Editor's note — In a four-part Veterans Day series, The Sentinel tells the story of James Heller, a World War II sailor whose letters home revealed a different side of him to his family. The…
Calendar
Reserve Now: • Freedom Ave. United Methodist Church/Shining Light Soup Sale — Pickup 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Nov…
Through my Pap's eyes: When the guns began to fire
The pocket Bible that James W. Heller Sr. carried during his World War II service aboard the USS Eldorado. The…
Police Reports
Reportable crash at Juniata and West Market streets LEWISTOWN — A two-vehicle crash at Juniata and West Market streets resulted…
McCool takes reins as Lewistown borough manager
LEWISTOWN — Kathy McCool wasn't looking for another job when she crossed paths with Lewistown Mayor Deborah Bargo at a…
Common creatures
LEWISTOWN — A frog that can freeze solid and survive the winter. A turtle that can breathe through its skin.…
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Local Sports
PSU-Rutgers set for 3:30 start time
UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State football received its kick time for its Nov. 21 contest against Rutgers. The Nittany Lions and the Scarlet Knights will kick off inside West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium at 3:30 p.m. on the FS1.
UNIVERSITY PARK – The Penn State Women’s Gymnastics program, under the direction of first-year head coach…
Penn State gymnasts get 2027 spring schedule
Kauffman earns state medal as harriers close season
HUNTINGDON -- The Juniata football team lost to visiting The Catholic University of America, 35-31, Saturday…
Catholic drops Juniata, 35-31
Penn State
College football: Lions host Golden Gophers in Week 11
UNIVERSITY PARK - Penn State welcomes Minnesota on Saturday to West Shore Home Field…
UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State football received its kick time for its Nov. 21 contest against…
PSU-Rutgers set for 3:30 start time
UNIVERSITY PARK – The Penn State Women’s Gymnastics program, under the direction of first-year head coach…
Penn State gymnasts get 2027 spring schedule
PHILADELPHIA - The Penn State men's basketball team dropped an 82-76 result against Pitt in the…
Lions stymied by Pitt, 82-76
Obituaries
Keith Eugene Mauery Sr
Keith Eugene Mauery Sr., 90, of Lewistown, passed away Nov. 6, 2026. He is…
Kevin John Peachey, 29 minutes old, of Belleville, was born and passed away at Geisinger Lewistown…
Kevin John Peachey
Carl E. Fisher
Keith E. Mauery, Sr., 90, of Lewistown, passed away on Friday Nov. 6, 2026 at Geisinger-…
Keith E. Mauery Sr.
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
World War II: He died attempting to save the day
2027 Farm Show asks Pennsylvanians, ‘Oh, Say, Can You Sing?
A humble oyster pail turned takeout icon: The American story of the Chinese food carton
A Vermont woman scrubs grime from gravestones and researches who is buried there
Religion
Leftover crumbs: Have you placed your trust in Christ alone? part two
Religion Briefs
In our moments of distress, Jesus comes
Throughout Scripture, we see the sovereignty of God in salvation
Agriculture
