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Tractor-trailer overturns, spills grain on U.S. 322 FERMANAGH TOWNSHIP — A tractor-trailer overturned after leaving the roadway on U.S. 322 in Juniata County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Police said the crash occurred at 11:51 p.m. July 12 about one mile east of the Arch Rock on-ramp when a 2019 Peterbilt driven by William J. Lehman, 54, of Bellefonte, traveled off the left side of the roadway. The driver attempted to correct, causing the semi-trailer to overturn and spill its load of grain. Lehman, who was wearing a seat belt, was not injured. He was…

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Sunday, Aug. 9 •McCoy House Museum — open 1 to 3 p.m., 17 N. Main St., Lewistown. •Beavertown Historical Society…

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Local Sports

Erie pummels Altoona, 10-1

ERIE, Pa. – A night after Altoona hit three homers on their way to a win, Erie returned the favor with four homers in a 10-1 win over the Curve on Friday night at UPMC Park in Erie. The Curve took advantage of an Erie error in the first inning to earn the game’s…

Penn State

Barker makes Groza Award list

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State redshirt junior Ryan Barker was selected to the Lou Groza Award watch list on Friday. The Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker award is presented to the nation’s best collegiate kicker. Ryan Barker · R-Jr. · K · 6-2 · 191 · Landenberg, Pa. · Kennett Groza Selected All-Big Ten…

By Andy Stine For the Sentinel UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State backup quarterback Alex Manske grew…

Manske growing with Lions

Obituaries

Kenneth Q. Berrier

Kenneth Q. Berrier, 76, of Yeagertown, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at his home. Born Jan. 29, 1950, in Rockhill Furnace, he was a son of the late Donald Q. and Mary Louise (James) Berrier. Also preceding him in death was a brother, James D. Berrier. Surviving are: his wife, Carol L.…

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

The road to Branson wasn’t traveled alone

The Mifflin County Babe Ruth 15-16-year-old All-Stars left Monday for the Babe Ruth World Series in Branson, Missouri, carrying something more than their baseball equipment. They’ll carry a county with them. That may sound like a lot to place on 15- and 16-year-old baseball players, but it comes with earning a place on a…

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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…

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