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Thomas L. Kauffman | News, Sports, Jobs
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (321+ words) Thomas L. Kauffman, 84, of Reedsville passed away on April 5, 2026. He was born on Jan. 3, 1942, in Lewistown, to the late Elmer and Miriam (Zettle) Kauffman. On July 1, 1978, he married Nancy P. (Portzer) Kauffman, who survives at their home. Along with his wife, he…...
Juniata falls in tight 8-5 battle to Greenwood
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (406+ words) MIFFLINTOWN " The Juniata baseball team couldn't find enough late-inning magic to overcome a 6-2 deficit, falling 8-5 against Greenwood on Wednesday. Juniata scored three runs in the fifth inning to close the gap to 6-5. But Greenwood added on to their lead in…...
Meals, crafting and music on tap for region
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (474+ words) NEWTON HAMILTON " If there's Christmas in July, who says there can't be turkey suppers in April? The Newton/Wayne Volunteer Fire Co. , located at 9 Market St. in Newtown Hamilton, is hosting a turkey supper on Saturday, starting at 8 a. m. Call (814) 542-8968 starting…...
Thompsontown mother makes a plea for keeping a tradition alive
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (536+ words) THOMPSONTOWN " Juniata County once had close to 10 active scout troops, including one of the earliest and largest, Licking Creek. Today, only two remain " Thompsontown and Mc Alisterville. The decline has been gradual but unmistakable, mirroring a national trend as families…...
Charles B. Matthews | News, Sports, Jobs
23+ hour, 16+ min ago (222+ words) Charles B. Matthews, 91, of Mc Veytown, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his home. Born April 15, 1934, in Honey Grove, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Dorothy (Boone) Matthews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…...
Eagles dominate Huskies, 18-1
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (312+ words) lewistownsentinel. com Eagles dominate Huskies, 18-1 LEWISTOWN " On Tuesday at Donald M. Chapman III Stadium, Mifflin County boys lacrosse faced Cumberland Valley. The Huskies put up a good fight, but it still wasn't enough to beat the visitors. The Eagles would take…...
Recognizing grief | News, Sports, Jobs
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (222+ words) East Juniata High School students were recognized Tuesday as finalists for the Central Pennsylvania region of the Highmark Caring Place poster contest held in honor of Children's Grief Awareness Day " Nov. 19. The students created posters to educate the public on…...
Officials approve advertising lot for sale
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (167+ words) LEWISTOWN " Derry Township Supervisors announced Monday that bidding is open for a Woodland Avenue lot, where two homes once stood. Supervisors approved advertising the available land at 545-547 Woodland Ave. Chairman Ronald Napikoski Jr. asked Township Manager Kelly Shutes if much…...
Lewistown artist returns to roots with large-scale mural project
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (876+ words) Friends Rebecca Conner Miller, left, and Christina Kensinger hold mailboxes that they painted and stand in front of a storefront they did in Downtown Lewistown. LEWISTOWN " Nearly 30 years ago, Christina (Lowmaster) Kensinger was an eighth-grader at Lewistown Middle School who…...
Sweetgum brings folkgrass harmonies to Ellen Chapel Concert
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (384+ words) Sweetgum, comprised of musicians Steve Buckalew, from left, Gwen Stimely and Bill Stetz, will perform at Ellen Chapel on Saturday. LEWISTOWN " Sweetgum might be a relatively new band, but its sound is shaped by decades of shared musical history among…...