REEDSVILLE When it comes to laying wreaths on the graves to honor those veterans who have served their country, Cheryl Swineford describes the importance of the event with three words: Remember, honor and teach. Gearhart, a volunteer with Wreaths Across America, was one of 50 volunteers who came out to the Church Hill Cemetery […]
BURNHAM Orange isn’t necessarily Ed Stewart’s color by choice, but when you’ve been arrested and incarcerated your fashion choices might be limited. Stewart, who lives in Lewistown, isn’t really in any trouble with law enforcement, but he found himself in the slammer after agreeing to participate as an inmate for the Dream Center of […]
LEWISTOWN For a half century, the Mifflin County Library has called North Wayne Street home in Lewistown, moving to its current location in 1974. Just like any home, the library needs updates from time to time, from its elevator and heating and cooling system. Funding – no matter the source – never seems to […]
REEDSVILLE Five years ago, Cheryl Swineford, Kathy Nace and a small group of friends set out to honor veterans in Mifflin County who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The Lewistown women placed wreaths on the graves at Mount Rock Cemetery at the end of Oakland Avenue in Lewistown as part of the […]
LEWISTOWN Cheryl Swineford certainly doesn’t pretend to play matchmaker. When the Lewistown woman talked about not judging a booking by its cover, she actually was talking about a book. “Put your trust in fate and choose a book without knowing the title, maybe you will fall in love,” said Swineford, who serves as secretary […]