LEWISTOWN – The first sign that Catalina Snyder had become more than another teenager helping at the LUMINA Center showed up in who the younger children began seeking out. They came to Snyder for help…
Things to do: Meals, parades and radio waves on deck this weekend
When it comes to things to do this weekend, it might be best to bring that wallet and your appetite.…
Calendar
The Sentinel offers nonprofit and other community organizations an opportunity to promote upcoming events for free in the community calendar…
Police reports
Millerstown man, 86, charged with DUI MIFFLINTOWN — An 86-year-old Millerstown man faces charges of driving under the influence following…
Mifflin County Library closed on Veterans Day
LEWISTOWN — All branches of Mifflin County Library will be closed for Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Normal hours…
Playhouse to present ‘A Christmas Carol’ Nov. 20-29
McCONNELLSTOWN — The Playhouse at McConnellstown will conclude its 2026 season with a production of “A Christmas Carol,” running Nov.…
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Local Sports
Iowa edges PSU, 2-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Twelfth-ranked and third-seeded Penn State field hockey dropped a hard-fought 2-1 result to the 10th-ranked and sixth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes at Buckeye Field on Wednesday evening in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament presented by Allstate. Penn State was led offensively by sophomore forward Joji Purdy, who found…
HERSHEY – The Hershey Bears are saddened to learn of the passing of former center Jeannot…
Bears Hall of Famer Gilbert passes away at 85
HERSHEY -– The Hershey Bears (7-4-0-0) went 2-for-2 on the power play and completed a perfect…
Bears vanquish Hartford, 4-1
The Hershey Bears (6-4-0-0, third in Atlantic Division) continue the 2026-27 regular season, presented by Penn…
Bears face Wolf Pack, Thunderbirds this week
Penn State
Deverka named NFHCA 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. This is the second time the Texas-native has earned national recognition from the NFHCA with the first coming earlier this year after a 13 save…
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
Gesicki, Freiermuth score TDs in Week 8 wins
College Football: Penn State heads to Washington in Week 10
Obituaries
John E. Shaffer
John E. Shaffer, 88, of McClure, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 at his home. Arrangements have been entrusted to King-Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan Street, Lewistown, and will be announced upon completion.
Nevada Jayne Wray
Mary I. Sweitzer, 75, of Lewistown, passed away on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at the Embassy…
Mary I. Sweitzer
Faye H. Heisey, 94, of Mifflintown, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 at her home.…
Faye H. Heisey
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
