Mifflin County News

Not so long ago, "Caveat," the psychological thriller filmed locally by Group 13 Productions, hit the big screen at its December premiere in the Mifflin County High School auditorium.

In Centre County, Jerry Sandusky's trial date is tentatively set during a hearing today.A Sandusky, testified that he thinks he can get a fair trial in Centre County.A Judge John Cleland had asked Sandusky to take the witness stand to affirm his attorney's argument that he wants his client's trial to stay in Centre County.A Cleland set a tentative ... (more)

Mifflin County Regional Police Chief Scott Mauery delivered his January incident report during Thursday evening's meeting of the MCRPD Board of Directors.

Editor's note: The following was sent to Mifflin County Commissioner Mark Sunderland, and a copy submitted to The Sentinel for publication.

A 34-year-old Lewistown man was arrested Friday for a series of crimes committed just hours after his release from the Mifflin County Correctional Facility, Lewistown Police Department reports.

James "Jim" Felmlee, of Lewistown, has announced he is running for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 82nd Legislative District, according to a press release issued Monday by the candidate.

Sentinel photo by BUFFIE BOYER Juniata County bowler Randy Sheaffer rolls the ball down the lane at the Special Olympics Bowling competition Saturday at Neys Bowling Center in Mifflintown.

Brenda S. Smith didn't move, didn't make a noise and showed no emotion when a jury convicted her of first degree murder.

The Mifflin County School Board considered options for the future of its buildings and its budget during a special meeting Thursday in Lewistown.

This year's Santa's Bookbag project was very successful due to the hard work and generosity of many people.

Mifflin County experienced the biggest local decrease with unemployment moving from 8.3 percent in November to 7.9 percent in December, according to statistics released Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.

The Mifflin County Parks and Recreation Council discussed the next step for a proposed dog park Tuesday during its monthly meeting held at the Regional Business Center in Lewistown.

Bald Eagle Area's Dustin Coakley, left, tangles with Westmont Hilltop's Jonah Cramer in a 160-pound match during Tuesday's District 6 Class AAA wrestling duals.

Tuesday's meeting between Central Mountain and Mifflin County was to be a preview of a possible finals matchup in the District 6 Class AAA duals.

Mifflin County District Attorney Dave Molek spoke to a group of community watch participants Monday night at the Lewistown Assembly of God Church.

A 23-year-old Mifflin County man allegedly forced another man to continue performing oral sex despite being told to stop, according to court documents filed through the office of Magisterial District Judge Jack Miller.

The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office says a Harrisburg man is facing a long list of charges after he was caught allegedly breaking into the vehicle of a judge.

A Dauphin County judge has approved a $125,000 insurance settlement to end a 9-year dispute over a fall at a Harrisburg eatery that injured a Mifflin County woman.

Kudos to Mr. Tom Shearer and the woodworking classes at Mifflin County High School.

With yet another holiday season behind us, the employees of Mifflin County Children and Youth would like to once again recognize the tremendous outpouring of generosity and kindness by many thoughtful individuals, churches and businesses for helping to provide many children and their families with a holiday season to remember.