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Changes in how anglers check water conditions

For years, the United States Geological Survey stream gauges have been a part of fishing in Pennsylvania streams and rivers. With over 580 such gauges Commonwealth-wide, there is a good chance there is one on your favorite waterway, probably even in your favorite hole. Starting in 2026, there will be big changes regarding how anglers access the information these gauges provide. Although the USGS stream gauges were originally installed for flood monitoring and to provide historical data regarding a stream’s conditions, they have become a staple for anglers. Want to know if you can get ...

Let’s go to church

People wonder why Christians go to church. When I talk about Church I’m not talking about a building per se. The church is the body of Christ. I am talking about those who take time to worship God and meet together with other Believers of like faith. I am not talking just about religion, even though going to church is often considered a religious activity. Religion is defined as a system of beliefs, practices, morals and worldviews relating humanity to God or the supernatural. Religion involves rituals, texts, sacred places and community. When we talk about religion in general, ...

Love is part of every moment, big or small

Is there anything more important in this world than love? I think not. I believe love is the greatest motivating force known to mankind. It’s what makes us do crazy, generous, and sometimes downright baffling things. It’s why our husbands attempt to enjoy shopping, and why we women nod along, feigning deep interest, while they explain at great length why the newly installed water heater isn’t heating water or why the car has developed that mysterious pinging sound. It’s the reason I’m presently wearing a sweater adorned with a parade of polar bears, not because I love the ...

‘Love Your Library’ this month at MCL

Happy Valentine’s Day! As you are remembering your loved ones this Valentine’s Day, whether with chocolate or flowers or cards, also remember to love your library. February is “National Library Lovers Month.” Here are a few ways to show that you love the library this Valentine’s Day. Love your library by getting a library card and using it regularly. Getting and using your library card (and using it frequently, about once a month) helps library leadership to justify our funding through high demand of use. If you already have a library card, make sure your account is ...

Free public computer and Wi-Fi available at JCL

Do you need a full-screen computer to type a document, browse a website, or complete another task? The Juniata County Library has six public computers available free of charge to access the internet, use Microsoft Office, and more. All computers run the latest version of Windows 11 and have Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Office version 2020. Public computers and internet access are provided free of charge. Out-of-town visitors may use the internet during their visit to the library. In fairness to all our patrons, we have set limits on how long individuals may use this service. We ...

God had a plan, purpose to redeem men

And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed. Genesis 12:3 If I understand the Dispensational view of Scripture, they believe that God has a separate will and purpose for the Jewish people (the people of Israel). That purpose is different from the church or body of Christ. This idea, view, or type of theology is what we want to consider this week. Is it really found in the Bible, or is it a false teaching put into the Word of God? In Genesis 12:3, God told Abram, “In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” There are two things in this verse we should ...