LEWISTOWN — For many high school students, a first job is more than a paycheck. It is a chance to build confidence, gain independence and discover strengths that may not have been visible in the…
Route 522 bridge work to begin Monday in Lewistown
LEWISTOWN — Motorists traveling Route 522 in Lewistown Borough should prepare for traffic delays beginning Monday as crews begin work…
Things to do: Trunk-or-treat festivities come to region
LEWISTOWN — While ghosts and goblins are starting to come out and take center stage in the Juniata River Valley,…
Calendar
The Sentinel offers nonprofit and other community organizations an opportunity to promote upcoming events for free in the community calendar…
Crews battle two overnight fires in Mifflin County
LEWISTOWN — Emergency crews spent much of the night battling two separate building fires early Tuesday morning, including a four-alarm-equivalent…
Big Valley Rural
Sadie Peachey Oct. 10, 2026, greetings to all and a happy birthday wished to Katie J. Swarey of Jackson, OH.…
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Local Sports
Clark embracing opportunity, community as Juniata athletic director
MIFFLINTOWN — Sometimes the biggest opportunities arrive when life is already moving at full…
New athletic director ready to build on East Juniata's tradition of success
MILLERSTOWN -- Juniata boys soccer topped Susquenita on Tuesday night, 2-0, during the Tri- Valley League…
Boys soccer: Indians drop Blackhawks to advance
Cross country Juniata at Mifflin County, 4:30p Boys soccer Juniata vs. Greenwood at Susquenita H.S., 8p…
Local schedule
Penn State
PSU matmen welcome WVU to Bryce Jordan Center
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Big Ten Network announced the linear television designations for Penn State wrestling’s 2026-27 campaign on Wednesday afternoon, with the Blue and White slated for seven national broadcasts highlighted by all three Bryce Jordan Center duals. The Nittany Lions led the Big Ten Conference in national television selections with their seven pickups,…
UNIVERSITY PARK – Week 6 of the National Football League season saw 51 Penn State football…
Dotson, Oweh stand out during Week 6
The Nittany Lions are aiming for their first win in conference play when the team faces…
Men's soccer: Lions collide with Rutgers
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten conference offices announced on Monday afternoon that Penn State’s Ella…
Gaitan earns B1G Offensive Player of the Week
Obituaries
Shirley J. Gesselman
Shirley J. Gesselman, 87, of Belleville, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at Valley View Retirement Community. Arrangements are under the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home. Per her request, no services will be held.
William F. Rehill passed away peacefully at the age of 67 while at his winter home…
William F. Rehill
Brenda C. Stein, 78, of Milroy, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at her home. Born…
Brenda C. Stein
Scott A. Schrader
Editorials
Don’t sit out this midterm election
Without a presidential race on the ballot, some voters will sit out next month’s election. We hope you won’t be among them. The governor and legislators elected this fall will help decide how much state money reaches our school districts, which transportation needs get funded and how Pennsylvania taxes and spends. Our representative in…
Second train opens new door for local tourism
Second train opens new door for local tourism
A generation knows 9/11 only as history
Lifestyles
Local WWII Navy Airman killed at Battle of Leyte, Philippines
'Catman' to the rescue, as man pulls stuck Long Island pet to safety after long ordeal
Amateur archaeologist finds Germany's biggest hoard of ancient Roman silver coins
CelloVoci brings soaring vocals, stunning cello artistry to the stage
Religion
A century of music restored: Historic Steinway returns home to First United Methodist
Must people forsake their sin to enter the kingdom of God?
The kingdom of God is priceless
Religion Briefs
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,…