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Historic weapons to be displayed at Mifflin museum collection

MIFFLIN — The Juniata County Historical Society does not have a large collection of weapons, but it is fortunate enough to have what is widely considered to be the “forefather” of all bolt-action rifles. The Tuscarora Academy Museum currently houses a long rifle made by Snyder County ...

Bank provides family with Grange Fair tent

“Over the last 150 years, the Centre County Grange Fair has ignited fun, nostalgia, and excitement for camping enthusiasts young and old, as the only remaining tenting fair in the nation,” a news release from Jersey Shore State Bank said. “From August 16th-24th, families in 1,000 tents ...

‘Ninja raccoon hunt’ back in Wellsboro

For the fifth year in a row, From My Shelf Books & Gifts, 7 East Ave., Wellsboro, the local bookstore owned by author Kevin Coolidge, is hosting the “Where Are the Totally Ninja Raccoons Hunt.” The raccoons will be hiding in 25 area businesses during the month of August. The hunt is based on Coolidge’s “Totally Ninja Raccoons” action series, aimed at 7- to 10-year-old “reluctant readers,” according to a news release. The series is about three raccoon brothers who become ninjas. The 2024 search for the raccoon brothers started at 10 a.m. Thursday and ends at 5 p.m., ...

Library’s 2024 pins are available

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., has its seventh Little League trading pin on sale now. The Little League pin, “BOOK hits a homerun,” is the seventh in the series – Chapter 7 – and was designed by Jamie Mahoney, the library’s graphic artist. The pins are $5 each and ...

LH JAMS Music and Arts Festival coming to Clinton County in early August

LOCK HAVEN — We’re only weeks away from downtown Lock Haven coming alive with music, arts and much more during the 9th Annual LH JAMS Music and Arts Festival on Aug. 8-10 The event is held each year by the Clinton County Arts Council and has seen growth and change during that time, ...

Festival to bring wide range of music

LOCK HAVEN — Downtown Lock Haven will soon become a major musical destination once again with the 9th Annual LH JAMS Music and Arts Festival, slated for Aug. 8-10. The festival will feature an opening night on Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Price Performance Center on Commonwealth University-Lock Haven’s campus; a Main Street block Party on Friday, Aug. 9; all leading up to the all day music and arts festival on Saturday, Aug. 10. The festival is held each year by the Clinton County Arts Council and offers a wide range of music, art, crafts, food and much more. Here’s a breakdown ...