"Negative Debbie." Photograph of a friend's Yeagertown home in 1995, with her image cut out to be used in a collage. #art #artwork #artist #collage #arting #makingart #cutandpaste #mixedmedia #photocollage #collages #home #homestead #1990s #pennsylvania #yeagertown #mifflincounty

🔥🦊 Congrats Kathy & Allen on your new 2026 KZ Connect Mini 231BH! Ready for S'more Camping Memories! 🏕️🎉 #FollowTheFox #SmoreCampingMemories #KZRV #ConnectMini #FamilyOwned #MifflinCounty #CampingSeasonCountdown #centralPA #KZConnect231BH

Board debates three staffing options to replace retiring federal‑programs coordinator/principal Superintendent presented three reorganization options after the retirement announcement of the Strode Mills principal who also coordinated federal programs; discussion weighed student‑supervision benefits, Title I funding offsets and a roughly $160,000 annual cost for a new principal role.

The board is at a crossroads, weighing options to fill the retiring principal's role while balancing budget, student safety, and federal funding impacts.

Get the details!

#MifflinCounty #PA #CitizenPortal #InstructionalSupervision #SchoolAdministration #TitleIFunding #MifflinCountyEducation

Mifflin County district weighs USDA decision to allow whole milk as state guidance lags District nutrition contractors told the school board that a USDA memo effective Jan. 14 allows whole milk to be offered in schools, but Pennsylvania guidance and state-mandated menu software have not yet been updated; administrators warned that changing menus mid-audit could jeopardize reimbursements.

The Mifflin County School Board is grappling with the USDA's new whole milk policy while awaiting crucial state guidance, raising concerns over compliance and budget impacts.

Learn more here!

#MifflinCounty #PA #NutritionGuidance #FederalReimbursement #CitizenPortal #SchoolFoodPolicy

Milroy Foliage. Watercolor. #foliage #fallfoliage #fall #autumn #changeofseason #changeofseasons #leaves #coloredleaves #changingleaves #milroy #pennsylvania #centralpennsylvania #pennsylvaniagarden #pennsylvaniagardens #country #countrylife #countryliving #mifflincounty #centralpennsylvania

Fall Foliage on the Hawstone/Denholm Road. Pennsylvania. Watercolor. #foliage #fall #fallfoliage #leaves #leavesturning #turningleaves #colorful #fallcolor #denholm #hawstone #juniatacounty #mifflincounty #pennsylvania #autumn #reds #oranges #yellows #painting #painter #arting #artist #scenery

The coziest room of my former Freedom Avenue home was the wood-paneled den. 1995. #home #homes #house #houses #homedecor #1990s #cozy #den #dens #greatrooms #greatroom #freedomavenue #burnham #mifflincounty #friend #friends #arcanesymbol #arcane #woodpaneling #vintagewood

NEGATIVE MAN. 1990s. What was left, after I cut friend Randy out of a photo to use in a collage. Freedom Avenue, Burnham. #collage #art #artwork #photography #photograph #photographer #negative #negativespace #creek #hungryruncreek #burnham #mifflincounty #freedomavenue

Downtown Beauty in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. #beauty #civicbeauty #civicgarden #civicgardens #garden #gardens #planter #planters #publicplanters #downtownbeauty #downtown #lewistown #mifflincounty #pennsylvania #centralpennsylvania #warmweather #summer #summertime #hot #risingtemp

Commissioners accept low bids for Phase 2 of Newton County Library expansion Bids for Phase 2 of the library project were presented and accepted: general construction low bid $1,670,590; mechanical $365,000 (base + alternate); electrical $220,335. A construction meeting was set for the afternoon of the meeting.

The Newton County Library expansion is set to transform into a vibrant community learning center, with bids now accepted for construction to kick off soon!

Click to read more!

#MifflinCounty #PA #CommunityLearning #PublicFunding #MifflinCountyLibrary #CivicEngagement #CitizenPortal

Acting has been the greatest joy in my life--so much so, that I played the part of Glenn in "Rumors" twice! (I'm not in this shot.) 1995. #acting #actor #communitytheater #communitytheatre #theater #theatre #neilsimon #rumors #comedy #farce #1990s #mifflincounty #lewistown

Mifflin County Foliage. Watercolor. #watercolor #watercolors #art #artwork #artist #arting #foliage #fallfoliage #pennsylvaniafoliage #mifflincounty #pennsylvania #centralpennsylvania #eastcoast #usa #autumn #fall #changeofseason #changingseasons #goldenleaves #fallingleaves

Tammy and Razzy. #dog #dogs #canine #canines #furbaby #furbabies #family #pet #pets #cousin #cousins #milroy #coffee #coffeemorning #visiting #friendvisit #socializing #mifflincounty #hippypad

Lewistown's Ice Festival has been celebrated the last thirty years--almost as long as I've been a Mifflin Countian. #icefestival #festival #holiday #holidayfestival #solstice #solsticefestival #mifflincounty #winter #icecarving #holidaylights #winterholidays #lewistown #pa

