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Woman arrested on warrant; police report drugs found

September 8, 2026

Woman arrested on warrant; police report drugs found LEWISTOWN — A woman was taken into custody on an active warrant Aug. 31 during an incident in which police reported finding suspected methamphetamine and THC spray. According to a Lewistown Police Department release issued Thursday, Marylee E. Dull, 31, address unknown, was arrested on the warrant at 4:13 p.m. Police said suspected methamphetamine was found beneath the passenger seat of the vehicle. Dull denied that it belonged to her. Police also reported finding THC spray in her possession. The driver, Samuel R. Ryder, 53, of Lewistown,…

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Lifestyles

Zachary Smith to perform at St. Mark's First Sunday

LEWISTOWN — St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Lewistown has announced its First Sunday schedule for the remainder of 2026. Scheduled events provide an opportunity for the community to experience quality entertainment of various genres at no charge. This is a monthly event for the community to enjoy a concert or lecture. The event is…

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