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As deadline looms, no state budget deal in Harrisburg

PA News June 30, 2026

With one day left before the deadline to produce a state budget, closed-door negotiations among top state Democrats and Republicans were said to be continuing on Monday but there was no indication a deal had been reached. If no budget is passed by the end of Tuesday, it will be the fifth year in a row Pennsylvania leaders failed to meet the June 30 deadline. That time frame includes every year of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s three and one-half year tenure. The Republican-controlled Senate Appropriations Committee on Monday afternoon made a move that appeared to be a technical ...

In the region

Local News June 30, 2026

PFBC, partners announce ‘Operation Dry Water’ HARRISBURG — Boaters across Pennsylvania have been given a ‘heads up’ about the consequences they might face if they choose to go boating while intoxicated this Fourth of July weekend. In Philadelphia on June 26, the Fish and Boat Commission announced “Operation Dry Water” from July 3 through July 5, where officers statewide will be out in force to look for drunk boaters and other Boating Under the Influence violations. BUI is the same as DUI in Pennsylvania, and it is illegal to operate any watercraft, powered or ...

Calendar

Local News June 30, 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 ...

Aging director discusses services provided by agency on aging

Local News June 30, 2026

REEDSVILLE — Veterans over age 60 have access to a wide range of services through the Mifflin-Juniata Area Agency on Aging, Aging Director Chelsea Reed told members of the Mifflin County Veterans Organization during its meeting Thursday. Reed outlined programs available through the agency ...

United Way seeks sponsors for 29th annual Day of Caring

Local News June 30, 2026

From staff reports LEWISTOWN — The United Way of Mifflin-Juniata is seeking corporate sponsors for its 29th annual Day of Caring, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16. Now in its 29th year, Day of Caring is the United Way’s largest annual volunteer event, bringing together hundreds of ...

Victim, suspect identified in McClure homicide, fatal crash

Local News June 30, 2026

From staff reports McCLURE — Pennsylvania State Police have identified the victim and suspect in a homicide and fatal crash that prompted road closures across western Snyder and eastern Juniata counties Sunday. Troopers said Amanda Heimbach, 37, of McClure, was found dead inside her home in the 30 block of West Specht Street shortly before 5 a.m. Sunday after police were dispatched for a reported homicide. Investigators identified her husband, Jason Heimbach, 51, of McClure, as the suspect. Troopers said he fled the scene in a gray Buick Enclave registered to Amanda ...