Sandusky withdraws recantation claim; latest appeal dismissed
HARRISBURG — Jerry Sandusky’s latest attempt to challenge his 2012 child sexual abuse conviction was dismissed Tuesday after he withdrew…
Audit finds gaps in Pa. medical marijuana oversight
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania's Department of Health lacks adequate controls to ensure inspections and enforcement actions involving medical marijuana growers, processors…
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Truck overturns on German Valley Road
Truck overturns on German Valley Road HUNTINGDON — A Lancaster man suffered suspected minor injuries when a commercial truck overturned…
Philips to expand Reedsville plant, add more than 100 jobs
REEDSVILLE — Philips plans to expand its ultrasound manufacturing operation in Reedsville, creating 101 jobs over the next three years…
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Boys soccer: Indians nudge Wildcats, 2-1
MIFFLINTOWN --- Offensively, the Juniata boys soccer team has been putting up the numbers…
Tennis: Carlisle edges Mifflin County, 3-2
CARLISLE --- Mifflin County golf competed Tuesday at the Carlisle War Barracks golf course, the home…
Roundups: Huskies place 6th at Carlisle
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Penn State
Deverka named Defensive Player of the Week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The National Field Hockey Coach’s Association (NFHCA) announced on Wednesday morning that Penn State’s Aby Deverka was named the NFHCA Defensive Player of the Week. Deverka’s accolade comes hot off the heels of her first Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honor and is her first time earning a…
PHILADELPHIA – No. 18/17 Penn State meets Temple for its first road contest of the 2026…
Nittany Lions prepare for Temple on the gridiron
Following are the highlights of Penn State’s Tuesday press conference with head coach Matt Campbell, defensive…
PSU knows Temple has date circled
Becht lassos 4 TDs as Penn State drubs Marshall 45-0
Obituaries
David Lee Goss
David Lee Goss, age 57, of Hampton, Va., passed away at his home on…
Roberta L. Earnest, 62, of Lewistown passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Arrangements are under the…
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David Lee Goss
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Editorials
Tradition doesn’t mean standing still
If the people who celebrated the first Goose Day could see what we are doing with it now, we have to wonder what they would think. There are goose-themed foods, goose shirts, goose ornaments, a road rally, a 5K and hundreds of drones forming geese in the sky. This year, we're adding a “Red,…
School is back in session — slow down and pay attention
Growth begins where our comfort zone ends
The US talked itself into failure
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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Religion
Elements of an effective ministry, part two
The ability to forgive is given to us by the God of grace
There are many avenues through which sin can reveal itself
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