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Religion briefs

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McAlisterville man charged in fatal hunting incident

From staff reports McALISTERVILLE — A local hunter who told investigators he accidentally shot and killed another hunter during a deer drive has been charged. Anthony J. Peachey II, of McAlisterville, is facing a misdemeanor charge for injuring or killing a human being while hunting, ...

Whole milk, dietary guidelines discussed

LEWISTOWN — Metz Culinary Management leadership met with the Mifflin County School District Board of Directors on Thursday to discuss whole milk and new dietary guidelines. Dennis Michaels, district manager for the School and Corporate Dining Divisions of Metz Culinary Management, and Chad ...

Commissioners honor FFA chapter

LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County Commissioners on Thursday recognized the official chartering of the Big Valley FFA Alumni and Supporters Chapter, opening a meeting that combined ceremonial recognition with a series of infrastructure, technology and community funding decisions affecting ...

District seeks $4M for safety, facility upgrades at TJHS

MIFFLINTOWN — In a continued effort to prioritize student safety and modernize aging facilities, the Juniata County School District Board of Directors voted Thursday night at its regular monthly meeting at the administration building in Mifflintown to approve two major grant applications ...