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The Calvin‑guided trilogy of Matthew D. Meiser

RICHFIELD — Richfield native Matthew D. Meiser has completed a three‑volume series of poetry based on the sermons of John Calvin, the French theologian and central figure of the Protestant Reformation. Each volume contains numerous original paintings created by Meiser in his home studio, reflecting the scriptural material and historical themes explored in the text. Meiser earned his bachelor’s degree in forestry at SUNY, the State University of New York, and has worked in the field ever since, developing his writing and painting alongside his career. During his senior year, he ...

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Reserve Now: • Free Garden to Table workshop — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, the LEAF, 131 W. Market St., Lewistown. Penn State Horticulturist Leah Fronk will discuss pests and garden problems. Handouts on how to make salsa, dill butter, drying herbs and preserving beets. Open to the public. Space is limited. To register, call (717) 899-6044 or email at rmassie@cpartnerships.com. Today • Job Club — 10 a.m. to noon, Mifflin County CareerLink, MCIDC Plaza Building 58. Attendees can search for jobs, tailor resumes, apply for jobs and learn how to get jobs. • UPS ...

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Ancient relics, summer traditions come together at Indians and Ice Cream

MIFFLIN — Long before roads crossed the Juniata Valley and long before towns like Mifflin and McAlisterville appeared on a map, Native peoples hunted, traveled and made their homes throughout the region. Evidence of those lives still surfaces today in farm fields, along stream banks and in ...

Granville receives data center proposal

LEWISTOWN — Granville Township officials received a proposed data center land development plan just minutes before the township office closed Friday, prompting discussion during an emergency supervisors meeting Sunday attended by residents from Mifflin County and surrounding ...

Tire Recycling Event helps keep Juniata County clean

PORT ROYAL — Discarded tires can quickly become an environmental and public health concern when left in fields, woodlots, waterways or illegal dump sites. That's why the Juniata County Conservation District continues to offer residents an opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted ...