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Trump PA Leadership Team](https://www.wkok.com/609472-2/) - Trump PA Federal Leadership Team Adds Keller BEDMINSTER, NJ – A former Valley U.S. Congressman has been added to former president Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania Federal Leadership Team. The Trump campaign announced this week Fred Keller of Kreamer has been a staunch supporter of the former president, including during his time in Washington representing the former - [Rep. Rowe Address Central PA Group on ‘Scholarship Bill’](https://www.wkok.com/609474-2/) - Rep. Rowe (R-85th, Lewisburg) talks to a group of Central PA Chamber members on an 'Inside Jobs' tourHARRISBURG – It’s a busy time in Harrisburg with budget season ongoing…State Representative David Rowe (R-85th, Lewisburg) shared some insights on critical education funding negotiations, including the ‘lifeline scholarships’ bill, “So this will apply to the bottom 15% - [American Legion Flag Retirement Ceremony and Dedication Service](https://www.wkok.com/609478-2/) - NORTHUMBERLAND – Today there is an American flag retirement ceremony and the dedication of a new facility for flag retirements. Dick Simpson, the Sergeant at Arms at American Legion Post 44 Northumberland tells us, the annual flag retirement ceremony was set for Flag Day but was postponed. An Eagle Scout, Shikellamy graduate, Tyler Tegge build - [PA DEP Declares Statewide Code Red Day For Thursday](https://www.wkok.com/dep-declares-code-red-air-quality-action-day-for-all-of-pennsylvania/) - UPDATE: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for all of Pennsylvania for fine particulate matter for June 29, 2023, due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The average Air Quality Index readings for the entire day will likely be in the Code Red range, however local - [Kulpmont Woman Reported Missing](https://www.wkok.com/kulpmont-woman-reported-missing/) - KULPMONT – Stonington state police are asking for the public’s help after a Kulpmont woman was reported missing. Troopers say they are looking for 37-year-old Tricia Wilde. Troopers say Wilde was reported missing Sunday evening and were told she had not had any contact with family since early last Friday morning. Troopers say nearby surveillance - [Homeless Man Charged with Statutory Sexual Assault](https://www.wkok.com/homeless-man-charged-with-statutory-sexual-assault/) - SUNBURY — NorthcentralPA.com is reporting… A man who had been staying at Haven Ministries in Sunbury was arrested after police found out he allegedly had sex with a 13-year-old girl. 23-year-old Dylan Mullen faces felony charges of statutory sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a person under 16, aggravated indecent assault with a - [Slain State Trooper Laid to Rest After Erie Funeral Ceremony](https://www.wkok.com/slain-state-trooper-laid-to-rest-after-erie-funeral-ceremony/) - ERIE -- PennLive is reporting... Funeral services were held Monday and Tuesday for Pennsylvania State Police Tpr. Jacques “Jay” F. Rougeau Jr., killed in the line of duty June 17. Services were held at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, Rougeau’s hometown. Rougeau, 29, was shot to death by a gunman after barely three - [PennLive Report: Lake Tobias Employee Gored by Bison ](https://www.wkok.com/lake-tobias-employee-gored-by-bison/) - HALIFAX – A Lake Tobias Wildlife Park employee was gored in the leg recently by a bison during a safari tour bus ride. PennLive reports that the animal struck 19-year-old Riley Blanchard around 1:30 p.m. June 17th while she was giving a tour to 40 to 50 passengers. She has been working for the Dauphin - [Congressman Meuser: Celotex Site Could be ‘Gateway’ to Sunbury ](https://www.wkok.com/congressman-meuser-celotex-site-could-be-gateway-to-sunbury/) - SUNBURY – Restoring a 'gateway to Sunbury' was on the mind of a US congressman this week. U.S. Congressman Dan Meuser (R-9th, Dallas, PA) visited the Sunbury Monday. Part of his visit included a look at the former Celotex site where Cong. Meuser thinks it could be ‘the gateway to the city’ again, “22 acres, - [UPDATE: Route 890 Open After Storms Downed Trees, Lines](https://www.wkok.com/609420-2/) - 7:30am UPDATE: Route 890 is now open in Trevorton. PPL reports about 30 customers without power in The Valley. 5am: TREVORTON – There is a short detour for Route 890 in Trevorton where trees and wires brought down by storms are still be cleared. Telecommunicators at Northumberland County 9-1-1 tell us, PPL, PennDOT and - [Knoebels Celebrating 50th Birthday of Haunted Mansion](https://www.wkok.com/609432-2/) - 50th Birthday of Haunted Mansion at Knoebels ELYSBURG – The Haunted House at Knoebels Amusement Resort is turning the big 5-0 and the park is inviting guests for a celebration this Friday. Knoebels says the 50th birthday party begins at 11 a.m. with a panel of Haunted Mansion legends, including original ride designers and - [Valley Native Has Success with Stanley Cup Golden Knights](https://www.wkok.com/valley-native-enjoying-success-with-stanley-cup-champion-golden-knights/) - LAS VEGAS – A Shamokin High School and Susquehanna University graduate is still basking in the glow of the Stanley Cup. Alek Washuta is now a video producer with the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights and captured all the moments of the team’s first Stanley Cup title recently. “I was kinda buried in my camera making - [PA GOP Holds Up State University Funding Over Fetal Tissue Research](https://www.wkok.com/609423-2/) - PA Headlines HARRISBURG — The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting... Pennsylvania House Republicans Monday held up funding for state-related universities because they want greater oversight of the institutions, including their research and the medical care they provide. Pennsylvania appropriates hundreds of millions of dollars each year to its four state-related universities: the University of Pittsburgh, Penn - [Gas Prices Unchanged in PA, Nationally, Diesel Down](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-unchanged-in-pennsylvania-nationally-diesel-down/) - HARRISBURG – Gasoline prices in Pennsylvania and nationally remain unchanged from last week. Gasbuddy.com reported Monday statewide gas prices remain at $3.62 per gallon and national prices remain $3.84 per gallon. The national average price of diesel did fall slightly at 0.2 cents per gallon and stands at $3.84 per gallon. Gasbuddy says prices at - [Valley Man Badly Hurt in Motorcycle Crash Saturday](https://www.wkok.com/609404-2/) - Updated... FOREST HILL – A Valley man was critically hurt in a motorcycle crash Saturday in Union County. State troopers say 65-year-old Michael Jacobs of Turbotville was riding around 11am along Route 192 in the Forest Hill area, when a deer crossed the road in front of him. He hit the deer the motorcycle went - [Inmate Charged After Injuring Two Correctional Officers](https://www.wkok.com/609400-2/) - Two Correctional Officers Injured, Inmate Charged COAL TOWNSHIP – An inmate has been charged and two correctional officers suffered minor injuries after an incident at Northumberland County Prison May 15. The Northumberland County District Attorney's office says charged is 20-year-old Aidan Turner with two misdemeanor counts of simple assault and one misdemeanor count of disorderly - [State News: Open Up PA Primaries & Bi-Partisan Efforts Grow](https://www.wkok.com/609395-2/) - HARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Capital-Star is reporting... A state House committee on Thursday will consider two pieces of legislation that would eliminate Pennsylvania’s closed primary system, which leaves independent voters out of the early stages of the election process. The House State Government Committee’s subcommittee on campaign finance and elections will hear testimony on two - [PA Game Commission Hunting Licenses, Doe Licenses Now Online](https://www.wkok.com/609390-2/) - HARRISBURG -- TribLive is reporting... Change is in the air this Pennsylvania hunting season. Hunters in the state soon will be able to buy their 2023-24 antlerless deer licenses wherever hunting licenses are sold. The new process will go into effect at 8 a.m. Monday when sales begin for general hunting and furtaker licenses. Hunters - [U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus Performing in Milton](https://www.wkok.com/609385-2/) - Milton Hosting U.S. Army Field Band and Solider Chorus MILTON – The United Army Field Band, which organizers say has thrilled audiences of all ages for more than 60 years, is coming to the Valley again later this month. Standard-Journal reports, the United States Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus will play at Milton - [Northumberland County Inmate Charged with Indecent Exposure](https://www.wkok.com/post-sunday/) - Indecent Exposure Charges Against Prison Inmate COAL TOWNSHIP – A Northumberland County Prison inmate has been charged with indecent exposure. The Northumberland County District Attorney's office says charged is 35-year-old Brian Shaffer for the May 22 and 23 incidents. The DA's office says Shaffer is alleged to have exposed himself and performed sexual acts in - [UCCAN Informing Motorists of Unnecessary Noise](https://www.wkok.com/uccan-informing-motorists-of-unnecessary-noise/) - UNION COUNTY - The group Union County Citizens Against Noise wants to make everyone aware of ultra loud, illegally modified motorcycles and trucks, and that there are already laws against that: One of the members talks about the group, saying “UCANN was formed to raise awareness about the noise problem from the illegally modified exhaust - [Harrisburg Catholic Bishop Gainer: Keep Our Focus on Christ](https://www.wkok.com/609297-2/) - Bishop Gainer Credits ‘Church in General’ for Tenure HARRISBURG – The Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg welcomes its 12th Bishop today, as Bishop Timothy Senior will be installed during a special mass in Harrisburg. Soon-to-be Bishop Emeritus, Bishop Ronald Gainer spoke with WKOK recently reflecting on his nine-year tenure. He credits the ‘church in general’ - [BREAKING: Union County Fireworks Postponed to Sunday Night](https://www.wkok.com/breaking-union-county-fireworks-postponed-to-sunday-night/) - BREAKING NEWS: The Union County Veterans 4th of July Fireworks are postponed to Sunday night. President Terry Burke issued a statement: "Fireworks are moved again to SUNDAY, June 25th. Concert Sunday at 7:00. Fireworks at around 9:15pm." The fireworks soundtrack will be on 94KX. - [Waitlist for Housing Rehabilitation Grants Expanding in Milton](https://www.wkok.com/609371-2/) - MILTON – More residents in Milton have an opportunity to apply for housing rehabilitation grants thanks to a boost of funding from the state DCED. SEDA-COG said in a news release recently, Milton received a $500,000 grant to expand its waitlist and serve more residents who want no-cost home repairs. SEDA-COG says qualified residents may - [State Senate Expands 'Distracted' Texting and Driving' Penalties](https://www.wkok.com/609367-2/) - HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — AP is reporting... Pennsylvania’s state Senate wants to expand a ban on texting while driving and approved legislation on Thursday that would increase the penalties for motorists who are handling their cell phones for almost any activity while driving. The bill, approved 37-11, goes to the state House of Representatives. Pennsylvania - [Bucknell's Andrew Funk Signs Summer League Deal with Nuggets](https://www.wkok.com/bucknells-andrew-funk-signs-summer-league-deal-with-denver-nuggets/) - UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State men’s basketball guard Andrew Funk has signed an NBA Summer League deal with the NBA’s Denver Nuggets. Funk will get his chance in the league with the same squad as his Nittany Lion teammate Jalen Pickett who was drafted by the defending NBA Champion Nuggets with the 32nd overall - [Gov. Shapiro Reopens I-95 in Philadelphia 12 Days After Collapse](https://www.wkok.com/governor-shapiro-reopens-i-95-in-philadelphia-twelve-days-after-collapse/) - PHILADELPHIA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll officially reopened six lanes of traffic on I-95 after the deadly fire and collapse of the roadway just 12 days ago. Since the initial collapse, Governor Shapiro and Secretary Carroll have led a coordinated state, local, and federal response - [Simple Steps To Add To Your Day To Improve Your Memory](https://www.wkok.com/simple-steps-to-add-to-your-day-to-improve-your-memory/) - SUNBURY – There are some ‘best practices’ you can employ to improve your memory and cognition. Dr. Glen Finney, a physician at the Geisinger’s Memory and Cognition Center, was on WKOK Sunrise recently outlining a number of simple steps that you can add to your everyday life to help with your memory and cognition. First, - [Northumberland County Prisoner Attempts to Flee from Custody](https://www.wkok.com/flee-attempt-has-northumberland-county-prison-inmate-charged/) - COAL TOWNSHIP – A Northumberland County Prison Inmate has been charged with trying to escape from custody earlier this month. The Northumberland County District Attorney's office says charged is 32-year-old Cassie Duron for the June 2 incident. The DA's office says Duron was being escorted from Geisinger Shamokin Hospital to a jail transport vehicle in - [Officer Assaulted by Inmate at Northumberland County Prison](https://www.wkok.com/609346-2/) - Northumberland County Prison Inmate Charged for Assaulting Officer COAL TOWNSHIP – A Northumberland County Prison inmate has been charged after police say she assaulted a corrections officer late last month. The Northumberland County District Attorney’s office says charged is Carol Snyder for the May 26 incident. The DA’s office says Snyder was being searched - [Analyst: Biden Plea Deal Shows Two-Tier Legal System](https://www.wkok.com/609336-2/) - Hunter Biden Plea Deal is ‘Tier Standard of Justice’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US Justice system is broken…CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum is calling the recent Hunter Biden plea deal a demonstration of the ‘two-tier standard of justice.’ Rosenbaum told this to WKOK’s On The Mark Thursday and says there’s also a bigger - [Former Snyder County Pastor Charged with Sex Assault](https://www.wkok.com/pa-headlines-former-snyder-county-pastor-charged-with-sex-assault/) - WBRE is reporting... WEST PENN TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former pastor at a Snyder County Church has been charged with sexually assaulting three young girls in Schuylkill County. According to the West Penn Township Police Department, 46-year-old former pastor Marvin Leroy Mosley, of Milroy, PA, sexually assaulted three girls over a 15-year span. - [Former School Board Candidate Facing Theft Charges](https://www.wkok.com/former-school-board-candidate-facing-theft-charges/) - MIDDLEBURG — A former Midd-West School board candidate is facing felony charges for the theft of nearly $40,000 from the Midd-West Youth Football and Cheer Association…the money was used for gambling. Court documents indicate 47-year-old Randy Kline of Beavertown is accused of thefts starting in November of 2021 and lasting through last month. Court documents - [BREAKING: Route 54/61 Intersection Closed after Truck Crash](https://www.wkok.com/route-54-61-intersection-closed-after-truck-crash/) - STRONG – A typically busy intersection in the Mount Carmel area is closed after a truck accident Thursday morning. Motorists should avoid the area of Route 61 and Route 54. The crash happened around 4:30am. Northumberland County 9-1-1 tells us an empty tri-axle dump truck hit a pole, bringing down wires and the traffic signal, - [Encina:  Only One Part of Plant Would Be New Tech Process](https://www.wkok.com/609319-2/) - POINT TOWNSHIP, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – Encina officials say there is only one component of its proposed Point Township plant that is being tested right now at its Texas facility. This comes as skeptics continue to question the new technology. CEO David Roesser says what’s being tested is taking the plastics and putting them into - [A Mifflinburg Woman Charged with Assault after Punching a Nurse](https://www.wkok.com/609317-2/) - A Patient was Charged for Hitting a Nurse LEWISBURG – A Union County woman who admitted using meth before going to the hospital has been charged for assaulting a nurse. State troopers say that Jennifer Lee Case, of Mifflinburg went to Evangelical community Hospital for a seizure the morning of May 31. When she came - [PA Headlines: Medical Pot Rules Loosened In State Senate](https://www.wkok.com/609316-2/) - HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — AP is reporting... Pennsylvania state senators began advancing legislation Wednesday that would liberalize the state’s 5-year-old medical marijuana program by expanding the scope of who can buy it and allowing it to be sold in edible form. The three-bill package passed the Senate Law and Justice Committee almost unanimously. The bills - [Boil Water Advisory Lifted in East Buffalo Township](https://www.wkok.com/boil-water-advisory-lifted-in-east-buffalo-township/) - EAST BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, UNION COUNTY – A boil water advisory has been lifted in East Buffalo Township, Union County. Pennsylvania American Water Company announced Wednesday morning, they now have what they say are acceptable test results from water samples collected Monday and Tuesday. They say the state Department of Environmental Protection has authorized lifting - [Report: Valley Man Faces Strangulation Charge After Attack](https://www.wkok.com/609304-2/) - New Berlin, Pa. — A New Berlin man has been charged for allegedly strangling and assaulting a woman over an argument in their home. State police at Milton were called on June 7 to the home on Hazel Street for a report of the domestic disturbance. The accuser told police the argument started when she - [I-95 in Philly Could Reopen This Weekend, Governor, PennDOT](https://www.wkok.com/609295-2/) - PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Capital Star is reporting... A damaged stretch of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia will be reopened by the weekend, Gov. Josh Shapiro vowed Tuesday. “Based on the tremendous progress we have made over the last 72 hours and the time it takes the remaining steps, I can confidently state right here, right - [Susquehanna Valley United Way Lays Off Four Employees](https://www.wkok.com/susquehanna-valley-united-way-lays-off-four-employees/) - SUNBURY – Tough news from the Susquehanna Valley United Way as four full-time employees have been laid off by the organization. President and CEO Adrienne Mael told WKOK Tuesday it was a ‘strategic, incredibly hard decision’ by the organization’s Board of Directors. Mael says the board also made the decision ‘to do right for the - [Gas, Diesel Prices Down This Week in PA, Nationally](https://www.wkok.com/gas-diesel-prices-down-this-week-in-pa-nationally/) - HARRISBURG – Gasoline and diesel prices in Pennsylvania and nationally all fell this past week, as Gasbuddy.com says it was a ‘quiet’ week. Gasbuddy.com says Pennsylvania gas prices fell 0.9 cents per gallon and now average $3.62 per gallon. Nationally, prices at the pump fell 1.4 cents per gallon and average $3.56 per gallon. Diesel - [Alzheimer’s Association Forms Partnership with The Miller Center](https://www.wkok.com/alzheimers-association-forms-partnership-with-the-miller-center/) - LEWISBURG – The Miller Center in Lewisburg is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to meet what they say is a growing need for dementia education and support. The Miller Center announced Tuesday, it’s partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association’s Greater Pennsylvania Chapter through the ALZ CARES (Community Alliance for Resources, Education, and Support). The Miller Center - [Judy Silverstein-Gray: Author, Veteran, Parade Grand Marshal](https://www.wkok.com/609277-2/) - Grand Marshal for Union County 4th of July Parade Judy Silverstein-Gray LEWISBURG – Author Judy Silverstein-Gray, daughter-in-law of Lewisburg’s Nada Gray, will be one of the Grand Marshal’s for the Union County Veteran’s 4th of July Parade soon. Judy will be one of the parade’s Grand Marshal’s alongside her co-author Taylor Baldwin Kiland. The - [DA Candidate O'Donnell Targets District Attorney Matulewicz](https://www.wkok.com/da-candidate-odonnell-targets-district-attorney-matulewicz/) - One of the candidates for Northumberland County District Attorney is calling for more transparency, and lots of scrutiny of the current DA. Michael O’Donnell, who was nominated for DA on the Republican ballot in this fall’s election, says the current DA should be investigated as a result of the FBI’s Mount Carmel police arrests. O’Donnell - [Spotlight: PA Senator Yaw Wants Gaming Board Investigation](https://www.wkok.com/609272-2/) - HARRISBURG — Spotlight PA is reporting... Two Pennsylvania lawmakers have requested investigations into the state Gaming Control Board following a Spotlight PA story that detailed how top officials met privately with casino lobbyists about a major competitor and failed to disclose the meeting on public logs required by the regulatory agency’s ethics rules. State Sen. - [UPDATE: McClure Man Arrested, Woman Flown to Hospital After Route 522 Incident](https://www.wkok.com/man-in-custody-woman-flown-to-hospital-after-route-522-incident-in-mcclure/) - MCCLURE - A McClure man is in custody and a woman was flown to the hospital following an incident along Route 522 in McClure Monday morning. Middleburg Police tell WKOK, 43-year-old Samuel Smith was taken into custody for impaired driving and other pending charges. Officers say the female victim jumped out of the suspect's car - [East Buffalo Township Residents Advised to Boil Water, PA American](https://www.wkok.com/boil-water-advisory-for-pa-american-water-customers-in-east-buffalo-townhip/) - EAST BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, UNION COUNTY – Pennsylvania American Water has issued a Boil Water Advisory for customers in the East Buffalo Township area until further notice. PA American Water says it experienced a loss of positive water pressure due to a main break in East Buffalo Township. This notice applies to a customer population of - [Trooper Shot Update: Report has Name, Description of Incident](https://www.wkok.com/609240-2/) - HARRISBURG -- PennLive is reporting... Update: Juniata County gunman appeared to be playing ‘cat and mouse’ game with officers: Pa. State Police. The two Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troopers shot Saturday in Juniata County were identified during a Sunday afternoon press conference in Harrisburg. Tpr. Jacques F. Rougeau Jr. was killed and Lt. James A. - [NorthcentralPA.com: Arrests Follow Meth Sale to Undercover Officer](https://www.wkok.com/609248-2/) - LEWISBURG — NorthcentralPA.com is reporting... Two men were charged after allegedly selling methamphetamine and fentanyl to an undercover officer in the parking lot of Lewisburg Sheetz. Treyvon Makaveli-Th Lee, 24, of Danville, and Jacob Thomas Greenly, 32, of Milton, both face felony charges of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. The undercover officer - [PA Fish Commission Unveils New Winfield Boat Launch Recently](https://www.wkok.com/609242-2/) - New Boat Launch Open in Winfield WINFIELD – Many boaters in our area have been taking advantage of a new boat launch recently opened in Winfield. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director Tim Schaeffer says the new launch is just off Silo Lane, “When that large transportation project that’s still underway (began), we really - [PennLive: Latest on One Trooper Dead, Another Injured in Shooting](https://www.wkok.com/609228-2/) - MIFFLINTOWN – PennLive is reporting… Two people were killed, including a Pennsylvania State Police trooper and a suspect from an earlier shooting, during a gun battle in Walker Township, Juniata County shortly before 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon. A second trooper was also shot in the earlier, but related incident in Mifflintown. He was being treated - [I-95 Collapse Set to Reopen Within Two Weeks](https://www.wkok.com/609226-2/) - PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The collapsed stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia will reopen within two weeks, Pennsylvania’s governor said Saturday, after joining President Joe Biden on a helicopter tour over the critical segment of the highway closed to East Coast traffic since last weekend. Gov. Josh Shapiro said, “We are getting it done here in - [President Biden Starts is Reelection Champaign in Philly](https://www.wkok.com/609230-2/) - PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting... Joe Biden loves a union crowd, and about 2,000 union workers loved him back Saturday at a Philadelphia rally to kick off his reelection campaign. Biden, 80, is the oldest president in American history and faces the challenge of fending off concerns about his age and drooping approval - [Trooper Injury leads to Selinsgrove Man’s Arrest](https://www.wkok.com/609220-2/) - Trooper Injury leads to Selinsgrove Man’s Arrest PENN TOWNSHIP, SNYDER COUNTY – A Selinsgrove man is facing charges after injuring a state trooper during his arrest. Troopers say arrested was 28-year-old Corey Leiby for the May 27 incident along State School Road in Penn Township, Snyder County. Troopers say they were responding to a disturbance - [New Community College Idea ‘Is Not a Competition’](https://www.wkok.com/609215-2/) - New Community College Forum: ‘This is Not a Competition’ New Community College Idea ‘Is Not a Competition’ LEWISBURG – Advocating for the Valley’s own community college is not a competition, in fact, it’s just the opposite. The Susquehanna Valley Education Project, the organization that has been spearheading the effort for a new community college, held - [Pennsylvania Headlines: 4% Jobless Rate in PA, State Budget Update](https://www.wkok.com/609212-2/) - Pennsylvania Headlines: 4% Jobless Rate in PA, State Budget Update HARRISBURG -- Pennsylvania Capital Star is reporting... Pennsylvania’s unemployment was 4% in May, matching the lowest rate recorded in January 1976, according to state data released on Friday. The May unemployment rate is down one-tenth of a percentage point from the April rate of 4.1%, - [Reports: 3 Mount Carmel Police Officers, Two Former, Arrested by FBI](https://www.wkok.com/3-mount-carmel-police-officers-arrested-by-fbi/) - MOUNT CARMEL — Three Mount Carmel Borough police officers, including two former officers, were taken into custody by the FBI Friday morning for assaulting numerous citizens without just cause. Reports say two are former officers, Jonathan McHugh, who left the force in November 2022, and Lt. David Donkochik, who retired in early 2022. One is - [Report: Mansfield Man Charged for Sexual Extortion of 15-Year-Old Girl in Valley](https://www.wkok.com/mansfield-man-charged-for-sexual-extortion-of-15-year-old-girl-in-valley/) - ELYSBURG — A 23-year-old Mansfield man has been charged with multiple offenses, including sexual extortion against a 15-year-old girl from Elysburg. The News-Item says Zane Walentukonis was arraigned this week for allegedly coercing the victim into sending him explicit photographs. The News Item says the incidents occurred at a home between November 2019 and July - [Pittsburgh synagogue shooter found guilty in Tree of Life attack](https://www.wkok.com/pittsburgh-synagogue-shooter-found-guilty-in-tree-of-life-attack/) - CBS News is reporting...A 50-year-old truck driver with a history of spewing antisemitic hatred has been found guilty on all counts in the 2018 shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue that killed 11 worshipers and left seven people wounded. The verdict was expected, as Robert Bowers' attorneys admitted during trial that he was responsible for the - [Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Declines to Record Low 4.0 Percent in May](https://www.wkok.com/pennsylvanias-unemployment-rate-declines-to-record-low-4-0-percent-in-may/) - HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate declined one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 4.0% in May, the lowest rate on record (back to January 1976). The U.S. unemployment rate rose three-tenths of a percentage point from April to 3.7%. The Commonwealth’s unemployment rate was three-tenths of a percentage point below its May 2022 level, - [UPDATE: Snyder County Man Killed in Route 11 Crash Tuesday](https://www.wkok.com/portion-of-route-11-in-snyder-county-route-15-in-union-county-closed-due-to-crashes/) - UPDATE: Snyder County Man Killed in Route 11 CrashWKOK Staff | June 15, 2023 MONROE TOWNSHIP, SNYDER COUNTY – It was a Snyder County man who was killed in Tuesday’s crash along Route 11 in Monroe Township, Snyder County. Killed was 35-year-old Carl Eisworth of Monroe Township. Snyder County Deputy Coroner Lance Kramer told - [AP Report: PA House Votes to Raise Phone Fees for 911 Centers](https://www.wkok.com/609189-2/) - HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — AP is reporting... Measures to raise fees on millions of phone bills in Pennsylvania passed the state House of Representatives on Wednesday in a bid to bolster funding for county-run emergency communication centers and the state’s 988 suicide hotline. The 911 bill passed 121-82, and would increase the existing $1.65 monthly - [PA Dairymen's Association Sues over Farm Show Milkshake](https://www.wkok.com/pa-dairymens-association-sues-over-farm-show-milkshake-trademark/) - DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– WHTM is reporting... A lawsuit filed by the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association claims that a Camp Hill company is improperly using its Farm Show milkshake trademark. The PA Dairymen’s Association milkshakes at the Pennsylvania Farm Show usually rank as one of the best at the show and eventually became known as the - [DEP Declares Statewide Drought Watch, Tips Here to Save Water](https://www.wkok.com/dep-declares-statewide-drought-watch/) - HARRISBURG – Following a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force this week, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a statewide drought watch. While not required, residents and businesses are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing their nonessential water use. The DEP says its due to a lack of rainfall this - [PETA: Guilty Pleas Entered in Plainville Farms Cruelty Cases](https://www.wkok.com/peta-guilty-pleas-entered-in-plainville-farms-cruelty-cases/) - UNION COUNTY — PETA is reporting...Based on overwhelming evidence gathered during a PETA undercover investigation into Plainville Farms (including one unspecified farm in Union County), Pennsylvania residents Juan Carlos Turi Baeza and Jose Enrique Turi Baeza pleaded guilty this morning to charges of cruelty to animals before Hon. Jessica E. Brewbaker in the Cumberland County - [Save Our Susquehanna Group with More Heavy Encina Criticism](https://www.wkok.com/save-our-susquehanna-group-with-more-heavy-encina-criticism/) - NORTHUMBERLAND – Some Valley residents say they won’t stop until the proposed Encina plastics plant is gone. The group, ‘Save our Susquehanna’ is speaking out following Encina’s latest public meeting held this week. Glenn