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Community support makes Summer Backpack Program a success

To the Editor: Thank you for providing this forum to express appreciation to the Juniata County Community. The Juniata County Food Pantry’s 14th annual Summer Backpack Program concluded on August 22, with 202 registered students, a number not recorded since 2017. We shared more than 8,200 lunches during 402 visits to the food pantry. 144 backpacks, filled with school supplies, were distributed. 92 participants came to our facility all three summer months. MORE is the word that comes to mind when pondering this year’s program. We served MORE students, with MORE financial support, ...

LEWISTOWN — PA CareerLink Mifflin County will host PA CareerLink Day from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, offering job seekers, businesses and community members an opportunity to connect with employers and learn about career resources. The free, open-house event will include resume reviews, mock interviews and information about GED and high school equivalency programs and veteran services. Local employers scheduled to participate include Alltrista, Clayton Homes, First Quality, Geisinger, Oil Stop Industries/Chevron Express Lube, Spherion, Trinity Plastics and Walmart. No ...

State police investigate incident in Wayne Township

State police investigate incident in Wayne Township MOUNT UNION — Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown investigated a reported suicide attempt Monday evening in Wayne Township. Police said the incident involving a 51-year-old Lewistown woman was reported at about 6:40 p.m. in the area of Fairview and Irvin Ridge roads. No additional information was released. Police investigate identity theft in Juniata County RICHFIELD — Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown are investigating an identity theft reported in Juniata County. Police said the incident was reported at about 12:17 ...

Pa. lawmakers take aim at affordability

MECHANICSBURG — Pennsylvania lawmakers plan to unveil a 10-bill package in October aimed at cutting household costs, easing business expenses and addressing problems ranging from rising electric bills to housing shortages. Rep. Thomas Kutz, R-Cumberland, said Tuesday the Pennsylvania Growth and Affordability Plan, or GAP, will address seven areas: child care, personal health and wellness, energy, small businesses, large and new businesses, housing, and student loans. The House Republican Policy Committee held a hearing on the plan at the Silver Spring Township Municipal Building, ...

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Geisinger Lewistown to host drive-through flu shot clinics

LEWISTOWN — Geisinger Lewistown will offer drive-through flu vaccinations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at 21 Geisinger Lane. Vaccines will be available for anyone age 3 and older. Children 6 months and older can receive flu shots through Geisinger Pediatrics Lewistown at the same location. A second Saturday flu shot clinic is scheduled for Oct. 17. Most insurance plans cover an annual flu vaccine, and patients should provide insurance information at the time of vaccination. Those without insurance can also receive a flu shot. Geisinger Mifflintown, 27 CJEMS Lane, is ...