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Centre Hall drainage project to begin Monday

CENTRE HALL — A $1.4 million drainage improvement project in Centre Hall Borough is scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 2, resulting in a temporary closure of East Locust Street, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. East Locust Street will be closed between Route 144 ...

Commissioners question $130K federal deposit tied to ICE paperwork

MIFFLINTOWN — Juniata County commissioners questioned a $130,049.94 federal deposit Tuesday after reviewing paperwork referencing services involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that commissioners say the county never authorized. According to an Oct. 27 memorandum, the money appeared in the county's general account on or about Sept. 8 without documentation explaining its purpose or how it should be distributed. County officials began investigating the payment immediately but have received no documentation from the Department of Homeland Security explaining its purpose ...

Police reports

McAlisterville man uninjured in Route 322 crash THOMPSONTOWN — A 54-year-old McAlisterville man escaped injury after striking a deer on Route 322 at approximately 4:24 a.m. Oct. 25, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown. Police said Eric S. Snook was traveling west in a 2018 Nissan Altima about three-quarters of a mile east of the Thompsontown exit when a deer entered the roadway. Snook, who was traveling approximately 55 mph, was unable to avoid the deer and struck it with the front of his vehicle. Police said Snook was wearing a seat belt and was not ...

Calendar

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 ...

Tricks, treats and trunks among Halloween events

Halloween is definitely on the horizon. Whether it’s tricks or treats, decorated trunks or even a downtown parade, almost all of the things to do this week involve spooktacular events. Here’s what’s going on at a glance: Thursday, Oct. 29 Trick or Treat Mount Union Borough, 6 to 7 ...