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Local News September 29, 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 ...

Pa. election 2026: Complete guide to this year’s congressional races

PA News September 29, 2026

HARRISBURG — As voters look to the high-stakes 2026 midterm elections in November, a handful of races in Pennsylvania could help decide which party controls the U.S. House for the next two years. Pennsylvania is currently represented by 10 Republican and seven Democratic U.S. representatives. Three of Pennsylvania’s 17 congressional districts are listed as toss-ups by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report. Ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3, continue reading to learn more about who is running in each district and the key issues in the three most competitive races. Not sure which ...

Lycoming County native to appear on Shark Tank

PA News September 29, 2026

Many people dream of coming up with that one invention or idea that will push them into the realm of fame and fortune, and now one Lycoming County native will shoot for the stars as Kevin Langdon appears on the season premiere of ABC's Shark Tank Wednesday. "I'm definitely a serial ...

Birth Announcements

Local News September 29, 2026

KATHRYN RENAE PEIGHT Kathryn Renae Peight was born at 2:21 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at home to Emmanuel and Lydia Peight of Belleville. Kathryn was 7 pounds, 3 ounces and 19 ¾ inches. BENUEL STEVEN YODER Benuel Steven Yoder was born at 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at home to Jesse and Barbie Yoder of Allensville. Benuel was 7 pounds, 7 ounces and 21 ¾ inches. MYRON JAMES SKINNER Myron James Skinner was born at 3:04 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026, at home to Jacoby and Erica Skinner of Millcreek. Myron was 9 pounds, 6 ounces and 20 ½ ...

$64M effort to revitalize downtown Harrisburg announced

PA News September 29, 2026

(The Center Square) – The effort to revitalize downtown Harrisburg is officially underway, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro, as his administration and local leaders rolled out the "Harrisburg Works for All of Us" plan. “Downtown Harrisburg – it's the heart of Pennsylvania's capital city, a city rich in history, in culture, and a city deserving of even more opportunity,” Shapiro said. “In recent years, though, I think we all recognize Harrisburg's downtown has fallen on hard times.” “Coming out of the pandemic, foot traffic in the city declined, while at the same time, ...

Outdoors

Local News September 29, 2026

OUTDOORS: Archers prepare bows and tree stands for deer season by David Thompson When archery deer season opens Oct. 3, the woods will be as quiet as they are today because archers do not make a sound if they can help it. A bowhunter either sits or stands quietly on a tree stand or sits on a portable stool placed on the ground at a spot where deer either travel or feed. Regardless of the stand used, an archer tries to blend with the woods by wearing camouflaged clothes. Keeping quiet is essential. The slight sound of a coat brushing against tree bark will send a ...