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PennDOT to close bridge in Union, Northumberland Counties in restoration project
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Monday a bridge over the Susquehanna River will be closed in Union and Northumberland Counties. In a release, PennDOT advised drivers the bridge preservation project will continue on the Watsontown River Bridge, which carries Route 1010 / Route 1014, Brimmer Avenue, over the West Branch […]
Union County man arrested for possession of child porn
Mifflinburg, Pa. — A Union County man was arrested last week on 10 felony counts of possession of child pornography. Law enforcement served a warrant on July 18 at the home of Aaron Reed Kahley, 35, of Lewis Township, after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. State Police at Milton say Kahley was using social media when he possessed and transmitted the child sexual...
Mifflinburg Area Man Facing Child Porn Charges
MIFFLINBURG – A Mifflinburg area man is facing a series of criminal charges for possession of child pornography. State troopers released information Monday on last week’s arrest of 35-year-old Aaron Kahley of Lewis Township, Union County. He’s facing 10 felony counts of child pornography. Troopers say they...
Mifflinburg man faces several charges over child pornography possession
LEWIS TWP, UNION COUNTY, Pa. (WOLF) — A Mifflinburg man has been charged with multiple felony counts after being found with child pornography in Union County. Pennsylvania State Police allege 35-year-old Aaron Reed Kahley was possessing and transmitting child abuse sexual material (CSAM) over social media. Police were tipped off through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
PennDOT to Close Watsontown Bridge Again for One Week
MONTOURSVILLE – PennDOT says their contractor is going to close the Watsontown Bridge for a week. The department says a bridge closure over the Susquehanna River in Union and Northumberland Counties starting Wednesday and the closure will last until next Wednesday. The Watsontown River Bridge carries Brimmer Avenue between...
Gallery 255's August exhibit features 1700s folk art and medieval manuscripts
Lewisburg, Pa. — This August, Gallery 255 will feature a captivating, one-of-a-kind exhibition featuring the works of Nancy Cleaver, Donna Spangler, and Della Hutchinson. Donna Spangler is a master artisan recognized by the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsman. She brings 18th century Pennsylvania German fraktur to the modern age. Just like the old days when pieces were crafted to commemorate special family moments, Spangler's creations include family trees, birth announcements, and inspirational verses. To a casual observer, her meticulous drawings of birds and floral scrolls and...
Issues still plague victim 10 years after rock-throwing incident on I-80 in Pa.
The lives of an Ohio family were changed forever on a late July evening 10 years ago. Randy Budd, his wife Sharon and daughter Kaylee were traveling east on Interstate 80 in Union County headed to Somerset, New Jersey, and looking forward to seeing “Mama Mia” on Broadway.
Man charged for attempted illegal resale of riding mower
New Columbia, Pa. — A New Columbia man was charged for fraudulently getting a riding mower from a store in south central Pa. and trying to resell it in Union County. Trp. Bradley Derk of state police at Milton says they received a call on June 26 from a woman who found a green John Deere S140 lawn mower in her shed on Newky Road that she did not purchase. ...
Annual book sale benefits Pennsylvania library
UNION COUNTY, Pa. — Anne Griffin is on the hunt for books for her bookshelf. and for her free little children's library. Griffin comes to the Public Library for Union County's annual book sale every year. "I love books, I love reading books to my kids—they're grown now, I...
World War II monument undergoes more projects, thanks to excess in community donations
MIFFLINBURG, Pa. — The Union County World War II Honor Roll at the Mifflinburg Community Park recently underwent a restoration project. The monument lists the names of the 2,260 people from Union County who served in the war. When Newswatch 16 showed the monument last December, it was in need of repairs. After the story aired, many of you sent in donations. Bronze work for the monument was finished in May.
Thank you to the community
To the editor: This past year has been a very busy one at the Union County World War II Honor Roll in Mifflinburg. The monument was built and dedicated a little over 20 years ago, and we addressed several issues that required refurbishing. First was the bronze work that carried the cost of $14,000. We were blown away when donations exceeded $19,000.
The Chesapeake Bay is being restored thanks to clean up efforts in Pennsylvania | PennLive letters
Regarding the article, “Blamed for Chesapeake Bay pollution, Pa. took steps to clean up. Here’s how it’s going,” you should know the Chesapeake Bay receives its highest grade in more than 20 years, a C+, from the esteemed scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. We’re celebrating the focus on funding and partnerships helping to restore the Bay’s tributaries including Pennsylvania’s streams.
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