2025 Readers’ Choice winners and finalists announced
Small business owners and entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of our business community, so The Sentinel is pleased to announce the winners and finalists from this year’s Readers’ Choice poll. This survey was created to honor the businesses and small business owners who work long hours, make sacrifices and take risks.
During the July voting peri-
od, we received over 43,000 votes through our online ballot. The ballot contained nominees in over 100 categories, as nominated by our readers. We are pleased to publish in this special edition the winners as tabulated from your votes.
You’ll find the 2025 winners – listed in bold with a crown at the top of each category – and finalists announced within the
pages of this edition as well as online at lewistownsentinel. com/readerschoice. Finalists were voted in the top three of their category and are listed in no particular order of finish.
We congratulate the favorites, as well as the finalists in each category. It is an honor to be recognized by so many loyal customers. Many businesses took the time and advertising
AUTO
Auto Body Shop
Winner
Lake Collision Center (717) 248-0151 www.lakefordlewistown.com
Finalists
Bowersox Auto Body (717) 248-5794
Regester Chevrolet (717) 535-5121 www.regesterchevrolet.com
Auto Parts Store
Winner
Fisher Auto Parts (717) 248-6772 www.fsherautoparts.com
Finalists
Advance Auto (717) 248-1319 www.shop.advanceautoparts. com
Auto Zone (717) 248-4050 www.autozone.com
Auto Repair Shop
Winner Lake Auto (717) 820-9210 www.lakeauto.com
Finalists
Dry Valley Auto (717) 248-8717 Search Facebook
Ken Dickson’s Auto Repair (717) 248-7555
space in this edition to thank their customers for their support.
The winner of our random drawing from all participating voters was Olivia Gamble of Port Royal, who took home a $100 prize from The Sentinel. Thank you to all who voted and nominated this year and we look forward to the 2026 survey!
www.ken-dicksons-auto.edan.io
Regester Chevrolet (717) 535-5121 www.regesterchevrolet.com
Car Wash/Detail Service
Winner
Time To Shine Car
Wash (717) 945-0005 www.timetoshinewash.com
Finalists
Boulevard Station (717) 248-2266 See Facebook
Lake’s Showroom Shine Car Wash (717) 242-0552 www.facebook.com/lakeshowroomshine
New Car Dealership
Winner
Lake Dealerships (717) 248-0151 www.lakeauto.com
Finalists
Blaise Alexander Subaru of Lewistown (866) 952-1601
www.blaisesubarulewistown. com
Regester Chevrolet (717) 535-5121 www.regesterchevrolet.com
Tire Shop
Winner
Eddie’s Tire Service (717) 248-7510 www.eddiestireservice.com
Lewistown, PA
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS 2025
The staff of Phoenix Physical Therapy welcomes you as they celebrate winning Favorite Physical Therapy practice in the 2025 Sentinel Readers’ Choice.
Finalists
Farmers Choice Tire Service (717) 667-0021 www.farmerschoicetires.com
The Lake Dealerships (223) 257-2060 www.lakeauto.com
Used Car Dealership
Winner
Lake Dealerships (717) 248-0151 www.lakeauto.com
Finalists
EZ Auto Group LLC (717) 248-8500 www.ezautogroup.com
Regester Chevrolet (717) 535-5121 www.regesterchevrolet.com
ENTERTAINMENT
Bingo
Winner
Valley View Retirement Community thanks readers for voting it as the best nursing home, short-term rehab, and independent living community, and selecting its physical therapy as a fnalist! Picture, left to right, Nursing Home Administrator Allison Myers, Director of Residential Living Amanda Brehman, and Director of Rehab Sharon Wyland.
Burnham Volunteer Fire Company (717) 248-8385 www.facebook.com/burnhamfre
Finalists
Beale Township Fire Company No. 5 (717) 436-5377 www.bealetwpfre.org
Reedsville Fire Company (717) 667-2770 www.browntownshipmc.info
Campground
Winner
Buttonwood Campground (717) 436-8334 www.buttonwoodcamp.com
Finalists
Greenwood Furnace State Park (814) 667-1800 www.pa.gov
Knoebels (800) 487-4386 www.knoebels.com
Family Entertainment
Winner
Miller Cinemas 6 (717) 242-2000 www.millercinemas6.net
Finalists
Carousel Skating Rink (717) 248-5586 www.carouselskatingrink.com
Hidden Screams Haunted Attraction (717) 435 2185 www.hiddenscreams.com
Snuggles & Snouts Mobile Petting Zoo (814) 931-0306
Search Facebook
Golf Course
Winner
Lewistown Country Club (717) 242-2544 www.lewistowncountryclub.com
Finalists
Indian Run Golf Course www.indianrungolfcourse.com
Lost Creek Golf Club (717) 242-2544
www.lewistowncountryclub.com
Hotel or Bed & Breakfast
Winner Brookmere Winery & Vineyard Inn (717) 935-5380 www.brookmerewine.com
Finalists
Juniata Valley Winery & Wilson House Bed & Breakfast (717) 436-5400 www.juniatavalleywinery.com
The Briar Rose Bed and Breakfast (717) 667-6795
www.facebook.com/briarrosebedandbreakfast
Live Music Venue
Winner
Bryce Jordan Center (814) 865-5555 www.bjc.psu.edu
Last row: William Oles, Tom Bowersox, Reed Bailey, Bill Nighthart, George Gilbert, Joe Miller, Leon Rhodes, Russell Stone, Besch, Earl McCoy, John Oles, Walter Trout, Sr. Casey. Kneeling: Arthur Mendler, George Kreischer, Archie Buckley, Harlan Cole, Clair Cargill, Grant Liddick, Walter Trout, Jr. Casey, Bill Keagle. Sitting: Frank Eby, Vyrle Boring, Millard Stull, Charles Contner, George White, David Goss, Donald (Bucky) Swyers. Man behind Mendler & Kreischer was the cook for the day.
