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Sadie Peachey Oct. 10, 2026, greetings to all and a happy birthday wished to Katie J. Swarey of Jackson, OH. Thought to write and send this today since there is no mail day on Monday the 12th, Columbus Day. How many years has it since he discovered America? If my memory serves me right, it was 1492. So it would be 534 years ago! Quite a long time ago and all the changes since then...oh my! Callers this week were Sister Gertie and Jonathan. Gertie was here for the day on Tuesday, and we were served a lunch of yummy hoagies, ice cream, apple bars and snacks. An enjoyable day. Nanie was ...

McVeytown

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Sarah Esh Pine Glen Church of the Brethren Community Meals will start again on Friday, November 6, 2026, between 11:30 and 12:30. ** There will be NO elevator to the basement. ** Menu: Filled Meatloaf, Parslied Potatoes, Corn and dessert; as always, only eat-in. Come and join in the meal and fellowship. In the morning worship at Pine Glen Church of Brethren, Sunday, October 18, 2026, a friendly welcome to each of you to our worship service today! May the Lord open your hearts and minds today and every day. Worship leader Sharon Grassmyer welcomed everyone. The announcements were asked ...

Supervisors approve fireplace reconstruction at Kish Park

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LEWISTOWN — The Derry Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $22,960 quote from Flint Ridge Repointing, LLC to rebuild the fireplace in the green pavilion at Kish Park. “The fireplace is very old and hasn't been used for some time,” said Township Manager Kelly ...

Standard Steel, union return to bargaining table as strike pressure builds

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BURNHAM – Standard Steel and United Steelworkers representatives are scheduled to resume contract negotiations Tuesday as roughly 450 to 460 employees continue working under expired agreements and some union members press for a strike vote. Wages and health care remain the chief unresolved issues, according to Jeff Wray, president of USW Local 1940. The negotiations cover two bargaining units: office and clerical employees, known as O&C, and production and maintenance workers, known as P&M. The contracts originally expired July 26. Employees continued working under extensions until ...

Pa. election 2026: How to participate on Nov. 3

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HARRISBURG — On Nov. 3, all Pennsylvanians will see races for governor, Pennsylvania House, and U.S. House on their ballots. Depending on where you live, you may also see candidates for Pennsylvania Senate or local ballot questions. To help you prepare for the 2026 general election, we’ve answered some of your most frequently asked questions below: When is Election Day in Pennsylvania? Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Mark your calendar! When do polls open for Pennsylvania’s 2026 election? Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. As long as you are in line to vote by 8 p.m., you are ...