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Little Buffalo to host annual First Day Hike

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NEWPORT — Little Buffalo State Park in Newport is inviting residents to start the new year on the right foot — literally — with its annual First Day Hike, a statewide tradition encouraging Pennsylvanians to embrace the outdoors on Jan. 1, 2026. The event, part of a larger initiative led ...

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Lewistown man cited for evading arrest, summary traffic offenses LEWISTOWN — A 35-year-old Lewistown man is facing citations for evading arrest or detention on foot and summary traffic offenses from the Lewistown Police Department after an incident at 6:45 p.m. on Dec. 22, 2025, according ...

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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 ...

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Qualified candidates sought to serve on Game Commission LEWISTOWN — The Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is seeking qualified candidates to serve on the Pennsylvania Game Commission for Districts 6, which includes Mifflin, Juniata and Snyder counties, ...

Beware of icy roads while traveling today

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LEWISTOWN — A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain could be “problematic” today, affecting driving on one of the busiest post-Christmas travel days, according to AccuWeather’s senior meteorologist Alex Sosnowski. Motorists should watch for icy spots this morning, as the ...

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Photo centers closed for upcoming holiday YEAGERTOWN — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Customers ...