Lewistown man headed to trial on assault charges
CLEARFIELD — A Lewistown man will stand trial on felony assault and other charges after allegedly striking a nurse at…
MCSD board to meet Nov. 5 to approve sports personnel
LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County School District Board of Directors Thursday added a special voting meeting on winter sports coaching…
Calendar
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Police reports
McClure woman receives warning after crash McCLURE — A 32-year-old McClure woman received a written warning following a single-vehicle crash…
Two-alarm fire destroys building at Hilltop Pallets
McCLURE — A two-alarm fire destroyed a building Monday afternoon at Hilltop Pallets in western Snyder County's West Beaver Township.…
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Local Sports
College football: Lions host Purdue after bye week
UNIVERSITY PARK -- Penn State welcomes Purdue to West Shore Home Field at Beaver…
Mifflin County, Juniata harriers compete at PA Middle School Championships
Tuesday, Oct. 27 Boys soccer No. 3 Mifflin County at No. 2 Altoona, 6p, Mansion Park,…
Local schedule
BOSTON, Mass - Junior alternate captain Grace Outwater and first-year Morgan Stickney of the Penn State…
Outwater, Stickney earn AHA recognition
Penn State
No. 16 Lions drop Indiana, 3-1
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – No. 16 Penn State women’s volleyball beat a nationally-ranked team for the second time in three days as it took down No. 18 Indiana 3-1 (25-16, 22-25, 25-16, 25-21) in Big Ten action Sunday at Wilkinson Hall. The Nittany Lions head back to Happy Valley at 15-5 overall and 7-3 in…
The State College Spikes have released their 2027 MLB Draft League schedule, featuring 40 home games…
Spikes open 2027 season in Trenton
BOSTON, Mass - Junior alternate captain Grace Outwater and first-year Morgan Stickney of the Penn State…
Outwater, Stickney earn AHA recognition
PSU wrestling prepares for 2026-27 campaign
Obituaries
Steven M. Gearhart
Steven M. Gearhart, 70, of Lewistown, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at…
Darl E. Miller, 95, of Lewistown, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at his home.…
Darl E. Miller
William L. Wilt
Donald H. Kauffman
Editorials
Don't forget the giving in Thanksgiving
As November approaches and we begin to think about Thanksgiving festivities, we hope you will pause to consider spending a little less time counting our blessings and a little more time sharing them. Last week, Shelter Services in Lewistown marked its 40th anniversary, bringing together longtime supporters and individuals whose lives have been changed…
Don’t sit out this midterm election
Second train opens new door for local tourism
Second train opens new door for local tourism
Lifestyles
Rivian R2 vs. Tesla Model Y, an Edmunds electric SUV showdown
The Tesla Model Y has been the sales king of small electric SUVs since the moment it arrived. Many rivals have chased its success, but none have come close. Now it's Rivian's turn. The Rivian R2 is the California EV automaker's first small electric SUV, and it's gunning for the Model Y. Rivian's R1T…
Street acrobats entertain motorists stuck in the Kenyan capital's notorious traffic
Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment, so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
These plants add color to gardens and pots when summer flowers fade
Religion
Annual Reformation Recital Sunday at St. John's Lutheran Church
Danger is lurking: It is not too late to embrace Jesus
There is hope for victims of domestic abuse
Giggle for God: America's witty church signs aim to inspire, attract drivers and passersby
Agriculture
Funding available for agriculture projects
BURNHAM — The Mifflin County Conservation District has announced the grant application period for agricultural operations through the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program. The ACAP application deadline is Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 at 2 p.m. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to barnyard improvements, manure storages, mortality composters, grazing management, streambank fencing, stream crossings,…