Summer Backpack Program to begin on June 9 To the Editor: Beginning on Tuesday, June 9, and continuing through Saturday, Aug. 22, the Juniata County Food Pantry will be providing its 14th annual Summer Backpack Program to eligible students in the Juniata County School District. Students who ...

High prices raise questions about campaign promises To the Editor: It is almost a year and a half into the president’s second term. Where do things stand for Mifflin County people? Wednesday, April 8, 2026, gas at the Giant in Burnham is $4.39 a gallon. At the Sheetz on Juniata Street, ...

God is the source of true joy To the Editor: Worldly joy is an external joy sought by man because man within himself is not all-sufficient to bring inward joy. He does not know where true and complete joy is found, So he seeks it from what is about him. Worldly joy is looked for in money, ...

Remembering Steve Knudson: Success in multiple uniforms To the Editor: In the recent past couple of weeks, Lewistown lost a prominent, honorable public servant in Mr. Steve Knudson. He served for many years in a police uniform. I just wanted to let the public know that when he was a young ...

God brings us out of the darkness To the Editor: When God created this world it was in darkness (Gen.1:2). Only darkness was present until God introduces His light upon it (Gen.1:3). This was light brought into creation before the creation of the sun, moon, or stars. It was light that made ...

Support small businesses this Valentine’s Day To the Editor: As Valentine’s Day approaches, many of us are thinking about small gestures that show appreciation—flowers, chocolates, a thoughtful card. This season of love is also a perfect reminder to show some appreciation to the ...