McVEYTOWN — For generations, small-town libraries have been more than places to borrow books. They have served as gathering spaces, quiet refuges and centers of community life where neighbors meet, children discover their first favorite…
Four projects compete for CDBG funds
MIFFLINTOWN — Four projects aimed at improving water infrastructure and public facilities are under consideration for this year’s Community Development…
Heat advisory continues throughout the region
LEWISTOWN — The hottest day of the week may arrive today as the region remains under a heat advisory and…
Perry County man killed in US Route 322 crash
NEW BUFFALO — An 82-year-old Perry County man died Monday afternoon after his sport utility vehicle left U.S. Route 322…
Ward announces $27M for road, bridge projects
LEWISTOWN — More than $27 million has been allocated for road and bridge improvements across Blair, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata and…
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Local Sports
Franklin should lose ‘chip on shoulder’
The Atlantic Coast Conference football media days are scheduled this week in Charlotte, and…
LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County Babe Ruth 15-16-year-old All-Stars start the tournament trail on Thursday in…
For Babe Ruth All-Stars, tourney trail starts in Williamsport
Mustangs to host Sizzlin’ Summer Scramble
(Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of stories about the Babe Ruth state…
The 2000s prove very productive for Babe Ruth
Penn State
McKeon, Roberts earn Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Penn State student-athletes Mark McKeon of men's lacrosse and Katelyn Roberts of women's ice hockey were among the 36 honorees named Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners for the 2025-26 academic year, as announced by the conference office Thursday. The pair were chosen from a group of 31 Penn State students…
UNIVERSITY PARK – The State College Spikes plated ten runs in the second inning to match…
Spikes bulldoze Black Bears, 13-7
PHILADELPHIA – The Penn State men's basketball team will return to one of college basketball’s most…
Penn State and Pitt to renew rivalry at Palestra
UNIVERSITY PARK – Nyan Hayes homered to tie the game in the seventh inning, then led…
Spikes drop Black Bears, 5-4
Obituaries
Juanita 'Wanda' I. Powell
Juanita “Wanda” I. Powell, 104, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Greenwood…
Larry Wolfe, 69, of Lewistown, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at his home. Arrangements are…
Larry Wolfe
Carol A. Neidig, 70, of McAlisterville, died on July 14, 2026. All services and interment will…
Carol A. Neidig
John Fiske Parker
Editorials
Policy driving rising ACA premiums
If it wasn’t obvious before that the famous bill passed to make health care more affordable has done anything but, it should be now: Individual plans on the Affordable Care Act exchanges are projected to spike by about 14% in 2027, according to recent insurer filings. The ACA imposed a wide array of mandates…
Take a chance on local fundraising
Defending America's founding principles in a divided age
Democrats need to take car keys away from Bernie
Lifestyles
A jar full of history: The pickled beet and egg tradition
Local infantryman died in WWII assault on Italy’s Monte Adone
Centers in Motion plans sweet spring getaway to Hershey
No pet left behind: Operation Foster reaches milestone across all 50 states
Religion
New set of ‘pipes’: Let the music flow
Facing the unknown: Life’s difficult dark places create anxiety and fear
Joy: The attitude of strong faith
Jonah and the Whale
Agriculture
