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Police reports

Local News August 21, 2026

Counterfeit $100 bill used at travel plaza MIFFLINTOWN — Pennsylvania State Police Lewistown are investigating the use of a counterfeit $100 bill at the Onvo Travel Plaza on Stop Plaza Drive in Fermanagh Township. Police said the counterfeit bill was used at about 8:39 p.m. July 29. The incident is being investigated as theft by deception, and the investigation is ongoing. Vehicle strikes house in Greenwood Township MILLERSTOWN — A Millerstown woman was cited after her vehicle traveled off Goodville Road and struck a residence July 30, according to Pennsylvania State Police ...

Where governor candidates Garrity and Shapiro stand on elections

PA News August 21, 2026

Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Two candidates with vastly different visions for elections are competing for Pennsylvania’s governorship this year. On one side, incumbent Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has staked many of his policy stances on elections in opposition to President Donald Trump, while struggling to pass new election laws through the divided state legislature. On the other hand, state treasurer Stacy Garrity, Shapiro’s Republican challenger, has indicated she would defer to Trump’s ...

'Spider-Man' tops box office in fourth weekend 'The Odyssey' becomes Nolan's highest-grossing film

National News August 21, 2026

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot at the box office in its fourth weekend in theaters. "The Odyssey" also became Christopher Nolan's highest ...

Calendar

Local News August 21, 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 in ...

Commissioners OK $37K for library demo

Local News August 21, 2026

LEWISTOWN — Renovations are still ongoing inside the Mifflin County Library in Lewistown. On Thursday morning at the Mifflin County Courthouse in Lewistown, the Mifflin County Commissioners approved a request for $37,460 which will cover expenses for the demolition of buildings associated with the library’s parking lot project at the corner of West Third and North Wayne streets. Keller Engineers will be handling the demolition services. Additionally, the commissioners approved a professional and administrative services agreement amendment with SEDA-COG in the amount for $93,400 ...

In the region

Local News August 20, 2026

Operation Spiritual Thunder in East Waterford EAST WATERFORD — Operation Spiritual Thunder will be Saturday, Aug. 29, beginning at 10 a.m. at the East Waterford Carnival Grounds, Horse Valley Road, East Waterford. The event is an annual fundraiser and Freedom Motorcycle Run, which raises money to help send people struggling with addiction to a Christian-based rehabilitation center. Proceeds benefit the Broken Heart Fund. The event begins with registration and a bike blessing at 10 a.m., followed by the Freedom Run at 11 a.m. Testimonies from people affected by addiction and recovery ...