Moyer of Northumberland says it’s a ‘rhetorical trick’ to think the plant will be for advanced recycling, “The American Chemical Council, - [UPDATE: Middleburg Man Critical After Route 15 Crash](https://www.wkok.com/troopers-asking-for-publics-help-after-route-15-crash/) - LEWISBURG – A Middleburg man is in critical condition after a three-vehicle accident along Route 15 in Union County Tuesday afternoon. Milton state police say injured was 63-year-old Ricky Bonnie and he's now in critical condition at Geisinger after crashing his motorcycle in the wreck. Milton troopers say the crash occurred near William Penn Drive - [CSVT Work at Stetler Avenue, Snyder County Postponed to Next Week](https://www.wkok.com/csvt-work-at-stetler-avenue-in-snyder-county-postponed-to-next-week/) - MONROE TOWNSHIP, SNYDER COUNTY – Work along the CSVT Southern Section at Stetler Avenue in Snyder County will now begin next week. PennDOT says the project originally scheduled to start this week was postponed due to weather. Work will now begin next Monday, June 19 and run through next Friday, June 23, weather permitting. During - [PA Governor Josh Shapiro Nominates DA Piecuch for Judge](https://www.wkok.com/609151-2/) - HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has nominated the Snyder County District Attorney Mike Piecuch to be the next Common Pleas Court Judge in Snyder and Union County. Piecuch tells us, he is 100% ready to begin work on the bench. He has to be confirmed by the state senate and said hearings will - [United in Recovery Starting Peer Support Program at County Prison](https://www.wkok.com/609150-2/) - Peer Support Program Coming to Northumberland County Prison COAL TOWNSHIP – The Susquehanna Valley United Way’s United in Recovery program is now offering services for inmates at the Northumberland County Prison. Recovery Engagement Project Coordinator Andrea Dietz, “We’re about to start a peer support program to give support to the inmates who are struggling with - [Ribbon Cutting for LB Water Corporate Center Held Last Month](https://www.wkok.com/609149-2/) - New LB Water Corporate Center Official Ribbon Cutting SELINSGROVE – A locally owned business serving clients up and down the east coast, LB Water, opens its new corporate center in Selinsgrove last month. May 18, the company tells us they held an official ribbon cutting for their new corporate office at 593 South High - [PennDOT will Backfill I-95 Overpass to Open Highway Sooner](https://www.wkok.com/609152-2/) - PHILADELPHIA — Gov. Josh Shapiro prepared Wednesday to announce how Pennsylvania plans to replace a collapsed section of an important East Coast highway as investigators look into why a truck hauling gasoline went out of control on an off-ramp and flipped on its side, igniting a fire. Three days have passed since the fire caused - [Evangelical's Aucker Appointed to Susquehanna Board of Trustees](https://www.wkok.com/evangelicals-aucker-appointed-to-susquehanna-board-of-trustees/) - SELINSGROVE — Evangelical Community Hospital President and CEO Kendra Aucker has been appointed to Susquehanna University’s Board of Trustees. Susquehanna announced this Wednesday afternoon, and says her term runs through 2027. Aucker has served as President and CEO of Evangelical Community Hospital since 2015 and has been an integral part of the hospital's senior leadership - [raw otm](https://www.wkok.com/raw-otm/) - [Shikellamy joins lawsuit against state Department of Education](https://www.wkok.com/shikellamy-joins-lawsuit-against-state-department-of-education/) - SUNBURY – The Shikellamy School District is the latest school district to join a lawsuit against the state Department of Education’s regulations requiring educators to be trained in culturally relevant and sustaining education. The state is now requiring school districts to integrate eight CR-SE competencies no later than the 2023-24 academic year. On Tuesday, - [PennLive: Minimum Wage Increase Bill has Support in PA Legislature](https://www.wkok.com/pennlive-minimum-wage-increase-bill-has-support-in-pa-legislature/) - HARRISBURG -- PennLive is reporting... House Democrats on Tuesday moved a bill through committee to increase Pennsylvania’s minimum wage on the same timeline as proposed by a Senate Republican, presenting the move as a bipartisan compromise on raising the state’s wage floor. With budget negotiations underway, the move is an attempt to push the - [Drill for Local First Responders Scheduled at Susquehanna University](https://www.wkok.com/drill-for-local-first-responders-scheduled-at-susquehanna-university/) - SELINSGROVE — Susquehanna University will host a daylong active shooter training for first responders. The active shooter training will involve area law enforcement, emergency and rescue agencies and will take place today. Simulations will take place in Smith Hall and TRAX, which are on the south end of campus and visible from Sassafras Street. Walk-through - [Man Out Nearly $40,000 After Country Music Scam](https://www.wkok.com/man-out-nearly-40000-after-country-music-scam/) - MONROE TOWNSHIP, SNYDER COUNTY – A Selinsgrove man is out nearly $40,000 after falling victim to a country music scam on social media. Selinsgrove state police say the victim was contacted via Facebook Messenger by a scammer pretending to be country music star Gene Watson. Troopers say the victim was a loyal fan of Watson - [Northumberland man found guilty of aggravated assault for stabbing](https://www.wkok.com/northumberland-man-found-guilty-of-aggravated-assault-for-stabbing/) - SUNBURY – A jury found a Northumberland man guilty on charges of aggravated assault and tampering with evidence, but he was cleared of attempted homicide. The Daily Item reports 30-year-old Jordan Seelye faces up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced. Seelye was arrested and charged on February 14, 2022 after stabbing a - [United in Recovery Hosting Recovery Picnic Thursday](https://www.wkok.com/united-in-recovery-hosting-recovery-picnic-thursday/) - Addiction 'United in Recovery' Picnic Thursday in Berwick BERWICK – If there’s a will, there’s a way to rise above addiction…That mindset will be celebrated during United in Recovery’s Second Annual Recovery Picnic Thursday. Loreen Comstock is an Outreach Facilitator at United In Recovery, which is part of the Susquehanna Valley United Way, - [Annual Gun rights Rally Held on Capital Steps, in Harrisburg](https://www.wkok.com/annual-gun-rights-rally-held-on-capital-steps-in-harrisburg/) - HARRISBURG -- Pennsylvania Capital Star is reporting... On the front steps of the state Capitol, state Sen. Cris Dush, R-Jefferson, , and state Rep. Abby Major, R-Armstrong, , led firearm owners from across the commonwealth for the 2023 Right to Keep and Bear Arms Rally with the theme, “United We Stand!” Despite the rain, - [Governor Shapiro Issues Disaster Proclamation for I-95 Collapse](https://www.wkok.com/governor-shapiro-issues-disaster-proclamation-for-i-95-collapse-in-philly/) - HARRISBURG – Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for Philadelphia County in response to the I-95 fire and collapse in Northeast Philadelphia yesterday morning. I-95 is a critical artery that supports Pennsylvania's economy and plays an important role in Pennsylvanians' lives, and the Governor’s disaster declaration will cut through the red - [Road Work Tuesday in Sunbury, Selinsgrove Areas](https://www.wkok.com/road-work-tuesday-in-sunbury-selinsgrove-and-lewisburg-areas/) - SELINSGROVE – Two different road projects will be taking place around the area Tuesday that could cause some traffic delays. PennDOT says rain postponed work on University Avenue in Selinsgrove that was scheduled to take place Monday. That work will now take place Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting. University Avenue will - [State Gas Prices Fall Despite Big Rise Nationally](https://www.wkok.com/state-gas-prices-fall-despite-big-rise-nationally/) - HARRISBURG – Gasoline prices in Pennsylvania fell in the past week, despite a big increase at the pump nationwide. Gasbuddy.com reported Monday state gas prices fell 1.9 cents per gallon and now average $3.63 per gallon. Diesel prices nationwide also fell 1.6 cents per gallon and now average $3.87 per gallon. But gas prices nationally - [Judy Silverstein-Gray: Author, Veteran, Parade Grand Marshal](https://www.wkok.com/609064-2/) - Grand Marshal for Union County 4th of July Parade Judy Silverstein-Gray LEWISBURG – Author Judy Silverstein-Gray, daughter-in-law of Lewisburg’s Nada Gray, will be one of the Grand Marshal’s for the Union County Veteran’s 4th of July Parade soon. Judy will be one of the parade’s Grand Marshal’s alongside her co-author Taylor Baldwin Kiland. The following - [Lewisburg Kicks off the Summer with Music Concert Series](https://www.wkok.com/609068-2/) - Music Concert Series Starts the Summer in Lewisburg LEWISBURG – The Lewisburg Arts Council will be kicking off the summer with its annual Music in the Park concert series. Starting June 21, the first day of summer, the Lewisburg Arts Council will start its annual Music in the Park 2023 Concert Series. Music of - [I-95 Detoured in Philadelphia After Fiery Bridge Collapse Sunday](https://www.wkok.com/609063-2/) - I-95 Detoured in Philadelphia After Fiery Bridge Collapse Sunday PHILADELPHIA (AP) — AP is reporting... An elevated section of Interstate 95 collapsed early Sunday in Philadelphia after a tanker truck carrying flammable cargo caught fire, closing a heavily traveled segment of the East Coast’s main north-south highway indefinitely, authorities said. Transportation officials warned of extensive delays - [Danville Active Shooter Exercise Planned for Monday](https://www.wkok.com/609057-2/) - DANVILLE – The Montour County Emergency Management Agency is set to stage a full scale active shooter exercise Monday. The drill will be in conjunction with the state police, law enforcement agencies, Danville Area School District, and numerous first responders. The active shooter exercise is set to begin at 2 pm and will finish by - [Geisinger Introduces New Laboratory Services in Middlecreek](https://www.wkok.com/609056-2/) - BEAVER SPRINGS – Geisinger will be adding its community laboratory services into the Middlecreek Area Community Center. Services will be offered at 67 Elm St. in Beaver Springs Tuesdays from 8 am until 2 pm. Patients will be able to receive the same services that they were getting with the Geisinger Mobile Health Services bus. - [State Senate Pass a Bill to Rename State Agency](https://www.wkok.com/609048-2/) - HARRISBURG -- PennLive is reporting... If state Senate Republicans have their way, the state agency responsible for protecting Pennsylvania’s land, air and water may be getting a name change, to the Department of Environmental Services. The Senate on Wednesday voted 28-22 along party lines to approve legislation renaming the Department of Environmental Protection. It now - [State Police Searching For A Car After A Theft At Home Depot](https://www.wkok.com/609038-2/) - State Police Searching For A Car After A Theft At Home Depot HEMLOCK TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police at Bloomsburg are searching for a car they say hit two officers after a theft at Home Depot near Bloomsburg. Troopers say around 8:40 a.m. Friday, police officers from Hemlock Township Police Department arrived at - [Woman Drove Toward First Responders Draws 5-10 Year Term](https://www.wkok.com/609036-2/) - Woman Drove Toward First Responders Draws 5-10 Year Term MIDDLEBURG – A Snyder County women drew a five year state prison term Friday for nearly running over some first responders in 2022. Snyder County District Attorney Mike Piecuch says 36-year-old Marisa Liddington of Middleburg was given a 5 to 10 year sentence in Snyder County - [AP Report: Pres. Joe Biden Will Visit PA for Rally Next Week](https://www.wkok.com/609040-2/) - AP Report: Pres. Joe Biden Will Visit PA for Rally Next Week WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden next week is set to attend his first political rally since launching his 2024 reelection bid in April, as he steps up his political activity before the end of the fundraising quarter. Biden will attend the rally - [CBS’ Portnoy: We Don’t Know What’s in Pres. Trump Indictment](https://www.wkok.com/609030-2/) - CBS’ Portnoy: We Don’t Know What’s in Pres. Trump Indictment SUNBURY –Most of the opinions you’re hearing about the indictment of former Pres. Donald Trump are ‘uninformed…’ So said CBS’s Steven Portnoy at the time of the WKOK’s On The Mark program Friday: “Well I don’t know the specifics, nobody does, because the indictment remains - [Woman Who Crashed on Restaurant Roof Sentenced 5-25 Years in Prison](https://www.wkok.com/woman-who-crashed-on-restaurant-roof-sentenced-5-25-years-in-prison/) - MIDDLEBURG – A Selinsgrove woman who crashed her car onto the roof of a Shamokin Dam restaurant has been sentenced 5 to 25 years in state prison. Snyder County District Attorney Mike Piecuch told WKOK Thursday, 44-year-old Theresa Risso was also sentenced to 10 years probation following her prison time. Risso pleaded guilty in April - [PennDOT Will Close University Avenue in Selinsgrove Monday](https://www.wkok.com/609026-2/) - PennDOT Will Close University Avenue in Selinsgrove Monday SELINSGROVE – PENNDOT maintenance crews say they will be making repairs to portions of University Avenue in Selinsgrove Monday. Portions of University Avenue, between 18th Avenue and Route 522, will be closed for repairs Monday, June 12. PennDOT says work will be going on from 6 am. - [Quebec Wildfires: Clearing Soon, But More Fires to Come](https://www.wkok.com/609003-2/) - LEWISBURG – Bucknell University Chemistry Professor Doug Collins reports a change in climate will make wildfires worse and more frequent. According to Professor Collins, particulate matter pollution is already a major global health risk, and research suggests that wildfire smoke is especially bad. Smoke stays suspended in the air, and the longer we are exposed - [Upcoming Production of The Sound of Music by RiverStage](https://www.wkok.com/609009-2/) - RiverStage’s Upcoming Performance of The Sound of Music LEWISBURG – RiverStage Theatre is performing their production of the beloved musical The Sound of Music this weekend and next weekend. Directed by Pennye Padgett, the performances are at the Greenspace Center in Lewisburg. Opening night was Friday, there will also are performances tonight, as well - [State Representative Michael Stender Announces District Office](https://www.wkok.com/609012-2/) - District Office Locations and Hours For Rep Michael Stender Announced NORTHUMBERLAND – Newly sworn-in State Representative Michael Stender (R-108th, Sunbury) announces three office locations, the hours, and their contact information. Rep. Michael Stender was sworn into office Monday to represent the 108th Legislative District. He has since announced the locations and hours for the District - [AP: Former Federal Prosecutor Now Running for State Attorney General](https://www.wkok.com/609005-2/) - HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — AP is reporting... former federal prosecutor who led sweeping corruption investigations in Allentown and Reading said Wednesday that he is running for Pennsylvania attorney general, becoming the second Democrat to seek the office that will become vacant after next year’s election. Joe Khan, 47, recently left his job as the - [Selinsgrove Man Loses Nearly $20,000 In Scam](https://www.wkok.com/selinsgrove-man-loses-nearly-20000-in-scam/) - JACKSON TOWNSHIP — State police say an 86-year-old Selinsgrove-area man lost nearly $20,000 in a cryptocurrency scam in Snyder County. Troopers say the theft was reported Wednesday on Kline Lane in Jackson Township. Troopers from the Selinsgrove station say the victim was scammed out of $19,860 in bitcoin. Police are investigating the case as theft - [Route 54, 11 & 15, Set for Road Work Next Week](https://www.wkok.com/route-54-11-15-set-for-road-work-next-week/) - Mount Carmel Township Paving Planned Next Week MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP — PennDOT is planning paving next week on Route 54 and Brennans Farm Road in Northumberland County. Work is planned Monday, July 6, Wednesday, July 8, and Friday, July 10. PennDOT says crews will pave Route 54 on Monday and Friday between Route 61 and - [Trooper Pahira Brought Home After Fatal Crash](https://www.wkok.com/trooper-pahira-brought-home-after-fatal-crash/) - FRACKVILLE — Fallen Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira Junior was brought home Thursday after he was killed in the line of duty in Schuylkill County. The News-Item reports citizens stood in silence as an ambulance carried his body under a large American flag in Frackville. Trooper Pahira was struck Wednesday morning while inspecting a tractor-trailer - [Knoebels Marks 100 Years This Weekend ](https://www.wkok.com/knoebels-marks-100-years-this-weekend/) - ELYSBURG — Knoebels Amusement Resort says they are celebrating its 100th anniversary this weekend with special events. Knoebels Amusement Resort says they’ll honor family, tradition, and generations of park memories. The celebration runs July 3 through Sunday at the park in Elysburg. Knoebels says Friday’s events include a 4 p.m. kickoff parade through the park - [House GOP Unveils Energy Cost, Reliability Bills](https://www.wkok.com/house-gop-unveils-energy-cost-reliability-bills/) - HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania House Republicans are unveiling an 11-bill energy package they say would lower electric costs and strengthen grid reliability. The proposal comes as extreme heat has increased demand across the regional electric grid. State House member David Rowe says the bills focus on building more energy, lowering costs, and preventing future brownouts or - [Transportation Summit Planned In Selinsgrove](https://www.wkok.com/transportation-summit-planned-in-selinsgrove/) - SELINSGROVE — The Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Transportation Summit July 10, starting at the Susquehanna Valley Mall. The chamber says this year’s event will take attendees on a guided tour of major transportation corridors and projects. The summit will run from 8am to 1pm and focus on infrastructure work affecting - [Buffalo Valley Rail Trail Reopens Thursday](https://www.wkok.com/buffalo-valley-rail-trail-reopens-thursday/) - LEWISBURG — Good news for holiday bikers and walkers. The Buffalo Valley Rail Trail is set to reopen today after a spring maintenance project. The Trail Authority says it appreciates the public’s patience while the work was completed. Officials say spring was not the same without the trail, but the project was needed. They thanked DCNR, - [Couple Charged with Rape and Abuse of a Child](https://www.wkok.com/couple-charged-with-rape-and-abuse-of-a-child/) - White Deer Township, Pa. — NorthCentralPA.com reports two people have been arrested for allegedly raping and abusing a child for several years. 46-year-old Allen Keister and 44-year-old Melissa Keister, formerly of New Columbia were taken into custody recently. Allen Keister was charged with felony rape, statutory sexual assault and corruption of minors. Melissa Keister was charged - [State Trooper Killed During I-81 Inspection](https://www.wkok.com/state-trooper-killed-during-i-81-inspection/) - CASS TOWNSHIP —State Police say Trooper Michael Pahira was killed Wednesday morning while conducting a commercial vehicle inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County. George Bivens, Acting Commissioner of the state police said Trooper Pahira was a nearly 20-year veteran of the state police. Police say Trooper Pahira was inspecting a tractor-trailer near Exit 119 when he - [A Packed Meeting to Discuss ICE Proposal in Selinsgrove](https://www.wkok.com/a-packed-meeting-to-discuss-ice-proposal-in-selinsgrove/) - The Daily Item reports more than 150 people attended the hearing in Selinsgrove regarding the police department working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The newspaper reports residents voiced their opposition to the program for about an hour to members of Selinsgrove Borough Council. The program would allow borough police to assist in limited - [US Senator McCormick Tours Evangelical Community Hospital](https://www.wkok.com/senator-mccormick-tours-evangelical-community-hospital/) - LEWISBURG — One of the state’s lawmakers was in Lewisburg Tuesday. U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick visited WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg Tuesday to highlight rural healthcare innovation. Sen. McCormick toured the hospital and met with WellSpan leaders about efforts to improve patient care through artificial intelligence, digital health tools, and value-based care. The visit also focused on - [PA House, Senate, Blow Past Budget Deadline, Now on Recess](https://www.wkok.com/state-budget-heads-past-deadline-again/) - HARRISBURG — WHTM reports Pennsylvania’s state budget missed its June 30 deadline for the fifth straight year. The state constitution requires a budget by midnight, but lawmakers did not finish it on time. Senate Republican leaders said Tuesday they believe a full budget will be ready in a few weeks. WHTM reports House and Senate Democrats - [Mooresburg Church Plans Nation’s Birthday Service](https://www.wkok.com/mooresburg-church-plans-nations-birthday-service/) - MOORESBURG — A church in our region will be holding a special church service to honor the nation’s birthday this weekend. Mooresburg Presbyterian Church, in the Danville region, will hold a special service Sunday. Organizer David Callahan says the service is set for 9:30am, along Church Road, in Mooresburg, near Route 642. Callahan says three other - [Motorcyclist Faces Charges After Route 11 Pursuit](https://www.wkok.com/motorcyclist-faces-charges-after-route-11-pursuit/) - MONROE TOWNSHIP — State police say a McAlisterville man faces charges after a motorcycle pursuit June 23 in Snyder County. Police say a traffic stop was attempted on two motorcycles heading south on North Susquehanna Trail, or US 11 South, with no displayed registration. Troopers say the rear motorcycle fled, reached 70 miles per hour in a - [Man Jailed In Snyder County Child Sex Abuse Case](https://www.wkok.com/man-jailed-in-snyder-county-child-sex-abuse-case/) - MONROE TOWNSHIP — Police say an Oklahoma man is jailed after an investigation involving child sexual abuse material and a juvenile victim from Selinsgrove. Police say 32-year-old Christopher Weaver of Oklahoma City was arrested in connection with a report received by PSP Selinsgrove on May 19. Court records show charges include sexual abuse of children, unlawful - [Eighth Street Bridge Work Continues In Delaware Township](https://www.wkok.com/eighth-street-bridge-work-continues-in-delaware-township/) - DELAWARE TOWNSHIP — PennDOT says a bridge repair project continues this week on the Eighth Street bridge over Interstate 180 in Northumberland County. PennDOT says rolling roadblocks are planned Wednesday on westbound I-180 while a crane removes a beam from the Eighth Street bridge. The intermittent stops are expected to begin around 7:30 a.m. Eighth Street remains - [Sunbury Man Denied Bail for Shooting Incident](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-man-denied-bail-for-shooting-incident/) - The Daily Item reports a Sunbury man was denied bail for a shooting incident. 48-year-old Clinton Bratton is charged with multiple felony charges of aggravated assault. The newspaper reports Bratton was charged by state police after firing a gun at people inside a Rockefeller Township home on June 18. State police say Bratton wouldn't let - [MARC Seeks Montour Preserve Cover Photos](https://www.wkok.com/marc-seeks-montour-preserve-cover-photos/) - DANVILLE — The Montour Area Recreation Commission is looking for photos from Montour Preserve for its 2027 season brochures. MARC says photos must be taken at the preserve and should be high-quality. Portrait-style photos are preferred, but not required, because the final brochure cover images will be 8.5 inches tall by 3.5 inches wide. Photographers - [Point Township Fire Chief Named Pineknotter Of Year](https://www.wkok.com/point-township-fire-chief-named-pineknotter-of-year/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — Point Township Fire Chief James Geise Sr. has been named the 2026 Pineknotter of the Year. Pineknotter Association Vice President Mike McWilliams presented the award Monday night.McWilliams said Geise is a Northumberland Christian School graduate who began with the Tuckahoe Fire Company as a firefighter at age 14. Geise also works at Geisinger as - [LCCC Gets Grant For Dual-Credit Expansion](https://www.wkok.com/lccc-gets-grant-for-dual-credit-expansion/) - MILTON — Luzerne County Community College has received a $1 million state grant to expand free dual-credit programs for high school students. WOLF-TV reports that the funding will support students in rural and underserved communities across northeastern and central Pennsylvania during the next two school years. The grant will cover tuition, textbooks, course materials, transportation - [Citizen Group Forms Over Data Center Concerns](https://www.wkok.com/citizen-group-forms-over-data-center-concerns/) - MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP — A new citizen group has formed in the Mount Carmel area to address data center development in Coal Region communities. C.R.A.N.E., or Coal Region Advocates for a NeighborhoodFirst Environment, say residents need more transparency, independent environmental review, and public input. The group says an energy company recently purchased more than 1,500 - [Southern Columbia Approves Vo-Tech Budget](https://www.wkok.com/southern-columbia-approves-vo-tech-budget/) - FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — The Southern Columbia Area School Board has approved the Columbia-Montour Area Vocational Technical School’s $11.5 million budget. The News Item reports the 2026-27 spending plan passed unanimously after earlier concerns about the Vo-tech’s financial future. The school board said the budget should act as a bridge while districts discuss future operations and - [Cooling Centers Open in Danville and Bloom, as Heat Builds](https://www.wkok.com/cooling-centers-open-in-danville-and-bloom-as-heat-builds/) - DANVILLE — Dangerous heat is moving into the region as temperatures will be at or above 100 Thursday and Friday. Some local volunteers are setting up cooling centers. Many senior centers and libraries are emphasizing, they are open daily. The Thomas Beaver Free Library in Danville says anyone who needs a cool place to spend time this week - [Daily Item: McClure Man Admits to Murder in Suicide Note](https://www.wkok.com/daily-item-mcclure-man-admits-to-murder-in-suicide-note/) - The Daily Item reports the man accused of killing his wife in McClure allegedly admitted to murder in a suicide note. The newspaper reports 51-year-old Jason Heimbach called 911 Sunday morning saying he killed 37-year-old Amanda Heimbach and stated that he intended to end his own life. Heimbach then intentionally crashed his vehicle in Perry - [Sunbury-Northumberland Bridges Reopen After Work](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-northumberland-bridges-reopen-after-work/) - SUNBURY — The bridges between Sunbury and Northumberland are open again after a recent detour for bridge work. A project manager says the work is complete, and the detour around the Priestley and Edison bridges has been lifted. Crews had been working on new bridge surface coating, line painting, signage and related improvements. Drivers who - [McClure Homicide Suspect Dies After Route 104 Crash](https://www.wkok.com/mcclure-homicide-suspect-dies-after-route-104-crash/) - McCLURE — In Snyder County, a man allegedly killed his wife, then was involved in a fatal crash. State police say a McClure woman was found dead Sunday morning after her husband called 911 and reported he had killed her. Police say 37-year-old Amanda Kay Heimbach was found dead at a home on West Specht Street shortly - [Solar Project Could Draw Crowd in Freeburg](https://www.wkok.com/solar-project-could-draw-crowd-in-freeburg/) - FREEBURG — Freeburg residents are being urged to attend a public meeting tonight to discuss concerns involving a solar farm project near the borough’s water supply. The Freeburg Municipal Authority and Borough Council will hold the meeting at 7pm at the Freeburg Community Center. Officials say they want at least one person from each household to attend. - [Gas Prices Drop 9 Cents](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-drop-9-cents/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have fallen 9.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.99/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 50.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 61.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price - [Northumberland Church Closes after 235 Years](https://www.wkok.com/northumberland-church-closes-after-235-years/) - NORTHUMBERLAND, Pa. — A final service was held at a church in Northumberland after more than two centuries. Christ United Methodist Church has been open 235 years at Front and King Streets in Northumberland, but will soon close. Pastor Megan Millard told WNEP the church's infrastructure is crumbling, with gas leaks and leaky pipes. Sunday - [Homicide Investigation In McClure](https://www.wkok.com/homicide-investigation-in-mcclure/) - McClure, PA - The Pennsylvania State Police in Selinsgrove are currently investigating an active homicide on West Specht Street in McClure. Multiple streets are closed. This investigation is on going and it is believed to be an isolated incident. The public is encouraged to stay away from the scene. No additional information is available at - [Rain Does Not Stop Lewisburg Veterans Parade](https://www.wkok.com/rain-does-not-stop-lewisburg-veterans-parade/) - LEWISBURG — Rain did not stop the annual Union County Veterans 4th of July Parade in Lewisburg. The parade followed Friday night’s fireworks and drone show as part of the holiday celebration. Hundreds of people with umbrellas and rain gear lined the route to thank more than - [Jewelry Theft Investigated In Liberty Township](https://www.wkok.com/626357-2/) - LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, MONTOUR COUNTY — NorthcentralPA.com reports state police are investigating the theft of nearly $2,000 worth of jewelry from a Montour County home. Troopers say the theft was reported June 15 from a home on Jackson Road in Liberty Township. State police say three pieces of jewelry were taken from the home. The missing - [Pennsylvania Fair Showcase Gets Private Support](https://www.wkok.com/pennsylvania-fair-showcase-gets-private-support/) - WASHINGTON — US Sen. Dave McCormick and US Sen. John Fetterman say Pennsylvania organizations will privately fund a state showcase at the Great American State Fair. The event is planned for the National Mall during America’s 250th anniversary celebration. The senators say the effort will include groups representing Pennsylvania business, agriculture, manufacturing, and small businesses. - [Union County Sheriff Welcomes New K-9](https://www.wkok.com/union-county-sheriff-welcomes-new-k-9/) - LEWISBURG — The Union County Sheriff’s Office has added a new K-9 team to its ranks. Officials say Deputy Josh Heath and River, an 8-month-old yellow Labrador Retriever, will work as a drug detection team. The sheriff’s office says Deputy Heath joined the department in 2024 and became full time earlier this year. Deputy Heath - [Emergency Shelter Still Needs Volunteers And Meals](https://www.wkok.com/emergency-shelter-still-needs-volunteers-and-meals/) - DANVILLE — Operators of the new Montour County Emergency Shelter are reminding the community that community help and support is still needed. On the Good Samaritan Mission website, they say the shelter continues caring for people displaced by the Danville Suites condemnation. Good Samaritan, Gatehouse, AGAPE, Montour County officials, all say overnight volunteers are urgently - [Dr. Bogen: Pennsylvania is Expanding Measles Response Efforts](https://www.wkok.com/dr-bogen-pennsylvania-is-expanding-measles-response-efforts/) - HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Health says it is expanding efforts to contain the spread of measles. State health officials say Pennsylvania has 84 measles cases this year, including 6 in Northumberland County. Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen said vaccination is the key to stopping the outbreak. The department says most current cases - [Three Juveniles Arrested In Mount Carmel Burglary](https://www.wkok.com/three-juveniles-arrested-in-mount-carmel-burglary/) - MOUNT CARMEL — Three teens who stole an AR-15 rifle and a pistol, are in trouble with the law in Mount Camel. Their names aren’t disclosed because of their age. The juveniles have been arrested in a burglary reported earlier this month in Mount Carmel, and police say all stolen items have been recovered - [US Congressman Meuser Says ICE Centers Are Canceled](https://www.wkok.com/us-congressman-meuser-says-ice-centers-are-canceled/) - WASHINGTON — One of the few officials who had not openly opposed the proposed immigration detention centers in Berks and Schuylkill counties, confirms the plans are canceled. US Congressman Dan Meuser issued a statement Friday, saying the Department of Homeland Security’s plans will not include the two proposed facilities. The sites had drawn strong opposition - [Missing Union County Boy Declared Legally Dead](https://www.wkok.com/missing-union-county-boy-declared-legally-dead/) - LEWISBURG — PennLive reports that a Union County boy who disappeared nearly 40 years ago has been declared legally dead. PennLive is reporting… 2-year-old Corey Edkin was last seen October 13, 1986, at a home in New Columbia. PennLive reports his father filed the court petition, which was granted May 14. State police and Union County - [Pipe Project Set on Stump Road, Liberty Township, Montour County](https://www.wkok.com/pipe-replacement-project-begins-next-week-on-stump-road-in-liberty-township/) - Drivers are advised that daily closures will begin next week on Stump Road in Liberty Township, Montour County, for pipe replacements. Week of June 29 Between Monday, June 29 and Thursday, July 2, Stump Road will be closed daily between just west of Mauger Road and Starner Road, while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew relaces - [Mifflintown Man Killed Crossing Juniata County Road](https://www.wkok.com/mifflintown-man-killed-crossing-juniata-county-road/) - MIFFLINTOWN — WHTM reports a 74-year-old Mifflintown man was killed Wednesday night while crossing a road in Juniata County. State police say the crash happened around 9:13pm on William Penn Highway. WHTM reports Joseph Barrick was in the middle of the highway when he was struck by a vehicle. State police say the 19-year-old driver tried to - [PennDOT Plans Ridge Road Open House](https://www.wkok.com/penndot-plans-ridge-road-open-house/) - POINT TOWNSHIP — PennDOT reminds Northumberland County residents about an open house next week on proposed improvements to Ridge Road in Point Township. The meeting will be held Tuesday from 6 to 8pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Ridge Road. PennDOT says the project would include pavement rehabilitation, shoulder widening, curve adjustments, - [Watsontown Man Charged In Pistol Assault](https://www.wkok.com/watsontown-man-charged-in-pistol-assault/) - WATSONTOWN — The Standard-Journal reports a Watsontown man is charged after he struck another man in the face with a pistol. Police say the assault happened around 10:45pm June 5 at Watson Mart on Main Street. The Standard-Journal reports 42-year-old Abram Wright is charged with felony aggravated assault and several misdemeanors. Police say the victim reported Wright threatened - [United Way Campaign Tops $560,000 Regionally](https://www.wkok.com/united-way-campaign-tops-560000-regionally/) - SUNBURY — Susquehanna Valley United Way says its 2025–2026 campaign raised more than a half-million dollars to support regional programs. The SV United Way received $560,000 will benefit people in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties. The United Way says $250,000 will be distributed directly to local partners. Those funds will support services including - [State Police Seek Selinsgrove Theft Suspect](https://www.wkok.com/state-police-seek-selinsgrove-theft-suspect/) - SELINSGROVE — State police are asking for help identifying a man in a retail theft case in Selinsgrove. Troopers say the theft happened around 10:30am Wednesday at a sporting goods store on Marketplace Boulevard. State police say the man put on a new pair of Jordan shoes and left the store without paying. Troopers say the shoes - [FCFP Awards Scholarships To Area Students](https://www.wkok.com/fcfp-awards-scholarships-to-area-students/) - WILLIAMSPORT — First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania says it is awarding more than $403,000 in scholarships to area students. FCFP says 115 students across our region will receive support for education, career training, and professional goals. The foundation says students from nine counties were selected through 132 scholarship funds. More than 600 students from - [Local Activist Group Urges Attendance At ICE Meetings](https://www.wkok.com/local-activist-group-urges-attendance-at-ice-meetings/) - SELINSGROVE — A local activist group is urging residents to attend upcoming local meetings about proposed local police agreements with federal ICE. The group says a Selinsgrove public meeting is scheduled for July 1 from 6 to 7pm at the borough building. A Sunbury City Council meeting is scheduled for July 13 at 6:15pm at 225 Market Street. The - [Jajko Officially Named Susquehanna Greenway Executive Director](https://www.wkok.com/jajko-officially-named-susquehanna-greenway-executive-director/) - LEWISBURG — It’s official…the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership says Alana Jajko has been named executive director, effective this month. Jajko had been serving as interim executive director after nearly seven years as the group’s communications and outreach director. The partnership board says Jajko first joined the organization in 2018 as an AmeriCorps member. The group says - [Columbia County Man Dies After Being Trapped Under Golf Cart](https://www.wkok.com/columbia-county-man-dies-after-being-trapped-under-golf-cart/) - MORDANSVILLE — The Press Enterprise reports a man died at his home in Columbia County after being trapped under a golf cart that rolled down an embankment Wednesday. Columbia County Coroner Jeremy Reese said that 83 year old Kenneth Fries was driving a three-wheeled golf cart on his property on Black Run Road when the - [Mifflinburg Man Convicted In Sexual Assault Case](https://www.wkok.com/mifflinburg-man-convicted-in-sexual-assault-case/) - LEWISBURG — The Daily Item reports a Union County jury convicted a Mifflinburg man Wednesday in a sexual assault case involving a teenage girl. The assaults happened at a Lewisburg hotel in 2022 and 2023. The newspaper reports 45-year-old Timothy Dowhower was found guilty of 24 counts after a three-day trial. The charges included aggravated indecent assault, - [Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver Imaging Bill Advances](https://www.wkok.com/senator-lynda-schlegel-culver-imaging-bill-advances/) - HARRISBURG — State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver says her bill to strengthen medical imaging standards in Pennsylvania has advanced to the full Senate. Senate Bill 1334 would create a state license for medical imaging professionals. She says it sets high standards, and calls for important training. Sen. Culver says medical imaging, including MRIs and x-rays, - [Six Measles Cases Reported In Northumberland County](https://www.wkok.com/six-measles-cases-reported-in-northumberland-county/) - HARRISBURG — Measles are spreading across the state. The Pennsylvania Department of Health says Northumberland County now has 6 confirmed measles cases. State health officials say Pennsylvania has reported 81 measles cases so far this year. The department says the largest numbers are in Lancaster and Lebanon counties, with 38 and 20 cases. Berks and - [Mifflinburg Girl Seriously Injured in ATV Accident](https://www.wkok.com/mifflinburg-girl-seriously-injured-in-atv-accident/) - A 13-year-old Mifflinburg girl was seriously injured in an ATV accident on Wednesday. State police say the girl was a passenger on an ATV traveling on Reber Road in West Buffalo Township when she was ejected from the vehicle. The girl was not wearing a helmet and struck asphalt. She was taken by Life Flight - [Mifflinburg Man's Teen Sexual Assault Trial Underway](https://www.wkok.com/trial-underway-for-mifflinburg-man-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-teen/) - The Daily Item reports a Mifflinburg man accused of sexually assaulting a teen denied any wrongdoing during his trial on Tuesday. The newspaper reports 45-year-old Timothy Dowhower took the stand to testify on his own behalf, claiming the sexual assault allegations were made in retaliation against him. State police say Dowhower assaulted the victim at - [Pineknotter Days Schedule Set In Northumberland](https://www.wkok.com/pineknotter-days-schedule-set-in-northumberland/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — Pineknotter Days will bring a full week of events to Northumberland from June 27 through July 3. Nightly concessions, an art show and a kid’s tent will run Monday through Friday. The schedule includes a soapbox race this Saturday morning and a kids Pine Mudder Sunday. The Pineknotter of the Year and Good Citizen awards will be presented Monday June 29. - [Revolutionary War Play Set In Bloomsburg](https://www.wkok.com/revolutionary-war-play-set-in-bloomsburg/) - BLOOMSBURG — A Revolutionary War-themed play will be presented this Sunday at the Caldwell Consistory Auditorium in Bloomsburg. Organizers say “Something is Brewing in Boston” will commemorate America’s 250th anniversary and the events surrounding the Boston Tea Party. Doors will open at noon, and the free public program will begin at 1pm. The family-friendly performance is designed - [House Republicans Advance Utility Tax Cut Bill](https://www.wkok.com/house-republicans-advance-utility-tax-cut-bill/) - HARRISBURG — State representative and GOP leader Jesse Topper says State House Republicans advanced a bill Monday that would cut taxes on utility bills. Rep. Topper says House Bill 2224 would eliminate Pennsylvania’s nearly 6% gross receipts tax on utilities. He says the proposal would cut taxes by $1.7 billion for Pennsylvania families. He says - [US Congressman Meuser Backs House Housing Bill](https://www.wkok.com/us-congressman-meuser-backs-house-housing-bill/) - WASHINGTON — One local congressman is on board with a big housing initiative in the US. US Congressman Dan Meuser says a housing bill passed by the House would increase housing supply and support community banks. He says he voted for the ‘21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.’ Cong. Meuser’s office says the bill passed - [PA Sen. Culver Bill Updates Charity Audit Rules](https://www.wkok.com/pa-sen-culver-bill-updates-charity-audit-rules/) - HARRISBURG — State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver says the state senate approved a bipartisan bill Monday to update financial reporting rules for charities. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Culver and a western PA democrat, state senator Nick Pisciottano. Sen. Culver says Senate Bill 1183 would adjust audit and review requirements based on how much money charities - [Weapons Found Dumped In Union County Woods](https://www.wkok.com/weapons-found-dumped-in-union-county-woods/) - WHITE DEER TOWNSHIP — Bald Eagle State Forest rangers are asking for tips after several weapons were found dumped in Union County. Rangers say eight long guns and a crossbow were recovered along Spruce Run Road. Rangers say many of the weapons were wrapped and appeared to have been there for an extended time before - [FEMA Funding Targets Sunbury And Bloomsburg Projects](https://www.wkok.com/fema-funding-targets-sunbury-and-bloomsburg-projects/) - SUNBURY — FEMA says two local flood mitigation projects are included in more than $23 million in pre-disaster funding for the Mid-Atlantic region. The Pennsylvania projects include $1 million for the Sunbury Municipal Authority. FEMA says the money would support a flood mitigation project in Sunbury. The agency also lists $1.2 million for the Municipal - [ICE Vote Tabled in Sunbury](https://www.wkok.com/ice-vote-tabled-in-sunbury/) - The Daily Item reports Sunbury City Council voted for a second time to table a vote on having the police department join an Immigration and Customs enforcement program. The newspaper reports Councilman Andrew Ramos listened to about 30-minutes of public comment before telling the council he had more questions and wanted to table the vote. - [Three People Injured in Route 204 Accident](https://www.wkok.com/three-people-injured-in-route-204-accident/) - Three people were injured in a crash on Route 204 in Snyder County on Saturday. State police say 18-year-old Juliana Stoltzfus of Beavertown was traveling north on Route 204 Saturday afternoon when she was struck by a vehicle turning left, driven by 78-year-old Marlin Keister Jr. of Selinsgrove. Stoltzfus, Keister, and his passenger, 78-year-old Janice - [Amateur Radio Operators Show Emergency Skills](https://www.wkok.com/amateur-radio-operators-show-emergency-skills/) - UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP — Ham radio ‘Field Day’ is this weekend. Amateur radio operators will show how they help communities stay connected when storms, disasters or outages knock normal communication systems offline. The Susquehanna Valley Amateur Radio Club says its volunteers can provide reliable emergency communications when they are needed most. The club will take - [Resurfacing Continues in Danville and Mahoning Township](https://www.wkok.com/resurfacing-continues-in-danville-and-mahoning-township/) - A roadway resurfacing project continues this week in Danville Borough and Mahoning Township, Montour County. Starting on Tuesday, June 23, the contractor, New Enterprise Stone and Lime, Inc., will begin drainage work on Kaseville Road (Route 2005). Improvements will include placing a new inlet box and repairing an existing pipe. Traffic will be maintained using - [Bridge Cleanup on Thursday on Danville-Riverside Bridge](https://www.wkok.com/bridge-cleanup-on-thursday-on-danville-riverside-bridge/) - DANVILLE - Drivers are advised that a bridge cleaning project is planned this week on the bridge carrying Route 54 over the Susquehanna River in Danville Borough in Montour County and Riverside Borough, in Northumberland County. On Thursday, June 25, drivers can expect lane shifts on the river bridge between West Front Street in Danville - [Jackass Brewing Co-Founder Larry Winans Dies](https://www.wkok.com/jackass-brewing-co-founder-larry-winans-dies/) - LEWISBURG — Larry Winans, a retired Lewisburg dentist and co-founder of Jackass Brewing Company, has died after suffering cardiac arrest during the swim portion of a local Ironman 70.3 event. Friends say the triathlon was the Happy Valley Half-Triathlon in and around State College and Winans died at Hershey Medical Center The brewery says Winans - [Mount Carmel Man Charged After Troopers Assaulted](https://www.wkok.com/mount-carmel-man-charged-after-troopers-assaulted/) - MOUNT CARMEL — WOLF-TV reports a 21-year-old Mount Carmel man is facing charges after state police say he assaulted several troopers during an arrest. State police say troopers found him June 5 while investigating a missing endangered person case. Troopers say the man was wanted on an active felony warrant when they tried to arrest him on - [ThinkSunbury Sculpture Unveiled In Cameron Park](https://www.wkok.com/thinksunbury-sculpture-unveiled-in-cameron-park/) - SUNBURY — ThinkSunbury has unveiled a new sculpture in Cameron Park as part of Sunbury’s downtown revitalization effort. Sunbury’s Revitalization Incorporated says the sculpture marks the official launch of the ThinkSunbury brand and community movement. ThinkSunbury serves as the public-facing identity for SRI and promotes local businesses, events, tourism, and economic investment. The initiative also - [Drone Show and Fireworks Set in Lewisburg](https://www.wkok.com/drone-show-and-fireworks-set-in-lewisburg/) - Lewisburg will host a community concert, drone light show and fireworks display this Friday, as part of Union County’s 250th anniversary celebration. Organizers say 250 drones will light up the sky over Wolfe Field before fireworks by Bixler Pyrotechnics. Food vendors will open at 5pm, and Lucky Afternoon Band will begin playing at 7pm. Sunbury Broadcasting - [Gas Prices Drop 11 Cents](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-drop-11-cents/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have fallen 11.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.09/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 52.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 70.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price - [Police Chief Injured During Montour Township Arrest](https://www.wkok.com/police-chief-injured-during-montour-township-arrest/) - MONTOUR TOWNSHIP — WOLF-TV reports a Montour Township man is facing charges after police say he was found naked on a porch June 18. Police say officers were called around 3:10pm to the area of Golden Valley Drive and Hawk Ridge Road. Montour Township Police say Jaysen Smith made inappropriate remarks to officers and an - [Carlisle Man Dies After Ricketts Glen Fall](https://www.wkok.com/carlisle-man-dies-after-ricketts-glen-fall/) - Photo courtesy DCNR RICKETTS GLEN STATE PARK — WOLF-TV reports a 75-year-old Carlisle man died after falling at Ricketts Glen State Park. Luzerne County Coroner Dion Fernandes says the fall happened near Tuscarora Falls. Emergency responders were called after reports that someone had fallen about 40 feet. WOLF-TV reports initial information indicated the man - [Pres. Trump To Visit Mack Trucks Plant This Week](https://www.wkok.com/pres-trump-to-visit-mack-trucks-plant-this-week/) - ALLENTOWN — WHTM reports President Donald Trump will visit the Mack Trucks plant in Lehigh County next week. US Congressman Dan Meuser says the visit is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, near Allentown. Pres. Trump is expected to deliver remarks at the plant at 2pm. Cong. Meuser says Mack Trucks is a symbol of American - [Standard Journal: Veteran To Receive Military Burial Honors](https://www.wkok.com/standard-journal-veteran-to-receive-military-burial-honors/) - Photo courtesy of Watsontown American Legion Post 323 WATSONTOWN — A Vietnam combat veteran whose ashes were anonymously left at Milton VFW Post 1665 will receive a burial with military honors. The Standard Journal is reporting…the Watsontown American Legion and Milton VFW are planning the service for 11am August 15 at Watsontown Cemetery. Veterans officials - [Knoebels Charity Golf Tournament Planned](https://www.wkok.com/knoebels-charity-golf-tournament-planned/) - ELYSBURG — Knoebels Amusement Resort will mark its 100th anniversary with a charity golf tournament July 5. Organizers say the first Knoebels Kares Charity Golf Tournament will support scholarships and local nonprofit organizations. Registration will begin at 8am, with a 9am shotgun start. The scramble-format tournament costs $350 for a foursome or $100 for a - [Bucknell Tests Solar-Electric Boat Near Sunbury ](https://www.wkok.com/bucknell-tests-solar-electric-boat-near-sunbury/) - SUNBURY — A Bucknell University team has tested a solar-electric boat on the Susquehanna River near Shikellamy State Park. Bucknell says recent electrical engineering graduate Brennah Kennedy and mechanical engineering professor Nate Siegel built the boat as a foundation for future student competition. The project used a canoe with a solar-powered electric system designed through Kennedy’s independent - [Two Charged In Union County Child Abuse Case](https://www.wkok.com/two-charged-in-union-county-child-abuse-case/) - WHITE DEER TOWNSHIP — State police say two Mississippi residents have been charged in a Union County child abuse case involving allegations over several years. Police say the alleged incidents happened in White Deer Township between 2014 and 2022. Allen Keister, 46, faces felony charges including rape of a child, statutory sexual assault and related - [Rockefeller Township Gunfire Leads To Charges](https://www.wkok.com/rockefeller-township-gunfire-leads-to-charges/) - ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP — State police say a Sunbury man is jailed after troopers responded late Thursday to reports of multiple gunshots in Rockefeller Township, Northumberland County. Troopers say they were called to Twin Hill Road around 11:49pm and heard gunfire when they arrived. State police say 48-year-old Clinton Bratton had been drinking and was involved - [Utility Work Next Week on Route 11 Northbound in Danville](https://www.wkok.com/utility-work-next-week-on-route-11-northbound-in-danville/) - Drivers are advised of a lane restriction next week on Route 11 in Danville Borough, Montour County, for a utility upgrade project. On Thursday, June 25, between the hours of 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM, the northbound lane will be restricted while the contractor, Harger Utility Contractors, Inc., connects the new middle school service to the - [Plea Deal Rejected for Millmont Woman Charged with Felony Theft](https://www.wkok.com/plea-deal-rejected-for-millmont-woman-charged-with-felony-theft/) - NorthcentralPA.com reports Union County judge Michael Piecuch rejected a no contest plea for a Millmont woman accused of stealing more than $50,000 from an American Legion. The plea deal for 57-year-old Pamela Hackenburg was rejected last week. Hackenburg had pleaded no contest to a felony theft charge. Hackenburg was charged for allegedly stealing from the - [RiverStage’ 1776 Musical Opens In Lewisburg Tonight](https://www.wkok.com/riverstage-1776-musical-opens-in-lewisburg-tonight/) - LEWISBURG — RiverStage Community Theatre will present “1776” starting tonight at the Greenspace Center on Market Street in Lewisburg. Organizers say the classic musical is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary and Union County’s 250th anniversary events. Shows will be held tonight and tomorrow (June 19 and 20) and next Saturday (June 27) at 7:30pm, with a special 6pm performance Friday June 26. Organizers say - [Pennsylvania Unemployment Holds At 4.2 Percent](https://www.wkok.com/pennsylvania-unemployment-holds-at-4-2-percent/) - HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate stayed at 4.2 percent in May for the fourth straight month. The state Department of Labor and Industry says Pennsylvania remained just below the national unemployment rate of 4.3 percent. The state’s civilian labor force rose by 19,000 people in May, reaching a record high of 6,626,000. Officials say most - [Shamokin Police Plan Two Community Events](https://www.wkok.com/shamokin-police-plan-two-community-events/) - SHAMOKIN — Shamokin residents will have two chances this month to connect with the city police department. The department will hold its Shine From the Shield car wash Saturday, June 20, from 8am to noon at 511 North Franklin Street. A wash and dry will cost $15, and a wash and wax will cost $25, with - [SEDA-COG Transportation Plan Adopted](https://www.wkok.com/seda-cog-transportation-plan-adopted/) - LEWISBURG — SEDA-COG’s Metropolitan Planning Organization has adopted its 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan for the region. Executive Director Kim Wheeler says the plan will guide transportation investments over the next 25 years. The plan covers Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties. Wheeler says transportation connects residents to jobs, healthcare and education - [Selinsgrove Plans Public Meeting On ICE Proposal](https://www.wkok.com/selinsgrove-plans-public-meeting-on-ice-proposal/) - SELINSGROVE — Selinsgrove residents will have another chance July 1 to comment on a proposed police partnership with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The public meeting will run from 6 to 7pm in the community room on the lower level of the borough building. The proposal from Police Chief Francis Petrovich would allow borough police to assist - [Sunbury Revitalization Marks 40 Years](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-revitalization-marks-40-years/) - SUNBURY — More on the SRI Anniversary party in Sunbury. Sunbury’s Revitalization Incorporated will celebrate 40 years of community work with a family picnic tomorrow (Saturday) in Cameron Park. The event runs from 5pm to 7pm, with current and former members, volunteers, partners and residents invited. Guests are also encouraged to arrive early for the 4pm unveiling - [Frontier Life Program Planned By Historical Society](https://www.wkok.com/frontier-life-program-planned-by-historical-society/) - SUNBURY — A living history presentation in Sunbury this weekend will explore what frontier life looked like during the early days of the community in the 1770s. The Northumberland County Historical Society says Hope Webster Kopf will appear as Violet Laferty Crist during the free program. The presentation is Sunday at 2pm at Priestly Chapel in Northumberland, - [Open House Featuring Preliminary Plans for Ridge Road Project](https://www.wkok.com/open-house-featuring-preliminary-plans-for-ridge-road-project/) - From PennDOT: The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to an open house to view preliminary improvement plans for Ridge Road in Point Township, Northumberland County. This open house will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Northumberland, on Tuesday, June 30, between the hours of 6:00 PM - [Car And Truck Show Set In Selinsgrove](https://www.wkok.com/car-and-truck-show-set-in-selinsgrove/) - SELINSGROVE — A car and truck show will be held this Saturday at the Selinsgrove VFW on Route 522 in Snyder County. Organizers say all cars and trucks are welcome, with classes for Ford, Dodge, Chevy, and other vehicles. Registration will run from 10 to 11 a.m., and the show will run from 11 a.m. to 2 - [Penn College Opens Pittsburgh Training Site](https://www.wkok.com/penn-college-opens-pittsburgh-training-site/) - WILLIAMSPORT — Pennsylvania College of Technology has opened a new Pittsburgh training site to support building performance and weatherization workers. Penn College says the facility will expand hands-on training for Pennsylvania’s energy-efficiency industry. The new “Penn College at Pittsburgh” site is located on Susquehanna Street in Pittsburgh. Trainees will learn skills tied to home energy - [Police Seek Suspect In Vehicle Vandalism](https://www.wkok.com/police-seek-suspect-in-vehicle-vandalism/) - BLOOMSBURG — Montour Township Police in Columbia County are asking for help identifying a suspect in a vehicle vandalism case. Police say the incident happened June 16 at about 5:30pm at 390 Montour Boulevard. Police say the suspect keyed a truck and left the scene in an unknown vehicle. The case is listed as criminal - [ThinkSunbury Sculpture To Be Unveiled](https://www.wkok.com/thinksunbury-sculpture-to-be-unveiled/) - SUNBURY — A new ThinkSunbury sculpture will be unveiled this Saturday in Cameron Park. Sunbury’s Revitalization Incorporated says the 4pm unveiling will mark the official launch of the ThinkSunbury brand and community movement. SRI says the sculpture is meant to symbolize community pride, partnership, and downtown momentum. The ThinkSunbury logo was created in 2015 and became part of a broader downtown revitalization plan through the Blueprint - [Fuel Leak Follows Milton Truck Crash](https://www.wkok.com/fuel-leak-follows-milton-truck-crash/) - MILTON — Milton volunteers were on the go Tuesday afternoon to the 100 block of Milton for a non-injury crash involving a box truck and a fuel leak. Fire officials say the truck struck and removed a fire hydrant, puncturing its fuel tank. Pennsylvania American Water and Northumberland County Emergency Management were called because diesel fuel - [Debris Fire Spreads Near Milton Turkey Barn](https://www.wkok.com/debris-fire-spreads-near-milton-turkey-barn/) - MILTON — Milton firefighters responded Wednesday morning to Wiend Road for a machinery fire that turned out to be a debris pile burning near pine trees. Fire officials say the flames were spreading close to a turkey barn when chiefs arrived. Firefighters from Milton knocked down the fire. No injuries were reported in the fire. - [Man Pleads Guilty to Stalking in Snyder County](https://www.wkok.com/man-pleads-guilty-to-stalking-in-snyder-county/) - The Daily Item reports a California man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to stalking and terrorizing multiple people in Snyder County. The newspaper reports Daniel Bozin was extradited to Pennsylvania last October and is jailed on multiple charges. The 48-year-old Bozin pleaded guilty to 10 counts of stalking. The Daily Item reports charges were filed against - [Shikellamy Budget Includes No Tax Increase](https://www.wkok.com/shikellamy-budget-includes-no-tax-increase/) - SUNBURY — The Daily Item is reporting… Shikellamy School District property owners will not see a tax increase in the next budget. The school board okayed a spending plan totaling about $59 million. The district business manager says school employees, administrators and the board have put the district in a strong fiscal position. - [Sunbury Man Gets Probation In Van Case](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-man-gets-probation-in-van-case/) - SUNBURY — A 67-year-old Sunbury man has been sentenced after a child was left inside a school van in October 2024. The Daily Item reports Joseph Stutzman received two years of probation after pleading guilty to recklessly endangering another person. Sunbury Police say the child was not dropped off at home and was left in the - [Line Mountain Reassessment Meetings Scheduled](https://www.wkok.com/line-mountain-reassessment-meetings-scheduled/) - HERNDON — Northumberland County property owners in the Line Mountain area have two upcoming reassessment meetings. The county says Tyler Technologies is conducting the countywide property reassessment, the first since 1972. The first meeting will be held Monday, June 22, from 5:30pm to 8pm at Line Mountain Elementary School in Trevorton. A second meeting will be - [Scouts Present Annual Report At State Capitol](https://www.wkok.com/scouts-present-annual-report-at-state-capitol/) - HARRISBURG — State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver says more than 150 Scouts from