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Here. For Good Campaign Begins Holiday Season Drive

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2025/11/23

SUNBURY — A long-running holiday campaign is underway as the Here. For Good effort opens its arms to Valley families in need. Organizers say the goal is $175,000, continuing a tradition that has raised more than $3.8 million since 1987. The Salvation Army in Milton and Sunbury administers the program with support from The Daily Item, Sunbury Broadcasting and Central Penn Bank & Trust. Leaders say the effort reflects community generosity and rising requests for basic necessities. To donate,

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Rep. Leadbeter Declares GOP Victory Over ‘Looney Left’

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2025/11/23

BERWICK — A state representative from our region says Republicans scored big wins against the “Loony Left” and their policies. State house member Robert Leadbeter issued a newsletter Friday saying Tuesday’s GOP press event highlighted victories over the radical left-wing governor and Democrat majority.” Rep. Leadbeter says Republicans secured a commitment to withdraw from RGGI, blocked marijuana legalization, and protected cyber charter school funding. He says they also pushed for taxpayer relief by

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North Shore Rail Lines Host Toy Drive This Weekend

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2025/11/21

NORTHUMBERLAND — The North Shore Railroad will host its 22nd annual Toys for Tots rides Saturday and Sunday morning. Organizers say the event now honors Larry Maynard, who started the tradition more than 20 years ago. North Shore lines are included Saturday and in Union County on Sunday. Volunteers with the North American Railcar Operators Association will run small railcars, or ‘speeders,’ from Northumberland to Berwick collecting new toys

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Danville Man Dies In I-80 Crash

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2025/11/15

NESCOPECK — A tragic crash in Luzerne County…a 20-year-old Danville man died Thursday in an accident on Interstate 80. State police say 20-year-old Jamison Styer drove through a coned-off lane near mile marker 250 and struck an unoccupied truck displaying a directional arrow for an earlier tractor-trailer crash. Poloce say Styer was pronounced dead at 7:45am. They say his pickup hit the guard rail and caught fire, trapping him inside. Troopers from Hazleton, Bloomsburg and Milton investigated

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Full SNAP Benefits Restored After Federal Shutdown Ends

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2025/11/15

Full SNAP Benefits Restored After Federal Shutdown Ends HARRISBURG — Pennsylvanians received their full November SNAP benefits less than a day after the US government shutdown ended. State officials say DHS had prepared for the restart and began issuing payments immediately once guidance arrived from the USDA. More than $276 million in food assistance went out on November 13 alone, in addition to $70 million issued earlier in the month. DHS Secretary Val Arkoosh says staff worked tirelessly to

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Machinery Accident Claims Life Of LyCo Business Owner

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2025/11/15

Machinery Accident Claims Life Of LyCo Business Owner COGAN STATION — A deadly machinery accident has taken the life of a well-known local business owner. Authorities say 70-year-old Arnold Taylor became entangled in a rock-crushing conveyor belt Friday afternoon near Pleasant Valley Road. Lycoming Regional Police and several township agencies assisted at the scene. According to the Lycoming County Coroner’s Office, Taylor, owner of Taylor Trucking, was operating the machinery when he suffered

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Muskrat Blind Restored as Education Site at Montour...

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2025/11/08

WASHINGTONVILLE — The Muskrat Blind at Montour Preserve has been rebuilt and reopened as an educational observatory on Lake Chillisquaque. Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper John Zaktansky says the project connects people to nature and inspires new environmental stewards. The $60,000 project was led by the Vernal School Environmental Education Partnership and the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association with MARC. The structure now rests on cement pillars, features new windows, and includes a

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Woman Dies In Buffalo Township House Fire

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2025/10/05

BUFFALO TOWNSHIP — Update A 67-year-old woman was killed early Saturday morning when fire swept through her home in the Mifflinburg area. State police identified the victim as Daisy Russell, the only occupant of the house. Mifflinburg Hose Chief Steve Walter said crews were dispatched around 7am to 768 Black Run Road, where the structure was already fully involved. Firefighters later found Russell deceased in a bedroom after the blaze was brought under control. Walter said no smoke detectors were

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BREAKING: Fatal Buggy Crash Investigated On Route 225

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2025/09/29

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY — A mass casualty crash involving a buggy and a vehicle is now confirmed to be fatal, state police say. The wreck happened around 8pm Sunday on Route 225 between Herndon and Trevorton in Jackson Township. At least one person died, and the Northumberland County Coroner was called to the scene. Officials say multiple people were injured, with Geisinger remaining in Code Black as victims were rushed there for treatment. According to Northumberland County 911

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Motorcyclist Suffers Serious Injuries In Snyder...

