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Who's making plans to attend the youth Mifflin County Youth Fair?
REEDSVILLE — The Mifflin County Youth Fair has come a long way in 70 years, organizers say. The first 4-H exhibit got its start at Kish Park in Derry Township in the mid-1950s and eventually migrated to Reedsville after the A. Reed Hayes’ family donated 11 acres to be used for youth in the commu...
Nittany Mall casino court challenge struck down: https://www.lewistownsentinel.com/news/local-news/2024/07/court-strikes-nittany-mall-casino-challenge/
Kish Park carousel calls to memories of days past
ALLENSVILLE — Strain your ears just a bit and you can probably still hear the iconic, melodic chords of the famous Merry-Go-Round at Kishacoquillas Park for half a century. While other rides came and went at the former amusement park, the merry-go-round, or carousel as it was sometimes called, was...
Today's the last day to make your voice heard in the 2024 Sentinel Readers' Choice poll. Vote now and you'll be entered to win a $100 prize just for participating: https://www.lewistownsentinel.com/promo/?pid=1270
Congrats to Sharon Copenhaver of McClure, who was the winner in our Business Card Guide Treasure Hunt contest. Thanks to all who participated!
WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the Secret Service is stepping down from her job, according to an email she sent to staff, following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed intensifying outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current and former p...
Congrats to our Ice Cream Month contest winners...
Diana Zimmerman, Port Royal
Nancy Aurand, Lewistown
Paula Hutchinson, McVeytown
Beth Ann Austin, Mcalisterville
Amanda Howard, Port Royal
They each win a $20 gift card to one of our contest sponsors- Harshbarger's Sub 'n Malt, Mexico Market, Reedsville Creamery, The Square Cafe & Bakery or The Creme Stop. Thanks to all who entered and Happy Ice Cream month!!
LEWISTOWN — Dr. Rajeshwar Parkash Malhotra was so dedicated to his patients at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital that he and wife Shashpal built a home in Highland Park. “When you do OBGYN and you have to do a lot of deliveries, you have to run back and forth to the hospital,” Malhotra said in a De...
https://www.lewistownsentinel.com/news/local-news/2024/07/contract-to-educate-inmates-renewed/
LEWISTOWN — County officials agreed to renew a partnership that allows inmates to obtain their GEDs while serving their sentence. Mifflin County Commissioners approved the partnership between the Mifflin County Correctional Facility and Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 Thursday during the board’s ...
Youth Fair to bring Ag Olympics
PORT ROYAL — There certainly won’t be any gold medals handed out in the hay bale toss, stacking or egg and spoon race, but the Ag Olympic Games are coming to this year’s Juniata County Youth Fair. “It’s a comical event, but it’s a lot of fun and teams are going to dress up accordingly,.....
Local lawmakers reflect on assassination attempt
LEWISTOWN — Legislators from across the Juniata River Valley reflected on the violence that unfolded Saturday, following the assassination attempt of former president, Donald Trump, during his rally in Butler County Saturday. The attack resulted in one fatality and left several others injured, sen...
LEWISTOWN — Lewistown Borough faces a challenge beneath its streets. The town’s aging sewage infrastructure, a network of pipes and treatment facilities dating back decades, struggles to keep pace with the growing community’s needs. Now, a $1 million loan from the county aims to change this. O...
BREAKING NEWS:
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — The shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, law enforcement officials say. Trump’s campaign said in a statement that the former president...
Discussion surrounding the possibility of ending refuse tagging was a topic of interest for Lewistown council members Wednesday.
LEWISTOWN — Residents of Lewistown Borough may no longer have to purchase trash tags or stickers due to issues that are costing residents and the Borough both time and money. During Lewistown Borough’s meeting Wednesday, David Aldaz who co-owns the old Lewistown Hotel — which now provides 22 a...
Infrastructure projects topped Lewistown Borough's list of agenda items during council's meeting Wednesday.
LEWISTOWN — Lewistown Borough Council members Wednesday discussed infrastructure projects among other agenda items at their monthly meeting at the local municipal building. Borough Manager Kim Zimmerman spoke about the progress for a wastewater treatment plant project. The EADS Group, a business t...
https://www.lewistownsentinel.com/news/local-news/2024/07/firefighters-working-to-preserve-legacy/
LEWISTOWN — Firefighting in the Juniata Valley certainly has storied history. At one point, there were a handful of fire companies in Lewistown in operation, with City Hook and Ladder, Fame Fire Co., Brooklyn Hose Co., Junction Fire Co. and Henderson Fire Co. to name a few. Over the years, some of...
