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Republicans top Mifflin County votes

LEWISTOWN — Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity and running mate Jason Richey carried Mifflin County Tuesday, winning local voters’ support…

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Local Sports

Bears face Wolf Pack, Thunderbirds this week

The Hershey Bears (6-4-0-0, third in Atlantic Division) continue the 2026-27 regular season, presented by Penn State Health, as they host the Hartford Wolf Pack on Wednesday at GIANT Center before visiting the Bay State for a pair of games this weekend against the Springfield Thunderbirds. 2026-27 SEASON LEADERS: Goals: Josh Dunne, Bogdan Trineyev…

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Obituaries

Klohe Elizabeth Williams

Klohe Elizabeth Williams, 23, of Yeagertown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026,…

Louise F. Slick, 86, of Milroy, passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home…

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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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Local WWII Aviator killed on bombing mission over Austria

WIENER NEUSTADT, Austria — Lewistown Airman Frank D. Weldon was killed in action on Nov. 2, 1943 when the bomber he piloted crashed during a high-altitude mission over Wiener Neustadt, Austria. Weldon and his nine crewmates took off from Hergla, Tunisia aboard “Hell’s Belles,” B-24D Liberator No. 42-41183, to bombard a Messerschmitt aircraft factory.…

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