LEWISTOWN - Successful prosecution of child sexual abuse cases depends on a thorough investigation and following the law, Mifflin County District Attorney Christopher Torquato said Thursday. Torquato released the statement to The Sentinel after a video posted on social media by YouTuber ...
LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County School District Board of Directors announced a decrease in its 2026-27 budget’s net deficit from about $5.6 million to an adjusted net deficit of about $1.8 million on Thursday during the committee of the whole meeting. Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Wingard recognized former Chief Financial Officer Melinda Kenepp before detailing budget updates. “This transitional period with Mrs. Kenepp has been invaluable to my learning and getting acclimated to school district operations,” Wingard said. She explained that the district came out ahead in ...
LEWISTOWN — The dairy industry has played a major role in Mifflin County’s economy for many years, helping sustain the county’s agricultural heritage and supporting local families, businesses and communities. Dairy farmers throughout the county work year-round to provide milk and other ...
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Middleburg Kiwanis to host 5k run/walk MIDDLEBURG — The Middleburg Kiwanis Club will host its 12th annual 5K run/walk on Saturday, Aug. 8 beginning at the Middleburg Firemen’s Field, behind Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Registration opens at 7 a.m. with the run stepping out at 8 a.m. Awards will be given for overall male and female plus the top three in each of nine different age groups (under age 10, 10-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+). The one-mile fun run has no fee but participants must register. The $30 early-registration includes a free tee shirt if ...
Harassment charge filed after domestic incident MIFFLIN — Pennsylvania State Police charged a Port Royal man with harassment following a domestic incident June 30 in Mifflin Borough. Police said Tyler Gomez Hernandez, 25, allegedly shoved a 30-year-old woman and grabbed her face during the incident on Main Street. He was charged with harassment through Magisterial District Judge 41-3-02. Police investigate theft of phones, handgun MIFFLIN — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of two cellphones and a handgun reported June 30 from a residence on Main Street in ...
