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2 mosques in West Bank set on fire during deadly surge in settler violence

National News July 26, 2026

TEL AVIV, Israel — Two mosques in the Israeli-occupied West Bank were set on fire overnight in an apparent Israeli settler attack, officials said Sunday, after a spate of deadly violence that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers. Palestinians and the Israeli opposition accuse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-line government of turning a blind eye to attacks by settlers against Palestinians, which threaten to ignite widespread violence across the territory. Israeli soldiers and police fanned out across the West Bank after the attack, closing off major roads and ...

US pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day; Tehran does too

National News July 26, 2026

CAIRO — The United States paused its attacks on Iran for a second straight day Sunday and Tehran said it had done so too, as efforts continued to bring the countries back to negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal largely undermined by recent exchanges of fire. It was not clear why the ...

2 dead in Ukraine from Russian attacks, 4 more in Russian-held area hit by Ukrainian drones

National News July 26, 2026

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian ballistic missiles struck the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv early on Sunday, setting off fires and wounding at least three civilians, while attacks on other parts of the country later killed at least two people, local officials said. The strikes came as Ukraine's ...

Hands-on learning, old-fashioned traditions fill August at Greenwood Furnace

Local News July 26, 2026

HUNTINGDON — August settles gently into Greenwood Furnace and Penn Roosevelt state parks, bringing with it a full slate of programs that invite visitors to slow down, learn something new and reconnect with the natural and historical roots of the Juniata Valley. These parks have long been ...

YMCA Benefit Dinner helps ensure no one is left behind

Local News July 26, 2026

BURNHAM — For many people in Mifflin and Juniata counties, the Juniata Valley YMCA in Burnham is a place they visit a few times a week. For others, it is something much more profound. It is a lifeline during difficult times, a safe haven for children, a source of friendship for seniors, and a place where families find hope when they need it most. That is why the YMCA's 16th Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction, scheduled for Thursday, August 13, at the Reedsville Fire Co., is so important. More than a fundraiser, the event is an opportunity for the community to come together and ...

Calendar

Local News July 26, 2026

Today • Job Club — 10 a.m. to noon, Mifflin County CareerLink, MCIDC Plaza Building 58. Attendees can search for jobs, tailor resumes, apply for jobs and learn how to get jobs. • TOPS (Take off the Pounds Sensibly) PA 13339 meeting — 6:45 p.m., Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church, 500 Highland Ave., Lewistown. Weigh-in at 6 p.m. New members welcome. For information: (717) 994-0156. Tuesday • Coffee with friends — 9 a.m. to noon, Lack-Tuscarora EMS, 9320 Route 75 South, East Waterford. • Dominoes — 9 a.m., Derry Township Senior Citizen Center, 15 Mill St., ...