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Supervisors decline PennDOT sidewalk project request

LEWISTOWN — Derry Township Supervisors declined a request from PennDOT seeking to move forward with a sidewalk project. According to Roadmaster Justin Allen, PennDOT stated in an email that it is necessary to install a section of sidewalk on Jacks Creek Bridge at the intersection of Route ...

Seniors take stage for ‘Myths and Legends’

LEWISTOWN — If you've ever wondered what "Saturday Night Live" might look like with a high school twist, the Mifflin County High School senior class has an answer. This week, nearly 50 seniors will take the auditorium stage for "Myths and Legends," a fast-paced variety show featuring comedy sketches, dance routines, singing and live music in a tradition that has become a rite of passage for Mifflin County High School students. "It's kind of a PG version of Saturday Night Live," said high school English teacher Amanda Baker, who is directing and writing the senior show for the seventh ...

Winter Market set for Nov. 7-8 in State College

STATE COLLEGE — Discovery Space and The Rivet will host their seventh annual Winter Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8, at 1224 N. Atherton St., State College. The free event will feature nearly 90 artists, makers and small businesses selling handmade jewelry, ceramics, artwork, home décor, specialty foods and other gifts. Visitors can also create personalized gifts at the Customization Station, with projects priced at $20 or less. Additional activities include live tintype photography, raffles, a silent auction and food vendors. Admission to Discovery ...

Thanksgiving food pantry held families in need

MIFFLINTOWN — The Rotary Club of Mifflintown and the Juniata County Food Pantry are joining forces to bring Thanksgiving meals to Juniata County families in need. All the groceries to make up a Thanksgiving dinner will be distributed from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 21 at the River Church parking lot north of Mifflintown on Rte. 35. This will be a drive through distribution the same as last year. Stay in your vehicle when you arrive and someone will come to you. This will be the only time to receive the Thanksgiving meal this year. To qualify for the Thanksgiving ...