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Two charged after Orbisonia altercation ORBISONIA — Two women were charged with disorderly conduct following an altercation July 25 on…

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PGC, PFBC seek input on new wildlife action plan

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced today that public input is being accepted related to the agencies’ draft 2025-2035 Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan. This is a non-regulatory plan that encourages all Pennsylvanians to participate in fish and wildlife conservation. The draft Plan and public comment

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Obituaries

Shirley M. Walter

Shirley M. Walter, 75, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday,…

Gary Lee Gaisior, 74, of Mifflintown, passed away on Aug. 12, 2026. Gary was born on…

Gary Lee Gaisior

Lawrence E. Fronk, 92, of McAlisterville, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Arrangements have been…

Lawrence E. Fronk

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

Remember family safety as world burns

We’ve seen the news around the world throughout the summer. Wildfires in Washington state, Canada, North Africa, Spain and France, among other places. While much of our region’s summer has had enough rainfall to keep our risks lower, Pennsylvania will have dry days ahead, at some point, for certain. The American Red Cross advises…

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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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