Republicans top Mifflin County votes

November 4, 2026

LEWISTOWN — Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity and running mate Jason Richey carried Mifflin County Tuesday, winning local voters’ support in the race for Pennsylvania governor and lieutenant governor. According to unofficial election results, Garrity and Richey received 9,379 votes in Mifflin County, while Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis received 4,619 votes. Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Ken Krawchuk and running mate John Thomas received 277 votes. In the race for the 13th Congressional District, which includes Mifflin and Juniata counties, incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. John Joyce received 10,522 votes in Mifflin County,…

Republican candidates take the lead in Juniata County

MIFFLINTOWN — Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity and running mate Jason Richey won support from Juniata County voters in the…

Election Exchange

Safety, parting concerns raised over Electric Avenue project

LEWISTOWN — Derry Township Supervisor Joe Ughetto raised concerns about parking and pedestrian safety as planners study options for proposed…

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Mifflin County adds seven measles cases

LEWISTOWN — Mifflin County added seven measles cases as Pennsylvania’s outbreak reached 1,433 cases, according to the state Department of…

Local Sports

Bears face Wolf Pack, Thunderbirds this week

The Hershey Bears (6-4-0-0, third in Atlantic Division) continue the 2026-27 regular season, presented by Penn State Health, as they host the Hartford Wolf Pack on Wednesday at GIANT Center before visiting the Bay State for a pair of games this weekend against the Springfield Thunderbirds. 2026-27 SEASON LEADERS: Goals: Josh Dunne, Bogdan Trineyev…

H.S. Football: Unfinished journey finally reaches its starting line

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PSU field hockey nets several B1G playoff honors

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Lady Lions make All-Big Ten Teams

Penn State

College Football: Penn State heads to Washington in Week 10

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BOSTON, Mass. – Junior alternate captain Abby Stonehouse of the Penn State women's hockey team was…

Stonehouse named AHA Forward of the Week

SEATTLE, Wash. - Penn State visits Washington on Saturday at Husky Stadium. Kickoff is set for…

Nits head to Washington for 5th all-time meeting

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Obituaries

Klohe Elizabeth Williams

Klohe Elizabeth Williams, 23, of Yeagertown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026,…

James M. ‘Jim’ Richardson

Pamela Ann Knepp

Louise F. Slick, 86, of Milroy, passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home…

Louise F. Slick

What's your "must have" fair food?

Funnel Cake 40%

Hot Sausage 33%

French Fries 12%

Ice Cream 6%

Pizza 2%

Other 7%

83 votes total — voting closed

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…

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Lifestyles

Local WWII Aviator killed on bombing mission over Austria

WIENER NEUSTADT, Austria — Lewistown Airman Frank D. Weldon was killed in action on Nov. 2, 1943 when the bomber he piloted crashed during a high-altitude mission over Wiener Neustadt, Austria. Weldon and his nine crewmates took off from Hergla, Tunisia aboard “Hell’s Belles,” B-24D Liberator No. 42-41183, to bombard a Messerschmitt aircraft factory.…

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