DERRY TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from across Mifflin County and surrounding counties battled a fire that engulfed two poultry barns late Wednesday night in Derry Township. The fire was reported at 11:17 p.m. Wednesday in the…
Juniata County schools ready for first day
MIFFLINTOWN — Summer is fading fast in Juniata County, and the familiar rhythm of a new school year is beginning…
Mifflin County project lands $129K state agriculture grant
From staff reports REEDSVILLE — A Mifflin County business will receive nearly $130,000 as part of a $9.7 million statewide…
Valor remembered
Calendar
The Sentinel offers nonprofit and other community organizations an opportunity to promote upcoming events for free in the community calendar…
Police reports
Driver cited after four-vehicle crash SHIRLEYSBURG — A Three Springs woman was cited for following too closely following a four-vehicle…
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Local Sports
Mifflin County advances to semifinals
By Ray Wilde Sports correspondent Ozark, MO—Haven Bridge has only played Babe Ruth for one year (Beaver Springs). On Thursday, Bridge pitched his team into the final four of the Babe Ruth 15-16-year-old World Series. Mifflin County walked over the bridge and into history. Bridge tossed a one-hitter
GRANVILLE, W. Va. – Justin Journette smashed his sixth home run of the year as part…
Journette homers as Spikes bench Bears, 6-3
CURVE, Pa. – Altoona rallied late on Wednesday night against the Akron RubberDucks, putting the game-tying…
Akron stumps Altoona, 4-3
CURVE, Pa. – Altoona dropped their series opener, 16-1, to the Akron RubberDucks on Tuesday night…
RubberDucks pummel Curve, 16-1
Penn State
Ebel chosen for Butkus Award list
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State senior linebacker Kooper Ebel was selected to the Butkus Award watch list on Thursday. The Butkus Award, in its 42nd year, is presented to the top linebacker in the country. Kooper Ebel · Sr. · LB · 6-4 · 233 · Hartley, Iowa · Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn · Iowa State…
UNIVERSITY PARK – The Penn State men’s basketball team has revealed its 2026-27 non-conference schedule, which…
PSU men's hoops non-conference slate unveiled
GRANVILLE, W. Va. – Justin Journette smashed his sixth home run of the year as part…
Journette homers as Spikes bench Bears, 6-3
Going over PSU linebackers
Obituaries
Connie S. Nause
Connie S. Nause, 81, of Reedsville, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at…
Editorials
Support for rape crisis centers can create change
Rape crisis centers in Pennsylvania will see state funding double under the budget signed last month. These agencies provide services to victims of sexual assault. Pittsburgh Action Against Rape was one of the first in the state and one of the first in the country. It has been a refuge and a helping hand…
Rodgers drops bomb on Fauci, 'absolute coward'
DSA stands for freeloaders — hold onto your wallets
Naked dressing: from Studio 54 to the bridal procession
Lifestyles
Family tree comes alive through MCHS research
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
Religion
Religion calendar
Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Tom Laub at (717) 248-6741 or by email at living@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to (717) 248-3481 or sent to The Sentinel, 21 S. Brown St., Lewistown, PA 17044. Items must be received by Tuesday during business hours for publication…
Right and wrong thinking
Drawing near to God, part two
New set of ‘pipes’: Let the music flow
Agriculture
