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Trump just kidding about making UFC's Dana White his press secretary

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday he was only kidding about making UFC boss Dana White his next White House press secretary after announcing on social media he had offered his close friend the job. After his party's deep losses in Tuesday's midterm elections, Trump shook up his administration on Friday by replacing his chief of staff and followed up on Saturday with a post that said he had offered the press secretary job to White. On Sunday, Trump said it was "just a little fun." "I was kidding, but I think Dana likes the idea, and he is a very capable ...

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Reserve Now: • Freedom Ave. United Methodist Church/Shining Light Soup Sale — Pickup 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Nov 20, 511 E. Freedom Ave., Burnham. Cost is $9 per quart. Several varieties available. Baked goods table. Preorder by calling (717) 953-6352 by Sunday, Nov. 15. Today • Job Club — 10 a.m. to noon, Mifflin County CareerLink, MCIDC Plaza Building 58, Lewistown. Attendees can search for jobs, tailor resumes, apply for jobs and learn how to get jobs. • UPS retirees luncheon — noon, Hoss's Steak and Sea House, 23 Hoss Drive, Lewistown. • American Red ...

The father who wrote home

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Editor's note — In a four-part Veterans Day series, The Sentinel tells the story of James Heller, a World War II sailor whose letters home revealed a different side of him to his family. The series follows his granddaughter's discovery of the letters, Heller's Navy training and service ...

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Reportable crash at Juniata and West Market streets LEWISTOWN — A two-vehicle crash at Juniata and West Market streets resulted in disabling damage to one vehicle at 8:39 a.m. Oct. 29, according to a release issued by the Lewistown Police Department on Thursday. Officers said one vehicle attempted to turn left onto West Market Street into the path of a northbound vehicle. The northbound vehicle struck the turning vehicle, causing disabling damage. The turning vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported. Information about the drivers was not released. Man charged ...

Marching Huskies place third at ACCs

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HERSHEY — Flags snapped in the wind. Backdrops swayed. Performers across Hersheypark Stadium spent Saturday fighting the elements as much as they fought for scores. By day's end, the Mifflin County High School Marching Huskies had done both successfully. The Huskies overcame challenging ...

Common creatures

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LEWISTOWN — A frog that can freeze solid and survive the winter. A turtle that can breathe through its skin. Snake venom that has helped inspire medications used by millions. Those are just a few of the surprises awaiting attendees of "Reptiles and Amphibians in Our Midst," a presentation ...