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Shope takes the badge as Chester closes 25-year chapter

LEWISTOWN — Adam Shope has spent 25 years in law enforcement. His career ranged from drug investigations to work with the U.S. Marshals Service. He also served as a SWAT negotiator. Yet when he arrived at Mifflin County Regional Police, one of his first lessons had little to do with tactics or technology. It was about people. For 12 days, Shope watched outgoing Chief John Chester work the phones and call on relationships built across Mifflin County during a quarter-century in local law enforcement. “We'll talk about a problem, he'll jump on the phone and…

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Local Sports

Drivers gear up for Tuscarora 50

PORT ROYAL - One of sprint car racing's crown jewel events takes place Saturday at Port Royal Speedway with the 59th running of the Tuscarora 50 with the champion taking home at least $59,000. The weekend is sanctioned by the High Limit Racing Series and they are making a 2,700-mile cross-country trek to Port…

Penn State

Deverka named Defensive Player of the Week

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The National Field Hockey Coach’s Association (NFHCA) announced on Wednesday morning that Penn State’s Aby Deverka was named the NFHCA Defensive Player of the Week. Deverka’s accolade comes hot off the heels of her first Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honor and is her first time earning a…

Obituaries

David Lee Goss

David Lee Goss

David Lee Goss, age 57, of Hampton, Va., passed away at his home on…

Roberta L. Earnest, 62, of Lewistown passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Arrangements are under the…

Roberta L. Earnest

Terry L. Hepner, 65, of Lewistown, passed away on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. All services and…

Terry L. Hepner

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Editorials

Tradition doesn’t mean standing still

If the people who celebrated the first Goose Day could see what we are doing with it now, we have to wonder what they would think. There are goose-themed foods, goose shirts, goose ornaments, a road rally, a 5K and hundreds of drones forming geese in the sky. This year, we're adding a “Red,…

Lifestyles

Zachary Smith to perform at St. Mark's First Sunday

LEWISTOWN — St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Lewistown has announced its First Sunday schedule for the remainder of 2026. Scheduled events provide an opportunity for the community to experience quality entertainment of various genres at no charge. This is a monthly event for the community to enjoy a concert or lecture. The event is…

Religion

Agriculture