Furman & Oles Receipt from
1913
Standing in wagon are Ralph Harris, Howard Green, Irvin Shimp, Charles Mendler, co-owners Scott Furman & Will Oles. Holding reins is Abe Leach & John Oles. Kneeling are Charles Contner & George White.
Serving Our Community Since 1904
• All your plumbing, heating & water treatment needs
• Repair & replacement of sewer lines & water lines
• Repair & replacement of oil & gas heat systems
• Water pump replacement & repair
• We cater to the do-it-yourselfer
• Bathroom remodel
OUR DEDICATED STAFF
row left to
Katie, Ben, Howie, Josh, Chris. Front row left to right: Jesse, Rob, Bob, Chuck, Sue. Missing from photo Jackie.
The Plumbers’ Trade Journal, Steam and Hot Water Fitters’ Review...New York...January 1, 1917
“One of the fraternity houses at the Pennsylvania State College has been plumbed and heated by Furman & Oles, of Lewistown, Pa. Messrs. Furman & Oles have an abundance of work on hand and are employing a force of sixteen men”
Metal Worker, Plumber And Steam Fitter... New York...March 11, 1911
“Furman & Oles have received the contract for the plumbing of the new railroad passenger station on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad at Hopatcong, N.J.”
Greg Stuck, Jeff Foltz, Ethel Goss, Gary Earnest, Charlie Miller, Bob Mellinger, Jack Sherlock, Carl Miller, Charlie McMahon
Ethel Goss, Sue (Miller) Knepp, Chuck Miller, Scott Schaeffer, Robert Ople, Bill Corbin, Ward Narehood, Bob Miller, Charlie Miller
Back
right:
Back row: Dave Goss, Charles (Bud) Stuck, Charles Miller, Stanley Rhodes, Larry Hockenbarry, James Houser. Front row: Andy French, Lewis Yoder, Clarence (Pap) Sheriff
Time to Shine Car Wash in
was once again voted by Sentinel readers as the 2025 Favorite Car Wash.
Finalists
Shy Bear Brewing (717) 242-2663 www.shybearbrewing.com
Wingman Brew N Que (717) 363-8812 www.wingmanbbq.com
Local Band or Musician
Winner
Chris Ruble
www.facebook.com/chrisrublemusic
Finalists
Adam Becker www.facebook.com/onedogbarking
Fools on Stools
Search Facebook
Local Fair/ Festival
Winner
Miffin County Youth Fair (717) 248-9618 www.mcyouthfair.org
Finalists
Centre County Grange
Fair (814) 364-9212 www.grangefair.com
Juniata County Fair (717) 527-4414 www.juniatacountyfair.com
Radio Station
Winner
WGRC 90.9 FM (570) 523-1190 www.wgrc.com
Finalists
Bigfoot 92.5 FM (717) 248-9675 www.radiobigfoot.com
MERF Radio 95.7 (717) 248-6757 www.merfradio.com
FOOD & DRINK
Bakery/Cakes
Winner
Sinister Mini Donuts (717) 437-4616
Search Facebook
Finalists
Harshbarger’s Sub N’ MaltMultiple Locations (717) 899-7751
www.harshbargers.com
The Square Cafe and Bakery (717) 363-4149
www.thesquarecafelewistown. com
Bar/Tavern
Winner
Wingman Brew-N-Que (717) 363-8812 www.wingmanbbq.com
Finalists
Angelo’s (717) 248-9502 www.angelosrestaurantandbar. com
Hungry Run Wine Bar & Bistro (717) 543-0910 www.hungryrunbistro.com
BBQ Food
Winner
Wingman Brew-N-Que (717) 363-8812
www.wingmanbbq.com
Finalists
Danny’s BBQ (717) 348-9191
www.dannysbbq.net
SolidGold Concessions/ Kravings by K (717) 964-0473
www.facebook.com/kravings. byk
Beer Distributor
Winner
Big Valley Beverage (717) 667-1414
www.bigvalleybeverages.com
Finalists
Bargain Beer & Soda Outlet
(717)248-0777 www.bargainbeerandsoda.com
Royal Beverage Distributor (717) 436-0042
Search Facebook
Breakfast Winner
Honey Creek Inn (717) 667-2314
www.facebook.com/hcihoneycreekinn
Dr. Joseph Kauffman and Offce Receptionist, Mandi Ferguson of Kauffman’s Chiropractic in Lewistown accept the award for 2025 Readers’ Choice Favorite Chiropractic Clinic.
Lewistown
Convenience Store
Winner
Wilson’s Meats & Groceries (717) 248-4793
www.facebook.com/wilsonsmeatsandgroceries
Finalists
Hostetlers Country
Market (717) 667-3014
Search Facebook
Sheetz - Multiple Locations (717) 242-0151
www.orders.sheetz.com
Distillery
Winner
Hungry Run Distillery (717) 543-5111
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS 2025
www.hungryrundistillery.com
Finalists
Hazard’s Distillery (717) 527-2328
www.hazardsdistillery.com
Iron Ridge Brewing and Distilling (717) 363-8812
Search Facebook
Doughnuts
Winner
Sinister Mini Donuts (717) 437-4616
Search Facebook
Finalists
Allensville Donuts
Dunkin’ - Multiple Locations (717) 248-8911
www.dunkindonuts.com
Favorite Central PA Food
Winner Whoopie Pies
Finalists
Hoagies
Pot Pie
Food Truck
Winner
Sinister Mini Donuts (717) 437-4616
Search Facebook
Finalists
Hostetler’s Soft Pretzels
Solid Gold Concessions (717) 964-0473
www.facebook.com/kravings.
