April 20-26 is National Volunteer Week To the Editor: During National Volunteer Week, the American Red Cross of Central Pennsylvania celebrates the selfless volunteers whose unwavering support makes it possible for us to assist people in need every day. Volunteers are the cornerstone of ...

God has many attributes including love To the Editor: There is much proclaimed about GOD’s love in churches today but not much about any of GOD’s other attributes. In 1 John 4:8, I find “GOD is love, This being so, means that GOD zealously loves all that is good. Because he is Holy ...

Trooper Cramer cares for community To the Editor: Dear Trooper Cramer, I am sorry it has taken me so long to type this note. I wanted to reiterate what I told you when we ran into each other a little more than a month ago. When I was fourteen, my father had a massive stroke, which ...

April is sexual assault awareness month To the Editor: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). SAAM became nationally recognized in 2001. This month is set aside to raise awareness that sexual violence impacts every person in every community. This goal is achieved through raising ...

Local athletes qualified to compete in championships To the Editor: From March 13 through the 15, six local track athletes qualified to compete in the New Balance Indoor Track and Field National Championships in Boston, Mass. These young men represented the Juniata Valley Striders. On ...

Lottery games not a gift To the Editor: When is a gift, not a gift? When the “gift” is a chance to win a prize in a game of chance, and the odds of winning a worthwhile prize are practically zero. A lottery ticket would be an example. Unfortunately there are some people who become so ...