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Jackson, Ohio

Local News October 6, 2026

Elizabeth Yoder The summer days are fleeting, and soon we're in colder weather. We had heavy rains last week, close to 6 inches one night. Heard in the town of Jackson, they had even more. So, it was flooded. Some parts were out of electricity too. There were a lot of washouts in the driveways. Over at Noah and Frannie Peight's, their pasture fence and posts were washed out, and the posts broke off. They had gotten young Black Angus calves the day before the flood. A few got out but were caught again. Then on Saturday it rained some more. I think the produce season will be over ...

Dining with Diabetes series discounted for Diabetes Awareness Month

Local News October 6, 2026

UNIVERSITY PARK — Adults with or at risk of Type 2 diabetes can benefit from a 50% discount on select Penn State Extension webinars and workshops during Diabetes Awareness Month in November. For many people with Type 2 diabetes, making positive changes in areas such as eating habits, physical activity and adherence to medication can help improve their diabetes status. However, making these lifestyle changes can be a challenge. “Dining with Diabetes” is a collection of in-person workshops and webinars for adults with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and their families. These ...

Big Valley Rural

Local News October 6, 2026

Sadie Peachey Greetings to all and happy birthday today to Josiah H. Peachey and to Mrs. Samuel Nancy Peachey. Annie, wife of Josiah H. Peachey, could go home from the hospital on the 22nd after being there several days, having surgery to replace a hip ball, cementing it. She has osteoporosis of the bones. Not sure if I put their address in last week or not. 864 West Back Mountain Rd, Belleville, PA 17004. I didn't hear how Sally C. Peachey is doing after her hospital stay due to a stroke. It's cloudy and drizzling this morning. Time to read out the garden and put it to sleep. The ...

McVeytown

Local News October 6, 2026

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 post a notice in my column about when it will be resumed. In the morning worship at Pine Glen Church of Brethren on Sunday, October 04, 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. Jill Miller played the Prelude, “Under His Wings”. The joys ...

Police reports

Local News October 6, 2026

Pigs on loose lead to disorderly conduct citation THOMPSONTOWN — A Thompsontown man was cited after state police responded to a report of pigs loose on a neighboring property Sunday. Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown said troopers responded to Route 235 in Delaware Township at 6:13 p.m. Oct. 5 for a report of pigs on a neighboring property. Police said the issue had become a recurring problem at the residence. The owner of the pigs, Joshauh Eckerd, 35, of Thompsontown, was cited for disorderly conduct.

Penn State breaks ground on $65M animal diagnostics expansion

Business October 6, 2026

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State has broken ground on a $65 million expansion of its Animal Diagnostic Laboratory, a project designed to increase testing capacity and improve the university’s ability to detect animal diseases. Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Dean Troy Ott participated in the groundbreaking for the 46,000-square-foot, two-story addition at University Park. The Animal Diagnostic Laboratory, originally constructed in 1956 and last extensively renovated in 1999, conducts diagnostic testing related to animal ...