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Kish online auction to begin Monday STATE COLLEGE — Kish Bank will hold its Kish for the Cure online auction fundraiser, supporting local cancer-related nonprofits, Nov. 4–15. Bidders can support an important cause while bidding on items. Kish for the Cure is an annual grassroots ...

Juniata Valley International Gifts Sale will be Nov. 14-16

MIFFLINTOWN — The 30th annual Juniata Valley International Gifts Sale will be Nov.14-16 at Cedar Grove Brethren in Christ Church, Mifflintown. The event offers a unique opportunity for people in central Pennsylvania communities to invest in their world and become a part of the fair trade ...

Operation Christmas Child drop-off locations to open Nov. 18-25

LEWISTOWN​​​​ — Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 18-25. More than 4,700 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations nearest ...

Trinity United Methodist Church in Mifflin celebrates 150 years

MIFFLIN — Trinity United Methodist Church in Mifflin celebrated its 150th birthday on Sunday, Oct. 20 with over 100 people in attendance. The special service, led by Pastor Mindy Petrovcic, featured an assortment of musical talent and a skit from both past and present church members. The ...

Religion briefs

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