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A dangerous place: Know the dangers of boating

Local News June 25, 2026

A weekend tragedy at a York County State Park highlights the dangers of boating, bad weather and failing to respect that conditions can change at a moment’s notice. Hopefully, by reviewing some of the factors, someone else can escape the same fate. According to available reports, a lone boater launched an unpowered vessel late in the day on Saturday, June 6 at Lake Marburg. Family notified authorities when the boater did not return home and a search commenced. The search ended June 9 with a call to the York County coroner’s office, which confirmed they had responded to the scene. ...

Lawmakers may need to tap Pennsylvania rainy day reserves

PA News June 25, 2026

HARRISBURG — A rainy day is looming over the state Capitol. As Pennsylvania lawmakers approach the June 30 deadline to pass a budget, they’re facing mounting costs for obligations like healthcare and education. There’s also a multibillion-dollar gap between how much the state expects to spend and what it expects to bring in, even with new revenue options, like taxing soon-to-be-illegal skill games, on the table. That means lawmakers are likely to target the state’s last-ditch reserve fund, commonly called the rainy day fund, to balance the 2026-27 budget. The fund is ...

Judiciary Committee advances legislation

PA News June 25, 2026

HARRISBURG — Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) announced Senate Judiciary Committee passage of legislation they introduced to update Pennsylvania’s sentencing laws for second-degree murder in response to a recent court decision declaring the mandatory life-without-parole sentence for that crime unconstitutional. “Senate Bill 1400 ensures Pennsylvania has a clear and workable sentencing structure for second-degree murder that complies with the court’s decision while continuing to recognize the severity of these offenses,” the lawmakers said. “The bill ...

Police reports

Local News June 25, 2026

One charged after two-vehicle crash in McVeytown McVEYTOWN — One man was charged as a result of a two-vehicle accident in Bratton Township on Saturday, June 13 just before 9:30 a.m. The State Police report states that David Lucci, 65, of Lewistown, was operating a 2018 Toyota Tacoma on River Road near the intersection with East John Street in McVeytown. Lucci did not stop his vehicle at the stop sign and proceeded to strike a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado driven by Terry Sunderland, 59, of McVeytown. Sunderland’s vehicle traveled onto the shoulder of the left lane and struck the concrete ...

From hops to fireworks: Things to do this weekend

Local News June 25, 2026

Whether it’s of the sock kind or the car variety, there will be a lot of hopping going on in the Juniata River Valley this weekend, with a sock hop at the Hope Center in Lewistown and the Car Hop at the Lack-Tuscarora EMS in East Waterford. Here’s a glance at some of the things to do: Sock Hop at the Hope Center The Hope Center, located at 23 N. Juniata St., Lewistown, hosts a Sock Hop on Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m. Come dressed to impress and dance, enjoy snacks and drinks. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door and kids ...

Calendar

Local News June 25, 2026

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 ...