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U.S. strikes Iran hours before polls open as Trump ends aid to Israel

(The Center Square) – Hours before polls opened Tuesday across the country, the U.S. military quietly launched strikes on Iran, marking the first time in months, as President Donald Trump announced the end of aid for Israel. On the eve of a pivotal election, the U.S. military carried out defensive strikes, targeting the Islamic Republic’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple reports. The strikes reportedly were in response to Iran targeting American aircraft. U.S. Central Command has been publicly mum on the recent strikes, with no indication of whether the ...

Thanksgiving food pantry held families in need

MIFFLINTOWN — The Rotary Club of Mifflintown and the Juniata County Food Pantry are joining forces to bring Thanksgiving meals to Juniata County families in need. All the groceries to make up a Thanksgiving dinner will be distributed from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 21 at the River Church parking lot north of Mifflintown on Rte. 35. This will be a drive through distribution the same as last year. Stay in your vehicle when you arrive and someone will come to you. This will be the only time to receive the Thanksgiving meal this year. To qualify for the Thanksgiving ...