The father who wrote home

November 9, 2026

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…

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Reserve Now: • Freedom Ave. United Methodist Church/Shining Light Soup Sale — Pickup 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Nov…

Police Reports

Reportable crash at Juniata and West Market streets LEWISTOWN — A two-vehicle crash at Juniata and West Market streets resulted…

Common creatures

LEWISTOWN — A frog that can freeze solid and survive the winter. A turtle that can breathe through its skin.…

Marching Huskies place third at ACCs

HERSHEY — Flags snapped in the wind. Backdrops swayed. Performers across Hersheypark Stadium spent Saturday fighting the elements as much…

Local Sports

Kauffman earns state medal as harriers close season

NEWVILLE — Wyatt Kauffman knew where he needed to be. He'd raced the Big…

MOUNT UNION — For much of the season, Mount Union has made Friday nights look easy.…

Trojans find another gear when challenged by Penns Valley

McCurry, Barger named 2027 MCSHOF Veterans Committee inductees

Sunset riders celebrate success at Pennsylvania 4-H State Horse Show

Penn State

Lions prevent history from repeating itself

As the Penn State Nittany Lions were turning what appeared to be a walk…

Tanisha Wright was named the seventh head coach in the history of the Lady Lion basketball…

Lady Lions visit Cincinnati Saturday

UNIVERSITY PARK -- The Penn State Swim and Dive teams defeated the Villanova Wildcats in a…

PSU swimming tops Villanova

UNIVERSITY PARK – Junior alternate captain Nicole Hall and alumna Tessa Janecke ’26 of the Penn…

Hall, Janecke headed to Women's World Championships

Kevin John Peachey, 29 minutes old, of Belleville, was born and passed away at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 7 2026. He is survived by: his parents, Leroy Israel and Anna Mae (Peachey) Peachey of Belleville, his siblings, Lorrene and Mervin Peachey, at home, his paternal grandparents, Israel & Elsie Peachey of Belleville…

Carl E. Fisher

Keith E. Mauery, Sr., 90, of Lewistown, passed away on Friday Nov. 6, 2026 at Geisinger-…

Keith E. Mauery Sr.

John E. Shaffer

What's your "must have" fair food?

Funnel Cake 40%

Hot Sausage 33%

French Fries 12%

Ice Cream 6%

Pizza 2%

Other 7%

83 votes total — voting closed

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…

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