byk
French Fries
Winner
Lions Club (717) 248-7397
Search Facebook
Finalists
Harshbarger’s Sub N’ MaltMultiple Locations (717) 899-7751
www.harshbargers.com
The Reedsville Creamery (717) 547-5676
www.thereedsvillecreamery.com
Fresh Produce
Winner ALDI (855) 955-2534 www.aldi.us
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS 2025
Finalists
Klinglers Produce (717) 248-5905
www.facebook.com/
Pallet Grocery Outlet (717) 463-9200
www.palletgrocerypa.com
Grocery Store
Winner
ALDI (855) 955-2534 www.aldi.us
GIANT Food Stores (717) 242-2371 www.giantfoodstores.com
Finalists
Sharp Shopper Grocery Outlet (717) 935-2392 www.sharpshopper.net
Weis Markets - Multiple Locations (717) 248-2762 www.weismarkets.com
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
Winner
Twin Kiss (717) 248-7559 www.twin-kiss.org
Finalists
Harshbarger’s Sub N’ MaltMultiple Locations (717) 899-7751 www.harshbargers.com
The Reedsville Creamery - Ice Cream Stand (717) 547-5676 www.thereedsvillecreamery.com
Italian Food
Winner
Angelo’s Hollow Inn (717) 248-9502
www.angelosrestaurantandbar. com
Finalists
Downtown OIP & Grille (717) 248-4600 www.downtownoip.com
Milroy Original Italian Pizza (717) 667-3711 www.milroyoip.com
Milkshake
Winner
Twin Kiss (717) 248-7559
www.twin-kiss.org
Finalists
Harshbarger’s Sub N’ MaltMultiple Locations (717) 899-7751 www.harshbargers.com
The Reedsville Creamery - Ice Cream Stand (717) 547-5676 www.thereedsvillecreamery.com
Overall Restaurant
Winner
Harshbarger’s Sub N’ MaltMultiple Locations (717) 899-7751
www.harshbargers.com
Finalists
Angelo’s Hollow Inn (717) 248-9502
www.angelosrestaurantandbar. com
Wingman Brew N Que
(717) 363-8812 www.wingmanbbq.com
Piece of Pie
Winner
The Square Cafe & Bakery (717) 363-4149
www.thesquarecafelewistown. com
Finalists
Sal-lee’s Dream (717) 248-2248
The Kountry Kitchen (717) 899-6771
Search Facebook
Pizza
Winner
Milroy Original Italian Pizza (717) 667-3711 www.milroyoip.com
Finalists
Downtown OIP & Grille (717) 248-4600 www.downtownoip.com
Vince’s Pizza & Family Restaurant (717) 248-1119
Blaise Alexander Subaru was voted as a Finalist in both the New and Used Car Dealership categories for the 2025 Readers Choice survey. The dealership is located in Burnham.
The MCS Bank team proudly accepts the award for Favorite Mortgage Lender in the 2025 Readers’ Choice survey. MCS Bank was also voted as a Finalist in the Bank category as well this year.
www.vincespizzaandfamilyrestaurant.com
Quick Service/Fast Food
Winner
South Side Hoagie Shop (717) 248-5601
Search Facebook
Finalists
Harlings Hoagies (717) 436-6753
Search Facebook
Vince’s Pizza & Family Restaurant (717) 248-1119
www.vincespizzaandfamilyrestaurant.com
Ribs
Winner
Wingman Brew N Que (717) 363-8812
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS 2025
www.wingmanbbq.com
Finalists
Harshbarger’s Sub N’ Malt -
Multiple Locations (717) 899-7751
www.harshbargers.com
SolidGold Concessions/ Kravings by K (717) 964-0473
www.facebook.com/kravings. byk
Salad
Winner
Angelo’s Hollow Inn (717) 248-9502
www.angelosrestaurantandbar. com
Finalists
Bel-Vue Inn (717) 667-9918 www.facebook.com/BelVueInn
Harshbarger’s Sub N’ Malt -
Multiple Locations (717) 899-7751
www.harshbargers.com
Six Pack Store
Winner
Bargain Beer & Soda Outlet (717) 248-0777
www.bargainbeerandsoda.com
Finalists
Big Valley Beverage (717) 667-1414
www.bigvalleybeverages.com
Boulevard Take Out and Six Pack (717) 953-9695
www.facebook.com/bto6pack1
Soup
Winner
The Bierhaus
(717) 248-3534
www.thebierhaus.us
Finalists
Hostetler’s Country Market (717) 667-3014
Search Facebook
The Bread Of Life Restaurant (717) 463-2838
www.thebreadofiferestaurant. com
State College Restaurant
Winner
Texas Roadhouse (814) 235-7427
www.texasroadhouse.com
Finalists
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (814) 238-3414
www.crackerbarrel.com
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant (814) 861-1620
www.olivegarden.com
Steak
Winner
Texas Roadhouse (814) 235-7427
www.texasroadhouse.com
Finalists
Hoss’s Steak & Sea House (717) 242-1099 www.hosss.com
Hungry Run Wine Bar & Bistro (717) 543-0910
www.hungryrunbistro.com
Sub/Hoagie
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS 2025
Winner
Milroy Original Italian Pizza (717) 667-3711
www.milroyoip.com
Finalists
Harling’s Hoagie Shop (717) 436-6753 Search Facebook
South Side Hoagie Shop (717) 248-5601 Search Facebook
Winery
Winner
Hungry Run Wine Cellars (717) 543-0910
www.hungryrunbistro.com
Finalists
Hawstone Hollow Winery (717) 953-9613 hawstonehollowwinery.com
Juniata Valley Winery (717) 436-5400
www.juniatavalleywinery.com
Wings
Winner
Wingman Brew N Que (717) 363-8812
www.wingmanbbq.com
