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Crews to perform roadwork across Juniata County

Local News July 11, 2026

From staff reports MIFFLINTOWN — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced its maintenance schedule for Juniata County for the week of July 13. Motorists should expect daylight lane restrictions with flaggers and, at times, pilot vehicles at several work zones. Drivers are reminded to remain behind pilot vehicles and not pass until they have exited the work area. Scheduled work includes: • Route 3030 (Spruce Hill Road) near the intersection with Route 75 in Spruce Hill Township on Monday for pipe replacement and cleaning. • Route 3015 (Academy Road) about ...

Penn’s Cave owners seek state park designation

PA News July 11, 2026

From the Williamsport Sun Gazette BELLEFONTE — After four generations of family stewardship, the owners of Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park are asking the state to take over one of Centre County’s most iconic attractions in an effort to preserve it from future development. Following ...

Police reports

Local News July 11, 2026

Identity theft under investigation EAST WATERFORD — Pennsylvania State Police in Lewistown are investigating a reported identity theft in Juniata County. According to the report, Tammy Campbell, 57, of East Waterford, reported the incident to state police around 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 7. The investigation remains ongoing. State police investigate reported trespass MIFFLINTOWN — Pennsylvania State Police in Lewistown are investigating a reported criminal trespass that occurred June 6. Troopers responded around 1:30 p.m. to a residence along William Penn Highway after a ...

Calendar

Local News July 11, 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 ...

Vehicle strikes home in Derry, Granville townships

Local News July 11, 2026

GRANVILLE — Emergency crews responded to a crash late Wednesday on Ferguson Valley Road after a vehicle struck a house. According to Junction Fire Company, the crash began in Derry Township and ended in Granville Township. Initial reports indicated a person was trapped, but EMS personnel ...

Big Boy draws thousands, brings Kansas woman back to Granville

Local News July 11, 2026

GRANVILLE — Jane Erwin found the kind of parking spot people hope for and rarely get. Someone she knew let her park in a yard near the tracks. She had come from Kansas to see Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 roll through Mifflin County. After the flight, the trip home and the memories of Granville and her father, the locomotive stopped almost in front of her. “It was just amazing,” Erwin said. “It was like it was meant to be.” Around her, about 2,500 people packed into the viewing area near the Roundhouse Road crossing in Granville Township, according to Granville ...