For thirty years, I was privileged to live on the Hungry Run Creek in Burnham. This was our backyard. 1995. #nature #outdoors #snow #snowfall #winter #solstice #1990s #twentiethcentury #mifflincounty #hungryruncreek #thehungryruncreek #friends #lifelongfriends #friendship

Jon and me in my art studio. 1995. #art #artist #artists #studio #artstudio #painting #oilpainting #oilpaintings #1990s #burnham #mifflincounty #friendship #sociability

Klinglers' Produce in Burnham always has a great selection of fall Mums. #fall #autumn #seasons #changingseasons #mums #fallflower #fallflowers #klinglers #klinglersproduce #produce #market #smalltown #burnham #lewistown #mifflincounty #smalltownlife #beauty #localbeauty #fecund

A Republican and an Unaffiliated Voter join forces at Saturday morning's "No Kings" protest in Lewistown. #nokings #nokingsprotest #protest #protestmarch #protestrally #lewistown #mifflincounty #voters #voting #righttovote #votingrights #democracy #civilrights #exercisingrights

Mums at Klinglers' Produce in Burnham, Mifflin County. #mums #chrysanthemums #chrysanthemum #flower #flowers #fall #autumn #country #mifflincounty #klinglersproduce #klinglers #pennsylvania #centralpennsylvania #produce #colorful

After a certain age, one's entertainment consists primarily of going out to eat. Bing's Diner in Burnham. #bingsdiner #diner #diners #50sdiners #1950sdiners #classic #vintage #goodeats #sumptuous #delicious #delectable #burnham #restaurant #mifflincounty

Board Approves $50,000 Allocation for Human Services Development Fund in Midland The board allocates $50,000 from the Human Services Development Fund for local agencies.

Mifflin County's commissioners just approved a pivotal $50,000 funding boost to strengthen human services and combat homelessness in the community!

Click to read more!

#PA #CitizenPortal #HomelessnessSupport #HumanServices #MifflinCounty #FundingEquity

Midland County Council Approves New Funding for Fire Hydrant Improvements Council reallocates $167,382 for Grove fire hydrant system upgrade after public hearing.

Mifflin County is investing over $167,000 to enhance public safety with a new fire hydrant system while also prioritizing language accessibility for its diverse residents.

Click to read more!

#PA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #LanguageAccess #CommunitySupport #MifflinCounty

A gaggle of geese spotted at Victory Park during walkies. #wildlife #geese #goose #avian #avians #victorypark #lewistown #mifflincounty #pennsylvania #centralpennsylvania #appalachia #appalachianmountains #hillbillycounty #publicparks

This 1863 map of Perry, Juniata, and Mifflin Counties continues to astound me. Measuring 60" x 60", it showcases an astonishing level of detail, including the names of local residents. I'm always left wondering about its creation process in 1863.
#map #perrycounty #juniatacounty #mifflincounty

Newtonborough plans $338600 project to replace aging water meters in public right of way Newtonborough initiates multi-year project to relocate 83 water meters for easier access.

Newtonborough is set to invest $338,600 in a groundbreaking project to replace aging water meters, making them more accessible for residents!

Click to read more!

#MifflinCounty #PA #CitizenPortal #PublicServices #InfrastructureImprovements #YouthServices #MifflinCountyInfrastructure

Center County services outline costs for child advocacy and family support programs Providers in Pennsylvania detail rates for child advocacy and family support services.

Mifflin County is stepping up for vulnerable children and families, allocating crucial funds for advocacy and support services that can change lives.

Learn more here!

#MifflinCounty #PA #CitizenPortal #FamilySupport #LegalServices #ChildWelfare

Local Family Celebrates Community's Music Program After Relocating Family expresses pride in music program prompting their relocation since graduation.

A former graduate returned to Mifflin County, sharing how the district's music program reignited their pride and influenced their family's decision to settle back in the community.

Learn more here!

#PA #CitizenPortal #ArtsInEducation #CommunityEngagement #StudentDevelopment #MifflinCounty

School reports strong student performance and successful co-op placements in Midland County Midland County students achieve high graduation rates and successful co-op job placements.

Mifflin County students are not just graduating—they're stepping into the workforce with impressive co-op placements and a bright future ahead!

Click to read more!

#PA #CareerReadiness #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #MifflinCounty #StudentSuccess

Variegated Dame's Rocket this Old Fart brought from the Hungry Run Creek three years ago. #damesrocket #phlox #wildflower #wildflowers #creek #creeks #hungryruncreek #mifflincounty #lewistown #garden #gardener #gardening #pennsylvaniagarden #pennsylvaniagardens #purple #violet

Mifflin County seniors prepare for athlete military signing recognition on May 19 Seniors are urged to complete surveys and sign up for recognition event on May 19.

Mifflin County seniors are gearing up for a big week with the Athlete/Military Signing Recognition event just around the corner!

Get the details!

#MifflinCounty #PA #CitizenPortal #StudentEngagement #EducationAwareness #CommunityEvents