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Winter precipitation forecast for today

LEWISTOWN — Winter precipitation returns to the region with forecasts calling for snow, sleet and freezing rain into Thursday morning. The good news is, though it will be cold and wet, wind should not be a major issue. “Wind should not be a significant factor,” Lead Meteorologist at ...

Benefit dinners headline menu

With Valentine’s Day a little over a week away, there’s certainly plenty of love in the air. (Yes, that’s a subliminal message for you romantic procrastinators to order those roses or buy those boxed chocolates. Keep reading for ideas for those dinner reservations.) At any rate, there ...

Owls Club to host band bash Feb. 14

LEWISTOWN — Enjoy some good music for a good cause. The Owls Club Association, located at 113 W. Water St., Lewistown, is hosting a band bash benefit Friday, Feb. 14 from 7 to 10 p.m. Members and non-members can enjoy a night of music and 50/50 raffles to help a patron and dear friend of ...

Hower seeks another term as Juniata County treasurer

MIFFLINTOWN — Laurie S. Hower, current treasurer of Juniata County, has announced her candidacy for re-election for a second term. Hower assumed the duties of the Treasurer’s office in 2022, including the sale of dog licenses, hunting/fishing licenses and small games of chance and bingo ...

Calendar

The Sentinel offers nonprofit and other community organizations an opportunity to promote upcoming events for free in the community calendar for three days before the event. Events requiring reservations may be promoted for up to two weeks before the reservation deadline. Events that require ...

In the region

Mifflin County Courthouse delayed opening schedule on Thursday LEWISTOWN — Due to the impending weather, the Mifflin County Courthouse will be operating on a delayed opening schedule on Thursday Feb. 6. The Courthouse will open at 10 a.m. The Mifflin County Commissioners meeting will now ...