Finalists
Big Daddy’s Grill - N - Chill (717) 248-2081
www.facebook.com/bigdaddysgrillnchill
Milroy Original Italian Pizza (717) 667-3711
www.milroyoip.com
Barber Shop/Men’s Hair Cuts
Winner DRAB Happens (717) 994-0774
www.facebook.com/DRABHAPPENS
Finalists
Lewistown Barber & Beauty (717) 242-0442
Search Facebook
Shear Desire By Amy Yocum (717) 248-8575
www.facebook.com/ShearDesirebyAmyYocum
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS 2025
Plumbing and Heating was once again voted as the Readers’ Choice
for Favorite
and A/C service as
as Plumbing
Chiropractic Clinic
Winner Kauffman Chiropractic (717) 248-2506
www.assistinginnate.com
Finalists
Klingensmith
Chiropractic Center (717) 248-1818
Miffintown Family Chiro (717) 436-9017 www.miffintownchiro.com
Dental Practice
Winner
Lewistown Dental Care (717) 248-4896
Finalists
Michael Goss Dentistry (717) 248-4984
Popernack Family Dental (717) 667-2358
Doctor/Physician
Assistant
Winner
Danielle Rheel, PA-C, Geisinger www.geisinger.org
Finalists
Catherine Michaels, PA-C, Geisinger www.geisinger.org
Jean Reams, DO, Mt Nittany Health www.mountnittany.org
Mallori Lynn Rogers, CRNP, Geisinger www.geisinger.org
Eye Care Services
Winner
Watson’s Optical Inc (717) 242-2721 Search Facebook
Finalists
Envision Eye Care (717) 436-8955 www.envisioneyecarepa.com
Greater Vision Eye Associates (717) 248-5678
Fitness Center
Winner
Body & Soul Community Center (717) 899-2111
www.facebook.com/bodyandsoulcc
Finalists
Juniata Valley YMCA (717) 248-5019 www.jvymca.org
M. R. STAX (717) 953-2810 www.mrstaxftness.com
Hair Salon
Winner
Vibe Hair & Nail Salon (717) 500-8423 www.yourvibe.me
Finalists
Amy B’s Hair Salon (717) 437-7375
www.facebook.com/amybsonthesquare#
DRAB Happens (717) 994-0774 www.facebook.com/DRABHAPPENS
The staff at The Square Café and Bakery in downtown Lewistown celebrates winning Best Piece of Pie in the 2025 Readers’ Choice survey, as well as being a Finalist in the Bakery, Doughnut and Soup categories.
Pretty’s Nail and Beauty (717) 348-4607
Search Facebook
Hair Stylist
Winner
Kara Rupert, Pretty’s Nails & Beauty (717) 348-4607
Search Facebook
Finalists
Amy Bilger. Amy B’s (717) 437-7375 www.facebook.com/amybsonthesquare#
Taryn Phillips, Jessi Cuts & Color (717) 935-2045
Search Facebook
Hearing Center
Winner
Yeagertown Audiology & Hearing Aid Center (717) 248-7248
Finalists
Miracle-Ear (717) 956-0976 www.miracle-ear.com
Miller’s
winner
Heating
well
service. Pictured Back row left to right: Katie, Ben, Howie, Josh, Chris; Front row left to right: Jesse, Rob, Bob, Chuck, Sue, missing from photo, Jackie.
Uhring’s Hearing (814) 349-9313
www.uhrings.com
Home Health Care
Winner
Geisinger Home Health (717) 248-3336 www.lhcgroup.com
Finalists
Angels On Call (717) 247-7381 www.angelsoncall.com
Bayada Home Healthcare (814) 235-9200 www.bayada.com
Independent Living
Winner
Valley View Retirement
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS 2025
Community (717) 935-2105 www.vvrconline.org
Finalists
Celebration Villa (717) 667-9380
www.celebrationvillaofreedsville.com
William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (717) 248-3941 www.valleywesthealth.com
Massage Therapy Center
Winner
Shade Mountain Naturals (717) 248-8847 www.shade-mountain.com
Finalists
Bella Vista Massage and Spa (717) 250-1501
www.bellavistamassageandspa. com
Moving Mountains
Massage Therapy, LLC (814) 933-9379
www.facebook.com/MovingMountainsMassageTherapy
Mental Health Practice
Winner
Wellspring Counseling Center (717) 363-4973
www.counselingwellspring.com
Finalists
Enlighten Psychiatric Services (717) 437-9000
www.enlightenpsychiatricservices.com
Verus Ridge Counseling (717) 899-0104
www.verusridgecounseling.com
Nail Salon
Winner Truly Jade Nails (717) 953-4545
Search Facebook
Finalists
Nails By Abby (717) 946-8031
Search Facebook
Vibe Hair & Nail Salon (717) 500-8423 www.yourvibe.me
Pharmacy
Winner
Greenway Pharmacy (717) 953-9534
www.greenwaypharmacy.com
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS 2025
was voted as the
Finalists
CVS - Burnham (717) 248-3991
www.cvs.com
CVS - Lewistown (717) 248-0921
www.cvs.com
Physical Therapy Center
Winner
Phoenix Rehab (717) 953-9643 www.phoenixphysicaltherapy. com
Finalists
Drayer Physical Therapy (717) 242-4840
www.drayer.urpt.com
Valley View Retirement Community (717) 935-2105
www.vvrconline.org
Rehabilitation/Skilled Nursing Facility
Winner
Valley View Retirement Community (717) 935-2105
and Wireless
www.vvrconline.org
Finalists
Encompass Health of State College (814) 357-3434 www.encompasshealth.com
William Penn Healthcare & Rehab Center (717) 248-3941 www.valleywesthealth.com
HOME
Electrician (Company)