across Pennsylvania visited the state Capitol for Scouting America’s annual Report to the Commonwealth. Culver joined Rep. Justin Fleming in welcoming the Scouts Monday. The report highlighted service, leadership development, civic engagement and community contributions. Culver says Scouting America serves more than 45,000 Pennsylvania youth - [Montour County Neighbor Urges DEP Review of Transfer Station](https://www.wkok.com/montour-county-neighbor-urges-dep-review-of-transfer-station/) - DANVILLE — In Montour “County, Cooper Township man David Crawford is asking DEP for a closer review of a proposed municipal waste transfer station. Crawford says he is concerned about possible impacts to groundwater, runoff and traffic near Grovania Drive. In written comments to DEP, Crawford says nearby residents should not become testing grounds for - [Police Seek Camper In Covered Bridge Damage](https://www.wkok.com/police-seek-camper-in-covered-bridge-damage/) - BLOOMSBURG — Montour Township Police are looking for a camper involved in damage to the Rupert Covered Bridge. Police say the incident happened Saturday, June 13, at about 4:50pm. Police say the vehicle hit the bridge’s height limit sign and left the scene. The vehicle is described as a Chevrolet Sunseeker camper. Officer Alex Hernandez is - [Shamokin PD Urges Vigilance After Vehicle Break-Ins](https://www.wkok.com/shamokin-pd-urges-vigilance-after-vehicle-break-ins/) - SHAMOKIN — The News Item is reporting… Shamokin Police Department is asking residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity following a rash of vehicle break-ins. Police say the department received multiple reports of vehicles being broken into Friday and Saturday nights. Most of the vehicles were parked in the Bunker Hill section of the city and unlocked. - [Millmont Man Loses $45,600 In Bitcoin Scam](https://www.wkok.com/millmont-man-loses-45600-in-bitcoin-scam/) - HARTLEY TOWNSHIP, Union County — In Union County, state police say a 74-year-old Millmont man lost $45,600 in a Bitcoin scam this month. The investigation began after the victim contacted police about money he had sent. Police say the victim received a computer notice claiming his device had been infected with a virus. He then - [Lewisburg Couple Dies In Montour County Crash](https://www.wkok.com/lewisburg-couple-dies-in-montour-county-crash/) - LIBERTY TOWNSHIP — A Lewisburg couple died Tuesday after a three-vehicle crash on Route 45 in Liberty Township, Montour County. Montour County Coroner Deanna Force says the crash happened around 3:52pm. The coroner says 75-year-old Thomas Berkheimer was driving east when he tried to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone. Investigators say his vehicle - [Lewisburg Couple Killed in Montour County Crash](https://www.wkok.com/626146-2/) - A Lewisburg area couple died after a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon. The Montour County's Coroner's Office told WNEP the crash occurred on Route 45 in Liberty Township at about 4 p.m. Thomas Berkeimer reportedly was trying to pass in a no-passing zone when he struck an oncoming car head-on. Reports state the collision involved three - [Juneteenth Events Set In Selinsgrove And Lewisburg](https://www.wkok.com/juneteenth-events-set-in-selinsgrove-and-lewisburg/) - Juneteenth Events Call Community Toward Justice And Change SELINSGROVE — Local Juneteenth events this week are inviting everyone to do more than remember history. Organizers are calling on the community to embrace the continuing need for positive change, justice, understanding, and freedom for all people. With the theme, “Until Everyone Is Free,” observances in Selinsgrove - [PA Game Commission: Hunting Licenses Go On Sale June 22](https://www.wkok.com/hunting-licenses-go-on-sale-june-22/) - HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania hunting and trapping licenses for the 2026-27 seasons will go on sale June 22 at 8am. The Pennsylvania Game Commission says the new license year begins July 1. Executive Director Stephen Smith says this year includes expanded opportunities, with most hunting seasons open on Sundays. The exception will be migratory game bird seasons. Antlerless deer - [Danville Teen Charged In Shamokin Township Shooting](https://www.wkok.com/danville-teen-charged-in-shamokin-township-shooting/) - SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP —State Police say a Danville teen is charged with attempted homicide after a Sunday afternoon shooting in Northumberland County. Troopers from Stonington say they were called to 35 Short Road in Shamokin Township around 1:30pm. Troopers say 18-year-old Ryan Costa got into a verbal altercation with 46-year-old Kyle Kent, also of Danville. Troopers say Costa - [PennDOT Seeks Comment On Transportation Plan](https://www.wkok.com/penndot-seeks-comment-on-transportation-plan/) - HARRISBURG — PennDOT is asking Pennsylvania travelers to comment on the state’s draft 2027 transportation improvement plan. The agency says the plan lists projects expected to use federal, state, local and private funding over four years. PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll says public comments help shape a transportation network for all travelers. The plan includes 24 - [rabbittransit Launching New Fare System](https://www.wkok.com/rabbittransit-launching-new-fare-system/) - HARRISBURG — rabbittransit riders will have a new way to pay for fixed route service starting July 21. The agency says rabbitPAY will use smart cards and a mobile app to make boarding faster. Executive Director Richard Farr says riders will be able to tap a phone or smart card when boarding. The system will also - [Cooper Township Waste Station Hearing Draws Crowd](https://www.wkok.com/cooper-township-waste-station-hearing-draws-crowd/) - DANVILLE — About a hundred residents packed a DEP hearing Monday night on a proposed municipal waste transfer station. The Daily Item reports more than 100 people attended the hearing at the Montour County Administration Center. DEP is reviewing a permit application from 22 Transfer LLC for a site along Grovania Drive. The proposal includes a waste - [Attempted Break-In Reported At Danville Store](https://www.wkok.com/attempted-break-in-reported-at-danville-store/) - DANVILLE — A Danville vintage store is asking for help after an attempted break-in over the weekend. Pa Collectors Society says someone tried to get into its Danville location Saturday night through the front windows. The store says no one was hurt, and nothing was stolen because the person did not get inside. Employees say - [18-Year Old Charged with Shamokin Township Shooting](https://www.wkok.com/state-police-investigating-shamokin-township-shooting/) - SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP — Pennsylvania State Police in Stonington investigated a shooting in Northumberland County this weekend. Troopers were called to 35 Short Road in Shamokin Township around 1:30pm Sunday. 18-year old Ryan Costa of Danville reportedly got into a verbal altercation with 46-year old Kyle Kent of Danville. During that altercation, State Police say Costa - [Family Scavenger Hunt Planned In Sunbury](https://www.wkok.com/family-scavenger-hunt-planned-in-sunbury/) - SUNBURY — Families can explore community resources during a scavenger hunt in Sunbury this Wednesday night. Susquehanna Valley United Way says Family Fun Night is set for 5:30pm to 7pm and begins at the United Way office on Arch Street. Organizers say families will follow clues to local partner sites connected to health, safety, education, and family - [DEP Hearing Set On Montour Waste Transfer Station](https://www.wkok.com/dep-hearing-set-on-montour-waste-transfer-station/) - DANVILLE — WOLF-TV reports the Pennsylvania DEP will hold a public hearing Monday on a proposed municipal waste transfer station in Montour County. The hearing runs from 6pm to 8pm at the Montour County Administration Center in Danville. DEP is reviewing an application from 22 Transfer LLC for a 47-acre site in Cooper Township, near Grovania Drive. - [Transitions Of PA Backs Harrisburg Funding Push](https://www.wkok.com/transitions-of-pa-backs-harrisburg-funding-push/) - HARRISBURG — The regional Transitions of PA organization is speaking out after a state Capitol news conference on funding for victim services. The event was led by statewide groups seeking more money for domestic violence and rape crisis programs. Transitions of PA CEO Mae-Ling Kranz says survivors cannot wait as costs rise and demand for - [PPL: We Work All Year To Reduce Outages](https://www.wkok.com/ppl-we-work-all-year-to-reduce-outages/) - WILLIAMSPORT — With power outages still affecting electric customers across the region, PPL Electric Utilities says it is continuing work to make the grid more reliable. In an opinion piece, Regional Affairs Director Jonah Howe says PPL maintains 194,000 poles, 10,000 miles of power lines and 72 substations in Northcentral Pennsylvania. Howe says trees and - [Strong Storms Hit Valley Sunday, Power Outages Again](https://www.wkok.com/strong-storms-hit-valley-sunday-power-outages-again/) - UNDATED – Strong storms swept across the middle portion of the state again Sunday. PPL reported about 2,000 outages as of 10pm. The National Weather Service posted severe thunderstorm warnings, and some tornado watches. - [Gas Prices Fall 12 Cents in a Week](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-fall-12-cents-in-a-week/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have fallen 12.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.20/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 43.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 90.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price - [Senator Culver Honors Shamokin Resident For Senate Service](https://www.wkok.com/senator-culver-honors-shamokin-resident-for-senate-service/) - HARRISBURG — State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver recently honored lifelong Shamokin resident Nick Spock on the Senate floor. Spock is retiring after 32 years of service to the Senate and the people of Pennsylvania. Spock served as a PennDOT support specialist, helping senators and staff respond to constituent needs. Sen. Culver says he also assisted - [Union County Parade Includes Patriotic Train Rides Afterward](https://www.wkok.com/union-county-parade-includes-patriotic-train-rides-afterward/) - LEWISBURG — The Union County Veterans Fourth of July Gala Parade steps off Saturday, June 27, at 10am in Lewisburg. Organizers say the rain-or-shine parade will honor more than 100 veterans and include more than 250 entries, marching bands, first responders and a planned C-47 flyover. After the parade, North Shore Railroad will offer patriotic - [Lewisburg League Honors Linda Harris For Civic Service](https://www.wkok.com/lewisburg-league-honors-linda-harris-for-civic-service/) - LEWISBURG — The League of Women Voters of the Lewisburg Area has honored Linda Harris with its 2026 Jill Reynolds Award. The award recognizes a League member who works tirelessly for the organization, often without public recognition. Harris has been a League member for 11 years and served 9 years on the board. She has - [Live Music Fusion Fest To Rock Spyglass Ridge Saturday](https://www.wkok.com/626075-2/) - SUNBURY — A regional economic development and promotion group has a concert this weekend. Fusion Fest will bring live music, youth performers, and community support to Spyglass Ridge Winery in Sunbury Saturday. Valley Fusion says gates will open at 2pm, with music starting at 2:45pm. The first-ever festival will feature Lizard Hammer, Alex Lee Warner Band, - [Machesic Named Visitors Bureau Executive Director July 1](https://www.wkok.com/machesic-named-visitors-bureau-executive-director-july-1/) - MILTON — The Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau says Judy Machesic has been named executive director, effective July 1. She has been serving as interim director after previously joining the organization in 2019 as member services director. Officials say Machesic helped strengthen partner relationships and has led the organization through recent growth and controversies…a big - [Northumberland County Man Convicted In Child Assault Case](https://www.wkok.com/northumberland-county-man-convicted-in-child-assault-case/) - HARRISBURG — The state Attorney General Dave Sunday says a Northumberland County man has been convicted of sexually abusing an 11-year-old child. A jury convicted Michael Bishop of felony indecent assault, felony corruption of minors and misdemeanor indecent assault. Sunday says the conviction holds Bishop accountable for violating a position of trust. Bishop is scheduled - [Eighth Street Bridge Repair Starts In Delaware Township](https://www.wkok.com/eighth-street-bridge-repair-starts-in-delaware-township/) - DELAWARE TOWNSHIP — PennDOT says a bridge repair project will close part of Eighth Street in Northumberland County starting Wednesday. The bridge carries Eighth Street over Interstate 180 in Delaware Township. Eighth Street will be closed between Susquehanna Trail and Route 44. Crews will replace a beam damaged in a bridge strike last year. PennDOT - [Berwick Tank Heads To Pocono NASCAR Veterans Village](https://www.wkok.com/berwick-tank-heads-to-pocono-nascar-veterans-village/) - BERWICK — The Stuart Tank Memorial Association’s M3A1 Light Tank, known as “Lady Lois,” is headed to Pocono Raceway for NASCAR weekend. The tank will be on static display in the Veterans’ Village through Sunday, June 14. Before the trip, Lady Lois visited Cheetah Chassis Corporation in Berwick’s industrial complex Wednesday. The association says the - [Two Area Farms Added To Preservation Program](https://www.wkok.com/two-area-farms-added-to-preservation-program/) - LOCUST TOWNSHIP — Two more area farms are being protected from future residential or commercial development through Pennsylvania’s Farmland Preservation Program. He says the state program buys development rights from willing landowners and has now protected more than 6,700 farms statewide. He says the latest local approvals include farms in Columbia and Schuylkill counties. In - [PA Senator Yaw Announces Housing Money For Region](https://www.wkok.com/pa-senator-yaw-announces-housing-money-for-region/) - WILLIAMSPORT — State Sen. Gene Yaw is bringing more than $2 million in housing money back to the region. Sen. Yaw says the funding will support affordable housing and rehabilitation programs across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union counties. Union County will receive $100,000 for the Union County Housing Authority’s Bridge Housing Program. Union-Snyder Community - [Strong Storms Bring More Power Outages Reported Across Region](https://www.wkok.com/626070-2/) - SUNBURY — Strong storms swept across our region Thursday. Some trees were knocked down, and power outages were reported. The Montour Night Out activities were cut short around 7pm as a storm approached. Organizers said they had spent hours monitoring the weather, even talking to the National Weather Service. PPL says they have over 700 - [UPMC Confirms Layoffs Affecting About 200 Workers](https://www.wkok.com/upmc-confirms-layoffs-affecting-about-200-workers/) - PITTSBURGH — UPMC announced layoffs affecting about 200 employees. The health system says the cuts will mainly involve workers who are not in clinical or member-facing roles. UPMC also says about 300 open positions will be eliminated. Those positions were not in active recruitment, and UPMC did not specify which departments or locations are affected. - [Conestoga Named Pennsylvania’s 2026 River Of The Year](https://www.wkok.com/626064-2/) - LANCASTER — The Conestoga River has been recognized as Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year. DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Lancaster County to mark the honor. The Conestoga flows more than 61 miles from Berks County to the Susquehanna River below Safe Harbor Dam. It beat out the Lower Schuylkill River and Chillisquaque Creek - [Danville, Riverside: Two Big Fun Events Set Thursday & Saturday](https://www.wkok.com/626053-2/) - Montour Night Out Set For Tonight DANVILLE — Montour County Public Safety Partners will host Montour Night Out tonight near the Danville High School. The free family event runs from 6 to 8:30pm at along Ironmen Lane in Danville. Organizers say families can meet first responders, including police, fire departments, EMS, and local, state and federal law enforcement. - [Selinsgrove Man Sentenced For Stalking Next-Door Neighbor](https://www.wkok.com/626052-2/) - MIDDLEBURG —A Selinsgrove man has been sentenced to 36 months of probation for stalking his next-door neighbor. 44-year-old Gregory Shea was convicted by a jury May 12 of stalking and loitering and prowling at night. Snyder County District Attorney Heath Brosius says Shea was ordered to serve the first 12 months on house arrest with electronic monitoring. - [Stubborn Fire Guts Sunbury Home, Massive Volunteer Response](https://www.wkok.com/stubborn-fire-guts-sunbury-home-massive-volunteer-response/) - SUNBURY —At least two people are displaced after a smoky, stubborn, three-alarm house fire Tuesday evening in Sunbury. Northumberland County officials say crews were called just after 5pm to the 1000 block of Market Street. As volunteers were dispatched, there was word of ‘possible entrapment’ at the single-family home. Officials say one resident was taken to - [State Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver, Journey to Justice, Push Protections](https://www.wkok.com/state-senator-lynda-schlegel-culver-journey-to-justice-push-protections/) - Photos courtesy PA Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver\ HARRISBURG — State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver is pushing for stronger protections for older adults and care-dependent Pennsylvanians. Culver joined Journey to Justice for an elder abuse awareness event at the state Capitol. The event was held ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. Culver - [Talen Energy Seeks Montour County Power Plant Expansion](https://www.wkok.com/talen-seeks-montour-plant-expansion/) - DANVILLE — Talen Energy is pursuing permits to add two new natural-gas-fired generating units at its Montour power plant in Derry Township. The company notified Montour County commissioners this week and says the project is still in the early stages. Talen says the proposed units would generate electricity more efficiently. The company says the new - [Danville Shelter Desperately Needs Interim Volunteers](https://www.wkok.com/danville-shelter-needs-interim-volunteers/) - DANVILLE — Montour County officials are asking for you…any and all volunteers to help at a temporary shelter for former Danville Suites residents. The Valley Township rental property was recently shut down because of mold and other conditions, leaving dozens of people and pets homeless. Karla Alexander, the director of AGAPE said, if someone can’t - [News Item: More Details Released On Ralpho Township Fire](https://www.wkok.com/news-item-more-details-released-on-ralpho-township-fire/) - RALPHO TOWNSHIP — More details are out on a house fire that happened Sunday afternoon in Ralpho Township, Northumberland County. The News-Item reports the fire on Windom Lane displaced 3 people, including Elysburg Assistant Fire Chief Eric Haupt. Firefighters were called around 2:55pm and arrived within five minutes. Ralpho Fire Chief Clint Herr says crews launched an - [Commissioners To Discuss Danville Suites Evacuation](https://www.wkok.com/commissioners-to-discuss-danville-suites-evacuation/) - DANVILLE — Montour County commissioners are hosting a news conference Tuesday to discuss the evacuation and follow-up response involving Danville Suites. The building was condemned last week, forcing dozens of residents to leave. Commissioners say government agencies, emergency management officials, nonprofits, and others will discuss the evacuation and continuing assistance. The response included help with shelter, food, - [No Tax Increase In Selinsgrove Area Budget](https://www.wkok.com/no-tax-increase-in-selinsgrove-area-budget/) - SELINSGROVE — Selinsgrove Area School District residents will not see a tax increase in next year’s budget. The Daily Item reports the school board approved a $53.5 million spending plan Monday for the 2026-27 school year. Officials will use $1.17 million from the district’s unassigned fund balance to close a deficit. Business Manager Michael Sokoloski says $1.9 - [DeLong Mansion Fundraiser Planned In Montour County](https://www.wkok.com/delong-mansion-fundraiser-planned-in-montour-county/) - DANVILLE — Mark your calendar…The Montour County Historical Society will host a fundraiser July 11 at the historic Frank DeLong Mansion near Washingtonville. It is called ‘An Afternoon at the Frank DeLong Mansion: Exploring the Life and Legacy of Frank DeLong.’ The event runs from 4 to 6:30pm at 56 Bush Road. The afternoon includes light hors - [Lutheran Synod Studies Future Amid Declining Membership](https://www.wkok.com/lutheran-synod-studies-future-amid-declining-membership/) - MIFFLINBURG — In our region, the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the Lutheran church is studying how to serve congregations amid declining membership and a shortage of pastors and lay leaders. Around here, a few Lutheran congregations have closed, a few have merged, and some churches do not always have a pastor or lay leader - [Fire Hits Two Northumberland County Homes Sunday Afternoon](https://www.wkok.com/626021-2/) - Kulpmont Home Destroyed By Two-Alarm Fire KULPMONT — A home in Kulpmont was destroyed by a two-alarm fire Sunday evening. The News Item reports, firefighters were called around 7pm to 1351 Poplar Street, where flames had already consumed the rear of the home and a garage near Wood Street. Kulpmont Fire Department Safety Officer Matt Siko says - [Animals Found Inside Condemned Danville Suites](https://www.wkok.com/animals-found-inside-condemned-danville-suites/) - VALLEY TOWNSHIP — State police in Montour County are investigating after animals were found inside the condemned Danville Suites. Police say the building at 37 Valley West Road was condemned June 3 because of health risks, and people and property had to be removed. Sunday, state Police say they received a report of barking dogs believed to - [Pennsylvania Gas Prices Fall As Danville Stations Compete](https://www.wkok.com/pennsylvania-gas-prices-fall-as-danville-stations-compete/) - HARRISBURG — GasBuddy says Pennsylvania gas prices fell 14.2 cents in the last week, averaging $4.32 per gallon today. The statewide average is down 36.1 cents from a month ago, but $1.12 higher than last year. GasBuddy says Harrisburg averages $4.19, York is at $4.23, and Hagerstown is lower at $3.64. Local checks show Sunbury - [Small Plane Lands Safely On 11 & 15 Selinsgrove Bypass](https://www.wkok.com/small-plane-lands-safely-on-11-15-selinsgrove-bypass/) - Photo credit: Brady Bachman. SELINSGROVE — A student pilot and flight instructor safely made an emergency landing Saturday morning on Route 11/15 in Selinsgrove. WNEP is reporting… Central Susquehanna Regional 911 official Chad Aucker says the Lancaster County pair had been practicing takeoffs and landings at Penn Valley Airport. Aucker says they - [Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt In Union Township Crash](https://www.wkok.com/motorcyclist-seriously-hurt-in-union-township-crash/) - UNION TOWNSHIP, UNION COUNTY— State police say a Northumberland man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Friday morning in Union County. Troopers say 21-year-old Ethan Harvey was riding south on Route 11 (near County Line Road and the Barry King Bridge) around 8pm when he failed to make a curve. Police say the motorcycle - [Transitions Marks 50 Years At Annual Auction](https://www.wkok.com/transitions-marks-50-years-at-annual-auction/) - LEWISBURG — Transitions marked 50 years of service during its 38th Annual Auction at Susquehanna University. The June 3 fundraiser brought together more than 200 supporters, sponsors, partners, and community members. Transitions also honored Hannah Johnson with the 2026 Pete Macky Advocacy Award. Johnson is a forensic nurse coordinator at WellSpan Evangelical Hospital who provides - [Slight Revision in PennDOT Bridge Work Set for Monday](https://www.wkok.com/slight-revision-in-penndot-bridge-work-set-for-monday/) - SUNBURY — There is a slight change in PennDOT's scheme for the Priestley and Edison Bridge work set for the next three weeks. PennDOT says a Route 405 southbound detour will begin Monday for drivers traveling from Northumberland to Sunbury. Southbound drivers will be detoured through Shamokin Dam and across the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Northbound - [Knoebels Marks 100th Anniversary, Recognized by PA Senate](https://www.wkok.com/knoebels-marks-100th-anniversary-recognized-by-pa-senate/) - ELYSBURG — July 4, 2026, has been recognized as Knoebels Amusement Resort Day in Pennsylvania, honoring the park’s 100th anniversary. State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver welcomed members of the Knoebel family and park leadership to the state senate this week for the recognition. Knoebels officially opened as an amusement park on July 4, 1926, with - [League Honors Butler For Community Service Work](https://www.wkok.com/625998-2/) - LEWISBURG — The League of Women Voters of the Lewisburg Area has honored Janice Butler for community service in Lewisburg and Union County. Butler received the 2025 Judy Anderson Community Service Award during the League’s annual meeting May 12 at Brasserie Louis. The League says Butler was recognized for decades of service, advocacy, and community - [Summer Swim Safety Suggestions Shared By Susquehanna Kids   ](https://www.wkok.com/summer-swim-safety-suggestions-shared-by-susquehanna-kids/) - BLOOMSBURG — Soon, swimming will be a daily activity for families. A regional family and children’s resource is emphasizing water safety for children. Susquehanna Kids says learning to swim is a critical life skill. A recent article quotes Geisinger pediatrician Dr. Laura Spahr encouraging families to invest time and money into swim lessons, “I encourage - [Riverside Planning America 250 Celebration At Airport](https://www.wkok.com/riverside-planning-america-250-celebration-at-airport/) - RIVERSIDE — Riverside Boro Life is planning a full-day America 250 celebration next Saturday at the Danville Airport. Organizers say the June 13 event begins at 11am with an opening ceremony. Pastor Shawn McNett from Strawberry Ridge Trinity UCC will take part in the ceremony. The Honor Guard from Danville American Legion Post 40 will also participate. The family-friendly celebration - [Shikellamy Explores Third Officer for District](https://www.wkok.com/shikellamy-explores-third-officer-for-district/) - The Daily Item reports Shikellamy school board members are discussing hiring a third officer in the district. The school board members heard from Shikellamy Police Chief Shawn Williams and said they have two officers for five buildings and a third officer would be a positive addition. The newspaper reports Williams said the number of incidents - [Molasses Spill Follows Route 61 Crash](https://www.wkok.com/molasses-spill-follows-route-61-crash/) - SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP — The News-Item reports first responders handled a sticky crash Wednesday afternoon on Route 61 between Stonington and Paxinos. Fire officials say a Chevrolet Silverado hit the back of a John Deere farm tractor. Officials say molasses spilled from the tractor’s right-rear wheel after the wheel came loose from the rim. The molasses is used - [SRI: New Art Installation Coming to Sunbury](https://www.wkok.com/sri-new-art-installation-coming-to-sunbury/) - SUNBURY — A new public art installation will be unveiled June 20 in Cameron Park in Sunbury. Sunbury’s Revitalization Inc. says the ThinkSunbury Sculpture Reveal begins at 4pm. Organizers say the sculpture represents both place and purpose in the city. SRI says the sculpture also marks the launch of the ThinkSunbury brand and community-wide marketing initiative. The project highlights Sunbury’s history, culture, and future. A second milestone event follows at - [PPL Electric Bills Going Up July 1](https://www.wkok.com/ppl-electric-bills-going-up-july-1/) - ALLENTOWN — PPL Electric Utilities says residential bills will increase July 1 after state regulators approved new distribution rates. The company says the average residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours will pay about $6.48 more per month. PPL says the 3.23% increase will support system upgrades, including stronger poles, wires, equipment, tree trimming, and smart grid technology. The - [Edison Bridge Detour Starts Monday](https://www.wkok.com/edison-bridge-detour-starts-monday/) - SUNBURY — Traffic changes are coming Monday for drivers who use the Route 405 bridges between Sunbury and Northumberland. PennDOT says the Route 405 detour between Northumberland and Sunbury goes into effect Monday. It will allow a bridge maintenance and resurfacing project to continue on the Priestley and Edison bridges. Crews will begin applying a new wearing surface Monday on - [Kratzerville Fire Company Marks 75 Years](https://www.wkok.com/kratzerville-fire-company-marks-75-years/) - KRATZERVILLE — The Kratzerville Volunteer Fire Company is celebrating 75 years of service with a community day Saturday. A brief anniversary ceremony will be held at noon, featuring fire company history and presentations from local legislative leaders and county commissioners. The day will include fire trucks and equipment, fire safety demonstrations, food stands, raffles, 75th anniversary - [Intersection Project on Routes 54/642 in Montour County](https://www.wkok.com/intersection-improvement-project-continues-on-routes-54-654-in-montour-county/) - A multi-year intersection improvement project continues along the Route 54 corridor near the Route 642 west (Liberty Valley Road) and Route 642 east (Jerseytown Road) intersection in Valley and Mahoning townships, Montour County. The week of June 7, the contractor, New Enterprise and Lime Co., will continue working on the new alignment for Route 642. - [Curb Work Planned Soon, Old Rt 15, White Deer Township](https://www.wkok.com/curb-installation-planned-next-week-on-old-route-15-in-white-deer-township/) - A curb installation project is planned next Tuesday on Old Route 15 (Route 1011), just north of Route 642 and the Route 15 northbound entrance ramp in White Deer Township, Union County. On Tuesday, June 9, a contractor for Rabbit Transit, Gray Builders, will be installing a curb at 604 Old Route 15. Drivers can expect a - [Demolition Begins of the Slifer House in Lewisburg](https://www.wkok.com/demolition-begins-of-the-slifer-house-in-lewisburg/) - Demolition of the Historic Slifer House is underway in Lewisburg. Despite public opposition, crews began tearing down the 165-year-old Slifer House on Wednesday. The demolition can be seen by motorists passing on River Road. The Slifer House is owned by Asbury RiverWoods and Albright Care Services. Michelle Curnow, Senior Vice President of Sales and Brand - [Free Adventure Books Offered For Youth Programs](https://www.wkok.com/free-adventure-books-offered-for-youth-programs/) - LEWISBURG — Free outdoor education activity books are available for schools, libraries, camps, and youth programs across