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Vehicle door opened into traffic causes minor crash LEWISTOWN — An unidentified operator of a parked vehicle opened their door into traffic on East Third Street in Lewistown at 3:17 p.m. on June 18, where it was struck by a passing vehicle during a non-reportable accident, according to a release issued by the Lewistown Police Department on Thursday. Officers investigated the incident and filed traffic citations. Roommate dispute leads to arrest on warrant LEWISTOWN — Lewistown Police Department officers responded to Shaw Avenue in Lewistown at 1:47 a.m. on June 19 for a ...

Fifty years later, McClure opens its long awaited time capsule

MCCLURE — For 50 years, the small concrete marker in McClure Station Park sat quietly beneath the trees, its plaque weathered by sun and seasons. Children played around it, families picnicked beside it, and every so often someone would pause, run a hand across the stone and wonder what ...

McClure homicide suspect dies in head-on crash on Route 104

MCCLURE — A McClure woman was found dead early Sunday morning and the man believed to be responsible was later killed in a head-on crash with a tractor-trailer on Route 104, Snyder County District Attorney Heath Brosius said. Brosius said he was notified of the homicide on West Specht Street at 6 a.m. after a man — believed to be the victim’s husband — called 911, reported the woman’s death, and told dispatchers he intended to take his own life. Shortly before 11 a.m., the suspect’s vehicle collided head-on with a semi-truck on Route 104. He died at the scene. His ...

Fireworks deliver colorful bang for upcoming holiday

Fireworks are set to light up the skies above the Juniata Valley once again as communities gear up for the Fourth of July — and with America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s celebrations promise an even bigger bang. From Lewistown’s June 28 kickoff through Independence Day, a full ...

Board president announces resignation

From staff reports Citing a lack of self-governance, the president of the Mifflin County School District Board of Directors announced his resignation in a press release Thursday night. The Sentinel received this press release immediately following the board’s regular voting meeting. Superintendent of Schools Vance Varner said of Zeb Harshbarger’s resignation, “I want to thank Mr. Harshbarger for his service on the Mifflin County School Board. Mr. Harshbarger has been a thoughtful and dedicated advocate for our students, staff, and community. We appreciate the time and ...

Cancer survivor marks milestone by sharing message of hope

LEWISTOWN — For most of his life, Kirk Thomas was the kind of leader people leaned on. At Geisinger’s Western Region, he was known for his calm steadiness, his devotion to patients and staff, and a servant-leader’s heart that never sought attention, only impact. Even in retirement, he ...