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Religion briefs

Local News July 3, 2026

Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Tom Laub at (717) 248-6741 or by email at living@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to (717) 248-3481 or sent to The Sentinel, 21 S. Brown St., Lewistown, PA 17044. Items must be received by Tuesday for publication in the Saturday edition. Submissions will be published as space allows. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions. ••• First Bakers UMC to host Bible study McCLURE — First Bakers United Methodist Church will host a Bible study every Wednesday at ...

The packing mistake I won’t make again

Local News July 3, 2026

Less is more. That’s always been my travel philosophy. Whether I’m leaving for a weekend visit to see my parents in Gettysburg or spending two weeks backpacking through Central America, I try to pack only what I truly need. Every item has to earn its place in my suitcase. I channel my inner Marie Kondo. “Do I really need this?” “Will this make my trip better?” If the answer is no, it stays home. For years, that approach served me well. Then one slippery ramp changed my mind. It happened less than 48 hours into our vacation. The ramp had become slick from a ...

Road work planned across Juniata County

Local News July 3, 2026

From staff reports MIFFLINTOWN — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has released its maintenance schedule for Juniata County for the week of July 6. Motorists should expect lane restrictions, flagging operations and possible pilot vehicles at several work sites throughout the county. All work is weather permitting. Bridge maintenance and cleaning will continue on Route 2028 (Goodville Road) at the bridge spanning Dutchman Run, about five miles east of Salem. A detour remains in place using routes 235, 333 and 2017 (Evendale Hill Road). Pipe replacement and cleaning is ...

Calendar

Local News July 3, 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 ...

Allensville shop asks customers to look up

Local News July 3, 2026

ALLENSVILLE — The way Ben Swarey explains it, the shop began with a $30 telescope. He found it at a local thrift and gift store. He had already been interested in astronomy, but that telescope gave the interest a place to go. He looked up, saw more above him than most people noticed, and kept going. The Scope and Binocular Shoppe, which officially opened May 28 on Huey Street in Allensville, now sits on the other end of that small purchase. Inside are telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, range finders and rifle scopes. Behind the counter is the bet of a man who believes people ...

Carter Smith and championship relay team honored

Local News July 3, 2026

LEWISTOWN — Describing them as exemplary ambassadors who have brought national recognition and pride to their hometown, the Mifflin County Commissioners on Thursday honored recent graduate Carter Smith and his championship relay teammates for a historic track and field season. During their ...