THOMPSONTOWN — The first day of school reveals many time-honored traditions for households throughout the Juniata River Valley. For most families, photos are involved, capturing the students in their school garb and holding signs with their grades plain as day. There are other traditions, ...

PORT ROYAL — The sweet scent of competition will rise again at the 171st Juniata County Fair, where home bakers will square off in a series of contests that celebrate tradition, skill, and Pennsylvania’s deep agricultural roots. From airy angel food cakes to the quintessential apple pie, ...

BELLEVILLE — As a teacher and administrator, Jessica Geissinger believes there are few things more exciting than the start of a new school year. Each year holds new possibilities and a new journey with teachers and their students. For Belleville Christian School and many schools throughout ...

BELLEVILLE — Two local FFA chapters have been awarded nearly $5,000 each in funding from the 10th Annual Grants for Growing program, sponsored by Tractor Supply Co. The Big Valley FFA chapter in Belleville received $4,900 as part of the nationwide program, while the Juniata FFA chapter in ...

LEWISTOWN — Tish Maclay described the opening of Donald M. Chapman III Stadium at Mifflin County High School on Friday night as a dream come true. Typically, the football season would have kicked off at venerable Mitchell Field for the Mifflin County High School athletic director and other ...

MIFFLINTOWN — After an award-winning season, the music department in the Juniata County School District is hoping to hit some more high notes this year. Juniata High School Director of Bands Brad Eargle told the Juniata County School District Board of Directors at an Aug. 13 school board ...