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PennDOT: Two New Projects, Front Street Sunbury,...

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2025/09/24

PennDOT: North Front Street Underway Near Sunbury SUNBURY — A $2.1 million improvement project continues this week on North Front Street in Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County. State officials say contractors will work Wednesday at the railroad underpass between Bridge Avenue and Susquehanna Avenue in Sunbury. Temporary barriers will be placed between 3:30am and 6am, with single lane traffic directed by flaggers. From 7am to 5pm daily, traffic will shift to maintain one lane each way while

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Sen. Yaw Pushes Back On Governor’s PJM Remarks

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2025/09/24

HARRISBURG — State Senator Gene Yaw says Governor Josh Shapiro is wrong to blame PJM Interconnection for high energy prices. Sen. Yaw, who chairs the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, compared PJM to an air traffic controller — directing electricity but not owning power plants or lines. He says progressive energy policies in other states drive costs, not PJM itself. The senator urges Shapiro to join Republicans in promoting affordable baseload generation and preserving grid

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Sunbury City Councilman John Barnhart Dies at 68

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2025/09/23

Sunbury City Councilman John Barnhart Dies SUNBURY – First the Sunbury City Council meeting was inexplicably cancelled, then came word from the mayor—a Sunbury City Council member had died. John Barnhart died yesterday. No details out from the family yet but mayor Josh Brosious announced on social media, he would miss his friend in government. Earlier this year on social media, Barnhart said, “I am a lifelong resident of Sunbury, residing in the original Third Ward with my wife of 42 years. I

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PennDOT Update: Route 15 South Partially Blocked at...

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2025/09/23

From PennDOT: MONTOURSVILLE – Motorists are advised of a lane restriction on Route 15 southbound south of Grangers Road in Monroe Township, Snyder County, due to a vehicle Crash – and – Route 15 northbound left (passing) lane is restricted north of the Route 11/15 split in the area of the incident.. Motorists can expect the right (driving) lane to be restricted. Travel delays should be expected. Motorists should seek alternate routes if possible. Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays

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Grant Supports DACC Preschool, Teen Inspire Event

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2025/09/23

Grant Supports DACC Preschool, Teen Inspire Event DANVILLE — Officials at the Danville Area Community Center say they received a $13,000 grant from the Community Giving Foundation’s Jack and Helen Wanich Fund. The award includes $8,700 to help launch the center’s new preschool and $4,400 to support Teen Inspire, an event offering mentoring and career resources for local teens. Heather Laubach, DACC’s Chief Operating Officer, says the grant meets real needs for families and teens and honors the

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Shapiro on Meet the Press: Trump Undermining Free Speech

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2025/09/22

PITTSBURGH — Governor Josh Shapiro says the Trump administration is undermining free speech by backing the suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel. In a national interview Sunday, the governor told NBC’s Meet the Press that federal officials are using their power to stifle dissent. Shapiro said, “The bedrock of our free society is freedom of speech…the freedom for someone like you to ask me questions, whether I agree with you or not, whether I like what you report or not…we’ve

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Seven Charged After Laurelton Center Trespassing

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2025/09/22

LAURELTON — Another trespassing case at the abandoned Laurelton Center has surfaced, this time involving a 12-year-old girl. State troopers don’t identify the people involved, they say they all seven are from Howard in Centre County. They were caught by security on the property Saturday evening. The group, ranging in age from 12 to 50, included both male and female defendants. Troopers say all were charged with simple trespassing and now await court dates. Authorities note this is one of several

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Gas Prices are Unchanged in PA

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2025/09/22

Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania are unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.32/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 4.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 0.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 0.7 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.665 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Pennsylvania was priced at

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Crash at Routes 11 and 15 Split Blocked Traffic

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2025/09/22

UPDATE: INTERSECTION REOPENED AT 6:30 AM Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a tractor trailer rollover has impacted several routes at the Route 11/15 slit in Shamokin Dam, Snyder County. Route 15 north Route 15 north is closed at the Route 11/15 split. A detour using Route 11, and Route 405, Ridge Road, Route 147 (CSVT River Bridge), Route 15 is in place. Route 15 south to Route 11 north Route 15 south to Route 11 north is closed at the Route 11/15 split. A detour using

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Head-on Crash in Clinton County Leaves One Dead

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2025/09/21

RENOVO — A Clinton County crash has claimed one life. State police say 26-year-old John Rosario of Renovo died after his car crossed into oncoming traffic on Route 120 Friday afternoon. Rosario’s vehicle struck a pickup driven by 47-year-old Scott Nye Jr. of Renovo, who suffered minor injuries and was taken to UPMC Lock Haven. His passenger, Shelia Nye, sustained serious injuries and was flown to UPMC Williamsport. Both vehicles were disabled and towed from the scene. Fire crews, EMS, Life Flight,

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Dumpster Fire Extinguished Quickly In East Buffalo...

