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MCIDC highlights new data tools, asset management program

From staff reports LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation outlined new technology initiatives and toured a major local manufacturer during its April quarterly Board of Directors meeting, held at Philips Ultrasound. Board members began the meeting with a ...

Derry Township supervisors discuss on Yeagertown paving project

LEWISTOWN — Derry Township supervisors held their first public hearing on proposed use of 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds during a recent meeting. Carol High, a representative of SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG), outlined a proposal previously suggested by the ...

New Bloomfield woman launches bid for 86th District seat

NEW BLOOMFIELD —Wendy Morgan, a 2005 graduate of Indian Valley High School in Lewistown and current resident of New Bloomfield has announced her candidacy for PA House of Representatives, District 86. Morgan is challenging incumbent Perry Staumbaugh by being the first Democratic candidate ...

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 ...

Auction, scramble – golf or eggs – on tap this weekend

Between potential bidding, possible running and counting strokes (and calories with eating), there are certainly a lot of numerical — maybe even mathematical – events going on this weekend in the Juniata Valley. It certainly is not for the faint of heart, or anyone fearing digits. ...

‘Do Not Drink’ notice lifted following reservoir incident

MILROY— Residents served by the Mifflin County Municipal Authority can once again safely use their tap water after officials lifted a “Do Not Drink” notice Sunday evening. The advisory, which had been in place since April 18, was officially lifted at 7:30 p.m. April 19 following ...