Jamie Popson

Brookville has always been defined by resilience, devotion, and the quiet strength of its people. The stories of service and sacrifice live on in our families, our parades, and our cemeteries. But without a place to preserve them, those stories risk being lost to time. And now, it’s our turn to ensure that legacy is never forgotten. American Legion Post 102 is taking a powerful step forward by creating the Jefferson County Military Museum at their new hall on Barnett Street. More than walls and exhibits, it will be a place where stories live on, where students learn the true cost of freedom, and where we, as a community, stand together in love and remembrance. This is more than a project; it’s a promise—and Post 102 cannot keep that promise without the support of their hometown community. Dear Friend,The American Legion is a patriotic veterans organization chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1919. It’s the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, dedicated to mutual helpfulness, community support, and the well-being of veterans, servicemembers, and their families. American Legion Post 102 members have been a part of the fabric of the Brookville community since its founding. Bill Littlefield of Brookville served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army and stayed in the U.S. Army Reserve until his retirement. Jessica McWain of Brockway served with the U.S. Air Force Security Forces in combat and retired after 23 years of service, as an E-9. Steve Ent of Rose Township served with the U.S. Navy and crossed not only the Equator but also the Arctic Circle. Bob Hannold of Kahletown, a U.S. Marine, was subjected to tainted water at Paris Island. Wayne Campbell of Rose Township served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Pennsylvania State Senator Cris Dush served with the Air Force in the Balkan conflict with the Air Force Security Service. These are just a few of the 100 members of Post 102.Our post is involved in myriad local activities. The Honor Guard performs military funerals and serves as the color guard for local parades, including a rifle salute on Veterans’ Day and Memorial Day. Post 102 manages the Brookville Main Street Veteran’s Banner program, honoring over 300 local Veterans for their service, with the number of banners increasing annually. The Legion also restarted a local patriotic essay contest, awarding cash scholarships to Brookville Area High School students. Forever committed to honoring our nation’s heroes, Post 102 manages American Flags on local veteran graves across the community’s cemeteries as well. Our members are very active, but Post 102 is homeless. Twenty-five years ago, the Legion was forced to sell the post on Pickering Street. Graciously, the Heritage House in Brookville has hosted meetings and events since; however, the Legion recently entered into a 10-year lease agreement with the Brook ville Borough for use of the former school administration building at 242 Barnett Street, as the lease with the Brookville YMCA expired.The new Legion hall will not just be a “clubhouse” for veterans. We intend to make the hall a place to learn what Jefferson County men and women have given in defense of our great nation; it will house the Jefferson County Military Museum (JCMM). Our county boasts several historical museums already; however, with limited space to tell the entire story of Jefferson County, the history of county military servicemembers is largely untold. The JCMM will concentrate on the sacrifice of generations of Veterans who call Jefferson County home. We envision modern technological exhibits to engage younger visitors, as we hope students from across the region will utilize the museum. Legion members know the cost of freedom; the JCMM will depict it through their own stories and those of prior generations.We are at the mercy of our generous community to make this vision a reality. The quality of our story will depend on the contributions of our friends, family, and community leaders. In addition to funding quality exhibits, we require resources to install a ramp to the front door and a chair lift to the second floor for mobility-restricted access. A storage building is also needed to store the Legion’s parade vehicles. You can help. Tax-deductible donations may be made to:American Legion Post 102, PO Box 323, Brookville, PA 15825.With hope and gratitude,Steve EntCommander, American Legion Post 102EIN: 25-6092910 | Brookville, Pennsylvania The men and women of Post 102 have carried our nation’s flag with honor through service, through sacrifice, and back into the very heart of Brookville. Now, they’re asking for our help to build a space that honors those sacrifices and educates future generations. Every gift, no matter the size, helps turn this vision into reality. If you would like to be part of this lasting legacy, please consider supporting Post 102 by donating to:American Legion Post 102, PO Box 323, Brookville, PA 15825

September 3, 2025 Author: Miller Fabrication Solutions Miller Fabrication Solutions, a leading steel fabricator serving global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), has dramatically increased its manufacturing capabilities with the opening of its new Pine Creek plant, located on Industrial Park Road in Brookville. Miller acquired the Pine Creek facility, its fourth, in late 2021. Production began in mid-2024 at the 186,000-square-foot plant, which is expected to be fully operational this month. The expansion positions Miller to increase business by 50 percent in the next three years and creates defining competitive advantages through significant investments in advanced automation. “With Pine Creek, we have the space to automate frontline operations and significantly grow the business,” President Eric D. Miller said. “The new plant moves parts more efficiently downstream to other operations, while helping us combat persistent labor shortages by allowing us to automate certain processes and redeploy team members to other roles.” Strategic automation at Pine Creek optimizes the work-in-progress flow from one end of the plant to the other, reducing component handling and exponentially improving throughput. The plant can constantly feed replenishment parts to Miller’s other three plants and improve efficiencies downstream by providing materials precisely when they’re needed for additional work like welding, machining, painting and assembly. Before Pine Creek came online, Miller said the company was challenged to create first-level operations and components fast enough to support substantial new business opportunities. The strategic expansion positions Miller not just to meet, but also to exceed customer expectations as a robust and responsive manufacturing partner capable of scaling to meet growing market demands. “Pine Creek will be a transformative investment in our business and the community,” Miller said. The Pine Creek operation directly addresses critical customer needs by significantly increasing manufacturing capacity and enhancing supply chain reliability. Equipped with sophisticated, next-generation production machinery, the facility enables Miller Fabrication Solutions to offer competitive pricing while maintaining repeatable quality. When Pine Creek is running at full capacity, it will house highly specialized equipment found at very few American metal fabrication companies, including a TRUMPF TruLaser Center 7030. The laser cutter automatically handles every process from drawing to sorted part, reducing throughput times, parts costs and human handling and creating industry-leading customer efficiencies and a safer workplace. “Pine Creek is testament to our commitment to improving the lives of our employees, customers, suppliers and community,” Miller said. “It is a cornerstone of our plan to continue running a successful operation for many decades to come.” Pine Creek will create about 25 new positions for skilled tradespeople. It increases Miller’s shop floor area by 35 percent, bringing the company’s total space to approximately 675,000 square feet.