the new school year began, familiar faces took on new leadership roles at Mifflin County High School. Mifflin County High School welcomed back Joseph Daubert as he stepped into his new role as assistant principal for the 2026-2027 school year. Daubert’s most important ...

More than a job: MCHS school resource officer

LEWISTOWN — For the majority of the staff across the Mifflin County School District, making lasting connections with students is more important than the job itself. Some of our most important figures often go unnoticed, but Officer Bryce Greene’s daily presence at Mifflin County High ...

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