Romantic love is the most complex of all

February 15, 2023

The version of Valentine’s Day we experience now is quite different then the origins that the holiday may have evolved from. One particular celebration that may be associated with its origins took place in Rome from February 13-15, it was the feast of Lupercalia. According to an article by Arnie Seipel with NPR, “the men sacrificed a goat and a dog, then whipped women with the hides of the animals they had just slain.” He also added some details like the men were naked and drunk and yet young women would line up for this absurdity because they believed this strange ceremony was ...

Don’t be afraid to spread some love

February 14, 2023

Love is a potent, powerful emotion. It can bring us joy and peace, as well as great sadness, if it’s lost or taken from us. That’s why it’s so important to cherish the people we love and show them how much we care. When we take time to share our affection with others, even small acts of love such as holding hands, giving a hug, or telling them they are special—bring us closer together. It creates strong bonds that can help get us through difficult times. Love also gives us strength when life gets tough. Knowing you have someone who loves you no matter what can give you the ...

Safe driving remains a challenge

February 11, 2023

Across the United States, people have heard the phrase, “drive home safely.” But it’s harder to do that when people can’t get out of a parking lot. Unfortunately, I’ve seen drivers in multiple Pennsylvania counties going too fast in parking lots and it’s to the point where some cars nearly hit one another. According to a nationwide poll by the National Safety Council, 66% of people said they would make phone calls while driving through parking lots. Meanwhile, 56% of drivers are texting during their trip through a parking lot. Whatever the reasons are for poor parking ...

Board approves stadium project

February 10, 2023

We are storytellers, capturing the lives of our residents in the Juniata Valley. Recording their spoken words for these pages for posterity’s sake, standing the test of time for all to read. We are fortunate to report on the stories of people like Josh Looney, a former Lewistown Area High School football player who was compelled enough about the multi-purpose stadium project that he spoke to school board members at a recent Mifflin County School Board meeting before they cast an important vote for the project. Looney shared many of his experiences about playing at Mitchell Field in ...

Lessons learned from unhealthy lifestyle

February 7, 2023

I never realized the importance of my health until I lost it. I used to think I could eat whatever I wanted, skip out on exercise, and my body would always bounce back. But all those poor choices and sedentary lifestyle caught up with me. I started experiencing fatigue and a lack of energy, a type of brain fog. I couldn’t shake off the extra weight I put on through the years. I thought it was a normal part of aging. The dad bod extraordinaire. When you are young, you feel indestructible. You feel like you’re Superman or Superwoman. You don’t think about the long-term ...

Open Line

February 6, 2023

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