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The Sentinel is the news and information leader in Carlisle and Cumberland County and delivers award winning news, sports, community information and local advertising on multiple platforms. The Sentinel began in Shippensburg, Pa., as “The Valley Sentinel” on April 22, 1861. The Valley Sentinel continued to publish a weekly newspaper throughout the Civil War and then entered a period of instability

, enduring frequent ownership changes and even bankruptcy. In 1874, the newspaper moved from Shippensburg to Carlisle, where it struggled to make a name for itself in the face of already established competition. The Sentinel eventually flourished and acquired a building of its own in downtown Carlisle. In 1884, an 85-year dynasty began as the Thompson family took control of The Sentinel in the midst of a battle for supremacy with The Carlisle Herald. The newspaper moved its operation to its current location at East North Street in Carlisle in 1953. The ownership for the Thompson family drew to a close and finally ended with the sale of the newspaper to Howard Publications in May of 1968. The Sentinel entered cyberspace early with the launch of cumberlink.com in July 1995. Lee Enterprises, a leading publisher of small and mid-sized newspapers based in Davenport, Iowa, purchased the newspaper in 2002 along with 15 other Howard Publications newspapers. Today, 155 years later, the accomplishments of The Sentinel through the years are reflected in the esteem with which it is held by its readers, its circulation and advertising acceptance and in its community leadership. The Sentinel is a member of the Greater Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, Shippensburg and West Shore chambers of commerce, as well as being a Founders level member of the Cumberland Valley Alliance. The Sentinel print edition features a circulation of approximately 9,000 and publishes Monday through Saturday. In addition to the core product, The Sentinel also publishes two weekly products – The Shippensburg Sentinel and The Sentinel Select. In January 2016, The Sentinel launched a monthly business journal, The Cumberland Valley Business Journal, in partnership with the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation. The monthly publication is mailed to all members of the four area chambers of commerce and CAEDC. The Sentinel’s website, www.cumberlink.com, delivers around-the-clock information with the help of robust Facebook and Twitter pages. The website alone reaches approximately 400,000 unique visitors who visit about 2 million pages each month. The Sentinel is proud to be Carlisle and Cumberland County’s local newspaper and online resource for news, sports and advertising. In the past years, The Sentinel has won multiple awards from the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association and the Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editors for its news coverage. As a community leader, The Sentinel takes its role seriously as a key employer, communication and education leader for Cumberland County and supporter of environmental endeavors to keep our community green and clean.

The effort started during the COVID-19 pandemic and has grown to include nearly 900 bakers.
10/05/2025

The effort started during the COVID-19 pandemic and has grown to include nearly 900 bakers.

There are now eight major league teams with a managerial opening. With the dust settling, it's time to take a look at wh...
10/05/2025

There are now eight major league teams with a managerial opening. With the dust settling, it's time to take a look at which of these jobs are the most attractive.

Florida had 1,271 migrants who arrived from May 2023 to January 2025 for every 100,000 residents, data shows.
10/05/2025

Florida had 1,271 migrants who arrived from May 2023 to January 2025 for every 100,000 residents, data shows.

In case you missed it: If you’ve been in Washington long enough, you’ve most likely argued both sides of a government sh...
10/05/2025

In case you missed it: If you’ve been in Washington long enough, you’ve most likely argued both sides of a government shutdown. Each side insists the American people are on their side.

If you’ve been in Washington long enough, you’ve most likely argued both sides of a government shutdown. Each side insists the American people are on their side.

Scientists warn that "flying rivers" — invisible streams of moisture that carry rain from the Atlantic Ocean westward ac...
10/05/2025

Scientists warn that "flying rivers" — invisible streams of moisture that carry rain from the Atlantic Ocean westward across the Amazon — are weakening as deforestation and climate change advance.

The NHL season starts Oct. 7 with a tripleheader that includes the Florida Panthers raising a Stanley Cup banner for a s...
10/05/2025

The NHL season starts Oct. 7 with a tripleheader that includes the Florida Panthers raising a Stanley Cup banner for a second consecutive year.

In the absence of stronger federal regulation, some states have begun regulating apps that offer AI "therapy" as more pe...
10/05/2025

In the absence of stronger federal regulation, some states have begun regulating apps that offer AI "therapy" as more people turn to artificial intelligence for mental health advice.

The moon will appear slightly larger and brighter Monday night during what's known as a supermoon.
10/05/2025

The moon will appear slightly larger and brighter Monday night during what's known as a supermoon.

Read through the obituaries published in The Sentinel
10/05/2025

Read through the obituaries published in The Sentinel

Most employees who keep U.S. airports and air travel running are working without pay until the government reopens.
10/05/2025

Most employees who keep U.S. airports and air travel running are working without pay until the government reopens.

Scenes from the Silver Spring Township's Fall Fest
10/05/2025

Scenes from the Silver Spring Township's Fall Fest

In case you missed it: If the tax credits are left to expire at the end of the year, it could raise health insurance cos...
10/05/2025

In case you missed it: If the tax credits are left to expire at the end of the year, it could raise health insurance costs for millions of Americans.

If the tax credits are left to expire at the end of the year, it could raise health insurance costs for millions of Americans.

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The Sentinel is the news and information leader in Carlisle and Cumberland County and delivers award winning news, sports, community information and local advertising on multiple platforms. The Sentinel began in Shippensburg, Pa., as “The Valley Sentinel” on April 22, 1861. The Valley Sentinel continued to publish a weekly newspaper throughout the Civil War and then entered a period of instability, enduring frequent ownership changes and even bankruptcy. In 1874, the newspaper moved from Shippensburg to Carlisle, where it struggled to make a name for itself in the face of already established competition. The Sentinel eventually flourished and acquired a building of its own in downtown Carlisle. In 1884, an 85-year dynasty began as the Thompson family took control of The Sentinel in the midst of a battle for supremacy with The Carlisle Herald. The newspaper moved its operation to East North Street in Carlisle in 1953. The ownership for the Thompson family drew to a close and finally ended with the sale of the newspaper to Howard Publications in May of 1968. The Sentinel entered cyberspace early with the launch of cumberlink.com in July 1995. Lee Enterprises, a leading publisher of small and mid-sized newspapers based in Davenport, Iowa, purchased the newspaper in 2002 along with 15 other Howard Publications newspapers. In 2018, The Sentinel moved to its current location at 327 B Street in Carlisle. Today, 158 years later, the accomplishments of The Sentinel through the years are reflected in the esteem with which it is held by its readers, its circulation and advertising acceptance and in its community leadership. The Sentinel is a member of the Greater Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, Shippensburg and West Shore chambers of commerce, as well as being a Founders level member of the Cumberland Valley Alliance. The Sentinel print edition features a circulation of approximately 9,000 and publishes Monday through Saturday. The Sentinel also features a quarterly business journal, The Cumberland Valley Business Journal, in partnership with the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation. The Sentinel’s website, www.cumberlink.com, delivers around-the-clock information with the help of robust Facebook and Twitter pages. The website alone reaches approximately 400,000 unique visitors who visit about 2 million pages each month. The Sentinel is proud to be Carlisle and Cumberland County’s local newspaper and online resource for news, sports and advertising. In the past years, The Sentinel has won multiple awards from the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association and the Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editors for its news coverage. As a community leader, The Sentinel takes its role seriously as a key employer, communication and education leader for Cumberland County and supporter of environmental endeavors to keep our community green and clean.