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Local infantryman died in WWII assault on Italy’s Monte Adone

BOLOGNA, Italy — Franklin James Dukes was a local husband and father who joined the Army a year after his wedding and sacrificed his life during the Fifth Army’s assault outside of Bologna, Italy in April 1945. He was born Nov. 8, 1919 at Marsteller, Cambria County, to English immigrants ...

Centers in Motion plans sweet spring getaway to Hershey

YEAGERTOWN — A relaxing spring day, good company and a destination that never loses its charm are all part of an upcoming Centers in Motion bus trip to Hershey. Adults ages 55 and older from Mifflin and Juniata counties are invited to join the fun on Friday, April 24, for a full-day getaway ...

No pet left behind: Operation Foster reaches milestone across all 50 states

GLADWYNE, Pa. — As the nation’s only nonprofit dedicated to providing free, long-term foster care for the pets of military personnel and hospital patients, Operation Foster (PACT for Animals) has successfully facilitated the placement of over 3,500 companion animals into safe, temporary ...

Local Marine among 5th Division fallen heroes at Iwo Jima In March 1945

IWO JIMA, Japan — No World War II battle represents the fighting spirit of the US Marine Corps better than Iwo Jima. In terms of its combat brutality and staggering casualties, it was the worst battle in the history of the Corps. The Marines’ 3rd, 4th and 5th Divisions led the assault of ...

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Jacko — Berguson

(Sunflower) Kimberly Ann Jacko of North Huntingdon and Bruce Walter Berguson of Mansfield are engaged to be married Sept. 9, 2023, at Allensville Mennonite Church, Belleville. A reception will follow at Creekside Hideaway Pavilion, Reedsville. She is the daughter of Eugene Andrew Jacko of ...

Gregory-Storms

Jim and Joey Heroux, of Strodes Mills, announce the engagement of their granddaughter, Payton Gregory, daughter of David and Nicole Gregory, to Ethan Storms, son of Stephen and Luanne Storms. Payton and Ethan are both recent graduates of Kutztown University. Payton is currently pursuing her ...

Demi-Flood

Jacob Flood, of Lewistown, and Kasey Demi, of Hanover, are engaged to be married on Aug. 15, 2021, at Juniata Valley Winery. She is the daughter of Brian and Katie Demi of Hanover. She is a 2017 graduate of New Oxford High School. She will graduate from Penn State University Park in May with ...

Mountz-Newcomer

Dianea Mountz and Jonathon Newcomer, of Lewistown, are engaged to be married. An April 17, 2021, wedding is planned and will be officiated by Sean Fitch. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kenneth and Jana Mountz of Lewistown. Dianea is a 2011 graduate of Indian Valley High School and a ...

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Mifflintown couple’s October wedding photo tops contest voting

Editor's Note: This article was originally published in The Sentinel's "Juniata Valley Brides" edition on January 30, 2026. The Sentinel once again invited couples who were married in the most recent calendar year to submit a wedding photo for our Juniata Valley Brides magazine cover contest. ...

Hess-Rittenhouse

Kristin Lee Hess, of Lewistown, and Joshua William Rittenhouse, of Bellefonte, were married on July 1, 2023, at Grace United Methodist Church in Lewistown. Kristin is the daughter of Stuart and Michelle Hess of Lewistown, and the granddaughter of Robert and Doris Knable of ...

Medley-Melton

Naomi Medley, of Lewistown, and Robert Melton, of Detroit, Michigan, were married on June 30 at the Lewistown Municipal Building. The bride is the daughter of Paul and Wanda Bowmaster. The groom is the son of Mary Rozwood and Ronald Melton of Detroit. She is a 2017 graduate of Mifflin ...

Farrell-Pearson

Ashley Farrell and Eric Pearson were married May 7, 2022, at New Life Church in Burnham. The bride is the daughter of Jeffery and Nanette Farrell of Lewistown. The groom is the son of Richard Pearson of Lewistown and the late Bonnie Pearson Kraus. Crista Miller of Mcveytown, cousin of the ...

