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Democrats have won the Pennsylvania House and Senate

HARRISBURG — Democrats have won control of the Pennsylvania Senate for the first time in more than three decades, giving the party a trifecta and the power to set policy for the state with few limitations. Republicans entered Tuesday’s election with a 27-23 majority in the legislature’s upper chamber. Democrats flipped four GOP-held seats and lost one held by an incumbent. That means Democrats will have a 26-24 majority during the next legislative session. The Associated Press had called all the races as of 10 a.m. Wednesday. Democrats also maintained and expanded their ...

Stocks surge, and the Dow soars 1,500 points

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks soared Wednesday after President Donald Trump's party lost its sole control of Washington in the midterm elections. Stocks generally do well in the months following any midterm U.S. election, regardless of who wins, and the S&P 500 jumped 1.6% for its best day ...

Veterans appreciation luncheon set for Friday

STATE COLLEGE — A veterans appreciation luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the State College YMCA, 677 Whitehall Road. The free event will recognize Centre County veterans ahead of Veterans Day. Veterans and their guests will receive a complimentary lunch provided by Texas Roadhouse. Samantha Cossman, regional program outreach coordinator for the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, will serve as guest speaker. Representatives from the Veterans Multi-Service Center and United Disabilities Services will be available to provide ...

Police reports

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.

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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 ...