LEWISTOWN — Mifflin County recorded 53% voter turnout in Tuesday's general election, and a software problem that produced incorrect times on some voter receipts didn't affect ballot counts, Elections Director Paula Hoffman told county commissioners…
Local counties see solid turnout at polls
LEWISTOWN - More than half of registered voters cast ballots in Mifflin and Juniata counties Tuesday, and both election directors…
Get your kicks: Drama students bring ’50s comedy to stage
BELLEVILLE — A runaway movie star, an ever-hungry diner customer, a celebrity-obsessed waitress and even a young Elvis Presley are…
Directors approve paid and volunteer athletics personnel
LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County School District Board of Directors approved multiple paid and volunteer athletics positions at a special…
Honoring heroes
PennDOT centers to close for Veterans Day
YEAGERTOWN — All Pennsylvania Department of Transportation driver’s license and photo centers, including the full-service center in Harrisburg, will be…
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Local Sports
Local runners set their sights on PIAA Cross Country Championships
LEWISTOWN — Grant Yoder looked at last year's District 6 cross country results and…
UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State baseball has announced its 2027 schedule. The Nittany Lions are set…
PSU baseball gets 2027 schedule
Saturday, Nov. 7 Cross country PIAA Championships, Newville, 9:30a
Local schedule
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Twelfth-ranked and third-seeded Penn State field hockey dropped a hard-fought 2-1 result to…
Iowa edges PSU, 2-1
Penn State
Hall, Janecke headed to Women's World Championships
UNIVERSITY PARK – Junior alternate captain Nicole Hall and alumna Tessa Janecke ’26 of the Penn State women's hockey team will represent Sweden and the United States, respectively, at the 2026 Women’s World Championships in Herning and Esbjerg, Denmark, beginning Friday, Nov. 6. Sweden opens tournament play against Canada at 9 a.m. ET on…
UNIVERSITY PARK - The Penn State men's basketball team held off a furious second-half comeback by…
College basketball: Lions edge Mocs, 97-93
UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State baseball has announced its 2027 schedule. The Nittany Lions are set…
PSU baseball gets 2027 schedule
ST. LOUIS - No. 21 Penn State women’s soccer dropped a 2-1 result in overtime against…
Purdue sinks PSU, 2-1, in OT
Obituaries
Keith E. Mauery Sr.
Keith E. Mauery, Sr., 90, of Lewistown, passed away on Friday Nov. 6, 2026 at Geisinger- Lewistown Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to King-Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan St., Lewistown, and will be announced upon completion.
Barbara L. Geedey
Bertha R. Harshbarger
John E. Shaffer, 88, of McClure, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 at his home.…
John E. Shaffer
Editorials
Don't forget the giving in Thanksgiving
As November approaches and we begin to think about Thanksgiving festivities, we hope you will pause to consider spending a little less time counting our blessings and a little more time sharing them. Last week, Shelter Services in Lewistown marked its 40th anniversary, bringing together longtime supporters and individuals whose lives have been changed…
Don’t sit out this midterm election
Second train opens new door for local tourism
Second train opens new door for local tourism
Lifestyles
From YouTube sensation to stage: Simply Three brings viral energy
Cedar Grove Church to host International Gifts Sale
Need a smile? This livestream features 6 puppies all day long
Local WWII Aviator killed on bombing mission over Austria
Religion
Leftover crumbs: Have you placed your trust in Christ alone? part two
Religion Briefs
In our moments of distress, Jesus comes
Throughout Scripture, we see the sovereignty of God in salvation
Agriculture
