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Mini-golf event April 17-18 at the Juniata County Library

Your local Juniata County Library is planning an exciting mini-golf event, and we’d love for you to join us. April 17 and 18, we plan to set up an indoor mini-golf fundraiser throughout the library. The event will be held on two separate days. Friday, April 17, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This night is geared towards adults, as alcohol will be served along with food from Harshbarger’s. Spots are limited to 40 people per hour (6 p.m. and 7 p.m. slots). Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This day is geared towards kids and families. Food will be provided by Harshbarger’s. ...

Change happens when we turn our lives over to Jesus

Matthew 4:12-17 Baby Boomers will probably remember the name of the rock star Alice Cooper. If you think Alice Cooper is a “she,” you give your real age away. Alice Cooper was the first “shock -rock” act. He used to parade on stage with makeup and live snakes and simulate his own decapitation, a pretty raunchy act. In 1992, his career received quite a boost when he appeared in the movie “Wayne’s World.” The scene everyone remembers is where Wayne and Garth have a chance meeting with Mr. Cooper, and they fall to their knees in worship, saying, “We’re not worthy, ...

Honor, humility and the fear of the Lord

The Bible speaks often about honor. Most people want a life that is meaningful, respected, and blessed. But Scripture teaches that honor does not come through pride or self-promotion. Instead, it comes through humility and reverence toward God. One verse summarizes this truth beautifully. Proverbs 22:4 says, “By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.” That verse gives us a powerful principle for living. If we want the life God intends for us, it begins with humility and what the Bible calls “the fear of the Lord.” The fear of the Lord does not ...

Juniata County Dairy Promotion pointers

Hello, my name is Natalee Zug. I am the Juniata County Dairy Maid. Do you know why it is important to eat and drink dairy products each and every day? It is because they are an awesome source of protein and calcium, which are important for strong bones and teeth. The Juniata County Dairy ...

‘The Addams Family’ is more than a musical

This weekend I had the privilege of attending the Mifflin County High School Drama Club’s production of “The Addams Family,” and I was absolutely blown away. The talent on that stage was incredible, but what impressed me even more was the dedication behind it, the long hours of rehearsal, memorizing lines, choreography practiced until it felt like second nature, and the courage it takes to step out on that stage. The commitment shown by these young performers was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Equally deserving of recognition are the directors, crew members, technicians, ...

Creative Minds at MCL hosts authors

Are you interested in writing but don’t know how to get started? Do you like to write but don’t know how to be published? If so, we have a wonderful program for you called Creative Minds. In this program, local authors come to Mifflin County Library and talk about their personal writing journey and explain how to get work published. This program started last September and has been very successful. The original goal was to have one author visit each season. But so far, we’ve had one author every month. If you’d like to learn more, please visit our website where you will ...