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Better get hoppin’ to weekend activities

Local News

If you’re looking for something Easter-related, you’ve come to the right place. If not, well, you might not find anything hare-raising about this week’s things to do. It’s Easter weekend, so what do you expect? Check out these events in the Juniata River Valley: Hometown Hero’s ...

MCS Bank names Harford to board of trustees

Business

MILROY — Joseph P. Harford Ph.D has been appointed to the MCS Bank Board of Trustees. Harford is an accomplished business leader, entrepreneur, educator and community advocate with over 25 years of progressive executive experience spanning cybersecurity, enterprise risk, business operations, ...

FSA farm loans available for underserved groups

Agriculture

MIFFLINTOWN — Sarah M Porch, Farm Loan Officer for USDA's Farm Service Agency in Juniata/Mifflin/Perry/Dauphin County reminded producers recently that FSA has funding reserved specifically for use by targeted underserved groups and beginning farmers. These loan programs are designed to help ...

Child care affordability, access in focus at policy hearing

PA News

HANOVER — The House Republican Policy Committee on Monday examined challenges facing Pennsylvania’s child care system during a public hearing focused on affordability, access and workforce shortages. Chaired by Rep. David H. Rowe, the committee met at the YWCA Hanover and heard testimony ...

‘Western Cattle Feeders Meeting’ workshop April 8

Agriculture

UNIVERSITY PARK — Beef cattle producers and industry professionals can explore factors that influence meat tenderness at an upcoming Penn State Extension workshop, “Western Cattle Feeders Meeting.” The workshop will be April 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Westmoreland County office of ...

Load sharing within the equine foot topic of Extension webinar

Agriculture

UNIVERSITY PARK — For those working with or caring for horses, Penn State Extension is offering a webinar, “Load Sharing of the Equine Foot and Hoof Casting,” April 8 from noon to 1 p.m. This session is designed for equine owners, farriers and veterinarians looking to support load ...