Pennsylvania. The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership says requests are due by July 31. The Susquehanna Greenway Adventure Book includes puzzles, games, safety tips, stickers, and a fold-out map. Organizers say the activities focus on river ecology, wildlife, hiking and paddling - [Father Charged In Death Of 6-Month-Old Son](https://www.wkok.com/father-charged-in-death-of-6-month-old-son/) - ORANGEVILLE — A Columbia County father is now charged with murder after his 6-month-old son died in Orangeville. The Press Enterprise reports 25-year-old Tyson Denzel Williams was charged Wednesday in the April death. State police say troopers were called to a Main Street home shortly before 6:45am April 11. They say the child was unresponsive when Geisinger EMS - [Phone Law Fine Begins As Summer Travel Starts](https://www.wkok.com/phone-law-fine-begins-as-summer-travel-starts/) - HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania drivers face a new distracted driving penalty starting June 5. PennDOT says drivers convicted under Paul Miller’s Law will pay a $50 fine, plus court costs and fees. At a news conference this week, with a hearse in the background, Eileen Miller, whose son Paul was killed by a distracted driver, says choices - [Childcare Reform Package Follows Hearings Across Pennsylvania](https://www.wkok.com/childcare-reform-package-follows-hearings-across-pennsylvania/) - HARRISBURG — A local lawmaker is leading the way, trying to help families. State House Republicans are proposing a 14-bill package aimed at childcare access and affordability. State house member David Rowe says his plan follows six hearings held across Pennsylvania. Rep. Rowe says lawmakers heard similar concerns from providers, families, employers, and policy experts. - [Paving Project Planned Next Week on Route 204 in Penn Township](https://www.wkok.com/paving-project-planned-next-week-on-route-204-in-penn-township/) - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announces that a paving project is scheduled to begin next week on Route 204 next week in Penn Township, Snyder County. Starting on Monday, June 8, a PennDOT paving crew will mill and pave Route 204 in both directions between Peach Tree Road and Mill Road (Route 1014). Milling - [Sen. Culver Plans Elder Abuse Press Conference](https://www.wkok.com/sen-culver-plans-elder-abuse-press-conference/) - HARRISBURG — State senator Lynda Schlegel Culver is planning an Elder Abuse Awareness press conference next week in Harrisburg. Culver’s office says lawmakers and advocates will discuss Alice’s Law, which would create an Elder Abuse Registry. Her office says the event will be held next Tuesday. She says she’ll host the event with Journey to Justice, an - [Native Species Day Highlights Pennsylvania Conservation Efforts](https://www.wkok.com/native-species-day-highlights-pennsylvania-conservation-efforts/) - HARRISBURG — State officials are highlighting efforts to protect native plants, forests and waterways. The Invasive Species Council marked the fifth annual Pennsylvania Native Species Day Monday at the State Capitol. DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn says native plants are the foundation of Pennsylvania’s ecosystems. She says they support pollinators and wildlife, strengthen forests and waterways, and - [League Honors Lewisburg Student For Civic Leadership](https://www.wkok.com/league-honors-lewisburg-student-for-civic-leadership/) - LEWISBURG — A Lewisburg Area High School student is being honored for civic leadership and community service. The League of Women Voters of the Lewisburg Area says Gibson O’Mealy is this year’s Nancy M. Neuman Citizenship Award recipient. The award includes a $1,000 scholarship and recognizes a graduating senior committed to informed action and service. - [Beavertown Man Charged After Undercover Police Sting](https://www.wkok.com/beavertown-man-charged-after-undercover-police-sting/) - BLOOMSBURG — A Beavertown man is facing felony charges after an undercover police sting in Bloomsburg. The Press Enterprise reports 45-year-old Bobby Lee Boyer answered an online ad offering sexual acts for money. The newspaper also reports, 74-year-old Scott Hudelson of Berwick also answered the ad. Police say the ad used a photo of a - [Snyder County Fires Emergency Management Director](https://www.wkok.com/snyder-county-fires-emergency-management-director/) - MIDDLEBURG — Snyder County is making a leadership change in its emergency management department. The Daily Item reports commissioners voted Tuesday to fire EMA Director Derick Shambach. Shambach had worked for the county for 21 years. He was hired as a 911 dispatcher in 2005 and became EMA director in 2009. Commissioner Chairman Joe Kantz says the - [Selinsgrove Fire Police Get a New Truck](https://www.wkok.com/selinsgrove-fire-police-get-a-new-truck/) - SELINSGROVE — The Daily Item reports an area fire police group has a new vehicle to respond to calls and help with traffic control.. Selinsgrove Fire Police said that they purchased a fully-equipped 2026 Chevy 2500 truck with contributions from local businesses, organizations, churches and individuals. The newspaper reports Dauntless Hook & Ladder Fire Co. - [Riverside Rezoning Request is Denied](https://www.wkok.com/riverside-rezoning-request-is-denied/) - RIVERSIDE — The zoning hearing board in Riverside denied a rezoning request Tuesday that would have allowed the former Riverside Elementary School to be converted into apartment buildings. According to the Press Enterprise the denial came after representatives of Merck & Co. informed the board groundwater contamination on the property of its Merck Cherokee Plant could - [Danville Moose Launches Summer Lunch Program](https://www.wkok.com/danville-moose-launches-summer-lunch-program/) - DANVILLE — A major summer lunch effort is beginning in Danville to help children while school is out. Annie Yagle , manager of the Danville Moose, says “From Schools Out to Schools In” will offer up to 100 bagged lunches each weekday. Yagle says the Moose is coordinating with many community partners, including local fire - [Northumberland Soap Box Derby Set For June 27](https://www.wkok.com/northumberland-soap-box-derby-set-for-june-27/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — A long-running Pineknotter-area tradition returns to Northumberland later this month. Northumberland Police say the 26th Annual Soap Box Derby Race is Saturday, June 27. The race will be held in the 400 block of King Street. Police say it is a non-sanctioned, fun race using official soap box derby cars. The cars are provided - [SUN Patriotic Home & Business Decorating Contest Underway](https://www.wkok.com/sun-patriotic-home-business-decorating-contest-underway/) - LEWISBURG — A patriotic decorating contest is underway in Snyder, Union, and Northumberland counties. Organizers say it is part of the buildup to the Union County Veterans Fourth of July Parade and America250PA celebrations. The Union County Veterans Fourth of July Committee and America250PA Union County are sponsoring the home and business contest. Organizers say - [PA House Passes School Cellphone Restriction Bill](https://www.wkok.com/pa-house-passes-school-cellphone-restriction-bill/) - HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania schools could soon be required to ban student cellphone use during the school day. TribLive is reporting, the state House passed a bipartisan “bell-to-bell” restriction Monday. The bill would require districts to create policies banning cellphone use from the first bell to the last. Supporters say phones are hurting student mental health, academics, - [Selinsgrove Delays Decision On Possible ICE Agreement](https://www.wkok.com/selinsgrove-delays-decision-on-possible-ice-agreement/) - SELINSGROVE — The Daily Item is reporting… A packed Selinsgrove Borough Council meeting drew more than 100 people Monday night. Residents spoke out over a possible police agreement with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The newspaper reports Police Chief Francis Petrovich proposed joining ICE’s cooperation/grant program last month. The program could bring money for police vehicles, equipment, - [Danville Suites Residents Face Uncertain Housing Future](https://www.wkok.com/danville-suites-residents-face-uncertain-housing-future/) - DANVILLE — Human service agencies are scrambling in Montour County after Danville Suites was condemned last week. The Press Enterprise reports a temporary shelter was set up Monday in Mahoning Township. We told you last week Valley Township code officials condemned the hotel/shelter on Valley West Road near Interstate 80. Now, agencies and volunteers are preparing emergency - [Susquehanna Adds Alumni Leaders To Board Of Trustees](https://www.wkok.com/susquehanna-adds-alumni-leaders-to-board-of-trustees/) - SELINSGROVE — Susquehanna University is adding several alumni voices to its Board of Trustees. University officials say 3 new trustees were elected to four-year terms beginning May 10. President Jonathan Green says the board helps Susquehanna provide an innovative education focused on achievement, leadership, and service. The new trustees are Rev. Karen Ward, Susan Mays Yu, - [Northumberland Street Closure Set For Tuesday Line Painting](https://www.wkok.com/northumberland-street-closure-set-for-tuesday-line-painting/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — A short street closure is planned Tuesday in Northumberland for line painting work. Borough officials say Front Street will be closed from Queen Street to Duke Street from 9am to 2pm Tuesday, June 2. No parking will be allowed in the closure zone during that time. - [Cooke Sworn In As Northumberland County Sheriff](https://www.wkok.com/cooke-sworn-in-as-northumberland-county-sheriff/) - SUNBURY — Northumberland County has a new sheriff after a Monday courthouse ceremony in Sunbury. The Standard Journal is reporting… Curtis Cooke took the oath before Judge Paige Rosini. Sheriff Cooke is succeeding retired Sheriff Robert Wolfe. The newspaper reports Cooke has served in the county sheriff’s office since 2014. He was promoted to chief deputy sheriff - [Gas Prices Fall Eleven Cents](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-fall-eleven-cents/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have fallen 11.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.46/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 3.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.23/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has - [Motorcyclist Injured In Rush Township Weekend Crash](https://www.wkok.com/motorcyclist-injured-in-rush-township-weekend-crash/) - RIVERSIDE — A motorcycle crash in Rush Township, Northumberland County, sent one man to Geisinger Saturday night. The Press Enterprise reports the crash happened around 7:45pm on Center Road. State police say the rider was heading south when he lost control near the Rush Township municipal building. Southside Fire Chief Butch Kriner says witnesses called for help - [Shamokin Schools Closed Monday After Power Outage](https://www.wkok.com/shamokin-schools-closed-monday-after-power-outage/) - Shamokin Area students are getting an unexpected early start to summer break after an electrical issue at the district. Superintendent Chris Venna says all Shamokin Area schools will be closed Monday because of a power outage. He says students will not need a make-up day. Venna says more information will be sent Monday for students who need to make - [Selinsgrove Residents Asked to Oppose ICE/PD Partnership](https://www.wkok.com/selinsgrove-residents-asked-to-oppose-ice-pd-partnership/) - SELINSGROVE — Selinsgrove residents are being urged to attend Monday night’s Borough Council meeting over a proposed ICE partnership. Borough officials are considering a federal program which could provide money for police vehicles and equipment. The agreement would let local officers work alongside ICE. In a new letter to residents Tony Butto and Pam White - [Mahoning Police Seek Help In Burglary Investigation](https://www.wkok.com/mahoning-police-seek-help-in-burglary-investigation/) - MAHONING TOWNSHIP — Mahoning Township police are asking for help identifying a person and vehicle in a burglary investigation. Police say the case involves an incident May 26 at a veterinarian office 32 Enterprise Drive in Danville. Police say photos of the person and vehicle have been - [Bloomsburg Police Investigate Armed Home Invasion](https://www.wkok.com/bloomsburg-police-investigate-armed-home-invasion/) - BLOOMSBURG — Bloomsburg police are investigating a reported armed home invasion Friday night in the 800 block of Poplar Street. Police say it happened around 6pm, a person dressed in all black entered the victim’s home and made threats with a firearm. Police say the person then ran south on Poplar Street toward East Ninth - [PennDOT: Long Delays, Three More Road Projects Pop Up](https://www.wkok.com/penndot-long-delays-three-more-road-projects-pop-up/) - Long Delays Expected During Saturday Bridge Work SUNBURY — Another road project in our region…PennDOT says weekend bridge work could slow drivers Saturday on Route 405 between Sunbury and Northumberland. PennDOT says the work is during the day, crews will work from 7am to 5pm today on the Edison Bridge. Traffic has been backed up - [Watsontown Man Charged After Alleged Armed Assault](https://www.wkok.com/watsontown-man-charged-after-alleged-armed-assault/) - WATSONTOWN — NorthcentralPA.com is reporting… A 33-year-old Watsontown man is jailed after an alleged armed assault. State police say Alan Neidig was charged after a May 20 incident at his Delaware Township, Northumberland County, home. Police say Neidig paid a 46-year-old woman for a sex act, then demanded his money back. Troopers say he was - [Former Booster President Charged In $10K Theft](https://www.wkok.com/former-booster-president-charged-in-10k-theft/) - DANVILLE — A former Danville cheerleading booster president is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from the club. The Daily Item reports that 39-year-old Tabitha White, of Danville, faces several felony charges. Danville police say White allegedly used booster money for personal purchases after becoming president in May 2025. The Daily Item reports the spending - [Danville Plans June Concerts, Wellness And Movie Night](https://www.wkok.com/danville-plans-june-concerts-wellness-and-movie-night/) - DANVILLE — The Danville Business Alliance says June will bring several free community events to downtown Danville. The DBA says Wellness Wednesdays will continue June 3 with Summer Nutrition from DASH Meal Solutions. A June 17 program will feature Hip Hop with Resurrection Movement Studio in Canal Park. The summer concert series also returns to - [Penn State Trustees Face First Amendment Lawsuit](https://www.wkok.com/penn-state-trustees-face-first-amendment-lawsuit/) - STATE COLLEGE — Penn State’s Board of Trustees is facing another transparency challenge in federal court. Spotlight PA reports 3 news organizations are suing board leaders over trustee communication rules. The lawsuit says board bylaws unconstitutionally restrict what individual trustees may say publicly. Spotlight PA, the Centre Daily Times, and StateCollege.com say the rules limit - [Data Center Hearing Postponed in Union County](https://www.wkok.com/data-center-hearing-postponed-in-union-county/) - A hearing regarding a proposed data center in Gregg Township, Union County has been postponed. The township posted on their website that the PNK landowner curative amendment hearing, scheduled for June 1, is being postponed to allow the township to receive more information form their engineer. The engineer is evaluating noise levels and limits in - [Second Montoursville Spa Raid Leads To Arrests](https://www.wkok.com/second-montoursville-spa-raid-leads-to-arrests/) - MONTOURSVILLE — Montoursville police say a second Broad Street spa raid has led to more prostitution arrests. Police say officers served a search warrant at Bin’s Asian Spa at 190 Broad Street around 6pm May 27. NorthcentralPA.com reports state police, Montoursville firefighters, and Wellsboro police assisted with the raid. Police say information from a traffic stop - [More National Honors For Knoebels And Phoenix](https://www.wkok.com/more-national-honors-for-knoebels-and-phoenix/) - ELYSBURG — More national honors are coming to Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg. The National Amusement Park Historical Association says Knoebels was named Favorite Traditional Amusement Park in its 40th annual survey. The association says Knoebels has held that favorite traditional park title since 2017. Its Phoenix roller coaster was also named Favorite Wood Roller - [Hospital Leader Ryan McNally Named To Statewide List](https://www.wkok.com/hospital-leader-ryan-mcnally-named-to-statewide-list/) - LEWISBURG — A healthcare leader well known in our region has earned statewide recognition from City & State Pennsylvania. The nonpartisan statewide news organization City & State named 32-year-old Ryan McNally to its 2026 Forty Under 40 list. McNally is now Senior Director of Strategy Execution for WellSpan Health. He previously spent nearly a decade - [Milton Church Bell Tower Deemed Critical Danger](https://www.wkok.com/milton-church-bell-tower-deemed-critical-danger/) - MILTON — A partially collapsed church bell tower in Milton remains a public safety concern and should be repaired or torn down. The Standard-Journal reports the tower at 18 North Arch Street has been deemed “in critical danger.” Route 405 north, which is North Arch Street, has been closed between Broadway and Walnut Street since May - [Bridge Maintenance Today on the Veterans Memorial Bridge](https://www.wkok.com/bridge-maintenance-today-on-the-veterans-memorial-bridge/) - Drivers are advised that a bridge maintenance project will take place today on the Veterans Memorial Bridge in the City of Sunbury, Northumberland County. On Thursday, May 28, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) bridge crew will be replacing delineators in the median area of the bridge. Drivers - [Ten Millionth Tree Planted In Dauphin County](https://www.wkok.com/ten-millionth-tree-planted-in-dauphin-county/) - HUMMELSTOWN — Some state officials gathered in Hummelstown, Dauphin County yesterday to mark a major milestone…they were there for the ceremonial planting of the 10 millionth tree. The state and Chesapeake Bay Foundation say the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership reached its goal 8 years after launching. DEP and DCNR officials say the effort brought together farmers, - [Foundation Awards Scholarships To 72 Local Students](https://www.wkok.com/foundation-awards-scholarships-to-72-local-students/) - DANVILLE — Community Giving Foundation: Danville is celebrating 72 local students receiving more than $210,000 in scholarships. Foundation officials say the awards support students pursuing many educational and career paths. The foundation hosted about 250 guests Wednesday at The Barn at Frosty Valley for its third annual scholarship event. Students, families, board members, and donors gathered to - [Heart Of Lewisburg Craft Fair Returns Saturday](https://www.wkok.com/heart-of-lewisburg-craft-fair-returns-saturday/) - LEWISBURG — The Heart of Lewisburg Summer Craft Fair returns to Hufnagle Park this Saturday. Organizers say they’ll have vendors, music, and family entertainment. The Lewisburg Downtown Partnership says the event runs from 10am to 5pm in downtown Lewisburg. More than 95 vendors will offer handmade crafts, jewelry, home décor, specialty items, and other unique finds. - [Bloomsburg Couple Jailed After Courthouse Assault Report](https://www.wkok.com/bloomsburg-couple-jailed-after-courthouse-assault-report/) - BLOOMSBURG — A Bloomsburg couple with repeated police contact is in Columbia County jail after a courthouse assault report Wednesday. The Press Enterprise reports 32-year-old Jared Wolfe and 33-year-old Chelsea Harrison were both wanted on district attorney’s warrants. Police say Harrison walked into the county courthouse with shredded clothes and reported being assaulted. Officers say she - [Museum Expansion Could Honor Local Military Service](https://www.wkok.com/museum-expansion-could-honor-local-military-service/) - WATSONTOWN — The Watsontown Historical Association is considering a museum expansion that would create a dedicated military hall. The Standard Journal reports the 2,300-square-foot addition was presented Tuesday during a Watsontown Borough Council work session at the museum. The Standard Journal reports board member Erica Frey says the addition would be built where the former bank drive-thru - [Catawissa Man Faces Child Pornography Charges](https://www.wkok.com/catawissa-man-faces-child-pornography-charges/) - CATAWISSA — An 81-year-old Catawissa man is facing more than 80 child pornography-related charges in Columbia County. The News-Item reports Brent Vogelbacher was charged Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Court records say the case began with cyber tips in 2024 from Amazon and Microsoft. Investigators say a search warrant was served Wednesday morning at Vogelbacher’s Main - [State Police Report Holiday Weekend DUI Patrol Results](https://www.wkok.com/state-police-report-holiday-weekend-dui-patrol-results/) - SNYDER COUNTY — State police say Memorial Day holiday weekend patrols in Snyder County led to 39 motorist contacts…and one arrest. In a news release, troopers say their enforcement effort included roving patrols and sobriety. State police say they made 1 drug-related DUI arrest with drug possession. They also say they issued 12 traffic citations - [Carlisle Man Dies In Snyder County Crash](https://www.wkok.com/carlisle-man-dies-in-snyder-county-crash/) - HUMMELS WHARF — A Carlisle man died Wednesday morning in a crash on the Old Trail near Shamokin Dam. State police say 66-year-old Keith Kmetz was driving north on South Old Trail around 7am. Troopers say his truck went off the road, hit a pole, and overturned. The Snyder County Coroner pronounced Kmetz dead at the scene. - [America250PA Mobile Unit Visiting Knoebels Today](https://www.wkok.com/america250pa-mobile-unit-visiting-knoebels-today/) - ELYSBURG — A statewide birthday celebration is rolling into Elysburg today as America250PA visits Knoebels Amusement Resort. America250PA says its Countdown to 250 Mobile Experiential Unit will be at Knoebels from 11:30am to 4:30pm. The mobile unit, powered by Penske, celebrates the country’s 250th birthday and Pennsylvania’s role in the American story. Organizers say the free - [Sign Inspection Just Off The Veterans Memorial Bridge Thursday](https://www.wkok.com/sign-structure-inspection-just-off-the-veterans-memorial-bridge-thursday/) - Drivers are advised of a sign structure inspection this week just off the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Route 61/147) in Shamokin Dam Borough, Snyder County. On Thursday, May 28 between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) bridge inspection crew will be inspecting the sign structure on the Snyder County side of the - [Bridge Project Planned on Tower Road in Limestone Township](https://www.wkok.com/bridge-replacement-project-planned-on-tower-road-in-limestone-township/) - Drivers are advised that a bridge replacement project is planned on Tower Road (Route 3014) in Limestone Township, Union County. Starting on Monday, June 8, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) bridge crew will begin mobilizing equipment and preparing to begin work on the bridge replacement over Turkey Run. Traffic Control On Wednesday June 10, Tower - [Road Project Planned Next Week on Ridge Drive in Cooper Township](https://www.wkok.com/road-maintenance-project-planned-next-week-on-ridge-drive-in-cooper-township/) - Drivers are advised that a portion of Ridge Drive (Route 2006) will be closed next Friday in Cooper Township, Montour County, for road maintenance. On Friday, May 29, Ridge Drive will be closed between Mount Zion Drive and Route 11, while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew performs base repairs and patching. A detour using - [Libraries Launch Summer Quest Reading Program](https://www.wkok.com/libraries-launch-summer-quest-reading-program/) - LEWISBURG — The Union County Library System will launch its Summer Quest 2026 reading program June 1, encouraging residents of all ages to read, learn, and participate in special events throughout the summer. Organizers say the free “Unearth a Story” program continues through August 8 at Herr Memorial Library, the Public Library for Union County, and West End Library. Participants can track reading - [Bucknell Welcomes Alumni For Reunion Weekend](https://www.wkok.com/bucknell-welcomes-alumni-for-reunion-weekend/) - LEWISBURG — More than 2,000 Bucknell alumni and family members are returning to Lewisburg this weekend. Bucknell University says Reunion Weekend runs Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31. The annual celebration honors classes ending in 1 and 6, with special recognition for the Class of 1976 and its 50th reunion. Events include class gatherings, campus tours, - [Union County Plans Major America250 Celebration Events](https://www.wkok.com/union-county-plans-major-america250-celebration-events/) - LEWISBURG – Union County is preparing for a major celebration of America’s 250th birthday this summer. Organizers say the Union County Veterans’ Fourth of July Committee and America250PA–Union County are planning events across the county. The celebration includes a patriotic decorating contest, a Union County photo contest, and special “Happy 250th, America!” shirts. Organizers say - [Mold Issue Forces Closure Of Danville-Area Hotel](https://www.wkok.com/mold-issue-forces-closure-of-danville-area-hotel/) - VALLEY TOWNSHIP — A hotel shelter near Danville has been shut down, leaving more than 50 residents looking for another place to stay. WNEP reports code enforcement officers posted condemned signs Tuesday at Danville Suites, just off Interstate 80. Officials say the hotel was condemned because of mold. The notice means no one may stay there. The - [Memorial Day Services Move Indoors After Rain](https://www.wkok.com/memorial-day-services-move-indoors-after-rain/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — Rain changed Memorial Day plans in Sunbury and Northumberland, but it did not quiet the meaning of the day. About 100 people filled the American Legion Post 44 near Northumberland ballroom after inclement weather canceled the scheduled parade. The service included Shikellamy JROTC members and a reading of the Gettysburg Address. Local veterans - [Latest GasBuddy Report: Gas Prices Fall Four Cents](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-fall-four-cents/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have fallen 4.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.58/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 43.