Winner
Dietz Electric (717) 250-2672 www.facebook.com/dietzelectric
Finalists
J&N Electric, LLC (717) 247-1059 www.jnelectricpa.com
Lepley Electric (717) 248-1182 www.lepleyelectric.com
Heating/AC Service
Winner
Miller’s Plumbing & Heating (717) 248-4110
Finalists
Central PA HVAC (717) 607-9409 www.hvaccentralpa.com
Whitsel’s Heating and A/C (717) 953-6432
Search Facebook
Landscaping Company
Winner
Wray’s Landscaping Inc. (717) 242-3300
www.wrayslandscaping.com
Finalists
Bushmen Landscaping (717) 248-3484 www.bushmenlandscaping.com
Vega’s Landscaping (717) 248-8325 Search Facebook
Paving Contractor Winner
Jeff Tate Paving (877) 202-2383 www.jefftatepaving.com
Finalists
Cramer Paving (717) 248-2333
M & J Paving & Services (717) 436-8811 www.mjpavingservices.com
Pest Control Service
Winner JC Ehrlich (866) 958-2514 www.jcehrlich.com
Finalists
Mid State Pest Control (717) 250-8625 www.midstatebugman.com
Stoner Pest Control, LLC (717) 436-5645 www.stonerpest.com
Plumbing Company
Winner
Miller’s Plumbing & Heating (717) 248-4110
One Stop
Favorite Computer Service
Retailer this year in the Sentinel Readers’ Choice survey. Pictured here is their offces located on the corner of East Market Street and North Brown Street in downtown Lewistown.
State Farm Insurance Agent Amanda Moeller holds the Winner’s award for both Favorite Insurance Agent and Insurance Agency, as voted in the 2025 Sentinel Readers’ Choice. Her offce is located in downtown Lewistown.
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS 2025
East End Coffe Co., with shops in downtown Lewistown and Reedsville, was voted as the 2025 Winner in the Favorite Coffee Shop category of the Readers’ Choice Awards.
Finalists
Old Port Plumbing & Heating (717) 527-2816 www.cse2222.com/old-port
Zimmerman’s Plumbing and Heating (717) 696-0101 www.ezimmerman.com
Refuse/Trash Service
Winner
S & S Trash Service (717) 242-8777 www.sandstrashservice.com
Finalists
McCardle Refuse LLC (717) 437-2634 www.mccardlerefusellc.com
Park’s Garbage Services Inc (814) 542-4751 www.parksgarbage.com
Roofng Company
Winner
Peachey’s Roofng (717) 363-7701
www.peacheyroofng.com
Yeagertown Audiology and Hearing Aid Center, located on Ferguson Valley Road in Yeagertown, was once again voted as Favorite Hearing Center by Sentinel readers in 2025. Dr. Kathryn O, Doctor of Audiology, has served Central Pennsylvania for over 31 years.
Daycare/Childcare Facility
Finalists
Big Valley Roofng
Kish Valley Roofng (717) 483-8737 www.kishvalleyroofng.com
Tree Service
Winner
S & S Tree Service (717) 242-8777 www.sandstrashservice.com
Finalists
Miller’s Tree & Bucket Truck Service (717) 527-4405 www.millerstree.com
Pro Landscape & Tree Service (717) 513-7184 www.prolandscapesandtree.com
Window/Door Sales & Service
Winners (TIE)
Central Pa Dock and Door (717) 248-1397 www.centralpadockanddoor.com
Exterior Doors and Windows (717) 667-9692 www.newwindows4me.com
Finalists
Keystone Complex (717) 543-5286 www.keystonecomplex.com
KIDS & EDUCATION
Camp/Summer Program/Vacation Bible School
Winner
Juniata Valley YMCA (717) 248-5019 www.jvymca.org
Finalists
Christian Retreat Center (717) 734-3627 www.crctims.org
Promise Ranch (717) 463-0113 www.promiseranchministries. com
Winner
Calvary Bible Church (717) 248-5409
www.calvarybibleonline.org
Finalists
Panda Preschool & Daycare (717) 242-1481 Search Facebook
Summit Early Learning (717) 242-3032 www.summitearlylearning.org
Preschool
Winner
Summit Early Learning, Lewistown (717) 242-3032 www.summitearlylearning.org
Finalists
Calvary Bible Church (717) 248-5409 www.calvarybibleonline.org
Lewistown Presbyterian Church (717) 248-4561 www.lewistownpresbyterian.org
Private School
Winner
Belleville Christian School (717) 935-2184 www.bcsthunder.org
Finalists
Miffin County Christian Academy (717) 543-2200 www.mccaeagles.net
Sacred Heart (717) 242-2781 www.sacredheartlewistown.com
PETS
Pet Boarding/Kennel
Winner
Kennel at Strodes Run (717) 242-0236
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS 2025
www.kennelatstrodesrun.com
Finalists
Ernest Hills Kennels, Boarding & Grooming (717) 436-9267
www.facebook.com/ernesthillkennels1
Old Park Kennels (717) 247-9274 www.park-grooming.edan.io
Pet Groomer/Pet Grooming Company
Winner
Dixie’s Delight Grooming
Salon (717) 437-3204
Search Facebook
Finalists
Arlo’s Pet Grooming (717) 250-6532 www.facebook.com/arlospetgrooming
Chloe Prosser
Veterinary Practice
Winner Big Valley Animal Hospital (717) 667-2000
www.bigvalleyanimalhospital. com
Finalists
Four Springs Vet Clinic (814) 364-9807
Search Facebook
Kish Veterinary Services (717) 242-2415 www.kishvet.com
For continually voting us your favorite
17 years in a row!
