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Danville to celebrate history, culture, and community
Danville, Pa. — Danville will be celebrating its heritage next month with train rides, living history demonstrations, and fireworks during the annual fall festival. The Danville Business Alliance is thrilled to invite residents and visitors to the Danville Heritage Festival from September 6-8, in conjunction with the 46th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, Sept. 7. Held the first Saturday after Labor Day, this beloved event is a celebration of Danville’s vibrant community spirit, rich history, and diverse culture, featuring food, shopping, and...
One dead after Penn Forrest Township ATV crash
PENN FORREST TOWNSHIP, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say one is dead after an ATV crash Saturday night in Carbon County. The Carbon County Coroner’s Office said in a release they were called to the unit block of Fawn Road in Penn Forrest Township for a reported crash. Authorities say 19-year-old Joshua Beck from Penn […]
The Steelers quarterback battle is over like it never happened
If you were holding onto even a shred of hope that there was a quarterback battle with the Pittsburgh Steelers, it only took about five minutes of this week’s preseason game against the Detroit Lions to crush those hopes and dreams. Starting quarterback Russell Wilson played only one series...
10 kids from Philadelphia recently went missing — see their pictures
Authorities in Philadelphia are asking for your help as they search for 10 missing children. These kids, some as young as 11 years old, have all gone missing since the middle of July. If you have seen any of the juveniles shown below, contact the Philadelphia Police Department immediately. Call...
Phillies giving former first-rounder another shot in the rotation
As the Philadelphia Phillies finish up their three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, the team appears to have a surprising move in place. With team ace Zack Wheeler originally in line to start the series finale, that spot will now go to Kolby Allard, who will be recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs prior to the game, according to Phillies Nation's Tim Kelly.
Suspect breaks into home through unlocked window
Selinsgrove, Pa. — A Selinsgrove man was cited for trespassing after he entered a Penn Township home through an unlocked window. Trooper Jacob Kozma of PSP Selinsgrove says on Aug. 14, Webb went into the home on Zechman Drive through the window. No one was home at the time. The homeowner reported that it appeared nothing was stolen or damaged, police said. Webb was cited with simple trespassing through District Judge Scott A. Zeigler. Docket Sheet
Two Projects This Week in Northumberland and Bloomsburg
NORTHUMBERLAND – Two projects are on the PennDOT list this week. There is some night work on Route 11 in Northumberland this week. A lane restriction, 9pm to 6am, is scheduled on Water Street, near the Queen Street intersection. The sewer line work is scheduled tonight through Wednesday. They say the right turn lane onto Route 405 will be restricted, and traffic will be managed by flaggers.
'Decomposed Body Discovered Hanging From Tree,' In Pennsylvania, Police Say
Police were called to a report of a body in a tree in the 1400 block of North 66th Street at 9:47 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25. The person was officially pronounced dead at 9:50 a.m. by Medic 41. The scene remained secured as of 12:30 p.m. as Southwest Detectives...
Pa. officials unveil memorial for fire police officer killed in 2023
NORTH EAST, Pa. — Representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), the Highway Safety Network, Fuller Hose Company No. 1 and other local first responders gathered at Gibson Park in North East on Tuesday to unveil a permanent memorial for fallen firefighter Shawn Giles on the one-year anniversary of his death.
Hughesville beats Montgomery 14-7
MONTGOMERY – The line between winning and losing can be very thin sometimes, and that was no more evident than in Saturday night’s season opener between neighbors Hughesville and Montgomery. In what was a relatively even game, one blown coverage resulting in the longest play of the game...
PennDOT works on flood-damaged roads, continues major projects
The following is a round-up of current PennDOT road work and construction projects in northcentral Pa.:. Emergency repairs begin this week in Pine Creek area for damage caused by flooding on Aug. 9 in Cummings Township. Over the weekend, the contractor began mobilizing equipment from the southern side of Little...
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