[Editor’s Note: This is part two of a three-part article by Dr. James Barnes] Psalm 85:10 says, “Righteousness and peace kiss each other.” We all want to avoid needless strife at home, at work, or wherever we are, but if we avoid it to the point of sacrificing truth – then we have ...
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania State Police has opened a new selection cycle for prospective state troopers, with applications being accepted through Nov. 27. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license from any state. Candidates must be at least 20 years old when applying and at least 21, but not yet 40, when entering the State Police Academy. The Shapiro administration eliminated the college credit requirement for state trooper applicants in 2023. State police reported a 69% increase in applicants in 2025 compared with 2022, when the requirement ...
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency is encouraging college-bound students and families to complete the 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which became available Oct. 1. The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for financial assistance including Federal Pell Grants, PA State Grants, scholarships, institutional aid and federal student loans. PHEAA and the Pennsylvania Department of Education will hold a free FAFSA Completion Workshop Oct. 8 at PHEAA headquarters, 1200 N. Seventh St., Harrisburg. PHEAA staff will provide assistance during ...
STATE COLLEGE — The Nittany Valley Writers’ Network will meet Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the Schlow Library Community Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Local storytellers and writers Beth McLaughlin and Ned Balzer will ...
UNIVERSITY PARK — The stage adaptation of the murder-mystery comedy “Clue” will make its Penn State debut at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Eisenhower Auditorium. Based on the 1985 Paramount Pictures film and inspired by the Hasbro board game, “Clue” follows six guests who gather ...
LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin Juniata Training Clearinghouse will host a free community training on digital stalking and technology Oct. 27 at The Compass Center, 31 S. Dorcas St., Lewistown. The training, featuring The Abuse Network, will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. and again from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The presentation will cover social network stalking, statistics, practical steps and real-world examples. Space is limited. To RSVP, contact Robin White at rwhite@mifflincountypa.gov or (717) 914-6215.
