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Local News July 3, 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 ...

Allensville shop asks customers to look up

Local News July 3, 2026

ALLENSVILLE — The way Ben Swarey explains it, the shop began with a $30 telescope. He found it at a local thrift and gift store. He had already been interested in astronomy, but that telescope gave the interest a place to go. He looked up, saw more above him than most people noticed, and kept going. The Scope and Binocular Shoppe, which officially opened May 28 on Huey Street in Allensville, now sits on the other end of that small purchase. Inside are telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, range finders and rifle scopes. Behind the counter is the bet of a man who believes people ...

Carter Smith and championship relay team honored

Local News July 3, 2026

LEWISTOWN — Describing them as exemplary ambassadors who have brought national recognition and pride to their hometown, the Mifflin County Commissioners on Thursday honored recent graduate Carter Smith and his championship relay teammates for a historic track and field season. During their ...

Benefits for Brodie

Local News July 3, 2026

Today: Blue for Brodie Day Wear Blue, which is Brodie’s favorite color. Post your photo using #BlueForBrodie, #BeBravelikeBrodie, #HarpersWarriors. Card drive to lift his spirits. July 4: Barbecue Chicken Sale Juniata Little Indians Football and Cheer will hold a barbecue chicken sale starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, at the Point Service Station in Port Royal. A bake sale will also be held, with all proceeds to benefit Brodie. July 28: Dinner Benefit for Brodie The Mifflin County Eagles 12-under travel baseball team will host a dinner benefit from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, ...

Community rallies around boy injured in alligator attack

Local News July 3, 2026

MIFFLINTOWN — A Juniata County family is facing an unimaginable challenge after a vacation in Florida turned into a life-altering tragedy when 11-year-old Brodie Dituri was seriously injured in an alligator attack. The incident occurred on June 27 while the family was vacationing in Seminole County, Fla., and officials said the attack happened at Nelson Fish Camp. Authorities later determined the alligator involved measured approximately eight feet long. According to family members and supporters, Brodie was enjoying one of his favorite activities — fishing — when the attack ...

The Sentinel looks back as America turns 250

Local News July 3, 2026

Today’s edition will commemorate the 250th anniversary of our country. It includes a special 32-page section that highlights the history of the Juniata Valley, Pennsylvania and our country. While today’s publication will be delivered to subscribers, extra souvenir copies will be available at local stores and at our 21 South Brown Street office-while they last. Our office will be closed today and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. Monday. As we reflect on our country’s history, it is a good time to look back at The Sentinel’s history, as The Sentinel, or some form of it, has chronicled ...