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 ...
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 ...
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Democratic socialists from Pa. and other states likely headed to Congress
WASHINGTON — There’s been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism, but only a handful of candidates running for Congress actually align with the far-left wing of the party or consider themselves part of the Democratic Socialists of America. Most of these candidates come from a few Democratic strongholds, and several toppled seasoned incumbents in hard-fought primary campaigns. They are expected to win their elections on Nov. 3, and would join two democratic socialists already in the House. The progressive newcomers bring a new energy to the Democratic Party and ...