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Ward to host senior expo in Reedsville REEDSVILLE — The annual Mifflin County Senior Expo from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 28, at the Reedsville Fire Company, 16 Pa. 655, Reedsville. The free event will feature vendors offering information about services and resources available to older adults. Attendees will also have the opportunity to receive health screenings, enter door prize drawings and enjoy light refreshments. Habitat to host free Lunch and Learn LEWISTOWN — Habitat for Humanity of Mifflin County will host a free Lunch and Learn from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July ...

Mount Nittany workers authorize strike plans if contract talks fail

STATE COLLEGE — Union employees at Mount Nittany Medical Center have overwhelmingly authorized a strike if contract negotiations fail to produce a new labor agreement, according to SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania. The union announced that 99% of members who voted Thursday authorized the bargaining committee to issue a strike notice if necessary. Negotiators are scheduled to return to the bargaining table Monday. The workers’ contract expired July 1. Under federal law, the union would be required to provide the hospital with a 10-day notice before any strike could begin. Union ...

Juniata County turns ‘Blue as Brodie’ as youngster returns home

MIFFLINTOWN — Juniata County showed its heart on Friday as residents, businesses and friends rallied around 11‑year‑old Brodie Dituri, who returned home over the weekend after losing his arm in an alligator attack on June 27. What awaited him was an overwhelming display of support that ...

Local author’s global reach: Harold Lerch surpasses two million downloads

MIDDLEBURG — What began as a personal mission to share Christian teachings with readers around the world has grown into an achievement measured in the millions. Harold Lerch Sr., a retired engineer and author from the Middleburg area, surpassed two million downloads of his books through ...

School board discusses endowment formation

MIFFLINTOWN — A new non-profit foundation is taking shape in Juniata County, one that organizers say could open the door to long-term fundraising, major project support and expanded opportunities for students across the school district. The proposed Juniata County School District Endowment Foundation was introduced during a board of directors workshop meeting at the administration office in Mifflintown on Tuesday, June 9, where organizers outlined how the group could help the district pursue projects that fall outside the reach of traditional school funding. The foundation is being ...

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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. • Sacred Heart Thrift Shop bag sale — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4 N. Dorcas St., Lewistown. Clothing and shoes $5 per bag. • TOPS (Take off the Pounds Sensibly) PA 13339 meeting — 6:45 p.m., Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church, 500 Highland Ave., Lewistown. Weigh-in at 6 p.m. New members welcome. For information: (717) 994-0156. Tuesday • Standard Steel retirees breakfast — 9 a.m., ...