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High-stakes governors’ races could reshape America’s energy future

PA News October 28, 2026

The right governor can put a state on a dramatically different energy and environmental path—and next week’s election could set the stage for major policy shifts across the country. Democrats are favored to retain governorships in Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, according to Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia. The party is also poised to take control from Republicans in Alaska, Iowa and Ohio, with opportunities to win Georgia and Nevada, and less likely paths to victory in Florida and Texas. Kansas is the only state where Republicans have a strong ...

PennDOT to begin fieldwork for State College Area Connector

Local News October 28, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — Field investigations for the proposed State College Area Connector project will begin the week of Nov. 2 in Harris Township, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. PennDOT said crews will use drilling rigs to collect soil and rock samples along the preferred route of the proposed highway improvements. The testing will help engineers evaluate underground conditions as design work continues. The investigations will be limited to areas within the footprint of the proposed improvements and are expected to continue into early 2027, weather ...

Mifflintown man jailed on robbery, assault charges

Local News October 28, 2026

LEWISTOWN — A Mifflintown man is facing felony robbery and other charges after allegedly assaulting his an individual and taking their cell phone during an altercation in Lewistown on Friday. Christian Torres Santiago, 25, was charged by Lewistown Borough Police with robbery, a third-degree felony; theft by unlawful taking, a first-degree misdemeanor; simple assault and evading arrest on foot, both second-degree misdemeanors; and a summary count of harassment. According to the affidavit of probable cause, officers were dispatched at approximately 3:01 p.m. Oct. 23 to the area of 120 ...

Granville zoning board hears data center appeal

Local News October 28, 2026

LEWISTOWN — Whether Granville Township officials properly rejected a proposed data center's zoning permit application over a missing traffic study certification was the focus of a two-hour hearing Monday before the township's zoning hearing board. Approximately 150 people attended the ...

Polio survivor recalls childhood ordeal

Local News October 28, 2026

LEWISTOWN — Steven Goss was just 4 years old when he contracted polio, a disease that would change the course of his life and lead to three years of hospitalization away from his family. Decades later, Goss shares his experiences with members of the Rotary Club of Lewistown during a World ...

Calendar

Local News October 28, 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 in ...