Honey-Grove News

' A new school-based probation officer position will be established in Juniata County through a grant, commissioners announced Tuesday.

' Scouting allows many young people to realize that being responsible isn't as hard as it may seem - ' at least that was the case for one local young man who rose up through the ranks to attain scouting's top ...

' A portion of Juniata County residents will receive new address notification letters on June 6, according to a press release from the commissioners office.

Sara Jane Hoover and Kurtis Allen Sweger, both of Honey Grove, are engaged to be married on June 28, 2008, at Port Royal Lutheran Church. via The Sentinel

Harry L. Milliken, 76, of R.R.1 Honey Grove , died at 10:54 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. via The Sentinel

Greentown, Pennsylvania author Debra Thomsen has written a suspense novel releasing nationwide this week, titled "Highland Mystique." Thomsen resides in Greentown, Pennsylvania. via Tri State Observer

“He cared for a lot of people from the cradle to the grave.”

Guiser remembered on Rte. 322 Nick Malawskey Article Photos MIFFLINTOWN - ' The rain Friday stopped just long enough for a sign to be unveiled - ' a sign commemorating the life of "Doc" L.G. Guiser. via The Sentinel

MUSICALLY CHALLENGED INSTRUMENTALISTS SOUGHT Beginner adult musicians are being sought for a local A Really Terrible Orchestra , modeled after a similar orchestra in Scotland. via The Morning Call

' The Indian Valley High School Choral Ensemble is known throughout the region for its musical talent. via The Sentinel

“He always supported me, in fair weather and foul, he shone like the moon and as an artist he had just the right amount of slightly round the bend”

A March 2, 2004 photo from files of contemporary artists, Damien Hurst, left, Sarah Lucas, centre and Angus Fairhurst in London. via Philly.com

“It's definitely important to know the information. We've got to know it, I get that. But I don't think it's right to make everyone take, and pass, the same test.”

Did the preparation for the test do what it was supposed to? Programs have been in place throughout the year to try to get Chambersburg Area schools on target to reach student achievement standards as outlined ... via Chambersburg Public Opinion

“She'd call me on the phone and she'd say happy birthday ... and then I'd say to her happy birthday, happy birthday”

Vicki Van Meter, who was celebrated for piloting a plane across the country at age 11 and from the United States to Europe at age 12, has died. via ThePittsburghChannel.com

“This is a real giving group of people. Members have individual things they are involved with and also do group activities”

By Kiernan M. Schalk, Sentinel reporter, kschalk@lewistownsentinel.com Editor's note: Today The Sentinel adds a new chapter to its "Spotlight on Sharing" series. via Lewistown Sentinel

“The gale-force winds will combine with spring high tides to significantly elevate the water levels along the coast by up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) over normal levels, which is likely to cause some flooding”

Fishing vessels take refuge within the walls of the historic Cobb at Lyme Regis in Dorset, southern England as high winds and spring tides batter the coast of England Monday March 10, 2008. via Philly.com

Citizens Financial Group Inc, the Providence, R.I.-based parent of Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania , said President and CEO Stephen Steinour has resigned, effective March 11. via Pittsburgh Business Times

“I think (Arroya) will get to understand more about how other people live during this trip”

Student ambassador: Xavier Arroya, of Scotland School for Veterans Children, was selected to be a People to People student ambassador. via Chambersburg Public Opinion

“People call me a speed carver, but I'm really a performance carver”

The buzz around the Ridgway Rendezvous, which claims to be the largest assemblage of chain-saw wood-carvers in the world, is - literally - a great big buzz. via Philly.com

“Market conditions remain difficult, however, and we continued to respond to challenging income prospects with tight cost control.”

Citizens Financial Group Inc. 's operating profit dropped 9 percent in 2007 as loan losses more than doubled, the bank's parent company, Royal Bank of Scotland , said Thursday. via Pittsburgh Business Times

“But what that will do is allow Dave to focus on management of the club.”

After managing to employ and retain only four golf professionals during its first 100 years of existence, Mt. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory through 1 a.m. Saturday. via Chambersburg Public Opinion