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Local Sports

Juniata County School Board approves fall coaches

MIFFLINTOWN — Fall sports teams will take to the field within the coming weeks, which is why the Juniata County School District’s Board of Directors approved a list of coaches during their regular monthly meeting on Thursday at the administration building in Mifflintown. The school board approved the following coaches: EAST JUNIATA HIGH SCHOOL…

Penn State

Obituaries

Francis J. Luke

Francis J. Luke was welcomed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior…

Robin L. Kelley, 60, of Lewistown, passed away on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.…

Robin L. Kelley

What is the best way to stay cool during a July heat wave
At the pool 24%
Inside my home with the A/C cranked 64%
At the beach 9%
Indoor shopping in the A/C 3%
33 votes total — voting closed

Editorials

First responders deserve our thanks

People were trapped inside a burning building on Valley Street. Some residents were trying to escape through windows. Others needed help to get out as heavy fire spread through the building late at night. Firefighters arrived knowing people could still be inside. They entered the building while flames moved through the structure and smoke…

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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…

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