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Mifflin County maps decade of growth

LEWISTOWN – The Mifflin County Planning Department is entering a pivotal phase of change—one that blends long-term vision with tangible, on-the-ground projects already reshaping how residents live, work and move through the community. The county is nearing completion of its comprehensive plan update, “Mifflin County 2035: A Decade of Progress,” expected to be approved by the commissioners in December 2025, according to Planning Director James Lettiere. The document will guide development, housing, and infrastructure decisions for the next ten years, acting as a blueprint for ...

Think inside the bowl

Quick ideas for busy season meals Family Features When life gets hectic, eating well can get pushed to the bottom of your to-do list. A go-to meal option due to their simplicity, versatility and nutritional benefits, rice bowls provide a convenient and satisfying solution for parents, ...

Tackle game day with 7 superstar dishes

Family Features Creating a winning game day gathering means good times with fans of your favorite team, but it starts with a game plan that includes delicious appetizers, snacks and finger foods to make pregame, halftime and postgame the highlight of the party. Start with a star ingredient like fresh, versatile California grapes, which are ideal for snacking on their own or pairing with meats and cheeses for a go-to-anytime platter. Better yet, incorporate them into satisfying recipes like these that fuel your crowd for the action on the field. To find more game day dishes worth ...

How to cook, freeze or pickle plant scraps

My beets were slow to grow this year, so I bought a bunch at the farmers’ market. I was taken aback when the seller chopped off the vegetable’s foliage and attempted to discard it after handing me a sad sack of leafless roots. “Wait! I’ll take those, please,” I blurted, catching him just before they hit the trash bin, and explaining that they’re edible. He knew, of course, but said that most customers don’t want them. There are a lot of tasty and nutritious uses for secondary plant parts that would otherwise be discarded or, at best, added to compost. Waste not, want ...

A one-pan solution full of fall flavor

Family Features After a long day of completing fall chores like raking leaves, trimming bushes or cleaning gutters, dinner may be the last thing on your mind. Take the hassle of cooking off your plate and let your grill do the work for you with this Grilled Chicken Bundt recipe, which ...

Handling family ties after the breakup

Dear Annie: My granddaughter dated a young man for four years before breaking things off about a year ago. During that time, he became part of our family in many ways. Even after the breakup, he continued coming to church with us every Sunday. In fact, we’ve grown closer in the past year, sharing pews, Sunday lunches and family stories. My granddaughter usually joins us, too, and while it hasn’t always been easy, we’ve all managed to find a rhythm. Now, however, things are shifting. My granddaughter has been seeing a new boyfriend for about six weeks, and she has asked that her ...