MIFFLINTOWN — The Juniata County Veterans Council will host its annual Veterans Day/Queen Ball celebration at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at the Laurelton, Laurelton Lane, Mifflintown. The guest speaker will be Ken Morrison, a U.S. Air Force veteran. The meal will be catered by Harshbarger’s ...

Police respond to more than 800 incidents HUNTINGDON — The Pennsylvania State Police at Huntingdon released monthly statistics for crime and patrol activity for September on Friday. For crime activity, troopers responded to 811 incidents in September, with 20 offenses reported; 19 total ...

ALTOONA — New band director, same result for the Mifflin County High School Marching Huskies on Saturday: Another state title for the trophy case. After guiding Mifflin County bands to an elite level for decades, Art Belfiore retired at the end of the last school year. Enter Brandon ...

Homing pigeons have been prized for their navigational abilities for thousands of years. They’ve served as messengers during war, as a means of long-distance communication, and as prized athletes in international races. Now, at least one homing pigeon has gained notoriety as the subject of a ...

HERSHEY — The hour-plus drive from Mifflin County to Hershey would normally be a sweet one for many parents and their children. The tantalizing aroma of chocolate in the air and the laughing and giggling of families enjoying themselves on the amusement rides and other sights at Hersheypark ...