BELLEVILLE — Flags fly a little higher, music rings a little louder and history feels a little closer when Americans gather to celebrate the spirit of independence. As the nation looks ahead to the 250th anniversary of the United States, communities across the country are finding meaningful ...

From staff reports LEWISTOWN — Mifflin County Communities That Care is distributing free “Quit Kits” across the county as part of an ongoing effort to reduce youth vaping and help teens quit nicotine. The initiative began when kits were delivered to local schools and partner agencies ...

LEWISTOWN — Whether you’ve got a green thumb or an inkling for angling, there’s something for everyone to do this weekend. The Master Gardeners of the Juniata Valley will hold their annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. There’s a new date and a new location this year as it ...

From staff reports HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania recorded its lowest number of traffic deaths on record in 2025, with fatalities dropping from the previous year to the lowest level since recordkeeping began in 1928, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. PennDOT reported ...

Atkinson Mills Sportsmen’s Club • Meetings — held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The club is located at 55 Sportsmen Club Lane, McVeytown; email atkinsonmillssportsmensclub@gmail.com; online at http://atkinsonmills-sportsmensclub.weebly.com. Blue Rock Sportsman’s ...