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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 would like to share, we would like to hear from ...

Commissioners recognize Crosson, National Teacher of Year

LEWISTOWN — In a nation with roughly four million teachers shaping the lives of students every day, one of the very best stands right here in Mifflin County. Ashlie Crosson, a Mifflin County High School educator and graduate, was recognized by the Mifflin County Commissioners on Thursday as ...

Half of child deaths in Pa left unreviewed since 2020

HARRISBURG — Many Pennsylvania counties are failing to review the death of every child in their area, despite a 2008 state law that requires them to do so. The problem, advocates and program participants say, is a lack of both state assistance in collecting data and time for volunteers to run the local panels. Gov. Josh Shapiro wants the legislature to approve $2.5 million to improve this work, but it’s unclear if the request will be considered a priority this year. The effort to study the deaths of Pennsylvania children dates back about two decades, when the state passed a law ...

Outdoors calendar

Atkinson Mills Sportsmen’s Club • Meetings — held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The club is located at 55 Sportsmen Club Lane, McVeytown; email atkinsonmillssportsmensclub@gmail.com; online at http://atkinsonmills-sportsmensclub.weebly.com. Blue Rock Sportsman’s Club • Club meetings — 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month on the gun range, and at 7 p.m. January and February in the barn. To east end Blue Rock: From Milroy, follow signs to Reeds Gap State Park. Free camping available and kitchen is open during all events except trap shoots. Decatur ...

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Trinity Plastics receives Integrity in Business Award

From staff reports LEWISTOWN — Trinity Plastics, a Lewistown-based manufacturing facility and part of Inteplast Group’s IBS Division, has been recognized with the Integrity in Business Award from the Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented during a chamber dinner and ceremony held May 13 in Mifflintown. Trinity Plastics produces trash bags and can liners, food wraps, bags and containers, as well as T-shirt and carry-out bags. The company also operates a sister facility in Pueblo, Colorado. IBS Division President Ronnie Chang credited the Trinity team ...