LEWISTOWN – Mifflin County voters have returned nearly 900 of the 2,371 mail ballots sent for the Nov. 3 general election, county Elections Director Paula Hoffman told the Mifflin County Commissioners on Thursday. “They’re coming back quickly, actually, which is a good thing,” ...
LEWISTOWN - Mifflin County’s measles count has climbed to 183, an increase of 16 cases since Friday, as Pennsylvania’s outbreak continues to spread. The county accounted for nearly one-fifth of the state’s 86 new cases during that period. Only Lancaster County, with 443 cases, has reported more infections, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s measles dashboard, updated Wednesday. Lancaster added 28 cases since Friday, while Chester County remained third with 90 cases after adding three. Mifflin County had 167 cases Friday. Its latest total is more than six ...
REEDSVILLE — Motorists traveling east on Route 322 in Mifflin County can expect lane restrictions beginning Monday as crews begin work to rehabilitate a bridge deck. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Thursday that work on the concrete deck surface of the Route 322 eastbound bridge spanning West Railroad Street in Brown Township will begin Oct. 19. The project is intended to improve driving conditions and extend the bridge's service life. During construction, the left passing lane will be closed. PennDOT said the passing lane is the only lane expected to be ...
LEWISTOWN – Kylie Oden's hair had begun to fall out by the time her husband brought her home from chemotherapy. She couldn't handle watching it happen little by little, so she asked Eric Oden to cut it off. Then their four children came home from school. Kylie removed her hat in front of ...
HARRISBURG — Older Pennsylvanians and residents with disabilities have until Dec. 31 to apply for rebates of up to $1,000 on property taxes or rent paid in 2025. The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is reminding eligible residents that applications remain open for the state's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, which provides financial assistance to qualifying homeowners and renters. The program is available to residents age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older, and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The application deadline was extended to Dec. 31, ...
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 ...
