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…
The war her grandfather never talked about
Editor’s note — In a four-part Veterans Day series, The Sentinel tells the story of James Heller, a World War…
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…
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Local Sports
McCurry, Barger named 2027 MCSHOF Veterans Committee inductees
LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors has selected…
Sunset riders celebrate success at Pennsylvania 4-H State Horse Show
Local runners set their sights on PIAA Cross Country Championships
UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State baseball has announced its 2027 schedule. The Nittany Lions are set…
PSU baseball gets 2027 schedule
Penn State
Lady Lions visit Cincinnati Saturday
Tanisha Wright was named the seventh head coach in the history of the Lady Lion basketball program on March 19, 2026 after a decorated playing career at Penn State and in the WNBA. A Pennsylvania native and 2005 PSU grad, Wright guided the program to back-to-back Big Ten regular season titles and four NCAA…
UNIVERSITY PARK -- The Penn State Swim and Dive teams defeated the Villanova Wildcats in a…
PSU swimming tops Villanova
UNIVERSITY PARK – Junior alternate captain Nicole Hall and alumna Tessa Janecke ’26 of the Penn…
Hall, Janecke headed to Women's World Championships
UNIVERSITY PARK - The Penn State men's basketball team held off a furious second-half comeback by…
College basketball: Lions edge Mocs, 97-93
Obituaries
Kevin John Peachey
Kevin John Peachey, 29 minutes old, of Belleville, was born and passed away at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 7 2026. He is survived by: his parents, Leroy Israel and Anna Mae (Peachey) Peachey of Belleville, his siblings, Lorrene and Mervin Peachey, at home, his paternal grandparents, Israel & Elsie Peachey of Belleville…
Keith E. Mauery, Sr., 90, of Lewistown, passed away on Friday Nov. 6, 2026 at Geisinger-…
Keith E. Mauery Sr.
John E. Shaffer
Doris J. Ross
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
