23+ hour, 52+ min ago  (424+ words) PORT ROYAL " A landmark of engineering, transportation and community pride in Juniata County is receiving a distinguished honor. The Pomeroy-Academia Covered Bridge, the longest covered bridge in Pennsylvania, has been awarded a $2, 100 grant for a National Register of Historic Places…...

11+ hour, 14+ 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…...

7+ hour, 45+ 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…...

7+ hour, 48+ 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…...

11+ hour, 19+ 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…...

1+ day, 3+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 11+ 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…...

1+ day, 13+ 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…...

1+ day, 13+ 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…...

1+ day, 17+ 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…...