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Sarah Esh Pine Glen Church of the Brethren will not be having Community Meals until further notice. The church is having water issues. When we resolve this issue, I will put the notice in my column when it will be restarted. On Wednesday, Oct. 7th, 2026, the Willing Workers met at the Mattawana Mennonite Church. Five comforters were knotted, and quilting was done. A carry-in meal from Harshbarger’s was enjoyed by Ruthann Schooley, Darlene Kauffman, Melissa Motola, Helen Benner, Sue Ellen Ballantine, Carol Laughlin, Tina Boaz, Kathy Breon, and Ruth Ann Fulton. In the morning ...

Pennian Bank parent company declares quarterly dividend

MIFFLINTOWN — First Community Financial Corp., the parent company of Pennian Bank, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 6 cents per share. Scott E. Fritz, president and CEO, announced that the company's board of directors approved the dividend Oct. 13. The dividend will be paid Oct. 30 to shareholders of record as of Oct. 27.

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East Juniata students explore history, theater at Renaissance Faire

McALISTERVILLE — Students from East Juniata High School's AP Literature and Intro to Theatre classes traveled to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire on Oct. 1 to explore connections between history, literature and the performing arts. The students attended the Faire's annual School Days ...

Mifflin County measles cases near 170

LEWISTOWN - Mifflin County accounted for nearly one-quarter of Pennsylvania’s newest measles cases as its total climbed to 167, according to the latest state figures. The county added 14 cases between Wednesday and Friday, matching Lancaster County for the largest increase during that period. Pennsylvania added 58 cases, raising its statewide total from 1,078 to 1,136. Only Lancaster County, with 415 cases, has reported more infections than Mifflin County. Chester County ranks third with 87 cases. Mifflin County’s total has increased by 74 cases since Sept. 21, when the ...

Buckwheat growers hope new markets can help it reach more tables

PENN YAN, N.Y. (AP) — Buckwheat crops sway in the breeze as bees bop between the plants' tiny white flowers. Underneath, small seeds begin to darken, a sign that harvest nears. Paige Hansen leans down, holding between her fingers the plant whose seeds could soon turn into one of her food ...