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Future leaders wanted: JCSD adds student representatives

MIFFLINTOWN — For years, the Juniata County School District Board of Directors has made decisions that shape the daily lives of roughly 2,300 students. But beginning next school year, two of those students will finally have a seat at the table — not in the audience, not filtered through ...

Poll: Voters give Trump worse marks on economic approval

President Donald Trump’s economic approval has fallen further than his overall job approval, a reversal from the economic strength that got him elected, a new national poll finds. The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll found 37% of registered voters approve of how Trump is handling the economy, while 60% disapprove, a net of negative 23 points. On overall job approval, 40% approve and 58% disapprove, a net of negative 18 points. Both figures represent a drop from March, when Trump’s overall job approval stood at net negative 6 and his economic approval at net negative 8. Economic ...

Bellefonte Community Band to perform patriotic concert

STATE COLLEGE — The Bellefonte Community Band will present an “America 250”-themed concert Sunday, July 5, as part of the 2026 South Hills School of Business & Technology Music Picnic Series. The free outdoor concert will begin at 6 p.m. on the north lawn of South Hills’ main campus, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. The all-volunteer ensemble, made up of musicians from throughout the Centre Region, will perform a patriotic program celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Selections will honor the nation and Pennsylvania, featuring music ranging from the works of John ...

Religion briefs

Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Tom Laub at (717) 248-6741 or by email at living@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to (717) 248-3481 or sent to The Sentinel, 21 S. Brown St., Lewistown, PA 17044. Items must be received by Tuesday for publication in the Saturday edition. Submissions will be published as space allows. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions. • • • First Bakers UMC to host Bible study McCLURE — First Bakers United Methodist Church will host a Bible study every ...