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Derry Township to replace Nolan Drive bridge

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LEWISTOWN — Derry Township is working to replace the deficient Nolan Drive Bridge, which provides access to two local businesses, with most of the $500,000 project funded by state and county programs, officials said this week. Township Manager Kelly Shutes said the bridge was inspected ...

Police address the ongoing trespassing at MCIDC Plaza

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From staff reports LEWISTOWN — The Granville Township Police Department released a statement yesterday regarding ongoing trespassing at the Mifflin County Industrial Development Co. plaza, located at 6395 state Route 103 North, Lewistown. According to the release, MCIDC is actively ...

State budget changes benefit local area school districts

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MIFFLINTOWN — Juniata County School District officials say this year’s state budget brings a mix of stability and relief, thanks largely to adequate funding and cyber charter tuition changes that helped the district “come out fairly well.” That positive outlook was shared by Juniata ...

Commissioners move on personnel items

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MIFFLINTOWN — Juniata County commissioners approved the following agenda items during their weekly meeting Tuesday: • Reappointed Scott Fritz, president and CEO of Pennian Bank, as an additional representative to the SEDA-COG Board of Directors for calendar year 2026, effective Feb. ...

Calendar

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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 ...

In the region

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Union-Snyder Agency on Aging closed on Presidents’ Day LEWISBURG — The Union-Snyder Agency on Aging, Inc. office and all of its senior centers will be closed Monday, Feb. 16 in honor of Presidents’ Day.