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Township approves 20% sewer rate increase

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LEWISTOWN — Derry Township residents can expect an increase by at least 20 percent in their sewer fees beginning Jan. 1. Supervisors Tuesday approved the increase unanimously as recommended without discussion. This is the first increase since 2013, officials said. In a letter from the ...

Where are the wackiest New Year’s Eve drops in the US?

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By JOHN SEEWER Associated Press Why let New York City have all the fun with its Times Square ball drop on New Year's Eve? Dozens of places across the U.S. will ring in 2026 by dropping a quirky assortment of fruits, vegetables, sea creatures and balls of all shapes and sizes. Many have a ...

Borough votes to raise property taxes

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LEWISTOWN — The Lewistown Borough Council Monday approved a 2026 tax ordinance to raise property taxes. The property tax increase or millage adjustments include a lighting adjustment from 0.736 to 1.119 mills, a fire tax adjustment from 0.267 to 0.299 mills, and a real estate tax ...

Calendar

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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 ...

In the region

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Library hours for New Year’s week adjusted LEWISTOWN — All branches of the Mifflin County Library will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31. The library will be closed on Jan. 1, New Year’s Day. Normal hours will resume Jan. ...

The Sentinel seeking photos, stories for JV magazine

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From staff reports LEWISTOWN — The Sentinel is seeking photos and brief articles for the upcoming edition of Juniata Valley magazine. The theme for 2026 is “Patriots” in honor of America’s 250th birthday. Patriots are individuals who serve or have served our nation and our ...