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MARIA BETHANY PEACHEY Maria Bethany Peachey was born at 4:55 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at home to Omar and Ariann Peachey of Belleville. Maria was 7 pounds, 14 ounces and 20 inches. ANDREW CRIST HOSTETLER Andrew Crist Hostetler was born at 12:52 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at SMBC to Abie and Betsy Hostetler of Reedsville. Andrew was 8 pounds, 6 ounces and 20 ¾ inches. JAMES ALVIN ALGYER James Alvin Algyer was born at 11:52 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 to Daniel and Rachel Algyer of Howard. James was 8 pounds, 6 ounces and 20 ½ inches. ARLIN NEIL ...

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OUTDOORS: Young game warden on her own checks old-time hunter By David Thompson Even though only one game warden was assigned to the region that I was about to hunt on the first morning of dove season, Sept. 1, that officer showed up as I was walking away from my parked truck en route to the dove field. Because the field was on state game land owned and managed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the warden’s presence didn’t catch me by surprise. What surprised me was that the warden was a lady. Actually, that didn’t come as a shock since she had replaced the ...

Big Valley Rural

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Sadie Peachey Labor Day! Greetings to all on this very nice evening! Such blue, blue skies and low humidity. So, it was fun to use the kitchen stove to do some baking. Want to bake cookies another day. Today I made a zucchini cake and a chocolate jelly roll, and also a tomato casserole. Not all were for us, but to share. The mail didn't go today, as a red-number day. Could anyone explain Labor Day? Hope my letters will be on time. Our Sunday callers yesterday were Bennies and Elmers, Urie and Rachie Peachey and three boys, Leroy and Ella Peachey and son Levi, who is already 10 ...

Citations filed after domestic dispute

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Citations filed after domestic dispute MIFFLIN — Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown responded to a reported domestic dispute at 104 Juniata St. in Mifflin Borough at about 9:11 p.m. Sept. 12. Police identified Christian Torres Santiago, 25, of Mifflin, and Daneyris Martinez Santana, 26, of Mifflin, as both victims and arrestees. Brendali Ortiz Santiago, 30, of Mifflintown, was identified as a victim. Citations were filed, and police said the case remains open. Police investigate dumping of crushed glass BOGGS TOWNSHIP — Pennsylvania State Police at Rockview are investigating ...

Granville

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JoAnn Plank Greetings everyone. Hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend. Have you all noticed the mornings are getting chilly? It's that time of year when you need your jacket in the morning, and by noon it's gone. Just another sign fall is around the corner. Those big yellow school buses are back on the road for another year. Drivers beware and keep an eye out. Some of those little ones are first-time riders, and it's a new experience for them. Let's wish all the teachers, students, as well as the bus drivers a safe and blessed year. The members of the Granville Fire Company would ...

McVeytown

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Sarah Esh The Pine Glen Church of the Brethren's soup sale on September 19, 2026, is canceled because of issues in the kitchen. We will hold another soup sale at a later date. Thank you to those who ordered. In the morning worship at Pine Glen Church of the Brethren, Sunday, September 13, 2026, a friendly welcome to each of you to our worship service today! May the Lord open your hearts and minds today and every day. Worship leader Pastor Connie Maclay welcomed everyone. The announcements were asked for. The Prelude was played by Den Yoder, “Forgiveness”. The joys and concerns were ...