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Field Day to bring practical, profit-focused farming to Lewistown on Friday

LEWISTOWN — Farmers across the Juniata River Valley know the pressure of rising input costs all too well, and many are asking the same question as they look toward the next growing season: how do we produce more while spending less? That challenge will take center stage on Friday, when Adam White hosts a Conklin AgroVantage Field Day at his farm located at 10588 Ferguson Valley Road, Lewistown. The free event, running from 5 to 8 p.m., is designed to give producers a firsthand look at proven crop-management strategies that can help strengthen both yields and profitability. “As ...

NEWTOWN HAMILTON CANAL HOUSE

MCVEYTOWN — For most people driving through McVeytown, the Juniata River is simply part of the scenery — a familiar bend of water that slips past farms, back roads, and quiet neighborhoods. What many never realize is that one of Pennsylvania’s rarest transportation landmarks sits just ...

Police reports

Tractor-trailer overturns, spills grain on U.S. 322 FERMANAGH TOWNSHIP — A tractor-trailer overturned after leaving the roadway on U.S. 322 in Juniata County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Police said the crash occurred at 11:51 p.m. July 12 about one mile east of the Arch Rock on-ramp when a 2019 Peterbilt driven by William J. Lehman, 54, of Bellefonte, traveled off the left side of the roadway. The driver attempted to correct, causing the semi-trailer to overturn and spill its load of grain. Lehman, who was wearing a seat belt, was not injured. He was cited for failing ...

Calendar

Sunday, Aug. 9 •McCoy House Museum — open 1 to 3 p.m., 17 N. Main St., Lewistown. •Beavertown Historical Society Museum — open 1 to 3 p.m., Beavertown Borough building, 111 W. Walnut St., Beavertown. Feature display will be celebrations and events held in Beavertown through the years. Information: (570) 658-7385. Monday, Aug. 10 • Job Club — 10 a.m. to noon, Mifflin County CareerLink, MCIDC Plaza Building 58. Attendees can search for jobs, tailor resumes, apply for jobs and learn how to get jobs. •Bingo — doors open 5 p.m., Milroy Firehouse, 190 College Ave., ...

Community encouraged to join Goose Day celebration

LEWISTOWN — The Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau is encouraging businesses, organizations and residents to take part in this year's Goose Day celebration by hosting events or offering goose-themed activities as the community prepares for the annual tradition. The celebration will take ...