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5K Run/Walk to benefit Juniata County Library

Local News

MIFFLINTOWN — Libraries have proven to be an invaluable resource for developing literacy skills across all ages and demographics. The Juniata Valley Bank wants to make sure the Juniata County Library, located at 498 Jefferson St. in Mifflintown, continues to play a vital role in the ...

Learn about ponds in walk with Penn State Extension

Agriculture

UNIVERSITY PARK — Pond owners, pond managers, residents of lake communities and local officials can gain practical knowledge from an upcoming Penn State Extension workshop focused on the basics of pond water quality, ecology, and plant identification and management. The “Twilight Pond ...

Getting back to work

Local News

LEWISTOWN — When it came time to strike up the band, the new leader of the Mifflin County High School Marching Huskies was ready with his baton. Brandon Kahley was hired in July as the new director of bands, replacing longtime legendary Art Belfiore. Known affectionately as ‘Mr. B’ or ...

USDA encourages food safety with back-to-school lunches

Agriculture

WASHINGTON — Back-to-school shopping usually means backpacks, notebooks and lunchboxes. But don’t forget to add food safety to the list. Young children, especially those under age five, are more likely to get seriously sick from foodborne illness. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ...

Designers go to the dogs at this fashion show

Local News

MIFFLINTOWN — It certainly won’t be confused with a runway show during New York Fashion Week with famous designers, but the Bark in the Park had added a pet fashion show to its third edition. That’s right. Move over, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and Michael Kors. The doggie designers and ...

Earn pesticide recertification credits at Extension workshop

Agriculture

UNIVERSITY PARK — A workshop hosted by Penn State Extension in Lancaster and Centre counties in September will offer an opportunity for pesticide applicators to earn recertification credits. In Lancaster County, “Field Crop Recertification School” will be Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 8 ...