Lasting reminders
Sentinel photos by MICAIAH WISE BILGER
A pavilion stands in the St. John’s Christian Day Care playground in memory of former teacher Casey Marthouse, who died in a car accident in 2008.
BELLEVILLE — Casey Marthouse always had a smile and a hug for the children at St. John’s Christian Day Care, director Rob French remembered. Although Marthouse died in a vehicle accident in 2008 at the age of 20, the joy of the Belleville woman’s life continues today, he said. About a year ago, French, Marthouse’s former teacher and youth group leader, and her parents, James and Daphne Marthouse, decided to begin a scholarship in her memory for families at the Belleville day care. Casey Marthouse, who taught the toddler class at St. John’s from 2006 to 2008, is remembered as a sincere, caring young woman, French said. “Her smile and her laugh were just incredible,” French said. “She was special.” He remembered that she would sit on the grass and teach the children by naming car colors as the vehicles passed by. The Casey A. Marthouse Memorial Scholarship will be given to families based on need, French said.
» Full StoryRising waters
LEWISTOWN — A weekend of heavy rain has left the Juniata River and its area tributaries swollen.
The Juniata River was expected to crest at 23 feet — which is flood stage — around 7 p.m. on Sunday evening in Lewistow.
Juniata River expected to crest Sunday evening
LEWISTOWN - The Mifflin County 911 Center has issued a flood advisory and expects some minor to moderate flooding this evening in Lewistown.
According to a release, the Juniata River is expected to crest at around 7 p.m. this evening.
Volunteers prepare for annual Daffodil Days
LEWISTOWN — The American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days is scheduled to begin on Monday in Mifflin and Juniata counties, as area volunteers will distribute thousands of daffodils to homes, offices, hospitals and places of worship.
» Full StoryCommunity investment proposals are being accepted
From staff reports
LEWISTOWN — The United Way of Mifflin-Juniata is accepting proposals to fund programs that produce results in one of the four United Way areas: successful children and youth, basic needs and...
Egg-citing Easter event
REEDSVILLE — The third annual Reedsville Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 1 p.m. on April 3 at Indian Valley Middle School’s football field.
Children of all ages, even those “young at heart” are welcome to attend.
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