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Vehicle strikes deer on Ferguson Valley Road WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A Chambersburg woman’s vehicle sustained disabling damage after striking a deer on Ferguson Valley Road Nov. 1, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown. Police said Kendra D. Zook, 33, was driving a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross south near 4255 Ferguson Valley Road at about 9 p.m. when a deer entered the roadway. Zook was wearing a seat belt and was not transported for medical treatment, police said. She was not cited.

Bugging Out

Republican candidates take the lead in Juniata County

MIFFLINTOWN — Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity and running mate Jason Richey won support from Juniata County voters in the race for Pennsylvania governor and lieutenant governor. ​ According to unofficial election results, Garrity and Richey received 5,679 votes in Juniata County, while Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis received 2,389 votes. ​ Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Ken Krawchuk and running mate John Thomas received 145 votes. ​ All precincts had reported as of the Sentinel’s press time. Early results showed a strong ...

Republicans top Mifflin County votes

LEWISTOWN — Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity and running mate Jason Richey carried Mifflin County Tuesday, winning local voters’ support in the race for Pennsylvania governor and lieutenant governor. According to unofficial election results, Garrity and Richey received 9,379 votes in Mifflin County, while Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis received 4,619 votes. Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Ken Krawchuk and running mate John Thomas received 277 votes. In the race for the 13th Congressional District, which includes Mifflin and Juniata ...

Election Exchange

Safety, parking concerns raised over Electric Avenue project

LEWISTOWN — Derry Township Supervisor Joe Ughetto raised concerns about parking and pedestrian safety as planners study options for proposed sidewalk and bicycle improvements along Electric Avenue. During a township supervisors meeting held Monday, Ughetto said he spoke with Mifflin County ...