Burnham News

“I just feel he's more trustworthy. I like his speaking and his ideas for change.”

' The Mifflin County Democratic Committee's Spring Banquet held Saturday brought about 100 people to the Moose Family Center to talk politics and the upcoming Pennsylvania primary election. via The Sentinel

“The difference in Tyana since she started school is amazing!”

' During a weekend visit to Yeagertown, Tyana Ridley sits on her grandfather's lap watching cartoons. via The Sentinel

“I was just blown away by his gesture”

By Holli Sunderland, Sentinel reporter, hsunderland@lewistownsentinel.com Photo submitted by JOHN PANNIZZO Sen. via Lewistown Sentinel

“Barack, if you're going to lift any loads for me, you can start with this 80 pound baby I got right here.”

Posted on 03/31/2008 11:30:12 AM PDT by Lucky9teen A woman and child listen to Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. via Freerepublic.com

“For the first time in my life ... ”

Posted on 03/30/2008 2:47:27 PM PDT by TornadoAlley3 Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. via Free Republic

Some area roads are now open, while many remain closed at this hour due to flooding. via GantDaily.com

“We either pay it now or we pay more later”

In an effort to curb continued overtime on the part of Mifflin County Regional Police officers, the Burnham Borough Council voted Tuesday to increase the number of hours purchased from the department from 35 to ... via The Sentinel

“She said I had lived in northern California, southern California, Alabama, Indiana ... Pittsburgh and she said 'I like it better here than any place I ever lived' - she liked the people better than any place she ever lived”

Hundreds of area residents joined together Tuesday evening at the Moose Family Center in Lewistown to honor borough resident David D. Borland, the 2008 recipient of the Mifflin County Round Table of Christians ... via The Sentinel

Three men recently were arrested by the Mifflin County Drug Task Force on drug charges, after a series of incidents in Lewistown and Burnham, court documents indicate. via Lewistown Sentinel

When the killings occurred at Lusignan, my column on the subject took the view that the western embassies and Caricom immigration officials are going to be more determined to prevent Guyanese from entering ... via Propaganda press

The Mifflin County 4-H Program is looking for youth ages 8 to 18 as a new program year begins. via Lewistown Sentinel

“I was drafted out of the Ford shop. I was a mechanic”

While Sunday marked the nation's 53rd annual observance of Veteran's Day, a number of local veterans already were recognized Saturday during a prayer breakfast in Burnham. via Lewistown Sentinel

“We are pleased to be able to partner with such an outstanding community bank. Omega has the talent, size and locations to perfectly fit our plan for expansion in central Pennsylvania”

Omega Financial Corp., which operates Omega Bank branches throughout the Juniata Valley, is being acquired by Hermitage-based FNB Corp., according to a press release issued jointly by the companies Friday. via The Sentinel

“It would probably have a Weis label on it. If you have any concerns about any meat that you've purchased, I think we're refunding just about anything”

Just weeks after the ground beef recall that put New Jersey-based Topps Meat Company out of business, the United States Department of Agriculture announced a second nationwide meat recall on Saturday. via Lewistown Sentinel

Tamela Hetrick learned about essential oils during an aromatherapy class as part of her training as a massage therapist. via The Sentinel

Jennie Mae Price, 89, of 4348 U.S. Hwy. 103 North, Lewistown, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. via Lewistown Sentinel

The old adage "waste not, want not" supports the premise behind new, enhanced recycling services in Mifflin County. via Lewistown Sentinel

“We've put out a lot of fires together.”

Over the past hundred years, a lot of memories and a lot of fire calls have passed through the doors of two local fire companies. via The Sentinel

Harry V. and June E. Osborne, of Burnham, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. via Lewistown Sentinel

William Kenneth Elder, 86, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. via Lewistown Sentinel