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2025/09/28

Motorcyclist Suffers Serious Injuries In Snyder County Crash JACKSON TWP — Details are out on a Snyder County motorcycle crash several days ago. State police say a Snyder County man was seriously injured after losing control of his motorcycle Thursday evening. 24-year-old Jordan Snook of McClure was traveling north on the New Berlin Highway around 7pm when he lost traction in a curve. His motorcycle went off the road, struck a boulder, and came to rest down an embankment. Snook, who was wearing a

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Report: Nearly $200 Million Bid For CSVT Project Work

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2025/09/28

MONTOURSVILLE — PennLive is reporting… The final major contract for the CSVT is moving forward. PennDOT says the low bid of $186 million was submitted by Trumbull Corp. Additionally they say, Golden Triangle Construction will pave the southern section and complete ramps, lighting, signs, and other improvements. District executive Eric High says the project will improve safety by separating thru traffic from local roads and boost economic growth. Work is expected to begin later this year with a late

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Update: Portion of I-180 Opened Back Up After Tractor...

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2025/09/27

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY — Both Interstate 180 and Eighth Street in the Watsontown area have reopened after a Friday morning crash that shut down traffic and utilities for much of the day. State police say the crash happened around 7:40am on I-180 westbound at the Eighth Street Drive underpass in Delaware Township. A 2004 Peterbilt tractor-trailer, hauling 23 tons of stone, struck the bridge after the dump trailer portion became elevated. The impact scattered stone, debris, and wires across all four

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Susquehanna University Earns National Rankings

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2025/09/26

SELINSGROVE — Susquehanna University is again in the top 100 in U.S. News & World Report’s Best National Liberal Arts Colleges ranking, placing at No. 96. The university was also recognized as No. 38 among Best Value Schools and No. 73 for Undergraduate Teaching Programs. U.S. News ranked 1,700 institutions using measures such as graduation rates, retention, loan debt, and earnings after graduation. Officials note Susquehanna continues to receive national recognition from multiple outlets,

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DI: Shikellamy Directors Promote Winn To Superintendent

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2025/09/26

SUNBURY — The Daily Item is reporting… An insider is taking the helm at Shikellamy. The board voted 8–1 Thursday night to promote assistant superintendent Jeremy Winn to superintendent at $140,000 a year, officials said. The newspaper says Winn has served as assistant superintendent for 2 years. Former Superintendent Jason Bendle resigned in late May to lead Berwick Area. Ten candidates were interviewed; 6 returned for second rounds. Directors met Sept. 17 in executive session and choose Winn. Winn

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Pipe Replacement Project Begins in Snyder County

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2025/09/26

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised daily road closures will begin next week on Globe Mills Road (Route 1007) in Middlecreek Township, Snyder County, for multiple pipe replacements. Starting on Monday, September 29, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Globe Mills Road will be closed daily between Route 522 and New Berlin Highway (Route 1005), while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew replaces deteriorated pipes. Work includes excavation,

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Middleburg Man on Trial Again for Rape

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2025/09/26

The Daily Item reports a Middleburg man accused of raping a child in back in court following a mistrial in April. 55-year-old Jeffrey Try is facing a new jury in Snyder County Court. Try is accused of raping a 9-year-old girl between 2018 and 2019. The trial is scheduled to resume this morning.The post Middleburg Man on Trial Again for Rape first appeared on Newsradio 1070 WKOK.

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Talen Energy Rezone Request Fills Montour County Meeting

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2025/09/25

DANVILLE — Concerns over Talen Energy’s rezoning request drew about 70-80 residents to Wednesday night’s Montour County Planning Commission meeting. The Daily Item and Press Enterprise report, the corporation has asked to change 1,300 acres in Anthony and Derry townships from agricultural to industrial. Residents say they fear environmental damage. Montour County Planning Director Greg Molter said the application was returned as incomplete because it included land not owned by Talen. Officials

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Millmont Woman Charged In Mifflinburg Legion Theft

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2025/09/25

MIFFLINBURG — A 56-year-old Millmont woman already serving prison time for stealing more than $532,000 from Gregg Township now faces added charges. Police say Pamela Hackenburg stole over $50,000 from the Mifflinburg American Legion while serving as volunteer treasurer between December 2023 and September 2024. Court records allege she falsified records, failed to make deposits, and used personal checks to cover missing cash. An audit showed at least 42 thefts, along with unpaid taxes and

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Community Mourns Sunbury Councilman After Fair Collapse

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2025/09/25

BLOOMSBURG — The sudden passing of Sunbury City Councilman John Barnhart has left a deep mark on Sunbury, the Bloomsburg Fair, and beyond. The 68-year-old collapsed from cardiac arrest Monday afternoon while helping at his son’s Irene’s Caboose food truck. Efforts to save him were unsuccessful. His son John says his father was the backbone of the stand and his best friend. Vendors and fairgoers quickly rallied to support the family, storing 1,300 pounds of food and encouraging the Caboose to reopen

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Dozens Of Calves Rescued After Shamokin Dam Crash

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2025/09/24

Shamokin Dam VFD photo SHAMOKIN DAM — A pickup truck hauling more than 100 calves crashed early Tuesday off North Susquehanna Trail in Shamokin Dam. State police say 56-year-old Glen Weaver of Shippensburg fell asleep while driving south around 1:54am. His truck and trailer, carrying 106 newborn calves, veered off the road, struck guide rails and mailboxes, then went down a 20-foot embankment, overturning in a creek. Weaver, who was not wearing a seat belt, suffered only a minor cut and

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