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.30/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has - [Sunbury Man Charged After Shot Fired During Dispute](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-man-charged-after-shot-fired-during-dispute/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — A Sunbury man is facing assault and firearms charges after police say a shot was fired during a dispute in Northumberland. NorthcentralPA.com is reporting… Court papers say 29-year-old Pedro Ramirez admitted firing one shot into the ground early May 17. Northumberland Police say the incident involved a man who went to Ramirez’s ex-girlfriend’s apartment while Ramirez - [Priest Assignments Bring Changes Across Valley Parishes](https://www.wkok.com/priest-assignments-bring-changes-across-valley-parishes/) - SELINSGROVE — Several Catholic parishes and campus ministries across the region will see new clergy assignments this summer. In Elysburg, Reverend Joseph Scanlin will retire from Elyburg. Effective June 15, Reverend Matthew Morelli will come from Lancaster to become pastor in Elysburg. He’ll also be chaplain at Lourdes School in Coal Township. In Selinsgrove, Reverend - [Truck Crash Closes Route 11 Southbound For Hours](https://www.wkok.com/truck-crash-closes-route-11-southbound-for-hours/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — A tractor-trailer crash in Northumberland closed part of Route 11 for about 5 hours Sunday morning. The crash happened along Route 11 southbound, in the 500 block, just past Prince Street. The Northumberland and Point Township volunteer companies were dispatched around 5:30am. Borough chiefs arrived and they say they found the tractor-trailer had - [Rain Changes Two Local Memorial Day Observances](https://www.wkok.com/rain-changes-two-local-memorial-day-observances/) - SUNBURY — Most local Memorial Day observances are still expected to go on as planned Monday, but weather has changed plans in Sunbury and Northumberland. Organizers say rain in the forecast prompted both communities to move their ceremonies indoors. In Sunbury, the American Legion Post 201 shared on their Facebook page, the Memorial Day - [Moving Wall Returning To Bloomsburg Next Month](https://www.wkok.com/moving-wall-returning-to-bloomsburg-next-month/) - BLOOMSBURG — The Press Enterprise is reporting… A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is returning to Bloomsburg next month. Organizers say The Moving Wall will arrive Thursday, June 4, with a police and motorcycle escort. The newspaper reports volunteers will assemble the 74-panel wall at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. It opens after a 9am ceremony - [SpotlightPA: Knoebels Leader Says Admission Will Stay Free](https://www.wkok.com/knoebels-leader-says-admission-will-stay-free/) - ELYSBURG — Knoebels’ new president says the park’s famously free admission will stay in place as it reaches 100 years. Spotlight PA reports Brian Knoebel says he had to “pinky swear” never to change that tradition. The park opened July 4, 1926, with a pool, restaurant, and rented carousel. Spotlight PA reports Knoebels now - [Sunbury PD: Looking for SUV Hits Railroad Sign In Sunbury](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-pd-looking-for-suv-hits-railroad-sign-in-sunbury/) - SUNBURY — Sunbury Police are sharing video of a crash apparently involving a large white SUV near a railroad crossing. Police video shows the SUV at a knocked over railroad sign and light post. The driver is seen getting out and looking at the damage after the - [Backyard Tourism Week Promotes Local Exploration ](https://www.wkok.com/backyard-tourism-week-promotes-local-exploration/) - MILTON — Residents across the Susquehanna River Valley are being encouraged to rediscover local attractions during Backyard Tourism Week next month. The Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau says the free event runs June 1 through 5 and highlights trails, waterways, shops, restaurants and family destinations across Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties. Special events include free whoopie pies June - [Bloomsburg Man Charged After Overnight Police Chase](https://www.wkok.com/bloomsburg-man-charged-after-wild-overnight-police-chase/) - BLOOMSBURG — NorthcentralPA.com is reporting… A Bloomsburg man is facing charges after police say he led troopers on a chase while intoxicated. Police say 32-year-old Joshua Larsen allegedly ran a red light around 1:20am April 11 before speeding away and driving the wrong way on multiple streets. State police say Larsen’s SUV became airborne after - [Free Child Seat Checks Scheduled Across Region](https://www.wkok.com/free-child-seat-checks-scheduled-across-region/) - MONTOURSVILLE — State police say a few free child passenger safety seat checks are continuing in Lycoming, and Clinton counties through the end of this month. Troopers and certified child passenger safety technicians will inspect car seats and help families properly secure children during the regional campaign. Parents are encouraged to bring their child safety - [WellSpan Fashion Show Supporting Regional Cancer Patients ](https://www.wkok.com/wellspan-fashion-show-supporting-regional-cancer-patients/) - MIFFLINBURG — A returning fashion show in Mifflinburg will help raise money for local cancer patients later this month. WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital officials say the event is part of the hospital’s centennial celebration. “The Centennial Runway” is scheduled for Friday, May 29 from 5:30pm to 9pm at Rusty Rail Brewing Company. Organizers say the - [Pennsylvania's US Senators Enjoying Extra Ethics Scrutiny](https://www.wkok.com/us-sen-mccormick-faces-questions-over-crypto-investment-ties/) - WASHINGTON — US Senator Dave McCormick is facing new scrutiny over his cryptocurrency investments while helping advance federal crypto legislation in the Senate. PennLive reports McCormick owns between $1 million and $5 million in Bitwise Asset Management, a firm offering Bitcoin and Ethereum investment funds. McCormick recently voted to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity - [Rock The River Concert Returns Sunday To Northumberland](https://www.wkok.com/rock-the-river-concert-returns-sunday-to-northumberland/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — A musical kickoff event in Northumberland this weekend. Rock the River 2026 will bring free live music to Pineknotter Park in Northumberland Sunday night along the Susquehanna River. Valley Fusion says gates open at 5pm and music begins at 6:30pm at the Pineknotter Park Baseball Field. KINSEY and The Traveling Wilkes-Barreans featuring Bret Alexander, Dustin - [Coroner & PSP: Danville Pond Death Investigation is Closed](https://www.wkok.com/danville-pond-death-investigation-is-closed/) - State police have completed their investigation into the death of a Danville woman found partially clothed in a pond. They determined 73-year-old Darlene Swope died accidentally. She was discovered floating in a pond between Danville Suites. The Montour County Coroner's Office annouced Swope lived at the hotel along I-80 west. Police believe she had been - [Road Project Continues in Sunbury and Upper Augusta Township](https://www.wkok.com/improvement-project-continues-in-sunbury-and-upper-augusta-township/) - Motorists are advised that a road and bridge improvement project continues next week on Front Street (Routes 405/61) in the City of Sunbury and the Thomas Edison and Joseph Priestley bridges in Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County. On Tuesday, May 26, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., and a sub-contractor will begin preparing for a - [Bucknell Scholarship Supports Home Depot Families](https://www.wkok.com/bucknell-scholarship-supports-home-depot-families/) - LEWISBURG — A new $25 million Bucknell University scholarship fund will help children and grandchildren of Home Depot associates attend the university tuition-free. Bucknell says Ken Langone, a 1957 graduate and Home Depot co-founder, established the endowment with his wife, Elaine. University officials say the Tools for Tomorrow Scholarship will support up to four students each year - [Broadband Expansion Clears Major Pennsylvania Hurdle](https://www.wkok.com/broadband-expansion-clears-major-pennsylvania-hurdle/) - HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania can now move ahead with a more than $700 million broadband expansion project after federal officials dropped concerns tied to state labor classifications. Spotlight PA reports the funding will help connect about 130,000 homes and businesses that still lack high-speed internet access, mostly in rural areas. Most projects will use fiber-optic cable, - [Trial Set for Sunbury Man Charged with Sexually Assaulting a Child](https://www.wkok.com/trial-set-for-sunbury-man-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-a-child/) - The Daily Item reports the trial for a Sunbury man accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl will begin on June 8th with jury selection. The newspaper reports 46-year-old Michael Bishop will be in court for jury selection, with the trial getting underway June 9. Bishop is free on bail, charged with felony counts of - [Three Charged After Berwick Assault And Gun Theft](https://www.wkok.com/three-charged-after-berwick-assault-and-gun-theft/) - BERWICK — Three men are facing felony charges after police say a victim was assaulted and robbed of a handgun in Berwick last month. NorthcentralPA.com reports Berwick Police responded April 7 to the 700 block of Market Street for a reported assault and firearm theft. Police say the victim suffered facial injuries, a concussion, and lacerations requiring - [Mount Carmel Man Charged After Chasing Juveniles](https://www.wkok.com/mount-carmel-man-charged-after-chasing-juveniles/) - MOUNT CARMEL — A Mount Carmel man faces charges after police say he chased two juveniles with his vehicle and attempted to strike them during an April incident. The News-Item reports Mount Carmel Borough Police responded April 28 to the 400 block of East Second Street for reports of criminal mischief. Police say 42-year-old Jason Dillow admitted - [Woman Found Dead in a Pond is Identified](https://www.wkok.com/woman-found-dead-in-a-pond-is-identified/) - A woman found dead in a pond in Valley Township, Montour County has been identified. Officials say 73-year-old Darlene Swope of Danville was found dead on May 17th. The investigation is ongoing. The Montour County Coroner's office is attempting to locate any family of Darlene Swope. Anyone with information on Swope's family is asked to - [Generator Theft at Fire Company Sparks Outrage](https://www.wkok.com/generator-theft-at-fire-company-sparks-outrage/) - OVERLOOK — Donations are coming in following the theft of a generator from the Overlook Fire Company in Ralpho Township. Overnight on Saturday, a generator used to power a trailer at the firehouse was stolen from the Overlook Fire Company. The trailer was parked outside due to improvements being made inside the apparatus bay according - [Chief says Crime is Down in Sunbury](https://www.wkok.com/chief-says-crime-is-down-in-sunbury/) - The Daily Item reports Sunbury police say crime is down in the city. Police Chief Brad Slack tells the newspaper crime is down and especially violent crime. Slack tells the Daily Item although call volume is up, they are handling smaller offenses and he is happy to report that violent crime is trending down heading - [Higher Electric Rates Set To Begin June First](https://www.wkok.com/higher-electric-rates-set-to-begin-june-first/) - HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania utility regulators are warning consumers to expect higher electric bills beginning June First as new electricity generation prices take effect statewide. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission says all regulated electric utilities will adjust their default “Price to Compare” rates ahead of increased summer energy demand. Officials say rising supply costs, combined with - [Rep. Stender Hosting License Plate Replacement Assistance Event](https://www.wkok.com/rep-stender-hosting-license-plate-replacement-assistance-event/) - WATSONTOWN — Representative Michael Stender will host a license plate replacement event later this month to help drivers replace damaged or peeling plates. The event is scheduled for May 28 from 3pm to 5pm at Watsontown Memorial Park. Stender says drivers with unreadable plates can face problems during inspections or traffic stops. Staff members will help residents complete replacement - [Memorial Day DUI Patrols Across Pennsylvania](https://www.wkok.com/memorial-day-dui-patrols-across-pennsylvania/) - HARRISBURG — State police and local departments are increasing DUI enforcement across Pennsylvania for the Memorial Day travel weekend. Troopers say checkpoints and roving patrols will run from May 22 through May 25 in several counties throughout our region. Authorities say the Pennsylvania Turnpike also plans increased patrols during the holiday weekend. Troopers say last Memorial Day weekend resulted - [Watsontown Memorial Day Service Planned At Cemetery](https://www.wkok.com/watsontown-memorial-day-service-planned-at-cemetery/) - WATSONTOWN — A Memorial Day service is planned at Watsontown Cemetery on Monday honoring veterans and Union soldiers buried there. Organizers say the program begins at 2:30pm at the cemetery on East First Street with a service led by the Watsontown American Legion Honor Guard. Immediately following the ceremony, members of the Captain John P.S. Gobin Camp - [GasBuddy Forecasts Most Expensive Summer at the Pump in Years](https://www.wkok.com/gasbuddy-forecasts-most-expensive-summer-at-the-pump-in-years/) - GasBuddy today released its 2026 Summer Travel Survey results and forecast, revealing that American road trip culture is showing resilience even as gas prices surge to levels not seen in years. GasBuddy forecasts the national average will reach $4.48 per gallon on Memorial Day, up sharply from $3.14 per gallon a year ago, and could - [Shapiro, Garrity Advance To Governor’s Race](https://www.wkok.com/shapiro-garrity-advance-to-governors-race/) - HARRISBURG — Governor Josh Shapiro and State Treasurer Stacy Garrity officially secured their party’s nominations for Pennsylvania governor Tuesday. Both were unopposed in their respective primaries. Shapiro won election as governor in 2022 after defeating Doug Mastriano. Garrity is serving her second term as state treasurer after victories in 2020 and 2024. The November race - [Montour Preserve Lease Extended With Long-Term Vision](https://www.wkok.com/montour-preserve-lease-extended-with-long-term-vision/) - DANVILLE — Talen Energy and the Montour Area Recreation Commission announced a new agreement supporting the future of the Montour Preserve. Officials say the updated lease extends operations for 25 years, with the option to continue for up to 99 years. MARC Director Bob Stoudt says the partnership helps protect and improve the Preserve for - [Union County Man Charged In Megan’s Law Case](https://www.wkok.com/union-county-man-charged-in-megans-law-case/) - UNION COUNTY — NorthcentralPA.com is reporting… A 45-year-old Union County man is jailed after state police say he again failed to update required information under Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law registry. State police say that Garan Harrington listed a Delaware Township address where investigators determined he was not living. Harrington also failed to verify his registration information - [Veterans Parking Added At Pennsylvania Turnpike Plazas](https://www.wkok.com/veterans-parking-added-at-pennsylvania-turnpike-plazas/) - WAYNE — Military veterans now have designated parking spaces at every Pennsylvania Turnpike service plaza across the state. Turnpike officials announced the new program Monday following Armed Forces Day celebrations. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission says all 17 service plazas now feature two veterans parking spaces. Officials say veterans do not need a special placard or - [PA Senator Culver Hosting Senior Technology Workshop](https://www.wkok.com/pa-senator-culver-hosting-senior-technology-workshop/) - SHAMOKIN — State senator Lynda Schlegel Culver is hosting a free Senior Technology Workshop this week at the Shamokin and Coal Township Public Library. Organizers say Thursday’s event will help seniors become more comfortable using smartphones, tablets, and other digital tools. The workshop runs from 1pm to 3pm at the library on East Independence Street. - [Kuzo Recognized For State Banking Leadership Role](https://www.wkok.com/kuzo-recognized-for-state-banking-leadership-role/) - MOUNT CARMEL — A local banking leader is getting statewide attention. UNB Bank President and CEO William Kuzo completed a year as chairman of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association. The association recognized Kuzo during its annual convention in Orlando, Florida, honoring his leadership and the group’s accomplishments. UNB Bank says two longtime employees also received recognition. - [Bucknell Research Supports Milton Stream Restoration Vision](https://www.wkok.com/bucknell-research-supports-milton-stream-restoration-vision/) - MILTON — A Bucknell University student is helping shape plans to restore Limestone Run and improve Brown Avenue Park in Milton. Bucknell says Mason Klotz spent 10 weeks last summer studying the stream’s water quality, habitat conditions, and overall ecosystem health. Researchers say the limestone-fed stream could support native trout and future environmental education opportunities. - [Truck Overturned Near Selinsgrove, Route 522 Was Blocked Monday](https://www.wkok.com/truck-overturned-near-selinsgrove-route-522-was-blocked-monday/) - SELINSGROVE — Route 522 was blocked for a short time Monday morning. A McVeytown man escaped injury after his truck and trailer crashed along Route 522 in Snyder County. State police say the wreck happened around 6am near Pennsylvania Avenue in Penn Township. Police say 56-year-old Randy Rutter was driving north on Route 522 when - [Bloomsburg Fire Displaces Sixteen Residents Overnight](https://www.wkok.com/bloomsburg-fire-displaces-sixteen-residents-overnight/) - BLOOMSBURG — A massive apartment fire in Bloomsburg displaced 16 people Sunday night after flames spread from a garage into connected buildings on West First Street. Bloomsburg Fire crews were dispatched just before 8pm. Firefighters battled flames in three connected structures and brought in water from the river during the complex response. WPGM reports numerous fire and - [Bloom Warehouse Fire Draws Massive Emergency Response](https://www.wkok.com/bloom-warehouse-fire-draws-massive-emergency-response/) - BLOOMSBURG — The initial call came in for a working structure fire in a warehouse to the rear of several homes along West First street around 8pm. Crews from Columbia, Montour, Northumberland and Luzerne Counties all responded to fight the fire which later spread to an apartment building on West Front street leaving several people - [Photo Exhibit Reception Planned Thursday In Sunbury](https://www.wkok.com/photo-exhibit-reception-planned-thursday-in-sunbury/) - SUNBURY — A new photography exhibit focused on restoration and resilience will be featured during a free public reception Thursday at the Degenstein Library in Sunbury. Organizers say the event for the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition begins at 5:30pm and will allow visitors to meet organizers and explore the exhibit. The exhibit is presented in - [Sunbury and ‘Norry’ are readying for Memorial Day.](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-and-norry-are-readying-for-memorial-day/) - SUNBURY — Sunbury veterans will lead the city’s 158th Memorial Day observance Monday, May 25. The parade begins at 8:30am at South Tenth Street and Raspberry Avenue. Organizers say the parade will move to Market Street, then continue to Cameron Park. The Memorial Day ceremony begins at 9am at the Cameron Park gazebo. The guest speaker - [Route 522 Blocked in Penn Township, Snyder County at Crash](https://www.wkok.com/route-522-blocked-in-penn-township-snyder-county-at-crash/) - From PennDOT: 7:45 AM UPDATE: Route 522 remains closed in both directions between Route 204 and University Avenue (Route 1011). The following detours are in place. Truck Detours Route 522 northbound trucks that are west of Middleburg should use Route 104, Route 35, and Route 11. Route 522 southbound trucks should use Route 11, Route - [Women’s Golf Tournament Planned At Bucknell Club](https://www.wkok.com/womens-golf-tournament-planned-at-bucknell-club/) - LEWISBURG — A new women’s golf tournament is coming to the Bucknell Ladies’ Golf Association and organizers say the event hopes to grow the sport locally. The “Par-Tee Time” tournament is scheduled for June 13 at the Bucknell Golf Club and will feature a fun, beginner-friendly format for women golfers of all skill levels. Organizers say women - [Columbia County Student Wins Lyme Disease Art Contest ](https://www.wkok.com/columbia-county-student-wins-lyme-disease-art-contest/) - HARRISBURG — A Columbia County elementary student is only one locally being recognized statewide for helping raise awareness about Lyme disease prevention. In the annual Lyme Disease Student Art Competition for first and second graders, state officials say Malorie Spiece earned first place in Pennsylvania. The state honored 18 student winners Wednesday during a Capitol event involving the - [Woman Found Dead In Valley Township Pond](https://www.wkok.com/woman-found-dead-in-valley-township-pond/) - VALLEY TWP. — The Press Enterprise is reporting... An unidentified woman’s body was found floating in a pond near a Valley Township home Sunday morning, and state police say the death does not appear suspicious. Troopers say the investigation remains active near the Interstate 80 and Route 54 interchange. State police say the body was - [Gas Prices Dip Slightly Across Pennsylvania](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-dip-slightly-across-pennsylvania/) - Average gasoline prices across Pennsylvania fell more than four cents a gallon over the past week, according to GasBuddy. The statewide average now stands at four-62 a gallon. That’s still nearly 54 cents higher than a month ago and more than a dollar-30 above this time last year. In the Harrisburg area, prices dropped about - [PennDOT: Norry to Sunbury Bridge Detour Starts in June](https://www.wkok.com/route-405-bridge-detour-starts-with-summer-improvements/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — PennDOT has announced a major summer construction project involving the Priestley and Edison bridges and portions of Route 405 through Northumberland, Packer Island, and Sunbury. The work will require a 30-day southbound detour beginning next month. Local residents recently received postcards explaining the upcoming traffic changes and construction schedule. PennDOT says the project - [Parents Charged After Selinsgrove Crash Injures Child](https://www.wkok.com/parents-charged-after-selinsgrove-crash-injures-child/) - SELINSGROVE — NorthcentralPA.com is reporting… Selinsgrove police say two parents face charges after a March crash injured a 3-year-old child. Police say 31-year-old Dillon Farrell of Selinsgrove and 27-year-old Christianna Morgan of Sunbury gave conflicting accounts about how the crash happened. Investigators say surveillance video showed Morgan backing into an alley before Farrell’s truck struck - [Blue Star Program Offers Free Museum Admission](https://www.wkok.com/blue-star-program-offers-free-museum-admission/) - LEWISBURG — The Lewisburg Children’s Museum is offering free admission to military families through the national Blue Star Museums program this summer. Museum officials say the program begins today, Armed Forces Day, and continues through Labor Day on September 7. Executive Director Mary Beth Harris says the museum is honored to welcome military families for - [Historic Slifer House Demolition Closer: Permit Issued](https://www.wkok.com/historic-slifer-house-demolition-sparks-preservation-fight/) - LEWISBURG — A demolition permit for the historic Slifer House is drawing strong opposition from preservation advocates in Union County. The Standard-Journal reports the 165-year-old Victorian mansion was built in 1861 for Eli Slifer, a Civil War-era Pennsylvania official who worked closely with President Abraham Lincoln. The home was added to the National Register of - [Shamokin Fire Ruled Arson, Charges Filed](https://www.wkok.com/shamokin-fire-ruled-arson-charges-filed/) - SHAMOKIN — A Shamokin man injured in a three-alarm North Franklin Street fire now faces arson charges after investigators ruled the blaze was intentionally set. The News-Item reports that police filed felony arson and related charges against 62-year-old Joseph Reichner following the May 4 fire. The blaze displaced up to 13 people and authorities say - [Immigration Vigil Planned Outside Lewisburg Federal Prison](https://www.wkok.com/immigration-vigil-planned-outside-lewisburg-federal-prison/) - LEWISBURG — Activists in Lewisburg plan a vigil today outside the Federal Correctional Institution to highlight immigrants detained there by ICE. The SUN Immigrant Community Support Group says the event begins at 3pm near the prison’s main gate and focuses on dignity, prayer, and due process for detainees. Organizers says more than 150 immigrants are - [Veterans Groups Seeking Help With Flag Placement](https://www.wkok.com/veterans-groups-seeking-help-with-flag-placement/) - DANVILLE — Veterans groups in Danville and Riverside are inviting community volunteers next week to help place flags at local veterans’ gravesites ahead of Memorial Day. Organizers say the annual tradition helps honor military service members buried in the area and prepares cemeteries for holiday observances. Flag placement at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Danville is - [Masters Swimming Program Begins At DACC June First](https://www.wkok.com/masters-swimming-program-begins-at-dacc-june-first/) - DANVILLE — The Danville Area Community Center will launch a new United States Masters Swimming program June 1. They say the goal is to create new fitness opportunities for adults throughout the region. DACC Assistant Aquatics Director Nick Madey says “Masters” simply means adults 18 and older, not elite competitors. The program welcomes former swimmers, - [New Heart Rhythm Lab Opens At Geisinger](https://www.wkok.com/new-heart-rhythm-lab-opens-at-geisinger/) - DANVILLE — Geisinger has opened a new state-of-the-art electrophysiology lab designed to expand advanced heart rhythm care across the region. Officials say the new lab, located inside the Hospital for Advanced Medicine, will help reduce wait times and improve access for patients. Doctors say electrophysiology focuses on diagnosing and treating abnormal heart rhythms that can - [Chamber Annual Meeting Moving To Williamsport Venue](https://www.wkok.com/chamber-annual-meeting-moving-to-williamsport-venue/) - WILLIAMSPORT — A big change for one of the region chambers around here. The Central PA Chamber of Commerce is moving its 2026 Annual Meeting and Impact Awards Ceremony to a new location in Williamsport. Chamber officials say the October 22 event will be held at Farrington Place along West Third Street. The chamber says the larger - [Montour County Fire Displaces Family In Mooresburg](https://www.wkok.com/montour-county-fire-displaces-family-in-mooresburg/) - MOORESBURG — Four adults and one child were left homeless after an early morning house fire in Liberty Township, Montour County. Volunteers were dispatched around 3:45am Thursday to the 90 block of Mooresburg Road and arrived to find heavy fire and smoke coming from the home. Crews from Montour, Northumberland, Union, and Columbia counties assisted. PPL responded - [Riverboat Benefit Concert Planned In Northumberland Sunday](https://www.wkok.com/riverboat-benefit-concert-planned-in-northumberland-sunday/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — Local musicians will gather in Northumberland this Sunday for a benefit concert supporting construction of a new riverboat for Lake Augusta. The Central Susquehanna Riverboat Society says the “Float My Boat” fundraiser begins at 1pm with music continuing from 1:30pm through 7:30pm. Organizers say eight acts will perform throughout the day, including Nate Myers and the Aces, - [Lewisburg Partners Expanding Borough’s Urban Tree Canopy](https://www.wkok.com/lewisburg-partners-expanding-boroughs-urban-tree-canopy/) - LEWISBURG — Community groups and borough officials are working together to expand Lewisburg’s urban tree canopy through a new native tree planting effort. Lewisburg Neighborhoods says eight bare-root native trees were recently planted on public property, mainly near the Bull Run stream corridor behind Brendan’s Town Tavern. Organizers say additional trees were also planted along - [Shamokin Man Jailed After Threats Against Judge](https://www.wkok.com/shamokin-man-jailed-after-threats-against-judge/) - MOUNT CARMEL — A 54-year-old Shamokin man remains jailed after allegedly threatening police officers and a Northumberland County judge. NorthcentralPA.com is reporting that police say Bart Hess made the threats after being evicted from an apartment in Shamokin. Investigators say Hess allegedly sent text messages claiming he had guns, body armor, and planned revenge against - [Lewisburg Man Charged Over Repeated 911 Calls](https://www.wkok.com/lewisburg-man-charged-over-repeated-911-calls/) - LEWISBURG — The Daily Item is reporting… A 41-year-old Lewisburg man is facing felony charges after allegedly making repeated non-emergency 911 calls over the past decade. Buffalo Valley Regional Police charged Adam Brown with misuse of 911 services and misdemeanor false reports to law enforcement. Police say Brown repeatedly contacted 911 since 2016 without legitimate - [Oven Fire Brings Response To Playworld Building](https://www.wkok.com/oven-fire-brings-response-to-playworld-building/) - LEWISBURG — Firefighters responded Thursday morning to a reported fire at Playworld in Union County. Volunteers from the region were dispatched around 11am to assist Lewisburg crews after smoke was seen coming from the structure. Firefighters say crews located a small industrial oven fire and quickly brought it under control. Firefighters helped ventilate the building. Buffalo Valley - [Snyder County Man Gets Federal Prison Sentence](https://www.wkok.com/snyder-county-man-gets-federal-prison-sentence/) - WILLIAMSPORT — A Snyder County man will spend 20 years in federal prison after admitting to exploiting minors online. Media reports indicate… Federal prosecutors say 24-year-old Jason Wilson of McClure pleaded guilty to producing child sexual abuse material and coercing minors into illegal sexual activity. Investigators say Wilson used online communication to persuade minors to - [Watsontown American Legion Auxiliary Breakfast Saturday](https://www.wkok.com/watsontown-american-legion-auxiliary-breakfast-saturday/) - WATSONTOWN — An important community fundraiser is coming to Watsontown this weekend as the American Legion Auxiliary hosts a public breakfast. Organizers say the meal will support Auxiliary activities and local veterans’ programs while welcoming residents for food and fellowship. The breakfast is planned for this Saturday from 9am until noon at the American Legion Post 323 Auxiliary, 1016 - [Bucknell Move-Out Drive Helps Families In Need](https://www.wkok.com/bucknell-move-out-drive-helps-families-in-need/) - LEWISBURG — A food and furniture collection is underway again in Lewisburg. A sustainable move-out effort at Bucknell University is again collecting donated items for families and students in need. Union-Snyder Community Action Agency says it is partnering with Bucknell University and DIG Furniture Bank for the annual Sustainable Move Out program running through May 18. - [Base Repairs Next Week on Muncy Exchange Road in Anthony Township](https://www.wkok.com/base-repairs-next-week-on-muncy-exchange-road-in-anthony-township/) - Drivers who travel Muncy Exchange Road (Route 1003) in Anthony Township, Montour County are advised a base repair project will take place next week. On Monday, May 18, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be performing base repairs on Muncy Exchange Road between Hickory Road (Route 1008) and Route 44. Work will - [Women’s Health Screenings Planned In Milton](https://www.wkok.com/womens-health-screenings-planned-in-milton/) - MILTON — Low-cost women’s health screenings are being offered this week and Saturday at WellSpan Family Medicine in Milton. Appointments are available from 7am until 11am Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, at the Carpenter Road facility. Free screenings include blood pressure checks, body composition screenings, skin screenings, pelvic exams, and clinical breast exams. Additional low-cost testing, including - [Court Officials Warn Public About Email Scam](https://www.wkok.com/court-officials-warn-public-about-email-scam/) - SUNBURY — Northumberland County court officials are warning residents about a reported email scam involving fake court notices. President Judge Paige Rosini says the messages falsely claim recipients missed court and face arrest if they fail to join a phone conference. Court officials say Pennsylvania courts will never call, text, or email people demanding payments - [Pennsylvania Hospitals Receive FEMA Pandemic Reimbursements](https://www.wkok.com/pennsylvania-hospitals-receive-fema-pandemic-reimbursements/) - DANVILLE — Hospitals across the state are receiving millions in delayed FEMA reimbursements tied to expenses from the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal officials say the funding package totals $600 million for hospitals and healthcare systems across the state. Geisinger is expected to receive more than $190 million. Officials say WellSpan will receive about $1.8 million. The - [Early Morning Fire in Liberty Township, Montour County](https://www.wkok.com/early-morning-fire-in-liberty-township-montour-county/) - Mooresburg -- Crews from four counties are on the scene of a working structure fire in Liberty Township, Montour County.. The call came in around 3:45am for the fire in the 90 block of Mooresburg Road. Crews arrived to find fire and smoke conditions coming from the home. Chief 100 from Liberty Township Fire Company - [Water Project Boosts Flow And Fire Safety](https://www.wkok.com/water-project-boosts-flow-and-fire-safety/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — A major water pipe replacement project is now complete in Point Township, Northumberland County. Pennsylvania American Water issued a news release saying they’ve finished a $620,000 project. They say they’ve replaced more than 2,000 feet of aging water main along King Street. The company says crews also installed two new fire hydrants and - [Multiple Buildings Damaged By Fire Near Dewart](https://www.wkok.com/multiple-buildings-damaged-by-fire-near-dewart/) - DEWART — Firefighters from several departments battled a multi-building fire Tuesday afternoon along Route 405 just south of Dewart. The Standard-Journal reports crews were dispatched around 3:45pm after a shed caught fire on the property. Emergency radio reports indicate the flames spread from the shed to two nearby buildings. Firefighters from the Warrior Run area, White Deer - [Operation Yellow Jacket Returning To Regional Work Zones](https://www.wkok.com/operation-yellow-jacket-returning-to-regional-work-zones/) - MONTOURSVILLE — State police and PennDOT are again teaming up for “Operation Yellow Jacket” during the 2026 construction season. Officials say the enforcement effort targets speeding and aggressive driving in active highway work zones across north central Pennsylvania. The program places troopers inside PennDOT vehicles parked in construction zones. State police say troopers watch for - [Students Compete During Envirothon At Montour Preserve](https://www.wkok.com/students-compete-during-envirothon-at-montour-preserve/) - WASHINGTONVILLE — Middle school students from four counties gathered Tuesday at the Montour Preserve for the 2026 Susquehanna Valley Middle School Envirothon. The News-Item reports that about 165 students from 11 school districts participated in the hands-on environmental competition. Students rotated through stations focused on forestry, wildlife, soil, land use, and aquatic ecology. Organizers say the event - [WellSpan Hospital Earns Patient Experience Recognition](https://www.wkok.com/wellspan-hospital-earns-patient-experience-recognition/) - LEWISBURG — Patients at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg are once again rating their care among the nation’s best. Hospital officials say the facility earned the 2026 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, placing it in the top 10 percent nationally for patient experience. They say the hospital has received the recognition seven straight years - [Rural Transit Tied To Healthcare Access Concerns](https://www.wkok.com/rural-transit-tied-to-healthcare-access-concerns/) - LEWISBURG — Transit and healthcare leaders gathered in Lewisburg Tuesday to stress the importance of rural public transportation. Officials say reliable transit helps residents reach medical appointments while supporting hospitals and local economies. The news conference was at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital. The remarks focused on shared ride and flexible transit programs serving rural Pennsylvania. rabbittransit officials - [Children Found Unsafe Inside Mifflinburg Apartment](https://www.wkok.com/children-found-unsafe-inside-mifflinburg-apartment/) - MIFFLINBURG — A welfare check in Mifflinburg led police to charge a 34-year-old man after officers found two young children inside unsafe living conditions. NorthcentralPA.com reports officers found a crying 3-month-old infant beside an unconscious adult. Police say 34-year-old Bradley Beardsley was passed out inside the apartment May 2. Officers say drug paraphernalia, a large knife, - [Trial for Northumberland Man Charged with Animal Cruelty](https://www.wkok.com/trial-for-northumberland-man-charged-with-animal-cruelty/) - The Daily Item reports an animal cruelty trial began in Sunbury on Tuesday. 