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Reproductive health care for 160K Pa. patients at risk, lawsuit says

PA News June 27, 2026

HARRISBURG — Family planning and health organizations that serve tens of thousands of people across Pennsylvania could see federal funding delayed or denied by a new Trump administration policy, a new lawsuit alleges. The suit, which includes the Cumberland County-based Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania as a plaintiff, takes aim at a step added this year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to applications for Title X grants, which provide local agencies with funds to aid low-income and uninsured patients with family planning and related health ...

Calendar

Local News June 27, 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 ...

Juniata County maintenance schedule set for week of June 29

Local News June 27, 2026

From staff reports MIFFLINTOWN — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced its maintenance schedule for Juniata County for the week of June 29. 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). Joint and crack sealing is scheduled Monday through Thursday on Route 333 between Route 3010 (Lions Club Park Road) in Milford Township and Route 75 in Port Royal Borough, as well as between Route 75 ...

Local News June 27, 2026

LEWISTOWN — For most of his life, Kirk Thomas was the kind of leader people leaned on. At Geisinger’s Western Region, he was known for his calm steadiness, his devotion to patients and staff, and a servant-leader’s heart that never sought attention, only impact. Even in retirement, he ...

Board president announces resignation

Local News June 27, 2026

From staff reports Citing a lack of self-governance, the president of the Mifflin County School District Board of Directors announced his resignation in a press release Thursday night. The Sentinel received this press release immediately following the board’s regular voting meeting. Superintendent of Schools Vance Varner said of Zeb Harshbarger’s resignation, “I want to thank Mr. Harshbarger for his service on the Mifflin County School Board. Mr. Harshbarger has been a thoughtful and dedicated advocate for our students, staff, and community. We appreciate the time and ...

Fireworks deliver colorful bang for upcoming holiday

Local News June 27, 2026

Fireworks are set to light up the skies above the Juniata Valley once again as communities gear up for the Fourth of July — and with America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s celebrations promise an even bigger bang. From Lewistown’s June 28 kickoff through Independence Day, a full ...