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Reserve Now: • Turkey dinner and homespun bazaar — 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, First United Methodist Church, 200 E. Third St., Lewistown. Adults: $15. Children 6 to 9: $6. Children 5 and under: free. Advance tickets only available from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the church office or call (717) 248-4618 or (717) 513-3915. • Holiday bazaar preorder pie sale — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 13 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 14, Port Royal Lutheran Church social room, 402 Market St., Port Royal. Several varieties. $15 per pie.…

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Area man arrested for active warrant LEWISTOWN — Lewistown Police Department officers arrested Coty L. Breon, 37, of address unknown,…

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First-year Belleville Christian earns district title

PORTAGE — Belleville Christian started a cross country program this fall. By Saturday afternoon, its boys had won a District 6 championship and earned a trip to the PIAA Championships in Newville. The smallest PIAA school in District 6 scored 62 points to win the Class A title at Maple Crest Golf Course, beating…

Monday, Nov. 2 Boys soccer No. 3 Juniata at No. 2 Central Cambria, 5p, District 6…

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Monday, Nov. 2 Boys soccer No. 3 Juniata at No. 2 Central Cambria, 5p, District 6…

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Deborah Vee Baughman

Deborah Vee Baughman

Deborah Vee Baughman, 76, of Reedsville, passed away on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at…

Stephen M. Stuck, 70, of Milroy, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at his home.…

Stephen M. Stuck

Pamela A. Knepp, 75, of McClure, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home…

Pamela A. Knepp

What's your "must have" fair food?
Funnel Cake 40%
Hot Sausage 33%
French Fries 12%
Ice Cream 6%
Pizza 2%
Other 7%
83 votes total — voting closed

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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…

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Stone Arch Players tune in to chaos with "The Last Radio Show"

LEWISTOWN — One thing becomes clear almost immediately at KUKU Radio: if something can go wrong, it probably already has. The station’s broadcast tower won't stay standing. The electric company is threatening to shut off the power. The owner wants to sell the station. Actors keep disappearing at the worst possible moments. And somehow…

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