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Police Reports
Warrant arrest made on Valley Street LEWISTOWN — The Lewistown Police Department took Brandon T. Hess, 28, of Lewistown, into…
Marching Huskies tune up for state championships with Region 4 title
ORWIGSBURG — With the Tournament of Bands Pennsylvania State Championships coming to Kish Bank Field at Donald M. Chapman III…
Calendar
Reserve Now: • Mifflin County Chapter PASR luncheon meeting — noon, Thurs., Nov. 5, Birch Hill Event Center, 1100 N.…
From tragedy to hope: Wings of Kindness continues to lift local children
MIFFLINTOWN — More than two decades after a tragedy shook Juniata County, a foundation created in response to unimaginable loss…
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Local Sports
Mifflin County, Juniata harriers compete at PA Middle School Championships
LOCK HAVEN — Juniata Middle School’s trio of eighth-grader cross country runners made a…
Tuesday, Oct. 27 Boys soccer No. 3 Mifflin County at No. 2 Altoona, 6p, Mansion Park,…
Local schedule
H.S. Football: Eagles rout Indians, 41-0
HERSHEY -- Mifflin County fell to Lower Dauphin football in Week 9 action, 42-14, at Hersheypark…
Roundups: Falcons soar over Huskies, 42-14
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…
PSU wrestling prepares for 2026-27 campaign
UNIVERSITY PARK - The Penn State women’s hockey team steps out of conference play to face…
Lady Lions meet St. Lawrence this weekend
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The No. 19 Penn State Nittany Lions (11-4, 5-1 Big Ten) took down…
Field hockey: No. 19 Lions blank Hoosiers, 1-0
Obituaries
Donald H. Kauffman
Donald H. Kauffman, 82, of Furnace Road, McVeytown, passed away on Friday, Oct. 23,…
Denna L. Yoder, 72, of Reedsville, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 at her home. A…
Denna L. Yoder
Wanda V. Dolin
Naomi L. Yoder, 87, of Belleville, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at her home.…
Naomi L. (Yoder) Yoder
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…
Don’t sit out this midterm election
Second train opens new door for local tourism
Second train opens new door for local tourism
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…
Street acrobats entertain motorists stuck in the Kenyan capital's notorious traffic
Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment, so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
These plants add color to gardens and pots when summer flowers fade
Religion
Annual Reformation Recital Sunday at St. John's Lutheran Church
Danger is lurking: It is not too late to embrace Jesus
There is hope for victims of domestic abuse
Giggle for God: America's witty church signs aim to inspire, attract drivers and passersby
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,…