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Local News July 10, 2026

Driver cited after crash into utility pole MCALISTERVILLE — A Richfield man was cited following a one-vehicle crash in Monroe Township, according to the Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown. Police said Terry Hosler, 66, was driving a 2003 GMC Sierra south on Black Dog Road at about 2 a.m. June 20 when the vehicle left the right side of the roadway, struck a utility pole and traveled down a small embankment into a wooded area. The truck struck several bushes and trees before coming to rest against a tree. The vehicle sustained disabling damage. Hosler went to a nearby ...

Calendar

Local News July 10, 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 ...

Valley View expands memory care services

Local News July 10, 2026

From staff reports BELLEVILLE — Valley View Retirement Community is expanding its memory care services with the addition of a new Memory Personal Care neighborhood that will provide another level of support for individuals living with memory loss. The expansion also includes renaming the ...

Fishing, boating access to close along Route 22 for repair work

Local News July 10, 2026

From staff reports MIFFLINTOWN — A fishing and boating access area along eastbound Route 22 in Juniata County will be closed July 13-16 while crews complete rehabilitation work, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The temporary closure will allow contractors to perform concrete roadway patching at the Juniata River access area, improving ride quality and extending the life of the pavement. The work is part of a $5.6 million highway restoration project on Route 22 between the Business Route 22/Lewistown interchange and the Juniata-Mifflin County line, about ...

Fugitive arrested after overnight standoff

Local News July 10, 2026

From staff reports LEWISTOWN — A Lewistown man wanted on multiple warrants was taken into custody early Wednesday following an hourslong standoff with police that ended without injuries. According to the Lewistown Police Department, Curtis T. Williams, 42, was arrested after officers, the ...

Square Cafe location to anchor downtown redevelopment project

Local News July 10, 2026

LEWISTOWN — Square Cafe has spent nine years doing what small downtown restaurants do best. It has fed people who know the sidewalks. It has caught the morning crowd, the lunch crowd and the regulars who measure a town by who still unlocks the door before the day gets away from them. Now ...