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USDA programs offer funding opportunities for rural communities

LEWISTOWN — Rural municipalities, nonprofits and residents could be eligible for federal funding through dozens of programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development. Chris Hoffman, Pennsylvania state director of USDA Rural Development and a Juniata County farmer, ...

Harper’s Warriors tournament to benefit three local children

MIFFLINTOWN – What began as a parent’s desire to honor her daughter’s memory has grown into a powerful tradition that continues to touch lives across the Juniata River Valley. On Saturday, family, friends, neighbors, businesses and volunteers will gather at Walker Park in Mifflintown ...

Anonymous donor honors Four Diamonds, THON at Beaver Stadium

HERSHEY — Four Diamonds and Penn State THON will receive permanent recognition at Beaver Stadium through a gift from an anonymous donor to Penn State Athletics’ $700 million stadium revitalization project. Banner signage featuring the names and logos of Four Diamonds and THON will be installed at Gate B at Beaver Stadium. The donor relinquished naming rights associated with the gift in order to recognize the two organizations and their work in the fight against childhood cancer. The signage is expected to be installed this week, ahead of Penn State’s game against Wisconsin on ...

‘The Wiz’ eases on down to Eisenhower

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “The Wiz” will bring its newest national tour to Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. The production features “American Idol” Season 23 finalist Gabby Samone as Dorothy and “The Voice” Season ...

Kish Insurance names Seiber as next CEO

STATE COLLEGE — Kish Bancorp Inc., the parent company of Kish Bank, has appointed Gary Seiber as the next chief executive officer of Kish Insurance, the bank's property and casualty insurance subsidiary. Seiber will succeed current CEO Jeff Wilson as part of a planned leadership ...