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Two towns offered magical Christmas adventures

This past weekend, I experienced one of the most magical Christmas adventures of my life, an adventure through two of the most Christmas-themed towns in Pennsylvania, and perhaps even the country. Our first stop was a town that proudly calls itself “the town that saved Christmas,” and ...

Juniata County Dairy Promotion thanks area farmers

Christmas. A season of hot cocoa, presents under the tree and delicious food at the dinner table with friends and family. My name is Kera Bentz. I am the dairy princess on the Juniata Dairy Promotional Court. Christmas is my favorite time of the year. With all the pretty lights, delicious ...

Local resources offer support as families face rising hardships

With its many cultures, languages and traditions, the United States has long been considered a melting pot. As the holiday season approaches, perhaps it can be compared to a pot roast: each recipe has its own flavors, textures and ingredients, just as each community has its own ideals and ...

‘Tis the season to read some more books

Season’s “Readings” everyone. My wish for everybody is a holiday filled with books. If you are looking for a small way to help the Mifflin County Library this holiday season, there are three ways to do that. The first way to help MCL is to get a library card. You may not think that ...

Friends of the Library bag book sale dates set

The next Friends of the Library bag book sale is coming up. On Thursday, Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., you can fill a bag for $7 (bags provided at the door). Choose from books for all ages, DVDs, music CDs, magazines and puzzles. Gift baskets are also available for sale, sold separately. Only ...

Traditional ‘covenant theology’ has many flaws

He is also the Mediator of a better covenant Which was established on better promises. — Hebrews 8:6 In our study so far, we have seen that the Bible teaches some type of covenant theology. Beginning in Genesis and God’s covenant with Abraham and his household, then the covenant with ...