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Milroy Presbyterian Church chicken barbecue canceled MILROY — The chicken barbecue scheduled for Saturday, July 18 at Milroy Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Main St., Milroy, has been canceled due to smoke and air conditions, and potential rain on Saturday. Round Table to host historian Jonathan Noyalas STATE COLLEGE — The Central PA Civil War Round Table will host Civil War historian Jonathan A. Noyalas as its featured speaker during its next meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the Activities Room at the South Hills School of Business & Technology, ...

DA: Viral video alone isn’t enough to make arrest

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 ...

DA: Viral video alone isn’t enough to make arrest

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 ...

School board announces $1.8 million budget deficit

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 ...

Commissioners recognize regional dairy farmers

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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