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Religion briefs

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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 ...

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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 ...

Derry Township man charged with possession

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Derry Township man charged with possession LEWISTOWN — Lewistown Police Department officers were dispatched to the Laundry Room, located at 205 S. Dorcas St. in Lewistown, for a report of a suspicious male at 1:53 a.m. on April 6, according to a release issued on Thursday. The male, ...

Police report firearms purchase denial data for first quarter of 2026

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From staff reports HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania State Police released data Friday showing an increase in background checks and firearm purchase denials during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. The report is generated through the Pennsylvania Instant Check ...

Academy Operating Committee highlights certification expansions

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LEWISTOWN — Plans to expand industry-recognized certifications for students at the Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology were among the items reviewed Thursday night by the school’s Operating Committee. Academy administrators reported that a comprehensive review of Pennsylvania ...