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🌱 Lewistown residents reeling after deadly late-night house fire kills one

Lewistown, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Lewistown! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lewistown residents reeling after deadly late-night house fire kills one
  • Lewistown family cheers as Mifflin County runner shatters 1600-meter record
  • Family and community remember Lewistown veteran killed in alleged arson

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 56, low: 47.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rejection Turns Deadly: Pennsylvania Man Arrested After Fatal Arson Attack (tampafp.com) — A deadly late-night house fire in Lewistown killed one woman and seriously injured two other residents, with police alleging it was intentionally set after a romantic rejection. A 40-year-old man is in custody as investigators finalize charges, citing witness accounts, surveillance footage, and statements from the Lewistown Police Department. Residents are left grappling with the tragedy in a multi-tenant home.
   

• Just one more bite (altoonamirror.com) — A Lewistown grandfather was spotted helping his young grandson enjoy a walking taco at Mansion Park Stadium while cheering on another grandson from Mifflin County High School. The standout runner, ranked No. 1 in Pennsylvania, set new District 6 AAA and stadium records in the 1600 meters. It was a big night for both local family pride and regional track history.
   

• 'This is Brandy': Family mourning loss of Lewistown veteran in alleged arson (local21news.com) — A Lewistown woman and military veteran recently died in an alleged arson at her Bratton Avenue apartment, leaving family and friends across Central Pennsylvania grieving. Loved ones remember her devotion to animals, especially cats, and her service to country. In her honor, the family is encouraging donations to the York County SPCA instead of flowers.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi, did anyone on S main St in Lewistown get a package yesterday for Lillian Denault?
    They said it was delivered and I checked my cameras and nobody came by (Nextdoor Lewistown Borough)
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Seasonal Cashier in Lewistown. Apply here.
  • AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Sales Manager - Full Time in Lewistown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lewistown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Boalsburg

  • Centre County rock climbing gym, 2 eateries recently announced closures. What to know (centredaily.com)
  • Krispy Kreme Has a New Ice Cream-Inspired Doughnut Flavor Coming Soon (centredaily.com)
  • Susan Robinson Fruchtl named Women's Basketball Senior Director of Advancement and Strategic Relations at Penn State (whoopdirt.com)

State College

  • Business owners, community members express support for DSCID reauthorization plan during public hearing (psucollegian.com)
  • 2026 Best Butcher Contest at Penn State highlighting Meat Cutting Craftsmanship on Thursday, May 14 (wtaj.com)
  • Former Penn State men's hockey forward Charlie Cerrato signs entry-level contract with Carolina Hurricanes (psucollegian.com)

Ok Lewistown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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