LEWISTOWN — The Lewistown Borough Council approved advertising an updated ticketing ordinance to improve code enforcement, in addition to other business, on Monday. Borough Solicitor Mark Remy explained that the updated ordinance reduces the time…
One killed, another injured in Snyder County rollover crash
McCLURE — One man was killed and another seriously injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash Saturday evening in McClure Borough,…
Fireman’s Festival to open with America250 Liberty Tree ceremony
From staff reports ALLENSVILLE — The Allensville Fireman’s Festival will kick off this year’s celebration with a ceremony honoring America’s…
Calendar
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Police reports
Passenger injured in Milford Township rollover MIFFLINTOWN — A passenger suffered minor injuries in a one-vehicle rollover crash July 4…
In the region
Regional police respond to more than 600 incidents LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County Regional Police Department responded to 602 incidents…
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Local Sports
Mustangs to host Sizzlin’ Summer Scramble
MIDDLEBURG — Every day is a good day to wrestle. At least that’s what…
(Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of stories about the Babe Ruth state…
The 2000s prove very productive for Babe Ruth
Zook Golf Open keeps memory of beloved athlete alive
METHACTON — The Mifflin County 8-year-old Cal Ripken All-Stars saw its season come to an end…
Local 8-year-olds eliminated in Cal Ripken state playoffs
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
Mildred J. 'Mid' Bashore
Mildred J. "Mid" Bashore, 95, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026, at her home in Port Royal. Born Dec. 11, 1930, in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Robert E. and Margaret E. (Housum) Fleck. On Sept. 15, 1951, she married Clinton Bashore in California. After 67 years of marriage, he…
Mary Margaret (Lindsey) Pecht
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, dies after a brief illness
A memorial service for Forrest Erdley Jr. will be held at Henderson-Bohn Funeral Home, 6880 SR…
Forrest Erdley Jr.
Editorials
Take a chance on local fundraising
Fundraisers fill a lot of gaps in Pennsylvania communities. They keep volunteer fire companies functioning. They support veterans organizations. They help churches operate food pantries, shelters and other outreach programs. They let children go to camp, outfit youth sports teams and send marching bands to perform in Florida or New York City because not…
Defending America's founding principles in a divided age
Democrats need to take car keys away from Bernie
Lewistown’s progress deserves notice
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
