Improv takes stage on Thursday nights at Miller Cinemas

June 16, 2026

LEWISTOWN — On Thursday nights, instead of a movie rolling its credits, Theater No. 5 at Miller Cinemas shifts into something entirely different. The popcorn machine quiets down, the lobby empties out and a small crowd drifts toward a room where the only script is that there is no script at all. Miller Cinemas has opened its doors to a weekly, free improv workshop, a family-friendly space where anyone can watch, participate or simply test the waters. The sessions began on May 14 and now run every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the theater, located at 46 W. Market St. in ...

Purple Carnival brings joy, awareness and connection to Valley View

June 14, 2026

BELLEVILLE — On June 18, when daylight lingers and the summer solstice stretches into evening, Valley View Retirement Community will turn its Belleville campus into a place filled with color, laughter and purpose. The Purple Carnival, held from 1 to 3 p.m., blends the fun of a traditional ...

Hay for the occasion

June 14, 2026

EAST WATERFORD – It’s America’s 250th anniversary. Did you really think Kendra Swartz was going to miss out? The East Waterford mom painted three bales of hay patriotically for the occasion – red, white and blue. “My love for painting bales has struck again,” said Swartz in a ...

For Miller, retirement closes a chapter written long before his first day in the classroom

June 14, 2026

HUNTINGDON — For Frank Miller, retirement feels less like stepping away and more like returning to something familiar. After 35 years in public education, the Mount Union native is closing a chapter that began long before he ever stood in front of a classroom. At age 57, he leaves with ...

Calendar

June 14, 2026

Reserve Now: • Kiwanis blueberry sale - pickup 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, Mifflin County Junior High School gym lot, 700 Cedar St., Lewistown. Cost is $33 for a 10-pound box. Pay cash or check at pickup. To order, call (717) 247-6155 or message Kiwanis Club of Lewistown, Pa on Facebook by Tuesday, June 16. • Summer art camp — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., June 22-24, Lost Creek Mennonite Church, 2682 Long Rd., Mifflintown. Four kids classes and five adult classes. Kids: art, cooking, rubber band creations and puppetry. Adult: photography, painting, fly tying, embroidery on canvas and ...

Police Reports

June 14, 2026

Felony child-sex-abuse suspect taken into custody LEWISTOWN — A 45-year-old Lewistown man wanted by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General for sexual abuse of children involving child sexual abuse material and criminal use of a communication device was arrested by Lewistown Police Department officers, according to a release issued by the Lewistown Police Department on Thursday. David C. Domain was arrested on his felony warrant at 2:38 p.m. on June 4 on West Market Street, Lewistown. Man wanted for aggravated assault flees, later apprehended LEWISTOWN — Lewistown Police ...