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2025/09/21

LEWISBURG — Fire crews contained a weekend dumpster fire that threatened a home under construction in the Lewisburg area. The William Cameron Engine Company says it was dispatched at 2:30pm Saturday to 335 Sunnyside Drive in the Smoketown Fields Development in East Buffalo Township. Assistant fire chief J.R. Erdley tells us, crews got there quickly and stopped the fire where a home under construction was about to catch fire. Erdley said the fire was knocked down quickly. No injuries were reported,

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Burglars Use Cinder Block to Break into Gas Station

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2025/09/14

MIFFLINBURG — NorthcentralPa.com is reporting A man and a woman allegedly used a cinder block to break into a Union County gas station early one morning and steal items, police say. PSP Milton were dispatched at 3:50 a.m. Sept. 10 to Harvey’s Gas Station on Route 304 for a reported burglary. Two suspects, believed to be one male and one female, scouted the gas station at approximately 1:20 a.m. The male suspect then threw a cinder block through the front door before going inside, according to

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PA State Rep: August 1 Should Be Charlie Kirk Holiday

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2025/09/13

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvanians could get another day off…A state lawmaker wants to honor slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk with a state holiday. GOP state house member Russ Diamond of Lebanon County introduced legislation Thursday to mark Aug. 1 each year as Charlie Kirk Day. Diamond said Kirk was a heroic, tireless advocate for free speech and civil debate, especially on college campuses. Kirk started Turning Point USA. He was killed Wednesday during an appearance at Utah Valley

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Shamokin Police Confirm Death Was Suicide

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2025/09/13

SHAMOKIN — Authorities say a man found dead Tuesday in a wooded area of the city died by suicide. The Northumberland County Coroner said the death is not considered suspicious and did not release the man’s identity. Police say officers were dispatched around 9:30am for a welfare check after a woman discovered the body. The man was found roughly a mile south of Pasty’s Bridge, between the Fifth Ward and the Raspberry Hill Complex. Officials say no further details are being released at this

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Volunteers Needed For America250PA Mobile Unit At Fair

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2025/09/12

BLOOMSBURG — America250PA is asking for volunteers to help staff its Mobile Experiential Unit at the Bloomsburg Fair. The custom-built exhibit celebrates America’s 250th birthday with trivia games, challenges, storytelling, giveaways, and photo moments. Organizers say volunteers are needed Wednesday, September 24, from 12pm to 7pm, as the unit sets up on Washington Street at Gate 2, in front of the Barton House, near the America250PA Bell. Visitors can play Pennsylvania Pursuit, tackle Keystone

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Activity Packed Weekend Here, Disk Golf to Bean Soup

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2025/09/12

UNDATED — A busy weekend of local festivals and fun is ahead: -The Faylor Lake DiscGolf Fall Classic is underway through Sunday at the championship-level course in Beaver Springs. Organizers say visitors can play, watch the pros, shop the Fly-Mart, or just enjoy the scenery. -The Milton Harvest Festival continues through September Saturday with a parade, concerts, a 5K, and more. -The McClure Bean Soup Festival & Fair also continues Saturday with food, rides, contests, and the famous bean soup

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Journey to Justice Donates Dementia Friendly Clocks

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2025/09/12

SELINSGROVE — A new nonprofit marked its first donation with a gift for older adults. Journey to Justice Outreach Beneficiary Program presented dementia-friendly clocks this week to residents of The Manor at Penn Village. Organizers say the donation shows how donor funds directly improve lives and also included a voucher for a future concert. The concert will be by local singer-songwriter KJ Reimensnyder (reem in snyder) -Wagner, who debuted a new song, I Am Here. Leaders say the clocks will ease

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Teen Found Dead After Missing Person Search

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2025/09/12

MILLERSBURG — A community search for a missing teen ended in tragedy. State police say 15-year-old William Peters II was reported missing Monday night after last being seen in Millersburg around 8:30pm. Troopers established a command post at Myo Park in Upper Paxton Township and searched the area. They later located Peters in the Susquehanna River and confirmed he was deceased. Investigators say there are no suspicious circumstances and no threat to the public, but the case remains under review.The

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Oberosler Named President Of Lourdes School Board

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2025/09/12

SHAMOKIN — A local Catholic school has new leadership on its board. Bishop Timothy Senior of Harrisburg has appointed Robert “Bob” Oberosler as president of the board for Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School. Oberosler, a 1975 graduate, says he is honored to help guide the school into a new chapter supported by recent diocesan investments in technology and resources. Diocese officials say his decades of leadership experience in retail will bring energy and vision to the role. As board president,

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Firefighters Rescue Sleeping Woman From Milton Blaze

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2025/09/12

MILTON — The Standard Journal is reporting… A woman was rescued from a burning apartment Thursday afternoon in Milton. Fire officials say crews rushed to 68 Elm Street around 2:30pm after smoke was reported pouring from the building, which houses Custom Care Pharmacy with two apartments above it. The fire started in a dryer and filled the building with smoke. Fire Captain Joe Lupo found a woman asleep inside and helped her escape through a second-floor window. Nine residents were displaced and are

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