SERVICES
Accounting/Tax Preparation Service
Winner Frank Berrier Tax Service (717) 248-6700
Finalists
Bickel’s Tax Services (717) 899-7011
Stewardship Accounting LLC (717) 935-9005 www.stewardship-accounting. com
Auctioneering Service
Winner
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS 2025
Chesney Auctioneering, LLC (717) 899-7661 www.chesneyauction.com
Finalists
Ron Grassmyer
Auctioneering (717) 348-5366
Ron Myers Auctioneering (717) 363-6697
Bank
Winner
Kish Bank - Multiple locations (717) 242-2500 www.mykish.com
Finalists
Juniata Valley BankMultiple locations (717) 248-3928 www.jvbonline.com
MCS Bank - Multiple locations (717) 248-5445 www.mcs.bank
Banquet/Reception
Venue
Winner
Atkinson Manor (814) 514-4202 www.facebook.com/AtkinsonManor
Finalists
Birch Hill Events (717) 994-3850 www.birchhillevents.com
The Garlind (717) 543-7095 Search Facebook
Builder/Construction Company Winner
Big Valley Construction (717) 573-8563 www.bigvalleyconstructionpa. hibuwebsites.com
Finalists
Coffee Run Construction, LLC (717) 994-2833 www.coffeerunconstruction.com
McGraw Contracting (814) 251-6149
www.mcgraw-contracting.com
Carpet Cleaning Winner
Hi-Tech Carpet Cleaning (717) 242-5699 www.hitechcarpetcleaning.com
Finalists
Keystone Carpet Cleaning
Stanley Steemer (814) 383-2850 www.stanleysteemer.com
Catering Company
Winner
Harshbarger’s Sub N’ MaltMultiple Locations (717) 899-7751 www.harshbargers.com
Finalists
Kickin’ Kater (717) 437-5949 www.kicknkater.com
Mel’s Country Catering (717) 543-5192
www.facebook.com/Melscountrycatering
Computer Service
Winner One-Stop
Communications (717) 248-4996 www.onestop.online
Finalists
High Tech Hobbies (717) 436-9991 www.hightechhobbies.net
Knouse-Fisher Technologies Inc. (717) 248-4494 www.kft-inc.com
Credit Union
Winner
First Area Federal Credit Union (717) 248-5103 www.frstareafcu.com
Finalists
Members 1st Federal Credit Union (800) 237-7288 www.members1st.org
PSECU (800) 237-7328 www.psecu.com
WGRC, found at Lewistown frequency 90.9 FM and State College 97.1 FM was voted as the 2025 Favorite Radio Station in The 2025 Sentinel Readers’ Choice. WGRC’s Judah is the pictured in the studio, ready to share Jesus on-air.
Ryan Reichenbach of Kish Creek Realty LLC, located in downtown Lewistown, displays the Winner’s awards for both the favorite Real Estate Agency and Real Estate Agent category in the 2025 Sentinel Readers’ Choice.
Bossert’s Hardware
Winner
Kish Financial Solutions (717) 247-6291
www.mykish.com
Finalists
JVB Investment Services (717) 447-0032
www.jvbonline.com
MCS Financial Advisors (717) 363-4024 www.mcs.bank
Fire Company
Winner
Reedsville Fire Company (717) 667-2770
www.browntownshipmc.info
Finalists
McVeytown Volunteer Fire Company (717) 899-7311
www.mcveytownfre.weebly.com
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS 2025
Miffintown Hose Co. No. 1 (717) 436-6717 www.miffintownhose.com
Fuel Oil Service Winner
Snedeker Energy LLC (717) 248-2665 www.snedenergy.com
Finalists
Nittany Oil Company (800) 252-3882 www.nittanyenergy.com
Roy E. Berrier & Sons Inc. (717) 248-5427
Insurance Agency Winner
Amanda Moeller Ins Agency Inc. - State Farm (717) 248-3959 www.autowithamanda.com
Finalists
Chris Warfel State Farm Agency (717) 248-4227 www.chriswarfel.com
Kish Insurance (717) 935-2191 www.mykish.com
Insurance Agent Winner
Amanda Moeller, State Farm (717) 248-3959 www.autowithamanda.com
Finalists
Amanda Hutchinson, Kish Insurance (717) 667-3254 www.mykish.com
Chris Warfel, State Farm (717) 248-4227 www.chriswarfel.com
Law Firm
Winner Houck & Gingrich (717) 248-6751
Finalists
Martson Law Offces (717) 535-2100 www.martsonlaw.com
Searer Law Offce (717) 242-5250
Mortgage Lender
Winner
MCS Bank - Multiple locations (717) 248-5445 www.mcs.bank
Finalists
Pennian Bank (717) 436-8968
www.pennian.bank
Providence Mortgage Group (888) 884-5568
www.providencemortgagegroup. com
New Business
Winner
The Frozen Spoon (717) 363-1140
Search Facebook
Finalists
Don Julio’s Mexican Restaurant (717) 953-9278 www.donjuliomexicanrestaurantpa.com
Snuggles & Snouts Mobile Petting Zoo (814) 931-0306
