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Road work begins Monday in Juniata Co.

Local News July 10, 2026

From staff reports THOMPSONTOWN — Motorists should expect delays next week as milling, paving and sidewalk improvements begin on several roads in Juniata County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Beginning Monday, July 13, crews will install Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps along Route 333 and Route 3002 (Main Street Road) in Thompsontown Borough. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. Milling and paving operations are scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 14, on Route 333 and on Routes 2004 (Cunningham Road) and 2005 (Center ...

Man charged after meth found in backpack

Local News July 10, 2026

From staff reports LEWISTOWN — A man wanted on an outstanding warrant is facing felony drug charges after police allegedly found methamphetamine inside a backpack he left in a residence while attempting to avoid arrest. According to the Lewistown Police Department, officers observed Rodney L. Frymyer Jr., 30, who has no fixed address, walking on South Pine Road on July 2. Officers were aware an arrest warrant had been issued by the Mifflin County District Attorney’s Office for failure to appear on a previous drug paraphernalia charge. Police said Frymyer entered a residence in ...

Police reports

Local News July 10, 2026

Driver cited after crash into utility pole MCALISTERVILLE — A Richfield man was cited following a one-vehicle crash in Monroe Township, according to the Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown. Police said Terry Hosler, 66, was driving a 2003 GMC Sierra south on Black Dog Road at about 2 a.m. June 20 when the vehicle left the right side of the roadway, struck a utility pole and traveled down a small embankment into a wooded area. The truck struck several bushes and trees before coming to rest against a tree. The vehicle sustained disabling damage. Hosler went to a nearby ...

Calendar

Local News July 10, 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 ...

Valley View expands memory care services

Local News July 10, 2026

From staff reports BELLEVILLE — Valley View Retirement Community is expanding its memory care services with the addition of a new Memory Personal Care neighborhood that will provide another level of support for individuals living with memory loss. The expansion also includes renaming the ...

Fishing, boating access to close along Route 22 for repair work

Local News July 10, 2026

From staff reports MIFFLINTOWN — A fishing and boating access area along eastbound Route 22 in Juniata County will be closed July 13-16 while crews complete rehabilitation work, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The temporary closure will allow contractors to perform concrete roadway patching at the Juniata River access area, improving ride quality and extending the life of the pavement. The work is part of a $5.6 million highway restoration project on Route 22 between the Business Route 22/Lewistown interchange and the Juniata-Mifflin County line, about ...