42-year-old Eric Hunter of Northumberland is on trial, charged with two dozen felony animal cruelty charges. The newspaper reports Hunter was arrested in April of 2025 after authorities discovered three dead dogs frozen to the ground at a home in Point Township. - [Maintenance Planned Today on Veterans Memorial Bridge](https://www.wkok.com/maintenance-planned-today-on-veterans-memorial-bridge/) - Bridge maintenance is planned today on the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Routes 61/147) in the City of Sunbury, Northumberland County. On Tuesday, May 12, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) bridge crew will be replacing delineators followed by bridge cleaning. Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, weather - [Heart Of PA Chorus Performing In Lewisburg Thursday](https://www.wkok.com/heart-of-pa-chorus-performing-in-lewisburg-thursday/) - LEWISBURG — The Heart of Pennsylvania Women’s Barbershop Chorus will perform Thursday night at CommUnity Zone in Lewisburg. Organizers say the 7pm event at 328 Market Street is free and open to the public, a donation will be invited at the door. The chorus says audiences can expect four-part harmony performances ranging from “Rockin’ Robin” to “I - [Summer Concert Series Returns To Danville Park](https://www.wkok.com/summer-concert-series-returns-to-danville-park/) - DANVILLE — Danville residents can once again enjoy free live music in Memorial Park this summer during the annual Summer Concert Series. The Danville Business Alliance says the Tuesday evening performances begin June 2 with Van Wagner and feature local and regional musicians through early August. Concerts begin at 7pm at Memorial Park in Danville. In case of rain, - [Community Members Sought For Regional Grant Panels](https://www.wkok.com/community-members-sought-for-regional-grant-panels/) - WILLIAMSPORT — The First Community Foundation Partnership is seeking residents to help award $110,000 in nonprofit grants during its 110th birthday celebration. Organizers say two Community Grant Panels will be formed in October, with 110 people serving on each panel. Panelists will review applications and help select grant recipients serving Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and - [Church Bell Tower Still Has Milton Street Closed](https://www.wkok.com/church-bell-tower-still-has-milton-street-closed/) - MILTON — North Arch Street in Milton remains closed after part of the bell tower at the former St. John’s United Church of Christ collapsed Saturday afternoon. Borough officials tell the Standard-Journal they are working with PennDOT, PEMA, and other agencies to determine the next steps for the unstable structure. Officials say the closure between Broadway and - [Bucknell Preparing For Sunday Commencement Ceremony](https://www.wkok.com/bucknell-preparing-for-sunday-commencement-ceremony/) - LEWISBURG — Nearly 1,000 Bucknell University students are preparing to receive degrees during the school’s 176th Commencement ceremony Sunday morning. University officials say graduates from 41 states and 25 countries will take part in the 10am ceremony on Malesardi Quadrangle. Bucknell says 995 degrees are expected to be awarded, including 978 bachelor’s and 17 master’s degrees. Business - [Union Trail Crossing Project Part Of Regional Funding](https://www.wkok.com/union-trail-crossing-project-part-of-regional-funding/) - LEWISBURG — A busy Route 15 crossing along the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail is set for a major safety upgrade in Union County. PennDOT says the Union County Trail Authority will receive $1.8 million for a signalized crossing and raised pedestrian center island at the heavily traveled highway intersection. The funding is part of more - [Dep. Cooke Announces Run For Northumberland Sheriff](https://www.wkok.com/dep-cooke-announces-run-for-northumberland-sheriff/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — Point Township, Northumberland County, resident Curtis Cooke has announced his candidacy for Northumberland County Sheriff in 2027. Cooke currently serves as chief deputy in the sheriff’s office and is expected to become acting sheriff when Sheriff Robert Wolfe retires later this month. Dep. Cooke says he served 23 years with state police after - [Latest GasBuddy Report: Gas Prices Surge Again](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-surge-again/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have risen 14.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.66/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 52.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.40/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has - [State Expands Protections For Central Pennsylvania Trout Streams](https://www.wkok.com/state-expands-protections-for-central-pennsylvania-trout-streams/) - HARRISBURG — State environmental officials say several central Pennsylvania streams are getting stronger clean-water protections. DEP says 98 streams statewide, covering more than 530 miles, are being redesigned as High Quality Waters. Locally, the list includes Lick Run in Columbia County, Moyers Mill Run and Schrader Gap Run in Snyder County. Additional streams are Smoke - [Southside Fire Carnival Supports Riverside Volunteers](https://www.wkok.com/southside-fire-carnival-supports-riverside-volunteers/) - RIVERSIDE — A family carnival in Riverside will help support Southside Fire Company volunteers later this month. The Southside Fire Company Carnival runs May 20 through May 23 in Riverside. Organizers say the fundraiser will feature great food, hard ice cream, bounce houses, and nightly entertainment. The carnival opens at 5pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and 3pm Saturday. Organizers say the event is about - [Joseph Priestley House Hosting Annual Plant Faire](https://www.wkok.com/joseph-priestley-house-hosting-annual-plant-faire/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — The Joseph Priestley House Museum in Northumberland will celebrate its seasonal reopening with the Fourth Annual Herb and Native Plant Faire this weekend. Organizers say the free public event will feature plant vendors, arts and crafts, food, and family activities. The event is Saturday from 9am to 4pm at the museum on Priestley Avenue. Organizers - [Route 11 Maintenance Planned Near Bloomsburg](https://www.wkok.com/route-11-maintenance-planned-near-bloomsburg/) - BLOOMSBURG — PennDOT says drivers should expect lane shifts this week on Route 11 in Columbia County during a road maintenance project. Crews will perform road patching between Bloomsburg and the Montour County line. The work is scheduled for this week from the Route 42 interchange near Bloomsburg to Grovania Drive. Maintenance work will take - [Route 11 Lane Restrictions Planned Near Selinsgrove](https://www.wkok.com/route-11-lane-restrictions-planned-near-selinsgrove/) - SELINSGROVE — Nighttime lane restrictions are planned this week on Route 11 near Selinsgrove as work continues on the CSVT. PennDOT says contractors will place temporary concrete barriers Monday and Tuesday nights. The work area stretches from just north of the Route 35 interchange to the Route 522 overpass in Snyder County. PennDOT says crews will work from 6pm - [Milton Crash Leaves Maryland Couple In Critical Condition](https://www.wkok.com/milton-crash-leaves-maryland-couple-in-critical-condition/) - MILTON — A crash on Sodom Road in Milton Saturday night left two people from Maryland in critical condition. State police say around 10:45pm, 54-year-old John Badman, of Whaleyville, Maryland, traveled west on Sodom Road and failed to negotiate a curve. Troopers say the SUV left the roadway, struck a culvert, became airborne, and hit a utility - [Susquehanna Celebrates More Than 500 Graduates](https://www.wkok.com/susquehanna-celebrates-more-than-500-graduates/) - SELINSGROVE — Susquehanna University celebrated its Class of 2026 Saturday as 537 graduates received degrees during commencement ceremonies in the Garrett Sports Complex. University officials say more than 4,000 people attended the ceremony, which also honored keynote speaker and alumna Amy Murphy with an honorary degree. Murphy, co-founder of Philadelphia’s Arden Theatre Company, encouraged graduates - [Bell Tower Collapse Closes Milton Route 405 Section](https://www.wkok.com/625545-2/) - MILTON — A partial structural collapse at a former church building closed part of Route 405 in Milton Saturday afternoon. Milton firefighters say crews responded to North Arch Street between Broadway and Walnut Street after reports of a collapse involving a churches bell tower. Their social media page shows photos of bricks scattered across an - [Middleburg Pool Opening Planned Memorial Day Weekend](https://www.wkok.com/middleburg-pool-opening-planned-memorial-day-weekend/) - MIDDLEBURG — The Middleburg Community Pool is expected to reopen May 30 after community fundraising efforts helped save the facility from possible closure. Middleburg recreation officials say residents rallied this spring after financial concerns threatened the future of the longtime summertime attraction. The Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA will manage day-to-day operations, staffing, and programming at - [SEDA-COG: Snydertown Launches New Borough Website](https://www.wkok.com/seda-cog-snydertown-launches-new-borough-website/) - SHAMOKIN — Snydertown Borough has launched its first website, giving residents access to ordinances, permits, meeting agendas, and zoning information. Borough officials say the site was developed with assistance from the SEDA-COG ITG program and officially launched in March. Officials say the website reduces administrative costs and improves public access to borough information, especially for - [PA Attorney General Looks Into 2024 Bucknell Football Player’s Death](https://www.wkok.com/pa-attorney-general-looks-into-2024-bucknell-football-players-death/) - From ESPN.com by Tisha Thompson - Pennsylvania attorney general's office is investigating the 2024 death of a Bucknell freshman football player who collapsed during his first workout with the team, his parents confirmed Friday. Mike Ferlazzo, a spokesman for Bucknell, said in a statement to ESPN on Friday that the school had received a search - [Mobile Home Fire Displaces Cooper Township Resident](https://www.wkok.com/mobile-home-fire-displaces-cooper-township-resident/) - DANVILLE — A Cooper Township, Montour County man escaped safely Friday afternoon after fire tore through his mobile home along Adams Drive. The Press Enterprise reports Edward Falton reported the fire shortly before 2pm and tried to smother the flames before escaping. Firefighters from about 10 departments responded to the three-alarm blaze. Crews searched the - [Furnace Road Project Begins Monday In Union County](https://www.wkok.com/furnace-road-project-begins-monday-in-union-county/) - LEWISBURG — PennDOT says a road maintenance project will begin Monday on Furnace Road in East Buffalo Township, Union County. Crews will patch, mill, and pave Furnace Road between Old Schoolhouse Road and the Route 15 crossover through May 19. PennDOT says work will take place weekdays from 6am until 5:30pm, weather permitting. Drivers should - [Geisinger Emergency Doctor Earns Statewide EMS Honor](https://www.wkok.com/geisinger-emergency-doctor-earns-statewide-ems-honor/) - DANVILLE — A Geisinger emergency physician has been named Pennsylvania’s 2026 EMS Physician of the Year. Geisinger says Dr. Chris Berry received the statewide honor from the state Department of Health and Emergency Health Services Council. He was honored for his work supporting EMS crews and emergency care providers. Dr. Berry serves in Geisinger Medical - [Nutrition Classes Begin Monday At Danville DACC](https://www.wkok.com/nutrition-classes-begin-monday-at-danville-dacc/) - DANVILLE — The Danville Area Community Center and Penn State Extension are launching a free nutrition education program starting Monday. The program is for limited-resource families and caregivers. Organizers say the Nutrition Links classes will teach healthy eating, meal planning, food safety, and smart grocery shopping while helping participants prepare affordable meals at home. Classes will - [Senate Marks America 250 Celebration In Philadelphia](https://www.wkok.com/senate-marks-america-250-celebration-in-philadelphia/) - PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania senators gathered Tuesday in Philadelphia to honor the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday during a ceremonial State Senate session. Senator Gene Yaw joined lawmakers, students, and state leaders at the National Constitution Center for the historic gathering. Officials say the event highlighted Pennsylvania’s role in America’s founding and encouraged younger generations to carry forward the - [Fatal Lewistown House Fire Injures Several Others](https://www.wkok.com/fatal-lewistown-house-fire-injures-several-others/) - LEWISTOWN — A person died and several others were hurt after an overnight house fire in Lewistown Borough. Lewistown fire officials say crews responded shortly after midnight Thursday to the 200 block of Bratton Avenue and found the first and second floors heavily involved in flames. Firefighters say several people were trapped inside the home when crews - [Kratzerville Fire Company Plans 75th Anniversary Event](https://www.wkok.com/kratzerville-fire-company-plans-75th-anniversary-event/) - KRATZERVILLE — The Kratzerville Volunteer Fire Company will celebrate 75 years of service with a community day next month in Snyder County. Organizers say the event will take place June 6 from 10am until 2pm at the fire hall along Fire Hall Road, with June 13 set as the rain date. Officials say the first 50 children attending will - [Danville Growers’ Market Opens Saturday Season](https://www.wkok.com/danville-growers-market-opens-saturday-season/) - DANVILLE — The Danville Growers’ Market returns to Ferry Street Saturday for the opening day of its 2026 season. Organizers say the market will run from 8am until noon and will feature fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items, and specialty products from local growers and small businesses. The Danville Business Alliance says the market also serves as - [Riverkeeper Association Names New Deputy Director](https://www.wkok.com/riverkeeper-association-names-new-deputy-director/) - SUNBURY — The Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association has hired Katie Cassidy as its new deputy director. Executive Director John Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, says Cassidy will help strengthen partnerships, recruit volunteers, and expand funding opportunities throughout the watershed region. Officials say Cassidy previously spent 12 years helping grow the Wildlife Leadership Academy across Pennsylvania and - [Front Street Improvement Project Continues In Sunbury](https://www.wkok.com/front-street-improvement-project-continues-in-sunbury/) - SUNBURY — Overnight road work will continue next week in Sunbury and Upper Augusta Township. PennDOT says milling operations begin Monday along Front Street between Church Street and Shikellamy Avenue, extending onto Bridge Avenue at the Edison and Priestley bridges. Drivers should expect single-lane traffic with flaggers during overnight work from 7pm until 6am Sundays through Thursdays. - [Road Work Begins on Routes 11 and 15 in Monroe Township](https://www.wkok.com/road-work-begins-on-routes-11-and-15-in-monroe-township/) - Drivers are advised that road work will begin on Route 11 between just north of the Route 35 interchange and the overpass spanning Route 522 in Monroe Township, Snyder County. On Friday, May 8, the contractor will remove line paint and rumble strips and place temporary line paint in preparation for drainage upgrades and road - [Fire Damages Union Township, Snyder County Home](https://www.wkok.com/fire-damages-union-township-snyder-county-home/) - UNION TOWNSHIP — A Wednesday morning fire heavily damaged a Snyder County home along Routes 11 & 15. Emergency crews were dispatched around 8:30am for a reported electrical fire at a residence in Union Township, Snyder County. Crews arriving first confirmed an active second-floor fire, responders from multiple fire companies worked to ventilate the roof, search the - [State Police Honor Fallen Troopers Across Pennsylvania](https://www.wkok.com/state-police-honor-fallen-troopers-across-pennsylvania/) - DUNMORE — Pennsylvania state police on Wednesday honored troopers who died in the line of duty during memorial ceremonies across the Commonwealth. Officials gathered in Dunmore as the agency marked its 121st anniversary and remembered the 105 troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice. State police say the department was formed in 1905 following unrest tied to the - [Muncy Man Charged In Abuse Of Two Teens](https://www.wkok.com/muncy-man-charged-in-abuse-of-two-teens/) - MUNCY — A 46-year-old Muncy man is jailed after police say he sexually abused two teenage girls over several years. NorthcentralPA.com reports Eric Stephen Eck allegedly assaulted the victims at homes along North Washington and Green streets while they were in his care. Investigators say the abuse included inappropriate touching, indecent exposure, and sexual assaults - [Growing Greener Grants Highlight Union County Stream Restoration](https://www.wkok.com/growing-greener-grants-highlight-union-county-stream-restoration/) - WINFIELD — Turtle Creek is getting some more attention this year. Union County conservation leaders say a major Winfield area creek restoration project is improving water quality while supporting local agriculture. DEP officials recently toured the Turtle Creek site with the Union County Conservation District and US Fish and Wildlife Service. All were promoting the - [Danville School Board Advances Proposed $51 Million Budget](https://www.wkok.com/danville-school-board-advances-proposed-51-million-budget/) - DANVILLE — The Danville Area School Board has approved a proposed $51.1 million budget for the 2026-27 school year. District officials say the spending plan increases expenses by about 5.5 percent, driven largely by rising employee benefit and healthcare insurance costs. District Business Manager Lance Mabus says healthcare expenses alone are expected to rise more - [Sheriff Wolfe Retiring After Decades Of Service](https://www.wkok.com/sheriff-wolfe-retiring-after-decades-of-service/) - SUNBURY — Northumberland County Sheriff Robert Wolfe says he will retire at the end of May after nearly four decades in law enforcement. The News Item is reporting…Sheriff Wolfe made the announcement Wednesday during a Northumberland County Prison Board meeting. He says he wants more time with his family and grandchildren. Wolfe began his career as - [Roadwork This Week on River Drive in Mahoning, Cooper Townships](https://www.wkok.com/roadway-maintenance-planned-this-week-on-river-drive-in-mahoning-and-cooper-townships/) - Drivers are advised that a maintenance project is planned this week on River Drive (Route 2006) in Mahoning and Cooper townships, Montour County. On Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8, River Road will be closed between Clinic Road and Mount Zion Drive (Route 2013), while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew performs base repairs - [Two Fires Under Investigation in Shamokin](https://www.wkok.com/two-fires-under-investigation-in-shamokin/) - SHAMOKIN — The News Item reports two fires remain under investigation in Shamokin. Chief of Police Raymond Siko, who serves as the city's fire marshal, told the News Item the investigation continues into two recent fires. On April 27th, a blaze broke out at 401 N. Orange Street. Siko said the fire is undetermined but - [Falls Trail Rescue Highlights Dangers At Ricketts Glen](https://www.wkok.com/falls-trail-rescue-highlights-dangers-at-ricketts-glen/) - RED ROCK — A rescue unfolded Tuesday morning after a hiker reportedly fell about 60 feet along a trail at Ricketts Glen State Park. North Mountain Fire Company in Columbia County says crews were dispatched around 10:45am Tuesday and found the victim seriously injured at the bottom of a steep, rugged ravine. The fall was along the park’s slippery - [Man Dies After Juniata County Mobile Home Fire](https://www.wkok.com/man-dies-after-juniata-county-mobile-home-fire/) - THOMPSONTOWN — A 35-year-old man died after an early Tuesday morning mobile home fire on Oakhurst Lane in Delaware Township, Juniata County. Emergency dispatch reports crews were called out shortly before 4am, finding a working fire with a victim trapped inside. Thompsontown Volunteer Fire Company says firefighters entered through the front door and located the man inside - [Benton Man Accused Of Striking Neighbor With Tractor](https://www.wkok.com/benton-man-accused-of-striking-neighbor-with-tractor/) - BENTON — A Columbia County man is accused of hitting his neighbor with a garden tractor during a property dispute Monday afternoon. NorthcentralPA.com reports state police say the incident happened around 2pm along Ridge Road near Benton. Investigators say Gary Younkers Sr. argued with Damian Yarnell over property lines before allegedly striking Yarnell with the tractor. Authorities - [Union County Approves Opioid Funds For Survivors](https://www.wkok.com/union-county-approves-opioid-funds-for-survivors/) - LEWISBURG — Union County commissioners are directing $92,000 in opioid settlement money toward services for survivors of human trafficking and violence. The Standard-Journal reports Transitions of PA will use the funding for advocacy and workforce training tied to recovery support. Commissioner Chairman Preston Boop says the money comes from nationwide opioid settlements secured from drug - [Water Main Project Starts This Week in Bloomsburg](https://www.wkok.com/water-main-project-starts-this-week-in-bloomsburg/) - Drivers are advised that a water main project will begin Thursday on Main Street (Route 11) in Town of Bloomsburg, Columbia County. On Thursday, May 7, and Sunday, May 10 through Thursday, May 14, the contractor, G&M Crawford, will be installing a water main across Main Street at the intersection of Market Street. Drivers can expect a lane restriction in - [Pennsylvania Sues AI Company Over Medical Claims](https://www.wkok.com/pennsylvania-sues-ai-company-over-medical-claims/) - HARRISBURG — The state is suing Character.AI, claiming chatbots on the platform illegally posed as licensed medical professionals in Pennsylvania. City & State reports investigators found one chatbot claiming to be a psychiatrist and offering medical-style advice. The lawsuit says the chatbot discussed prescribing medication and even provided a fake Pennsylvania medical license number. State - [Candidate Garrity Plans to Oppose Expanding Pot Laws](https://www.wkok.com/candidate-garrity-plans-to-oppose-expanding-pot-laws/) - HARRISBURG – If she becomes governor, the state’s treasurer says she won’t support easing the state’s marijuana laws. State treasurer Stacy Garrity, a republican candidate for governor in the May 17 primary, tells the Philadelphia Inquirer, she does not support legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. She said she would veto any law that would expand pot - [Fetterman Rejects GOP Overtures Amid Party Speculation](https://www.wkok.com/fetterman-rejects-gop-overtures-amid-party-speculation/) - HARRISBURG — Talk of a party switch continues to follow Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman. TribLive reports Republicans have quietly encouraged him to join their ranks or become independent. Reports say allies of former President Donald Trump have even discussed support if he switched parties. Sen. Fetterman tells Politico he has no interest and plans to - [Swing Dance Grant Supports Sunbury Arts Programming](https://www.wkok.com/swing-dance-grant-supports-sunbury-arts-programming/) - SUNBURY — A downtown dance program is getting new life with fresh funding. SRI announced Monday they have received a $3,000 grant from the Community Giving Foundation. The funding comes from the C.K. Battram Field of Interest Fund. SRI says the funding will support monthly swing dance events at the Albright Center for the Arts. Venue Manager - [Fallen Officer Honored More Than Century Later](https://www.wkok.com/fallen-officer-honored-more-than-century-later/) - MOUNT CARMEL — A Mount Carmel police officer killed more than 100 years ago will soon be honored nationally. The News-Item reports George Krouch’s name will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial during a May 13 candlelight vigil in Washington. Krouch died in 1924 after being struck while directing traffic before an Armistice Day - [Danville Rotary Hosts Electronics Collection Saturday](https://www.wkok.com/danville-rotary-hosts-electronics-collection-saturday/) - DANVILLE — Danville Rotary is helping area residents clear out old electronics while keeping waste out of landfills. The club says the electronics collection runs this Saturday from 10am to noon. It is at the Service 1st Federal Credit Union parking lot on Montour Boulevard. The event is open to everyone, not just Danville residents. Rotary officials - [Combine Crash Sends Man To Hospital In Columbia County](https://www.wkok.com/combine-crash-sends-man-to-hospital-in-columbia-county/) - CLEVELAND TOWNSHIP — A piece of farm equipment crashed on Bear Gap Road Monday afternoon sent a man to the hospital. The News Item reports the combine lost brakes and rolled down a steep hill. Emergency crews were dispatched around 2:20pm to the 1100 block of Bear Gap Road. Officials say the machine struck an embankment and - [Township to Draft Data Center Ordinance](https://www.wkok.com/township-to-draft-data-center-ordinance/) - ALLENWOOD — The News Item reports more than 100 people attended the Gregg Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, as industrial developer PNK Group continues its efforts to open four AI data centers on land it owns in Great Stream Commons. The newspaper reports the township is currently reviewing an amendment to a zoning - [Shamokin Fire Displaces Families, Sends One To Hospital](https://www.wkok.com/shamokin-fire-displaces-families-sends-one-to-hospital/) - SHAMOKIN — A fast-moving fire tore through several Shamokin row homes Monday morning, displacing families and injuring several people. Media reports indicate one person was flown to a burn unit after suffering serious injuries. Fire crews were dispatched around 8:30am to the 1000 block of North Franklin Street. Officials say heavy flames spread quickly, prompting a three-alarm - [Trial Set for Sunbury Man Charged with Sexual Assault of a Child](https://www.wkok.com/trial-set-for-sunbury-man-charged-with-sexual-assault-of-a-child/) - SUNBURY – The Daily Item reports a Sunbury man will go to trial in June, charged with sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl. The newspaper reports 46-year-old Michael Bishop appeared in court Monday. Jury selection is scheduled for June 8 and trial begins June 9. Bishop is charged with felony counts of aggravated indecent assault of - [Latest GasBiddy Report: Gas Prices Climb Above $4.50 a Gallon](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-climb-above-4-50-a-gallon/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have risen 37.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.52/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 38.