Search Facebook
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS 2025
Nonproft Organization
Winner
Angels from Bigfoot Country Search Facebook
Finalists
Helping Hands of Juniata County (717) 994-4944 www.helpinghandsofjco.com
ROFF Rescue (877) 933-7633 Search Facebook
Photographer
Winner
Moonstone Photography by Alysha (717) 348-8567 Search Facebook
Finalists
Katlyn Rhoades Photography Search Facebook
Macabe Sitler Productions (717) 953-6847 www.macabesitler.com
Real Estate Agency Winner
Kish Creek Realty, LLC (717) 953-9305 www.kishcreekrealty.com
Finalists
Century 21 Above and Beyond (717) 436-9191 www.century21.com
Smeltz & Aumiller Real Estate (717) 248-2122 www.sa-re.com
Chris Warfel
Chris Warfel, Agent
1024 W 4th Street, Lewistown, PA 17044-1909
Bus: 717-248-4227 | chris@chriswarfel.com www.chriswarfel.com
State Farm, Bloomington, IL
Real Estate Agent
Winner
Ryan Reichenbach, Kish Creek Realty, LLC (717) 953-9305
www.kishcreekrealty.com
Finalists
Matthew Parkes, RE/MAX Together (717) 559-2683
www.together-tusseyview-reedsville-pa.remax.com
Rick Smeltz, Smeltz & Aumiller, Electric Ave. Lewistown (717) 248-2122
www.sa-re.com
Sherri Heller, Gold Key Real Estate & Appraising (717) 242-9151
www.goldkeyrealestate.net
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS 2025
Nancy and Todd Sulouff, owners of Sinister Mini Donuts, pose with their award for being voted Favorite Bakery/Cakes, Doughnuts and Food
Screen Printing
Winner
Big Valley Prints & Co (717) 348-8776 www.bigvalleyprintsandco.com
Finalists
B’s Screenprinting (717) 667-9893
Strohecker’s Screenprinting (717) 953-4367
Search Facebook
Storage Unit Rental
Winner
Ferguson Valley Storage (717) 248-7355
Finalists
Gateway Self Storage (717) 667-6087
www.gatewayselfstoragereedsville.com
Orchard Hills Storage (717) 363-4146
www.orchardhillsstorage.com
Taxidermist
and
Winner
Chesney’s Skull Cleaning (717) 994-8916 See Facebook
Finalists
Hartman’s Taxidermy & Beetle Cleaning (717) 994-8514 www.facebook.com/hartmans. taxidermy
Lost Creek Taxidermy/Roger Jones (717) 437-3415 Search Facebook
Whitetail Refections Taxidermy (717) 667-2017
Travel Agency
Winner Kish Travel (717) 242-1465 www.mykish.com
Finalists AAA (717) 242-2221
www.centralpenn.aaa.com
Trustworthy Travel (717) 436-8978 www.trustworthytravel.com
Wedding Reception Venue
Winner
Atkinson Manor (814) 514-4202 www.facebook.com/AtkinsonManor
Finalists
Birch Hill Events (717) 994-3850 www.birchhillevents.com
The Garlind (717) 543-7095 Search Facebook
SHOPPING
Appliance Store
Winner Michael’s Sales & Service (717) 248-7210
Finalists
Esh Appliances (717) 935-2434 www.eshappliances.com
Lowes (717) 363-5000 www.lowes.com
Cabinets and Countertops
Winner
Big Valley Cabinets (717) 935-2788 www.bigvalleycabinets.com
Finalists
Lewistown Cabinet Center Inc (717) 667-2121 www.lewistowncabinetcenter. com
Shade Mountain Granite (717) 463-9500 www.shademtngranite.com
Clothing Store
Winner
Mac’s Clothing (717) 436-2440 www.macsclothingstore.com
Truck in the 2025 Sentinel Readers’ Choice survey.
Rhonda Gibbons, owner of Harshbarger’s Sub ‘n Malt, along with Miffintown location manager Lawanda Gibson, display the 2025 Readers’ Choice awards for Favorite Restaurant
Catering, as well as the Finalist award for Burger, Cheesesteak, Cake, French Fries, Ice Cream, Milkshake, Ribs and Salad.
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS 2025
Kish Bank, with their Reedsville Innovation Center pictured here, was the winner of both the Favorite Bank as well as Financial Planning categories in this year’s Readers’ Choice survey.
Finalists
JC Penney (717) 242-0365 www.jcpenney.com
Kohl’s (814) 238-8167 www.kohls.com
Craft Shop
Winner
Hobby Lobby (717) 242-0185 www.hobbylobby.com
Finalists
My Craft Attic (717) 348-3567
The Olde Hatchery (717) 363-6497
www.facebook.com/theoldehatcherymiffintown
Deli Meats/Cheeses
Winner
Wilson’s Meats & Groceries (717) 248-4793
www.facebook.com/wilsonsmeatsandgroceries
Finalists
Matthew R. Kaufman Pools of Lewistown was voted as the Favorite Pool/Hot Tub Store in the 2025 Sentinel Readers’ Choice survey.
