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HUNTINGDON — American Bald Eagles once ranged throughout the United States in almost every state before teetering on the brink of extinction. They reached an all-time low of 417 known nesting pairs in 1963 in the continental 48 states. Now, the Bald Eagle population has climbed to an estimated 316,700 individual Bald Eagles, including 71,400 […]

The inaugural graduates of the Peep Babies programme have been celebrated at the Haltwhistle family hub.

HUNTINGDON — If it’s too chilly to take part in the Polar Plunge, there are still activities at Snowfest on Saturday for those who want to remain dry. The Juniata Valley YMCA Polar Plunge and Greenwood Furnace State Park Snowfest will be held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the state park, located at […]

Looking for something to do with family and friends this weekend? Perhaps, you’re looking for something special to do to ring in the New Year. Check out these five events around the Juniata Valley: 1. Mifflintown New Year’s Eve Festival 5K The Mifflintown New Year’s Eve Festival 5K Run/Walk kicks off the countdown to 2024 […]

Principal, student engagement specialist dress up as holiday characters, orchestrate day of ‘elfin mischief’ for students – Students at Winifred Pifer Elementary bid farewell to […]

HUNTINGDON – There’s nothing quite like starting out the new year with becoming one with nature on the First Day Hike at Greenwood Furnace State Park in Huntingdon. This year’s event is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, on the Greenwood Loop. Master Naturalist and Standing Stone Trail Club volunteer […]

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BY GREG WILLIAMS Sentinel reporter gwilliams@lewistownsentinel.com HUNTINGDON — Looking to get into the holiday spirit? Perhaps a carriage ride at Greenwood Furnace State Park in Huntingdon might do the trick. Maybe making and taking crafts and ornaments, or toys of the past with the Metzel family. Or, enjoying holiday music with refreshments with homemade cookies […]

HUNTINGDON — Up for some scary stories at the cemetery? How about making a pumpkin puke or partaking in Halloween science? Pumpkin bowling, anyone? Sounds like the perfect events for Halloween in the Park at Greenwood Furnace State Park, 15795 Greenwood Road, Huntingdon, on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. “A decorated trail […]

HUNTINGDON — Before there were microwaves and power tools, folks had to fend for themselves and use some old-fashioned skills to perform day-to-day tasks. That might not seem possible, but that’s just the way it was. Greenwood Furnace State Park in Huntingdon will transport visitors back to the 1750s, telling stories from a time of […]