LEWISTOWN – In an era when many young adults juggle competing identities, Patrick Young has managed to blend his into a single, steady calling. As a youth pastor and emerging Christian singer with music available on Spotify, Young has become a familiar presence both in the sanctuary at ...
[Editor’s Note: This article was previously published in the Dec. 5, 2025 edition of The Sentinel]. LEWISTOWN — Japan launched its only paratrooper attack against American airborne forces on Dec. 6, 1944 at San Pablo Air Strip No. 1, Leyte, Philippines. Following aerial strafing and ...
MIFFLINTOWN — Long before he became president of Ag Source LLC, Jon Hart understood the rhythm of agriculture in Juniata County. He grew up inside it — the long days, the seasonal urgency, the constant movement of grain, feed, fertilizer and equipment that keeps rural communities ...
[Editor’s Note: This article was previously published in the Nov. 25, 2025 edition of The Sentinel]. LEWISTOWN — America’s legendary 100th Bombardment Group (Heavy) earned its nickname “Bloody Hundredth” for the losses it sustained during strategic bombing missions over Europe in 1943. On its first mission on June 25,1943, the 100 BG lost three B-17 Flying Fortress bombers and 30 crew over Bremen, Germany. No combat unit sustained such heavy losses as the 100th Bombardment Group’s original flight crews. Only four of the original 38 co-pilots completed their combat tour of 25 ...
BEAVERTOWN — In every small town, there is someone who quietly carries its memories. Someone who sees value in the things others might overlook — a faded photograph, a handwritten letter, a child’s toy, a business sign long removed from Main Street. Someone who understands that history ...
Karl Stoicheff, Lewistown Company B 491st Combat Engineers Battalion 2007 Reunion. From left, front, Dave Stoicheff, Dal Moore, John Stewart, Karl (Ed) Stoicheff, Lee Mackneer and Dave Yingling; back, George Macknair, Dave Stewart, Huey Harshbarger, Ray Wilson, Ron Fleck, Cosmo Mannino, Cecil ...
