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
LUMINA partnership gives students hands-on experience
LEWISTOWN – The first sign that Catalina Snyder had become more than another teenager helping at the LUMINA Center showed…
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Local Sports
PSU baseball gets 2027 schedule
UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State baseball has announced its 2027 schedule. The Nittany Lions are set to play 27 games at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Non-conference road trips include stops in Nassau Bahamas, Boca Raton, Miami, Dallas and Morgantown. The slate includes 13 games against 2026 NCAA regional teams, 12 games against Super…
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Twelfth-ranked and third-seeded Penn State field hockey dropped a hard-fought 2-1 result to…
Iowa edges PSU, 2-1
HERSHEY – The Hershey Bears are saddened to learn of the passing of former center Jeannot…
Bears Hall of Famer Gilbert passes away at 85
Pennsylvania 4-H State Horse Show
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 – Penn State baseball has announced its 2027 schedule. The Nittany Lions are set…
PSU baseball gets 2027 schedule
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The National Field Hockey Coach’s Association (NFHCA) announced on Wednesday morning that…
Deverka named NFHCA Defensive Player of the Week
This weekend marks the 44th and 45th meetings in the all-time series with Notre Dame holding…
Men's hockey: Lions host Irish on the ice
Obituaries
Barbara L. Geedey
Barbara L. Geedey, 91, of Beaver Springs passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026,…
Bertha R. Harshbarger
John E. Shaffer, 88, of McClure, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 at his home.…
John E. Shaffer
Robert R. Goodhart, 82, of McAlisterville, died on Oct. 28, 2026. A visitation will be from…
Robert R. Goodhart
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
Stick it to them: Before social media, bumper stickers were the Twitter of the roads
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
