LEWISTOWN — In the basement of the Coleman House, a hospital bed waits for someone who needs it. Nearby sit shower chairs and crutches. There are bedroom suites, couches, tables, and chairs. A room for…
State College man killed in I-99 crash
From the Altoona Mirror ALTOONA — A 40-year-old State College man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on I-99 in…
Fair festivities
Calendar
The Sentinel offers nonprofit and other community organizations an opportunity to promote upcoming events for free in the community calendar…
Summer Fest takes over Heritage on Saturday
LEWISTOWN — The Honorary Wrestling Federation’s biggest event of the year will be held at the Heritage Volunteer Fire Co.,…
Police reports
Truck overturns after snagging low-hanging wire PORT ROYAL — A box truck overturned after catching a low-hanging wire on Reservoir…
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Babe Ruth players settling into Branson
By RAY WILDE Sports correspondent Branson, MO — If you ever go to Branson, Missouri be sure to bring plenty of green. This place is like Hershey on steroids. No wonder Babe Ruth baseball has fallen in love with this place. It is very family-friendly.
ERIE, Pa. – The Erie SeaWolves scored ten unanswered runs and earned a 10-7 win over…
SeaWolves storm past Curve, 10-7
UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State Football has announced that its 2026 season and home opener against…
Lions open 140th season versus Marshall
UNIVERSITY PARK – Five Penn State football greats were honored by Sporting News this week, being…
Five Lions make Sporting News All-Decade Teams
Penn State
As PSU season dawns, 10 burning questions
It sure seems like a lifetime ago that Matt Campbell was named to succeed…
UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State Football has announced that its 2026 season and home opener against…
Lions open 140th season versus Marshall
UNIVERSITY PARK – Five Penn State football greats were honored by Sporting News this week, being…
Five Lions make Sporting News All-Decade Teams
UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State senior tight end Benjamin Brahmer and redshirt senior tight end Gabe…
Brahmer, Burkle picked for Mackey Award Watch List
Obituaries
Betty J. (Bookwalter) Dolan
Betty J. (Bookwalter) Dolan, 92, of Port Royal, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026,…
Ellen Gibboney Bryant
Donald E. McCoy
Mary K. Peachey, 88, of Mifflin, Pa. entered peacefully into her eternal reward on Sunday, Aug.…
Mary K. Peachey
Editorials
NS merger must be watched
The fate of the proposed merger under which Norfolk Southern Railroad would be acquired by Union Pacific Railroad, creating America’s first transcontinental rail freight carrier, is beginning to undergo scrutiny by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board under what is being touted as a tough new standard. Therefore, the review, now just beginning, will not…
Cellphone use ban reflects reality, disruptiveness
State’s health care system needs triage
A familiar number, a far more dangerous moment
Lifestyles
Family tree comes alive through MCHS research
A jar full of history: The pickled beet and egg tradition
Local infantryman died in WWII assault on Italy’s Monte Adone
Centers in Motion plans sweet spring getaway to Hershey
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…
Right and wrong thinking
Drawing near to God, part two
New set of ‘pipes’: Let the music flow
Agriculture
