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Greenwood Furnace celebrates history, nature and tradition

Local News June 28, 2026

HUNTINGDON — As Independence Day weekend arrives in the Juniata Valley, Greenwood Furnace State Park in Huntingdon is preparing to welcome families with a lineup of free programs that blend early American history, outdoor exploration and a touch of patriotic fun. The park will host a series of events on Friday and Saturday designed to connect visitors with the stories, skills and natural wonders that shaped the region. Blacksmith demonstrations The celebration begins Friday afternoon with blacksmith demonstrations at the historic Blacksmith Shop from 1 to 4 p.m. Park volunteer ...

Police Reports

Local News June 28, 2026

Vehicle door opened into traffic causes minor crash LEWISTOWN — An unidentified operator of a parked vehicle opened their door into traffic on East Third Street in Lewistown at 3:17 p.m. on June 18, where it was struck by a passing vehicle during a non-reportable accident, according to a release issued by the Lewistown Police Department on Thursday. Officers investigated the incident and filed traffic citations. Roommate dispute leads to arrest on warrant LEWISTOWN — Lewistown Police Department officers responded to Shaw Avenue in Lewistown at 1:47 a.m. on June 19 for a ...

Calendar

Local News June 28, 2026

Reserve Now: • Employer workshop seminar — 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, PA CareerLink Mifflin County, 6395 Route 103 North, MCIDC Plaza Building 58, Lewistown. Attorneys Kelley Kaufman and John Baker will discuss the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Cost is $40 per person. Cash or check is accepted. Make checks payable to J/V EAC and bring to the seminar. A bag lunch will be provided. To register or for more information, contact Margaret Winters at mwint1@verizon.net or (717) 248-9849. • Free Garden to ...

East Waterford Festival set to bring patriotic spirit, new events to longtime tradition

Local News June 28, 2026

EAST WATERFORD — In the quiet early days of July, when flags hang heavy in the summer heat and the ridges around Horse Valley glow blue in the evening haze, East Waterford begins to feel like the kind of place where Independence Day still means something. It’s the kind of place where ...

2 tropical storms pound Japan with floods and landslides, killing 1

National News June 28, 2026

TOKYO (AP) — Two major storm systems pounded Japan on Saturday, causing landslides and floods and leaving one dead and several injured, media and officials said. The storms, Mekkhala and Higos, have dumped heavy rain and damaged roads as Japan experiences its annual rainy season. A man in his 70s died and three others were injured after a house collapsed in a landslide in Yamaguchi prefecture on Friday, Japan's Kyodo News agency reported. Footage from Kyoto showed the Kamo River swollen with churning, muddy water. A flooding alert was issued in parts of Kyoto, Osaka and other ...

Garden to Table workshop to explore peak season timing

Local News June 28, 2026

MCVEYTOWN — As summer settles into the Juniata Valley and local gardens reach their fullest stretch of green, the next Garden to Table outdoor workshop will give residents a chance to see firsthand what “peak season” really looks like. The free program, set for 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, will take participants on a visit to three vegetable gardens on Mattawana Hill near McVeytown. The workshop is supported by Mifflin-Juniata United Way and Community Partnerships. The workshop will focus on understanding when different vegetables reach their highest productivity and why timing ...