Peight’s Store (717) 935-2922
Search Facebook
Sliced Deli (717) 248-2840
www.facebook.com/Sliced717
Farm Supply Store
Winner
Tractor Supply Co. (717) 248-5590 www.tractorsupply.com
Finalists
Barger’s Bedding LLC (717) 513-9009 www.facebook.com/bargersbedding
Nolt’s Farm & Garden Inc (717) 899-7400
www.noltsfarmandgarden.com
Farmer’s Market
Winner
Lewistown Farmer’s Market
Finalists
Golden Mile Farmer’s Market (Kish Park)
(717) 527-4081
www.facebook.com/Goldenmilefarmersmarket
Windy Hill Produce (814) 444-2908
www.facebook.com/Windyhillfarms.us
Flooring
Winner
Fike Bros Carpet One (717) 242-0848 www.fkebroscarpetone.com
Finalists
Blue Mountain Hardwood Flooring (717) 348-9074
www.facebook.com/BlueMountainHardwoodFlooring Lewistown Floor Co. (717) 248-8681
www.lewistownfoorcompany. com
Florist
Winner
Lewistown Florist Inc (717) 248-9683 www.lewistownforist.com
Finalists
Back Mountain Flower Farm (814) 250-4500 www.backmtnfowerfarm.com
Deihl’s Flowers (717) 248-7843 www.deihlsfowersinc.com
Furniture Store
Winner
Bohn Furniture (717) 667-2112 www.facebook.com/bohnfurniture.inc
Finalists
J & B Furniture (717) 247-7030 www.jb-furniture.com
Miller’s Furniture and Carpet Outlet (717) 242-0549
Gift Shop
Winner
Friendship Book Store (717) 248-5733
www.friendshipbookstore.com
Small Town Sparrow
www.facebook.com/smalltownsparrow
Finalists
Shade Mountain Naturals (717) 248-8847
www.shade-mountain.com
The Crooked Shelf Bookshop, LLC (717) 363-4557
www.facebook.com/thecrookedshelfewistown
Gun/Firearms Shop
Winner
Dan Pierce Outdoor Shop (717) 242-0061
www.danpierceoutdoorshop.com
Finalists
D&R Firearms & Archery (717) 483-9954
www.dandrfrearms.com
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS 2025
Seven Mountains Gunworks (717) 607-9793
Search Facebook
Hardware Store
Winner
Bossert’s Hardware (717) 248-6312
See Facebook
Finalists
Ace Hardware of Lewistown (717) 242-3333 www.acehardware.com
Schlegel’s (717) 535-5197 www.schlegelsgroceryhardwarepa.com
Hunting/Fishing Store Winner
Dan Pierce Outdoor Shop (717) 242-0061 www.danpierceoutdoorshop.com
Finalists
D&R Firearms (717) 483-9954 www.dandrfrearms.com
Dunham’s Sports (717) 242-0647 www.dunhamssports.com
Jewelry Store
Winner
Foss Jewelers Inc (717) 248-7760 www.fossjewelersinc.com
Finalists
4 Star Coins & Jewelry (717) 248-4444
Rodgers Jewelry (717) 242-0717
Search Facebook
Lawn & Garden Equipment
Winner
Nolt’s Farm & Garden Inc (717) 899-7400
www.noltsfarmandgarden.com
Finalists
Lowe’s Home Improvement (717) 363-5000 www.lowes.com
Tractor Supply - Multiple Locations (717) 248-5590 www.tractorsupply.com
Local Wireless Retailer Winner
One-Stop
Boost Mobile (717) 248-4996
www.onestop.online
Finalists
Cricket Wireless (717) 953-9069
www.cricketwireless.com
T-Mobile (717) 242-0788
www.t-mobile.com
Mattress/Bedding
Winner
Bohn Furniture (717) 667-2112 www.facebook.com/bohnfurniture.inc
Finalists
J & B Furniture (717) 247-7030
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS 2025
www.jb-furniture.com
Mattress by Appointment (717) 437-4589 www.mattressbyappointment. com
Paint Shop
Winner
Sherwin-Williams Paint Store (717) 248-3909 www.sherwin-williams.com
Finalists
Lowe’s (717) 363-5000 www.lowes.com
Walmart (717) 242-6201 www.walmart.com
Plants/Flowers
HONEY CREEK INN
Winner
Riverside Greenhouse LLC (717) 899-7964
Search Facebook
Finalists
Peachey’s Greenhouse (717) 935-0081
Search Facebook
Wray’s Landscaping Inc. (717) 242-3300 www.wrayslandscaping.com
Pools and Hot Tubs
Winner
Matthew R. Kaufman Pools & Supplies (717) 363-8016
www.matthewrkaufmanpools. com
Finalists
Creekside Hearth & Patio
LLC (717) 248-9984
www.aeshearthandpatio.com
Sparkle Pools (717) 667-3050
www.sparklepoolsinc.com
Shoe Store
Winner
Super Shoes (717) 667-6266
www.supershoes.com
Finalists
Lost Creek Shoe Shop (717) 463-3117
Search Facebook
Shoe Sensation (717) 868-7200
www.shoesensation.com
Hwy
Thrift/Resale Shop
Winner
Big Valley Thrift & Gift Shop (717) 935-5233 See Facebook
Finalists
Abundant Blessings (717) 436-6947
www.abundantblessingsthriftshop.com
Warehouse 13 Consignment Shop (717) 953-9240
www.facebook.com/Warehouse13CS
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS 2025
Trees/Shrubs
Winner
Metzler Forest Products (717) 667-2924
www.metzlerforestproducts.com
Finalists
Stone House Nursery & Landscaping (717) 899-7158
www.stonehousenurseryandlandscaping.com
Wray’s Landscaping and Garden Center (717) 242-3300
www.wrayslandscaping.com
BARGAIN BEER & SODA OUTLET
Over 350 Brands of Beer Under One Roof Singles to Cases Available in Domestic, Imports & Craft Brews. West Fourth St., Lewistown, PA • Phone: 717-248-0777 Thank You For Choosing Us As Your Favorite Go-To For Six Packs
Indoor and Outdoor Seating Breakfast is served from 7 - 11 • Lunch is served till 3
READER’S CHOICE WINNERS
Milroy Original Italian Pizza & Restaurant took home the Readers’ Choice awards this year for Favorite Pizza and Sub, as well as receiving Finalist status for Italian Food and Wings. Pictured here is their new sign that displays the restaurant’s specials.
The MCS Financial Advisors team accepts their Finalist award in the Financial Planning Firm category for the 2025 Sentinel Readers’ Choice survey.
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