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Warrant arrest made on Valley Street LEWISTOWN — The Lewistown Police Department took Brandon T. Hess, 28, of Lewistown, into…

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Reserve Now: • Mifflin County Chapter PASR luncheon meeting — noon, Thurs., Nov. 5, Birch Hill Event Center, 1100 N.…

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Local Sports

Tuesday, Oct. 27 Boys soccer No. 3 Mifflin County at No. 2 Altoona, 6p, Mansion Park,…

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Penn State

No. 16 Lions drop Indiana, 3-1

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – No. 16 Penn State women’s volleyball beat a nationally-ranked team for the second time in three days as it took down No. 18 Indiana 3-1 (25-16, 22-25, 25-16, 25-21) in Big Ten action Sunday at Wilkinson Hall. The Nittany Lions head back to Happy Valley at 15-5 overall and 7-3 in…

Obituaries

Steven M. Gearhart

Steven M. Gearhart, 70, of Lewistown, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at…

Darl E. Miller, 95, of Lewistown, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at his home.…

Darl E. Miller

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…

Lifestyles

Rivian R2 vs. Tesla Model Y, an Edmunds electric SUV showdown

The Tesla Model Y has been the sales king of small electric SUVs since the moment it arrived. Many rivals have chased its success, but none have come close. Now it's Rivian's turn. The Rivian R2 is the California EV automaker's first small electric SUV, and it's gunning for the Model Y. Rivian's R1T…

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Agriculture

Funding available for agriculture projects

BURNHAM — The Mifflin County Conservation District has announced the grant application period for agricultural operations through the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program. The ACAP application deadline is Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 at 2 p.m. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to barnyard improvements, manure storages, mortality composters, grazing management, streambank fencing, stream crossings,…