LEWISTOWN — Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushed Lewistown’s air quality into the unhealthy range Friday afternoon, leading a Geisinger lung specialist to urge people to stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise. AirNow reported…
Mifflin County municipalities each receive Liberty Trees
ALLENSVILLE — The Allensville Fireman’s Festival honoring America’s 250th anniversary on Friday night seemed like the perfect place to acknowledge…
Clinic inside Beward Pharmacy aims to expand care in area
MIFFLINTOWN — Beginning Aug. 13, a Juniata County resident with a sore throat or minor cut will have another option…
Calendar
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In the region
Milroy Presbyterian Church chicken barbecue canceled MILROY — The chicken barbecue scheduled for Saturday, July 18 at Milroy Presbyterian Church,…
DA: Viral video alone isn't enough to make arrest
LEWISTOWN — Successful prosecution of child sexual abuse cases depends on a thorough investigation and following the law, Mifflin County…
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Local Sports
Davis inspires youth at Mifflin County Youth Football Camp
LEWISTOWN — For 65 young football campers, Penn State football is a year-round passion.…
WILLIAMSPORT — Mifflin County manager Denny Yetter was all smiles after Mifflin County’s opener at the…
Mifflin County 15-16s capture opener
LEWISTOWN — Beaver Springs had a big year in the Mifflin County Babe Ruth League and…
Beaver Springs sweeps major Babe Ruth awards
OLD BRIDGE, N.J. — The Mifflin County Babe Ruth 13-year-old All-Stars will start their postseason experience…
Mifflin County Babe Ruth 13-year-olds ready for postseason
Penn State
McKeon, Roberts earn Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Penn State student-athletes Mark McKeon of men's lacrosse and Katelyn Roberts of women's ice hockey were among the 36 honorees named Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners for the 2025-26 academic year, as announced by the conference office Thursday. The pair were chosen from a group of 31 Penn State students…
UNIVERSITY PARK – The State College Spikes plated ten runs in the second inning to match…
Spikes bulldoze Black Bears, 13-7
PHILADELPHIA – The Penn State men's basketball team will return to one of college basketball’s most…
Penn State and Pitt to renew rivalry at Palestra
UNIVERSITY PARK – Nyan Hayes homered to tie the game in the seventh inning, then led…
Spikes drop Black Bears, 5-4
Obituaries
Jesse Vincent McVicker III
Jesse Vincent McVicker, III, 70, of Harrisburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026,…
Editorials
Public trust begins with transparency
Generally, when good things are coming to a community, public officials and developers aren't shy about making announcements. Just weeks ago, a local developer announced plans to breathe new life into the former Wilson's Gift & Jewelry building downtown. As part of the project, the former Trolley Car building will come down. Not everyone…
Leniency on property proves right decision
Statute of limitations deserves careful thought
Policy driving rising ACA premiums
Lifestyles
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
No pet left behind: Operation Foster reaches milestone across all 50 states
Religion
New set of ‘pipes’: Let the music flow
Facing the unknown: Life’s difficult dark places create anxiety and fear
Joy: The attitude of strong faith
Jonah and the Whale
Agriculture
