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McVeytown man charged in Armagh burglary MILROY — Pennsylvania State Police charged a McVeytown man in connection with a residential…

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Local Sports

Lady Lions earn Big Ten Player to Watch attention

UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State women’s soccer saw a trio of student-athletes garner Big Ten Player to Watch accolades on Monday, with fifth-year goalkeeper Mackenzie Gress, midfielder Molly Martin and junior forward Aubrey Kulpa landing those honors in a release by the conference office. The Nittany Lions joined all 18 Big Ten Conference member…

Penn State

Becht named to Maxwell Award Watch List

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State redshirt senior quarterback Rocco Becht was named to the Maxwell Award Watch List on Monday, while redshirt senior long snapper Blaise Sokach-Minnick was selected to the Mannelly Award Watch List. The Maxwell Award has been presented to the College Player of the Year since 1937 and is named…

Obituaries

Donald E. McCoy

Donald E. McCoy, 75, of Lewistown, passed away at his home on Monday, August…

Mary K. Peachey, 88, of Mifflin, Pa. entered peacefully into her eternal reward on Sunday, Aug.…

Mary K. Peachey

Patricia A. Aurand, 82, formerly of Juniata Terrace, went to be with the Lord on Saturday,…

Patricia A. Aurand

A visitation for Raymond E. Hill, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday,…

Raymond E. Hill

What is the best way to stay cool during a July heat wave
At the pool 24%
Inside my home with the A/C cranked 64%
At the beach 9%
Indoor shopping in the A/C 3%
33 votes total — voting closed

Editorials

Cellphone use ban reflects reality, disruptiveness

It’s more apparent every year that when children are in school, they should not be using their cellphones. We have all been entranced by the lure of the technological marvels we carry with us every hour of the day. But we have also begun to realize how distracting and disruptive they can be, for…

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Religion

Religion calendar

Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Tom Laub at (717) 248-6741 or by email at living@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to (717) 248-3481 or sent to The Sentinel, 21 S. Brown St., Lewistown, PA 17044. Items must be received by Tuesday during business hours for publication…

Agriculture