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East Juniata principal is not really a new face

COCOLAMUS — When Amy Sherman walked through the doors of East Juniata High School in Cocolamus as its new principal this fall, she wasn't stepping into unfamiliar territory. After more than two decades in the Juniata County School District, Sherman already knew many of the students, ...

In the Region

Beavertown Historical Society Museum open Oct. 25, Nov. 8 and 22 BEAVERTOWN — The Beavertown Historical Society Museum will be open on the following Sundays: October 25 and November 8 and 22. Their current exhibit is “Beavertown’s Restaurants,” which is filled with photographs, memorabilia and reminders of restaurants and eating places that were once part of everyday life in Beavertown. Hours are 1 to 3 p.m. The museum is located in the Beavertown Borough Building, located at 111 W.. Walnut St., Beavertown. Milroy Lions Club Golf Tournament set for Oct. 25 at LCC LEWISTOWN ...

Marching Huskies keep rolling with another first-place finish

MILL HALL — As autumn winds swept across Malinak Stadium at Central Mountain High School on Saturday, the Mifflin County High School Marching Huskies once again proved why they continue to be one of the state's premier competitive bands. Against a backdrop of brilliant oak and maple leaves ...

Police Reports

Hit-and-run reported at Five Points in Lewistown LEWISTOWN — At 7:55 a.m. Oct. 8, Lewistown Police Department officers investigated a hit-and-run crash in the Five Points area of South Dorcas Street in Lewistown, according to a release issued on Thursday. Police said a white vehicle backed into another vehicle while stopped at a red light before fleeing the scene without exchanging information. Officers are awaiting video footage of the suspect vehicle. Lewistown man arrested on warrant, drug charges added LEWISTOWN — Levi T. Ryder, 30, of Lewistown, was taken into custody at 11 ...

Sunshine overload: Juniata Valley endures a week of perfect weather

If you've been waiting for weather worthy of a complaint, you're going to have to keep waiting. The Juniata River Valley appears headed for a seven-day stretch of meteorological monotony featuring sunshine, sunshine and, for variety's sake, a little more sunshine. After a frosty start to the weekend that brought a freeze warning from 1 to 9 a.m. Sunday and a low of 31 degrees Saturday night, Mother Nature seems to have flipped the thermostat to "comfortable" and then walked away. Today kicks off the streak with abundant sunshine, a high of 68 and a low of 38. Winds may gust to 9 miles ...

Juniata County Historical Society finds new temporary home in McAlisterville

MCALISTERVILLE — After four decades in the basement of the Juniata County Library, the Juniata County Historical Society has found a new temporary home and is preparing for a significant move that leaders hope will preserve and strengthen local history efforts while they continue searching for a permanent location. The historical society recently signed a two-year lease for a building at 30950 Route 35 North in McAlisterville, owned by Norma Frymoyer. While the organization will pay utility costs, there is no rent attached to the agreement, a gesture society volunteers say has ...