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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 ...

US winter is likely to be wetter and warmer, forecasters say

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Winter in the United States looks like it will generally be wetter and warmer, but not necessarily snowier, according to the federal government's seasonal outlook and other meteorologists' forecasts. You can thank or blame El Niño. El Niño is likely to shift weather ...

Deadline approaching for Pennsylvania property tax, rent rebates

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HARRISBURG — Older Pennsylvanians and residents with disabilities have until Dec. 31 to apply for rebates of up to $1,000 on property taxes or rent paid in 2025. The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is reminding eligible residents that applications remain open for the state's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, which provides financial assistance to qualifying homeowners and renters. The program is available to residents age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older, and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The application deadline was extended to Dec. 31, ...

Route 322 bridge work to begin Monday in Brown Township

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REEDSVILLE — Motorists traveling east on Route 322 in Mifflin County can expect lane restrictions beginning Monday as crews begin work to rehabilitate a bridge deck. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Thursday that work on the concrete deck surface of the Route 322 eastbound bridge spanning West Railroad Street in Brown Township will begin Oct. 19. The project is intended to improve driving conditions and extend the bridge's service life. During construction, the left passing lane will be closed. PennDOT said the passing lane is the only lane expected to be ...

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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 during business hours 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 ...