July is national Ice Cream month! Tell us your favorite fruit-based ice cream and you could win a gift card: https://www.lewistownsentinel.com/promo/?pid=3683 #/gallery
Ice Cream Contest sponsors: Harshbarger's Sub 'n Malt, The Reedsville Creamery, The Square Cafe & Bakery, Mexico Market, The Creme Stop
https://www.lewistownsentinel.com/news/local-news/2024/07/mcalisterville-man-electrocuted/
LEWISTOWN — Medical experts tell Michael Ryan and his family that he is lucky to be alive after being electrocuted during a construction accident in Lewistown last week. The family also credits first responders for their heroics in saving the life of Ryan — a beloved husband, father and grandfat...
How did YOU stay cool over the weekend?
LEWISTOWN — Don’t stash the sunscreen or shades just yet, as the record heat that broiled much of the country earlier this summer is back. Scorching temperatures basted much of the Juniata Valley through the Fourth of July holiday weekend and are expected to continue well into next week. Much of...
Readers' Choice voting starts in 11 days. You can vote online for your favorites daily, starting July 19th.
https://www.lewistownsentinel.com/news/local-news/2024/07/county-takes-on-improvement-projects/
LEWISTOWN — Mifflin County will receive a significant facelift, thanks to a series of initiatives approved by Commissioners at its Wednesday meeting. The board approved a $181,500 contract with J-Way Architectural for the design, bidding, and contract administration services for the historic court...
https://www.lewistownsentinel.com/news/local-news/2024/07/early-morning-blaze-claims-barn/
MIFFLINTOWN — Juniata County fire companies responded to a barn fire on Free Spring Church Road that started about 1:30 a.m. Fire officials said once hay inside the barn caught fire, it quickly spread throughout the structure. “We were glad we were able to save the house, the big pig barn that w...
Support the Abuse Network for a chance to win prizes.
LEWISTOWN — For the entire month of July, Lewistown residents have the opportunity to help those suffering from domestic abuse and other interpersonal crimes, while also earning the chance to win prizes from local businesses. “From the children to the elderly, we want to help all and any,” sai...
LEWISTOWN — When Valerie (Woodring) Baker began working with preschool children at age 19, the Mifflin County educator never realized what a profound impact it would have on her career. After nearly five decades of working in the education field, Baker has stepped into the realm of retirement. Bef...
This weekend in the Juniata River Valley.
🇺🇸Let Freedom Ring Concert by the Lewistown Community Band at the The Historic Embassy Theatre
🎆Independence Day Fireworks by the Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce POSTPONED!!!!!!
🎆Friction & Fireworks at Hawstone Hollow Winery
🎲Music & Game Night with Hayden Snook at Brookmere Winery & Vineyard Inn
🎹Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos at Seven Mountains Wine Cellars
💯Greenwood Furnace State Park's 100th Anniversary Weekend
🧁Cupcakes & Canvases party by Painting Parties by Judy
🏎Double Header at LCRC Raceway
🏌️♂️Mifflin County Huskies Football Golf Tournament at Lewistown Country Club
🎥Midway Drive-in Theatre open
👜Midway Drive-In Theatre Flea Market
🏎Racing at Port Royal Speedway Trackside Media and Seven Stars Speedway
🎤Live music at Juniata Valley Winery and Shy Bear Brewing
🚂Train and Trolley rides at East Broad Top Railroad and Rockhill Trolley Museum
🐴Trail rides at Nittany Mountain Trail Rides
🏇Friday Night Under the Lights at Rocky Ridge Ranch
Find more things to do in the Juniata River Valley this weekend at....
https://jrvvisitors.com/events/weekend in the Juniata River Valley.
New leadership takes the helm at Mifflin County Academy.
LEWISTOWN — Known for placing a high percentage of its students in the local job market, the Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology in Lewistown hired a new leader with an extensive background in workforce development. During a special voting meeting on Thursday night, the Academy’s Op...
Wednesday was a good day for Juniata Terrace.
LEWISTOWN — Residents of the Juniata Terrace can now enjoy smoother internet connections thanks to a new fiber optic service. One-Stop Communications employees and community members met at the Juniata Terrace Borough office Wednesday for a ceremonial “coaxial cable cutting” “We designed the ...
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The Juniata River at the Mifflintown boat launch Wednesday, April 3 at 7:50 am as waters come up to the edge of the parking lot.
Taken 4/3/24 at 7:50 am at the Juniata River Mifflintown boat launch near Arch Rock.
If you didn’t make it to downtown Lewistown last night, you missed a stunning performance by the the Lewistown Community Band
Culinary students at The Academy catered a delicious meal for community leaders and educators today during a Business and Education committee meeting. During the event, students had the opportunity to talk about their plans for the future.
Who made it out to the Halloween parade tonight in Lewistown? ✋
More flood footage at REEDSVILLE Playground
Flooding from Honey Creek at the Reedsvillle Playground as of 1:30 pm
Update: As of 2:05 pm, the majority of gas pumps at Sheetz are closed due to flooding in a portion of the parking lot. Water on Freedom Avenue, Burnham, in the area of Sheetz to Cora’s.
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