LEWISTOWN — Successful prosecution of child sexual abuse cases depends on a thorough investigation and following the law, Mifflin County District Attorney Christopher Torquato said Thursday. Torquato released the statement to The Sentinel after a…
DA: Viral video alone isn’t enough to make arrest
LEWISTOWN - Successful prosecution of child sexual abuse cases depends on a thorough investigation and following the law, Mifflin County…
School board announces $1.8 million budget deficit
LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County School District Board of Directors announced a decrease in its 2026-27 budget’s net deficit from…
Commissioners recognize regional dairy farmers
LEWISTOWN — The dairy industry has played a major role in Mifflin County’s economy for many years, helping sustain the…
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In the region
Middleburg Kiwanis to host 5k run/walk MIDDLEBURG — The Middleburg Kiwanis Club will host its 12th annual 5K run/walk on…
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Local Sports
Mifflin County Babe Ruth 13-year-olds ready for postseason
OLD BRIDGE, N.J. — The Mifflin County Babe Ruth 13-year-old All-Stars will start their postseason experience along ways from home. Mifflin County will play in the Mid-Atlantic Regionals in Old Bridge, N.J. There is no state tournament this year. The manager of the team is Lewistown’s Josh Snook. He is being assisted by Rob…
Franklin should lose ‘chip on shoulder’
LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County Babe Ruth 15-16-year-old All-Stars start the tournament trail on Thursday in…
For Babe Ruth All-Stars, tourney trail starts in Williamsport
Mustangs to host Sizzlin’ Summer Scramble
Penn State
McKeon, Roberts earn Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Penn State student-athletes Mark McKeon of men's lacrosse and Katelyn Roberts of women's ice hockey were among the 36 honorees named Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners for the 2025-26 academic year, as announced by the conference office Thursday. The pair were chosen from a group of 31 Penn State students…
UNIVERSITY PARK – The State College Spikes plated ten runs in the second inning to match…
Spikes bulldoze Black Bears, 13-7
PHILADELPHIA – The Penn State men's basketball team will return to one of college basketball’s most…
Penn State and Pitt to renew rivalry at Palestra
UNIVERSITY PARK – Nyan Hayes homered to tie the game in the seventh inning, then led…
Spikes drop Black Bears, 5-4
Obituaries
T.A. ‘Dude’ Harner
T.A. “Dude” Harner, 92, of Lewistown, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at…
Steven R. Wilson
Juanita 'Wanda' I. Powell
Larry Wolfe, 69, of Lewistown, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at his home. Arrangements are…
Larry Wolfe
Editorials
Leniency on property proves right decision
Despite giving an example of blight in their municipality the tough attention it deserves, the Logan Township supervisors extended a degree of leniency — correctly — to the owner of a blighted property on Sandy Run Road, giving her about four months to get the unsightly situation under control. The supervisors had the option…
Statute of limitations deserves careful thought
Policy driving rising ACA premiums
Take a chance on local fundraising
Lifestyles
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
No pet left behind: Operation Foster reaches milestone across all 50 states
Religion
New set of ‘pipes’: Let the music flow
Facing the unknown: Life’s difficult dark places create anxiety and fear
Joy: The attitude of strong faith
Jonah and the Whale
Agriculture
