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Community honors former officer with dedication

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 ...

Lewistown to celebrate America250 event with fireworks and concert

From staff reports LEWISTOWN — Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary during the Juniata River Valley’s annual fireworks display on June 27. The fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, with a rain ...

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Juniata County Dairy Promotion pointers

Hello from Dairy Princess Jena Rissler. I am writing my first newspaper article as the 2026-2027 Juniata County Dairy Princess. I was crowned on Sunday May 3. At my crowning, the county was given a proclamation from Russell Redding, PA Secretary of Agriculture, congratulating us for 50 years ...

United Plate Glass earns an industry certification

From staff reports SUNBURY — United Plate Glass has earned certification through the North American Contractor Certification (NACC) Program for Architectural Glass and Metal Contractors, becoming one of a limited number of companies in Pennsylvania to receive the designation. The Sunbury-based company announced it recently completed the certification process, which evaluates contractors on competency, business practices, safety standards and quality management systems. According to United Plate Glass President Nate Lawrence, the company began pursuing certification at the end of ...

Juniata County Dairy Promotion celebrates 50 years of service

Sentinel Staff Reports MIFFLINTOWN — Juniata County Dairy Promotion celebrated 50 years of service during its banquet May 3 at the Garlind in Mifflintown. The event was a celebration of the past with an eye to the future for the county industry, with special acknowledgment of many who ...