radioNOVO News for Lewistown: July 30, 2026

RNN LEWISTOWN 07/30/26          A JUNIATA COUNTY WOMAN HAS FILED A CIVIL LAWSUIT ACCUSING THREE RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS OF FAILING TO REPORT HER DISCLOSURE OF SEXUAL ABUSE, ALLOWING THE ABUSE TO CONTINUE. THE SUIT NAMES SHEPHERD'S FOLD COUNSELING MINISTRY, RICHFIELD LIFE MINISTRIES CHURCH AND CEDAR GROVE BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. IT ALLEGES THE ABUSE WAS REVEALED DURING COUNSELING IN 2009 BUT WAS NEVER REPORTED. THE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE NOT YET RESPONDED IN COURT.          THE SALVATION ARMY IS HELPING JUNIATA COUNTY FAMILIES PREPARE FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. REGISTRATION FOR THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM WILL BE HELD TODAY AND MONDAY FROM 4 TO 6 P.M. AT THE JUNIATA COUNTY LIBRARY IN MIFFLINTOWN. QUALIFYING FAMILIES CAN RECEIVE HELP BUYING CLOTHING AND SHOES, ALONG WITH BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES. PARENTS MUST BRING I.D. AND PROOF OF INCOME.