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Takeaways from the only debate between Gov. Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity

PA News October 8, 2026

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s major party candidates for governor met in Harrisburg for the first and only debate of the 2026 election on Wednesday, staking out familiar positions on affordability issues, looming healthcare cuts, and education funding. Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro sought to tie Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity to Donald Trump’s administration and defended his own record, saying Pennsylvania’s economy has seen “unheard-of growth.” He repeatedly noted he can only pass what can get through the divided legislature. Garrity cast looming Trump-backed ...

Pope Francis' diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years

Religion October 8, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Journal entries kept by Pope Francis before and during his papacy will be published this fall for the first time. Image, an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, announced Monday that "The Private Diary of Pope Francis" will be released in English ...

‘Let the little children come to Me – for of such is the kingdom of God’

Religion October 8, 2026

Then they brought infants to Him that He might touch them – Luke 18:15 We are looking at various texts of Scripture to see if they shed any light on Jesus' statement, “Let the little children come to Me – for of such is the kingdom of God.” When we consider Matthew’s account, ...

Calendar

Local News October 8, 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 ...

Experiencing the gentle fall breeze

Religion October 8, 2026

The gentle fall breeze refreshes and inspires My wife and I are huge Mustang fans and just bought a new one. We enjoy the fall beauty with the changing colors, the cool crisp air and the amazing sunsets in beautiful central Pennsylvania. And now with heated seats and good jackets, we can ...

Happy are the peacemakers, part three

Religion October 8, 2026

[Editor’s Note: This is part three of a three-part article by Dr. James Barnes] II Cor. 5 says Christ gave us a ministry of reconciliation, that is peacemaking. We are God’s Peace Corps. If I am a peacemaker, what do I do? First, be sure to make peace with God yourself. Eph. 6:16 says ...