Fireworks are set to light up the skies above the Juniata Valley once again as communities gear up for the Fourth of July — and with America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s celebrations promise an even bigger bang. From Lewistown’s June 28 kickoff through Independence Day, a full ...

From staff reports Citing a lack of self-governance, the president of the Mifflin County School District Board of Directors announced his resignation in a press release Thursday night. The Sentinel received this press release immediately following the board’s regular voting ...

LEWISTOWN — For most of his life, Kirk Thomas was the kind of leader people leaned on. At Geisinger’s Western Region, he was known for his calm steadiness, his devotion to patients and staff, and a servant-leader’s heart that never sought attention, only impact. Even in retirement, he ...

LEWISTOWN — As interest in potential data center development continues throughout Mifflin County, the Mifflin County Planning Commission on Thursday advanced a draft data center ordinance while updating an informational guidance document intended to help municipalities better understand the ...

LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County School District Board of Directors approved a general fund budget of more than $105 million with a half-mill tax increase, bringing the millage to 35.0215 mills. Also at the Thursday meeting, board President Zeb Harshbarger resigned, vacating his seat during the ...

From staff reports MIFFLINTOWN — A 74-year-old Juniata County man died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing William Penn Highway on Wednesday night, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Joseph Barrick, of Mifflintown, was struck at approximately 9:13 p.m. while in the roadway, ...