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Tricks, treats and trunks among Halloween events

Halloween is definitely on the horizon. Whether it’s tricks or treats, decorated trunks or even a downtown parade, almost all of the things to do this week involve spooktacular events. Here’s what’s going on at a glance: Thursday, Oct. 29 Trick or Treat Mount Union Borough, 6 to 7 ...

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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 a purchase from a for-profit business, even if a donation is made to the organization, are not eligible for the calendar. Please be brief and include only basic details. If possible, provide a phone number or email address to be published with contact information. Submit items at least one week in ...

Police reports

McAlisterville man uninjured in Route 322 crash THOMPSONTOWN — A 54-year-old McAlisterville man escaped injury after striking a deer on Route 322 at approximately 4:24 a.m. Oct. 25, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown. Police said Eric S. Snook was traveling west in a 2018 Nissan Altima about three-quarters of a mile east of the Thompsontown exit when a deer entered the roadway. Snook, who was traveling approximately 55 mph, was unable to avoid the deer and struck it with the front of his vehicle. Police said Snook was wearing a seat belt and was not ...

Centre Hall drainage project to begin Monday

CENTRE HALL — A $1.4 million drainage improvement project in Centre Hall Borough is scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 2, resulting in a temporary closure of East Locust Street, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. East Locust Street will be closed between Route 144 ...

Granville zoning board hears data center appeal

LEWISTOWN — Whether Granville Township officials properly rejected a proposed data center's zoning permit application over a missing traffic study certification was the focus of a two-hour hearing Monday before the township's zoning hearing board. Approximately 150 people attended the ...

Mifflintown man jailed on robbery, assault charges

LEWISTOWN — A Mifflintown man is facing felony robbery and other charges after allegedly assaulting his an individual and taking their cell phone during an altercation in Lewistown on Friday. Christian Torres Santiago, 25, was charged by Lewistown Borough Police with robbery, a third-degree felony; theft by unlawful taking, a first-degree misdemeanor; simple assault and evading arrest on foot, both second-degree misdemeanors; and a summary count of harassment. According to the affidavit of probable cause, officers were dispatched at approximately 3:01 p.m. Oct. 23 to the area of 120 ...