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Safety project moves forward with $1.49M grant

LEWISTOWN – Mifflin County commissioners approved a $1.49 million reimbursement agreement Thursday for pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements along Electric Avenue, a corridor county planners identified as the county’s highest priority for safety work. The…

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Friday, Oct. 30 Football Gettysburg at Mifflin County, 7p Juniata at Camp Hill, 7p Mt. Union…

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Penn State

Martin, Stucky lead Lions past Buckeyes for milestone win

UNIVERSITY PARK – Kennedy Martin and Alexis Stucky each recorded double-doubles to lead No. 13 Penn State to a 3-1 (22-25, 25-19, 25-11, 25-16) win over Ohio State in Big Ten women’s volleyball action Thursday night at Rec Hall. The win was the 1,500th in program history for Penn State, marking just the second…

Obituaries

Joyce V. Parson

Joyce V. Parson, 90, of Lewistown, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center in State College. Arrangements have been entrusted to King-Barr Funeral Home, and will be announced upon completion.

What's your "must have" fair food?
Funnel Cake 40%
Hot Sausage 33%
French Fries 12%
Ice Cream 6%
Pizza 2%
Other 7%
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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…

Lifestyles

Stone Arch Players tune in to chaos with "The Last Radio Show"

LEWISTOWN — One thing becomes clear almost immediately at KUKU Radio: if something can go wrong, it probably already has. The station’s broadcast tower won't stay standing. The electric company is threatening to shut off the power. The owner wants to sell the station. Actors keep disappearing at the worst possible moments. And somehow…

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