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Vanadas celebrate 60th anniversary

Calvin and Evelyn Vanada of Belleville celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on Dec. 6. They were married in Burnham and lived most of their lives in a house built by Calvin on Route 522 in Sandiminea. Calvin is a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a retiree of Standard Steel. Evelyn ...

Himes’ celebrate 25th wedding anniversary

Cheryl and Eli Himes Jr. recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married Nov. 11, 1995, at Church Hill United Methodist Church by the Rev. Ed Moore. Cheryl is the daughter of Russell Myers of Milroy and the late Helen Myers. She is employed by Mifflin County School ...

Deans celebrate their 60th anniversary

Gerald (Jerry) G. and JoAnn M. (Sunderland) Dean celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on Oct. 22, 1960. Gerald is retired from bulk milk trucking and JoAnn is retired from First National Bank. They have two children, Robert and wife Ann Marie Dean of McVeytown; ...

Millers celebrate 65th anniversary

Richard and Shirley Miller, of Strodes Mills, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Sunday, June 14, 2020. They were honored by their children at a picnic held June 13 in Millersburg. The couple were married June 14, 1955, at Alameda Naval Air Station in California during Richard’s Navy ...

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Author to discuss PTSD at Juniata County Library

MIFFLINTOWN — Journaling not only helped Kevin Macomber heal from his own personal trauma from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, but it provided content for the Navy veteran to author a top-selling book that has helped others find their way. “I journaled for 15 years, but I never had any ...

Juniata High School Class of ’73 50th class reunion

Photo by Sheila McCarthy Yorks Juniata High School Class of 1973 held its 50th class reunion Saturday, July 15 at Annsfield, Mifflintown. Those attending were from left, front, Tina Shellenberger Crim, Mitzi Adams Jacob, Kathy Niman Gilson, Molly Sheaffer Kinney, Connie Flood Strawser, Ruth ...

Geisinger School of Nursing celebrates Class of 2023

LEWISTOWN — Twenty-three students graduated from the Geisinger School of Nursing on Aug. 4, earning their diploma in professional nursing. Upon completion of a national board exam, 60% of the graduates will continue their journey with Geisinger as registered nurses. The remainder secured ...

The five useful databases that you need to try out

What the library has to offer goes beyond just print books. We have many great books available in digital format for free! Check out our website and see what online resources are always available to you. Let’s look at the databases you can use with a Juniata County library card! Start on our ...

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New in Town

Colton Xavier Bokesh was born at 9:28 a.m. August 1, 2023 At Geisinger Medical Center. At birth, he weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 18½ inches long. He is the son of Shawn Ryan Bokesh and Tiffany Nicole Murphy Bokesh of Lewistown. Grandparent is Carolyn Murphy of Lewistown.

Jenna Lillian Brubaker

Jenna Lillian Brubaker was born at 3:55 a.m. on Aug. 14, 2020, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. She is the daughter of Brent and Rebecca Brubaker of McAlisterville. She joins her brothers, Jacob and Matthew. She is the granddaughter of Daryl and Denise Brubaker of McAlisterville, and Dean ...

Siena Kai Altiery

Siena Kai Altiery was born at 8:17 p.m. Oct. 19, 2020, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Her parents are Keith and Heidi Altiery of Reedsville. She weighed 9 pounds and was 20 1/2 inches long at birth. Siena joins sister Adriana and brothers Tanner and Julian. Grandparents are Philip and ...

Oakleanne Rose Zimmerman

Okleanne Rose Zimmerman was born at 11:52 a.m. Feb. 8, 2021, in The Family Place at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Her parents are Cherish Auman and Alexander Zimmerman of Lewistown. Grandparents are Tabitha Herman and Art Auman, and Audrey Zimmerman and Virgil Zimmerman, of ...