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Submit memories for ‘I Remember When’ 2026 LEWISTOWN — The Sentinel’s “I Remember When” special edition for 2026 will soon be published. This year, we are highlighting memories of “favorite summer traditions.” Picnics, ballgames, family reunions, vacations with family and friends, fireworks, parties, amusement parks, carnivals, drives in the country, memories of the swimming hole and anything else that sparks a favorite summer memory is what we are accepting. Share your memories (written or photo). If you have a story, memory or photo from days gone by that you ...

Study finds that ballot curing helps more mail ballots get counted

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Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Mail voters who are informed and have opportunities to fix ballot errors ahead of elections are much more likely to have their votes counted, a new study of the 2024 election in Pennsylvania has found. The study, from the University of Pennsylvania, provides hard evidence to back up the arguments that county officials have used for years to justify such “notice and cure” policies for defective mail ballots. “Vote curing policies help balance the tension between ...

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Fight leads to three arrests in Fermanagh Township MIFFLINTOWN — Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown responded to a reported fight at about 6 p.m. May 25 on the 100 block of Britcher Drive in Fermanagh Township. Troopers determined a fight had occurred and charged three individuals in connection with the incident: Kara King, 34, of Milroy; Dustin Snook, 28, of Lewistown; and Alysha Snook, 37, of Lewistown. Woman charged with public drunkenness MIFFLINTOWN — Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown charged a Mifflintown woman with public drunkenness following an incident in ...

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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 ...

Historical Society to lead planning for a Bicentennial celebration

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MIFFLINTOWN — Planning is already underway for Juniata County’s bicentennial celebration in 2031, and county commissioners have designated the Juniata County Historical Society to lead the effort. During the Juniata County Commissioners’ weekly meeting, Spencer McLaughlin, representing ...

Community honors former officer with dedication

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From staff reports LEWISTOWN — Family members, first responders, elected officials and community leaders gathered Memorial Day weekend to honor the life and legacy of Stephen “Steve” Knudson with the dedication of a memorial tree and plaque at the Lewistown Borough Police Station. Knudson, who died Feb. 6, was remembered for decades of service in law enforcement and local government. He served with the Lewistown Borough Police Department and the Mifflin County Regional Police Department before continuing his public service as a member of Lewistown Borough Council. The ceremony ...