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.19/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has - [Union County Marks Completion Of Bridge Bundle Project](https://www.wkok.com/union-county-marks-completion-of-bridge-bundle-project/) - WHITE DEER TOWNSHIP — Six aging Union County bridges have been replaced through a countywide bridge bundle project. The Standard Journal reports Union County partnered with five municipalities to replace bridges in Hartley, Lewis, West Buffalo, and White Deer townships, plus New Berlin Borough. Funding included $2.1 million from PennDOT, $475,000 from DCED, $500,000 from - [Lewisburg Woman Dies Days After Crash Injuries](https://www.wkok.com/lewisburg-woman-dies-days-after-crash-injuries/) - DANVILLE — A Lewisburg woman has died after a crash in Monroe Township, Snyder County last week. Authorities say the crash happened last Tuesday at Route 15 and Granger Road. The Montour County Coroner’s Office says 64-year-old Lynda Smith died Friday at Geisinger, he says she suffered multiple blunt force injuries in the crash. State police say Smith pulled - [Body Found In Montour Township Death Investigation](https://www.wkok.com/body-found-in-montour-township-death-investigation/) - MONTOUR TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY — A body was discovered Saturday morning in Montour Township, Columbia County, prompting an investigation. State police say the discovery happened around 6:50am along Ridge Road. Troopers say East Central 911 (Columbia and Montour County) received the initial call about the body. State police say their major case team is now leading the - [Columbia County Coroner IDs Numidia Man in Crash](https://www.wkok.com/columbia-county-coroner-ids-numidia-man-in-crash/) - CATAWISSA — WBRE reports that the victim in a fatal motorcycle crash Saturday has been identified. The crash happened along Numidia Drive in the township. Columbia County Coroner Jeremy Reese says 34-year-old A. Jay Woodward of Numidia died in the accident. He pronounced dead at the scene around 5:30pm. Authorities say he was riding without a helmet - [UPDATE: Columbia County Coroner IDs Numidia Man in Crash](https://www.wkok.com/625423-2/) - UPDATE: Sun. 5/3 1pm, Coroner Identifies Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Crash CATAWISSA TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY — WBRE reports the victim in a fatal motorcycle crash Saturday has been identified. The crash happened along Numidia Drive in the township. Columbia County Coroner Jeremy Reese says 34-year-old A. Jay Woodward of Numidia was pronounced dead at the - [Shamokin Man Charged After Crash Leaves Victim Hurt](https://www.wkok.com/shamokin-man-charged-after-crash-leaves-victim-hurt/) - SHAMOKIN — WOLF-TV reports a 24-year-old Shamokin man faces felony charges after a crash that seriously injured another person. Police say the one-vehicle crash happened around 7:30am March 5. Authorities say Pedro Gomez Martinez is charged with aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI. Additional charges include DUI involving alcohol and drugs, reckless driving, and careless - [SpotlightPA: Where Gov. Shapiro and Tres. Garrity Differ](https://www.wkok.com/spotlightpa-where-gov-shapiro-and-tres-garrity-differ/) - HARRISBURG — SpotlightPA reports Pennsylvania’s governor’s race highlights sharp contrasts on rural priorities, from broadband to healthcare funding. While both candidates focus on rural communities, their approaches could lead to very different outcomes. On broadband, Gov. Josh Shapiro supports higher wage classifications for fiber workers, while Treasurer Stacy Garrity backs lower rates to stretch - [Danville Plans Route 11 Floodwall Closure Exercise](https://www.wkok.com/danville-plans-route-eleven-floodwall-closure-exercise/) - DANVILLE — Save the Date…Danville Borough will conduct a floodwall closure exercise along Route 11 two weeks. They’ll test emergency preparedness and community safety systems during the scheduled drill Sunday, June 14, from 5am to 1pm. Borough officials say Route 11 will be temporarily closed during the exercise. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes. - [Wellness Wednesdays Bring Free Fitness Series To Danville](https://www.wkok.com/wellness-wednesdays-bring-free-fitness-series-to-danville/) - DANVILLE — Danville Borough will host a new free wellness series at Canal Park, offering fitness and health programs throughout the summer. Organizers say Wellness Wednesdays will run on select Wednesdays from May through September, with sessions at noon and 6pm. The Danville Business Alliance says the program includes walking groups, strength training, dance, and - [Spring Fling Brings Community Together In Danville](https://www.wkok.com/spring-fling-brings-community-together-in-danville/) - DANVILLE — Danville’s Spring Fling returns today, bringing vendors, food, and activities to the downtown. Organizers say the event highlights local businesses and creates a festive atmosphere for families. Visitors can expect shopping, entertainment, and opportunities to connect throughout the day. They say strong turnout is expected as the community gathers to celebrate the season. - [Tree Trimming Scheduled Monday On Routes 11,15](https://www.wkok.com/tree-trimming-scheduled-monday-on-routes-1115/) - SHAMOKIN DAM — Tree trimming work in Shamokin Dam Borough will impact traffic early next week. PennDOT says crews will work along Routes 11 and 15 southbound on Monday. Officials say the work will take place between the former Tedd’s Landing split and Baldwin Boulevard from 9am to 3pm. They say the right lane will - [Lewisburg Man Faces Charges After Rooftop Gun Incident](https://www.wkok.com/lewisburg-man-faces-charges-after-rooftop-gun-incident/) - LEWISBURG — A Lewisburg man is accused of pointing a gun from a rooftop during an early morning disturbance. The Standard Journal reports the incident unfolded around 1:30am April 11 on South Fourth Street. Police say 20-year-old Dakota Englehardt struggled with officers and tried to flee on foot. Authorities say he resisted commands before being - [Northumberland Co. Services Provider Settles Medicaid Case](https://www.wkok.com/northumberland-co-human-services-provider-settles-medicaid-billing-case/) - HARRISBURG — WOLF-TV is reporting… A human services provider serving Northumberland County has agreed to a $1.2 million federal settlement. Federal officials say PA Lifesharing LLC resolved allegations involving improper Medicaid billing. Investigators say the company billed for one-on-one services provided by workers who were not properly trained or cleared. They say the violations occurred - [Project Continues on I-80 in Montour and Northumberland Counties](https://www.wkok.com/reconstruction-project-continues-on-i-80-in-montour-and-northumberland-counties/) - Drivers traveling Interstate 80 east and west are advised that a multi-year construction project continues between Danville, Montour County and Limestoneville, Northumberland County. The Week of Sunday, May 3 The contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, will continue work on Interstate 80 in both directions. A waterproofing membrane will be applied to the bridge decks on Interstate - [Resurfacing Project to Begin on Bloom Street in Danville](https://www.wkok.com/resurfacing-project-to-begin-on-bloom-street-in-danville/) - A roadway resurfacing project will begin next week on Walnut Street (Route 11) and Bloom Street (Route 2010) in Danville Borough and Kaseville Road (Route 2005) in Mahoning Township, Montour County. On Tuesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 6, the contractor New Enterprise Stone and Lime, Inc., will be trimming trees on Bloom Street between Walnut Steet - [Kulpmont Man Accused of Taking Pills While Working as Tech](https://www.wkok.com/kulpmont-man-accused-of-taking-pills-while-working-as-tech/) - RALPHO TOWNSHIP — The News Item reports a Kulpmont man is accused of drug diversion while working as a primary technician at the Elysburg based Geisinger mail-in pharmacy. The Attorney General's office says 30 year old Dylan Patrick redirected medication from its intended destination for illicit personal use, sale or distribution. Papers indicate that a daytime sleepiness drug - [Small Business Week Event Set For Lewisburg](https://www.wkok.com/small-business-week-event-set-for-lewisburg/) - LEWISBURG — A celebration in Lewisburg next week will highlight the impact of small businesses across the region. The Bucknell University Small Business Development Center will host a National Small Business Week event May 7. Director Steven Stumbris says they have a number of major events throughout the year, "These events remind us why it’s important - [Flood Meeting Set For Bloomsburg West End Residents](https://www.wkok.com/flood-meeting-set-for-bloomsburg-west-end-residents/) - BLOOMSBURG — Bloomsburg officials are inviting residents to weigh in on flood concerns in the West End. Columbia County Commissioners say the meeting will focus on recurring flooding in Bloomsburg and along Drinker Street in Hemlock Township. The meeting is set for Wednesday, May 6 at 6pm at the Bloomsburg Fire Company. Officials say the discussion will - [Former Southern Player Pleads Guilty In ATV Crash](https://www.wkok.com/former-southern-player-pleads-guilty-in-atv-crash/) - TOWANDA — A former Southern Columbia football player has pleaded guilty in a fatal ATV crash involving his girlfriend. The Press Enterprise reports 25-year-old Julian Fleming of Elysburg entered the plea Thursday in Bradford County Court. Police say the crash happened May 23, 2025, after Fleming had been drinking and swerved to avoid a deer. Investigators say 23-year-old - [Cong. Meuser Has Heated Capitol Exchange, Meets King](https://www.wkok.com/cong-meuser-has-heated-capitol-exchange-meets-king/) - WASHINGTON — US Congressman Dan Meuser had a high-profile week, from a royal handshake to a heated media clash. WVIA reports Meuser shook hands with King Charles III during the monarch’s address to Congress. He praised the speech and the US-UK relationship, calling it strong and meaningful. Separately, The Hill reports Cong. Meuser had a - [Mount Carmel Settled Police Excessive Force Lawsuits](https://www.wkok.com/mount-carmel-settled-police-excessive-force-lawsuits/) - MOUNT CARMEL — Mount Carmel Borough will have to pay $800,000 to settle excessive force claims tied to former police officers. The News-Item reports the agreements resolved federal lawsuits filed by three men who said they were assaulted while in custody. The newspaper reported Jonathan Steckley received $400,000, Lucas Klingerman $250,000, and Jason Dillow $150,000. - [State House Passes Bill on Separate School Playoffs](https://www.wkok.com/state-house-passes-bill-on-separate-school-playoffs/) - HARRISBURG — The state house approved legislation allowing separate championships for public and private schools. State house member Scott Conklin of Centre County says the current system puts public school athletes at a disadvantage. Fellow lawmaker Jamie Flick of Lycoming and Union counties agreed, he says he hears concerns from families about fairness in competition. - [Knoebels Earns National Ranking Among Top Theme Parks](https://www.wkok.com/knoebels-earns-national-ranking-among-top-theme-parks/) - ELYSBURG — Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg has once again earned national recognition among the country’s top theme parks. Officials say the park was named to USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2026. Organizers say the rankings are based on expert nominations and public voting. Knoebels joined Hersheypark and Kennywood as Pennsylvania parks in the - [Spring Fling Returns Saturday With Vendors, Music](https://www.wkok.com/spring-fling-returns-saturday-with-vendors-music/) - DANVILLE — Downtown Danville will come alive Saturday as the 40th Annual Spring Fling returns for a full day of activity. Organizers say the event runs from 9am to 4pm with more than 200 vendors and attractions. Visitors can expect food trucks, live music, and family activities spread throughout the downtown area. The Danville Business Alliance says Canal - [Faith, Recovery Message Draws Crowd In Shamokin](https://www.wkok.com/faith-recovery-message-draws-crowd-in-shamokin/) - SHAMOKIN — A powerful moment of prayer unfolded Sunday night in Shamokin as about 30 people gathered on stage. The News Item reports... Former Major League Baseball star Darryl Strawberry led the group following a faith-centered message at Shamokin Area High School. Strawberry, who is now 64, spoke about overcoming addiction, abuse, and personal struggles through faith and recovery. He told - [Improvement Project Continues Next Week in the City of Sunbury](https://www.wkok.com/improvement-project-continues-next-week-in-the-city-of-sunbury/) - A roadway and bridge improvement project continues on Front Street (Routes 405/61) in the City of Sunbury and the Thomas Edison and Joseph Priestley bridges in Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County. Week of May 4 The contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., will continue trimming trees while work begins on the construction of the ADA ramps - [RISE Grants Support Regional Industry, Energy Savings](https://www.wkok.com/rise-grants-support-regional-industry-energy-savings/) - HARRISBURG — A major state investment is flowing into local industry, with some funds headed to The Valley. DEP says more than $267 million is being awarded through the RISE PA program to cut emissions, lower energy costs, and support jobs. State officials say 31 projects will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save businesses more - [Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Ballot Data Public](https://www.wkok.com/pa-supreme-court-rules-ballot-data-public/) - HARRISBURG — AP is reporting… Pennsylvania’s highest court says certain election data must be made public. The state Supreme Court ruled that “cast vote records,” or spreadsheets of ballot data, are public records. The court says the data does not reveal how individuals voted and maintains ballot secrecy. Officials in Lycoming County had argued releasing - [Transitions CEO Speaks Out On Violence Report](https://www.wkok.com/transitions-ceo-speaks-out-on-violence-report/) - DANVILLE — A local leader is speaking out following disturbing national reports on organized sexual violence. Mae-Ling Kranz, CEO of Transitions of PA, says the national coverage reflects issues impacting local communities. She says there’s been a sharp rise in demand for their services, with hotline calls up more than 40 percent this year. Kranz - [Sunbury City Band Plans Free Spring Concert](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-city-band-plans-free-spring-concert/) - SUNBURY — Live music returns to Sunbury this weekend with a free community concert. The Sunbury City Band will perform Saturday at 3pm at Zion Lutheran Church at Market and Fifth Street. Organizers say the program will feature marches, movie themes, folk tunes, and patriotic music celebrating American culture and history. The band is directed by Thomas - [New Superintendent Hired for Line Mountain School District](https://www.wkok.com/new-superintendent-hired-for-line-mountain-school-district/) - The Daily Item is reporting the Line Mountain School District has hired a new superintendent. High School co-principal Dwain Messersmith will succeed David Campbell, who served as superintendent for 19 years. Campbell will retire July 17. Messersmith will become the assistant superintendent on Wednesday and then become superintendent of the Line Mountain School District on - [Commissioners Recognize CSO During Community Action Month](https://www.wkok.com/commissioners-recognize-cso-during-community-action-month/) - DANVILLE — Montour County commissioners highlighted Community Action Month Tuesday as they recognized the hard work and impact of the local CSO organization. Commissioners said Central Susquehanna Opportunities, the county’s Community Action Agency, is serving many Montour County residents. Stacie Snyder of the CSO said they provide rental assistance, mental health support, and the mobile food pantry. - [Night Work Planned For Bloom Road Water Main](https://www.wkok.com/night-work-planned-for-bloom-road-water-main/) - MAHONING TOWNSHIP — Night work is set to begin soon along a busy Montour County roadway. PennDOT says a water main project starts Sunday on Bloom Road between Academy Avenue and Glenbrook Street. Officials say drivers should expect single-lane conditions nightly from 9pm to 6am through Thursday, May 7. The contractor, G&M Crawford, will handle excavation, installation, and - [Juvenile Arrested After Bloomsburg Shots Fired Case](https://www.wkok.com/juvenile-arrested-after-bloomsburg-shots-fired-case/) - BLOOMSBURG — A juvenile is in custody following a shots-fired investigation earlier this month in Bloomsburg. Police say the April 18 incident happened in the 300 block of Catherine Street. Officers identified two locations tied to the case and say a second shooter was a juvenile male. Tuesday around 6am, police served search warrants at a home on - [Survey Seeks Input On Rail Trail Bridge Plan](https://www.wkok.com/survey-seeks-input-on-rail-trail-bridge-plan/) - LEWISBURG — Residents are being asked to weigh in on a proposed rail trail connection. Bucknell University is hosting a short survey on the idea of extending the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail across the Susquehanna River to Montandon. Organizers say the survey takes about 4 to 5 minutes and explores respondents’ awareness of the rail - [Chorale Pops Concert Celebrates 30 Years Finale](https://www.wkok.com/chorale-pops-concert-celebrates-30-years-finale/) - SELINSGROVE — A milestone performance is set to close out a popular singing season. The Susquehanna Valley Chorale will present its “Best of 30 Years, Part 2” Pops Concert this Saturday at 7:30pm at Weber Auditorium. Organizers say the show honors retiring conductor Bill Payn and features music spanning decades. The program includes selections like “Love Me - [Montour Night Out Location Moves To High School Stadium](https://www.wkok.com/montour-night-out-location-moves-to-high-school-stadium/) - DANVILLE — Montour Night Out in Danville will take place at a new location this June. Organizers say the event is moving from Danville Middle School to the Danville Area High School football stadium. They say the change is due to unforeseen circumstances, but the new venue will allow for better layout and parking. The - [Shamokin House Fire Destroys North Orange Street Home](https://www.wkok.com/shamokin-house-fire-destroys-north-orange-street-home/) - SHAMOKIN — An early morning fire destroyed a home on North Orange Street in Shamokin Sunday. The News Item reports crews responded around 3:45am. Fire Chief Lester Yohe tells the newspaper, flames spread quickly to the second floor. Officials say a propane cylinder vented, fueling the fire, and parts of the home collapsed. Nearby homes were - [Warrior Run Budget Raises Taxes In Two Counties](https://www.wkok.com/warrior-run-budget-raises-taxes-in-two-counties/) - TURBOTVILLE — Some property owners in the Warrior Run School District may see tax increases this year, while some other taxpayers will pay less. The Daily Item reports the Warrior Run school board approved a proposed $32.2 million budget Monday night. District officials say the plan includes a $775,000 deficit. Taxes will rise $88 per $100,000 in - [Mifflinburg Woman Pleads No Contest to American Legion Theft](https://www.wkok.com/mifflinburg-woman-pleads-no-contest-to-american-legion-theft/) - The Daily Item reports a Millmont woman pleaded no contest to felony theft charges. 56-year-old Pamela Hackenburg was charged with stealing $50,000 from the Mifflinburg American Legion while serving as a volunteer treasurer and bookkeeper for the organization. Hackenburg allegedly took money 42 different times over 11 months between 2023 and 2024, totaling a little - [PennDOT: Project on I-80 WB in White Deer, West Buffalo Townships](https://www.wkok.com/mill-and-resurfacing-project-on-i-80-wb-in-white-deer-and-west-buffalo-townships/) - Montoursville, PA – Drivers who travel Interstate 80 westbound are advised that a mill and resurfacing project is set to begin this week on Interstate 80 westbound in White Deer and West Buffalo townships, Union County. On Monday, April 27, the contractor, New Enterprise Stone and Lime, will begin work on Interstate 80 westbound between Exit - [Latest GasBuddy Report: Gas Prices Rise More Than Five Cents](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-rise-more-than-five-cents-2/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have risen 5.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.14/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 21.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 80.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price - [Sunbury Couple Charged After Dozens Of Horses Neglected](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-couple-charged-after-dozens-of-horses-neglected/) - SUNBURY — Charges have been filed following an investigation into the care of horses at a Sunbury property. NorthcentralPA.com reports 33-year-old Samantha Snyder and 56-year-old Edward Snyder face animal cruelty charges involving dozens of horses. Humane officers say veterinarians raised concerns during a January visit, reporting underweight animals, limited feed, and overcrowded pastures. NorthcentralPA.com reports - [Bridge and Road Project Begins In Sunbury](https://www.wkok.com/bridge-and-road-project-begins-in-sunbury/) - Montoursville, PA – Drivers are advised that a bridge maintenance and roadway resurfacing project begins this week on Front Street/Bridge Avenue (Route 405) in Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County. On Monday, April 27, 2026, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. will begin performing repairs to the deck surfaces on the bridges between Northumberland Borough and the - [Former Prison Employee Charged After Alleged Workplace Assault](https://www.wkok.com/former-prison-employee-charged-after-alleged-workplace-assault/) - COAL TOWNSHIP — In Northumberland County, a former state prison employee is accused of inappropriate contact with a coworker inside SCI-Coal Township. The News Item reports 47-year-old Cory Swartz of Ashland faces charges tied to incidents in January and March. State police say Swartz allegedly touched the woman inappropriately in a closet and in an - [Murder Conviction Upheld In Shamokin Fatal Stabbing Case](https://www.wkok.com/murder-conviction-upheld-in-shamokin-fatal-stabbing-case/) - SHAMOKIN — In Shamokin, a man will spend life in prison after his murder conviction was upheld on appeal. The News Item reports 25-year-old Corey Quincy was convicted of killing 43-year-old Rhonda Pearce during a 2022 incident. Court records say Quincy argued drug use impaired his intent, but the Superior Court rejected that claim. Judges - [Spring Career Fair Brings Dozens Of Employers Together](https://www.wkok.com/spring-career-fair-brings-dozens-of-employers-together/) - SELINSGROVE — In Selinsgrove, dozens of employers are preparing to connect with jobseekers at an upcoming regional hiring event. PA CareerLink reports the Spring Career Fair will take place Thursday, April 30 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm at the Selinsgrove VFW. Organizers say companies from healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and human services will be on site - [Susquehanna Valley United Way Volunteers Power Day Of Action](https://www.wkok.com/united-way-volunteers-power-day-of-action/) - SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY — Hundreds of volunteers came together across the Susquehanna Valley for a day of service Friday. Organizers say more than 330 people supported 38 project sites. Susquehanna Valley United Way says volunteers worked Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties. They say projects included painting, landscaping, organizing, and facility improvements for local nonprofits. - [Labyrinth Walk Event Invites Reflection In Northumberland](https://www.wkok.com/labyrinth-walk-event-invites-reflection-in-northumberland/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — A peaceful walking experience will open to the public in Northumberland next weekend. Organizers say the UU Congregation of the Susquehanna Valley will host World Labyrinth Day on Saturday, May 2. The event runs from 1pm to 5pm at the church along Point Township Drive. They say no experience is needed to walk - [Middle School Evacuated As Precaution In Sunbury](https://www.wkok.com/middle-school-evacuated-as-precaution-in-sunbury/) - District leaders say students remained calm during the evacuation. They also thanked staff and law enforcement for their response. The district said students could return Friday afternoon to retrieve belongings if needed, they’ll resume normal operations Monday. - [Woman Charged After Violent Domestic Incident](https://www.wkok.com/woman-charged-after-violent-domestic-incident/) - LEWISBURG — A Lewisburg woman faces charges after a violent domestic incident in East Buffalo Township, Union County. The Daily Item reports police say the victim suffered injuries and hearing loss. Charged is 40-year-old Larissa Pittenger who police say punched, scratched, and strangled her husband during an argument. Police say the assault happened April 20 - [DROP OFF LOCATIONS HERE: Drug Take Back Day Saturday](https://www.wkok.com/prescription-drug-take-back-day-set-for-saturday/) - HARRISBURG — Residents across the state are encouraged to safely dispose of unused medications this Saturday. The Drug Enforcement Administration says National Prescription Drug Take Back Day runs from 10am to 2pm. Officials say the effort targets expired or unwanted prescriptions to prevent misuse and addiction. You can get more information on the state’s ‘take back’ - [Man Charged After Trevorton Playground Exposure Incident](https://www.wkok.com/man-charged-after-trevorton-playground-exposure-incident/) - ZERBE TOWNSHIP — A man is facing charges after an alleged indecent exposure incident near a Northumberland County playground. State police were called around 5:30pm April 3 to the Trevorton playground. Troopers say witnesses reported a man exposing himself in a nearby wooded area. Officers later identified the suspect and located him at a home on South - [Treasurer Denies Payment For Shapiro Home Security](https://www.wkok.com/treasurer-denies-payment-for-shapiro-home-security/) - HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s state treasurer says taxpayer funds cannot be used for the significant security upgrades at Governor Josh Shapiro’s private home. Spotlight PA reports the decision involves more than $1 million in work completed last year. Treasurer Stacy Garrity says state law does not allow public money to be spent on non-state-owned property. Spotlight - [Culver Hosts Career And Technical Education Day](https://www.wkok.com/culver-hosts-career-and-technical-education-day/) - HARRISBURG — Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver hosted a statewide event highlighting career and technical education programs at the Capitol. State Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver says students and educators gathered Wednesday in the East Wing Rotunda to showcase their work. She says the event allowed schools to present student projects and connect with lawmakers about workforce development. They - [Route 147 Closure Rescheduled For May Weekend](https://www.wkok.com/route-147-closure-rescheduled-for-may-weekend/) - MILLERSBURG — A planned closure on Route 147 in Dauphin County has been postponed and rescheduled for next month. PennDOT says the roadway will now close from 8pm Friday, May 8, through 6am Monday, May 11. Officials say the closure affects a stretch between Pearl Street in Upper Paxton Township and Keystone Street in Millersburg. They say - [Community Foundation Awards Over $376,000 In Grants](https://www.wkok.com/community-foundation-awards-over-376000-in-grants/) - SUNBURY — Hundreds of thousands of dollars are being distributed to local nonprofits through a regional grant program. The Community Giving Foundation says more than $376,000 was awarded through 100 grants across several communities. Officials say the Community Giving Foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $217,800 in Sunbury and 46 grants totaling $90,500 in Danville. They - [Bridge Replacement Project Continues at Intersection of Routes 522 and 235](https://www.wkok.com/bridge-replacement-project-continues-at-intersection-of-routes-522-and-235-2/) - Montoursville, PA – A bridge replacement project continues on two bridges at the intersection of Routes 522 and 235 in Spring Township, Snyder County. The bridges carry each roadway over tributaries to Beaver Creek in Spring Township. The week of April 27, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., will continue performing shoulder work on - [Man Charged with Sexual Assault Also Charged with Firearm Crime](https://www.wkok.com/paxinos-man-charged-with-sexual-assault-also-charged-with-illegal-firearm-possession/) - SHAMOKIN — The News Item reports a Paxinos man charged with sexual assault is also accused of attempting to purchase a firearm despite being a felon. The newspaper reports 57-year-old Luis Angel Rivera Escobar attempted to purchase a firearm from Postage Plus on Dec. 2, 2024, though he is not permitted to do so because - [Community Game Night Set Sunday In Lewisburg](https://www.wkok.com/community-game-night-set-sunday-in-lewisburg/) - LEWISBURG — A community game night is set for Sunday in Lewisburg, offering residents a chance to connect in a relaxed setting. Lewisburg Neighborhoods and CommUnity Zone say the event runs from 3 to 6pm downtown. Organizers say the monthly gatherings began last fall and are funded in part by the Degenstein Foundation. They say the goal - [SEDA-COG Opens Public Review For Transportation Plans](https://www.wkok.com/seda-cog-opens-public-review-for-transportation-plans/) - LEWISBURG — Residents across eight counties are invited to weigh in on future transportation priorities during a new public comment period. Officials with the SEDA-COG Metropolitan Planning Organization say the review runs April 22 through May 22. They’ve drafted two plans available for review. They say the draft Long-Range Transportation Plan outlines strategies for roads, bridges, transit, and safety - [Live Stake Project Reaches Major Milestone In Selinsgrove](https://www.wkok.com/live-stake-project-reaches-major-milestone-in-selinsgrove/) - SELINSGROVE — Susquehanna University and the Chesapeake Conservancy have reached an environmental milestone in efforts to restore local waterways. Officials say 100,000 “live stakes” have been collected for streamside buffer projects across Pennsylvania. Live stakes are live cuttings from trees and shrubs which are planted, and then grow, helping stabilize stream banks, reduce runoff, and - [Parents Charged After Children Found Wandering Street](https://www.wkok.com/parents-charged-after-children-found-wandering-street/) - SHAMOKIN — Three young children were found alone on Arch Street in Shamokin, and their parents now face felony child endangerment charges. The News Item reports, Shamokin police charged 29-year-old Brandon Deesing and 24-year-old Katiesha Swartz. They also face drug charges. Police say two people spotted the children — ages 7, 5, and 1 — - [Shamokin Man Accused Of Threats Against Officials](https://www.wkok.com/shamokin-man-accused-of-threats-against-officials/) - SHAMOKIN — The News-Item reports a Shamokin man allegedly threatened law enforcement and a district judge, prompting heightened security at a county building. Police say 54-year-old Bart Hess made statements about becoming a mass shooter and targeting a local magistrate. According to the report, Hess told his sister he had weapons and planned revenge after - [Hearing Delayed In Hemlock Township Homicide Case](https://www.wkok.com/hearing-delayed-in-hemlock-township-homicide-case/) - BLOOMSBURG — A packed Columbia County courtroom awaited testimony Tuesday in a Hemlock Township homicide case before the hearing was abruptly postponed. The Press Enterprise reports the judge says unresolved legal issues delayed proceedings involving 38-year-old Vincent Harp. Prosecutors say Harp is charged in the 2025 killing of his 33-year-old wife at their home. State police say - [Bridge Maintenance Planned Next Week on Route 522 in Selinsgrove](https://www.wkok.com/bridge-maintenance-planned-next-week-on-route-522-in-selinsgrove/) - Montoursville, PA – Bridge maintenance is planned next week on Route 522 (North Susquehanna Trail) in Selinsgrove Borough, Snyder County. Between Wednesday, April 29 and Friday, May 1, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be cleaning the green truss bridge that carries Route 522 (North Susquehanna Trail) over Penns Creek. Work includes bridge flushing and cleaning - [Independence Street Project Breaks Ground In Shamokin](https://www.wkok.com/independence-street-project-breaks-ground-in-shamokin/) - SHAMOKIN — Leaders in Shamokin marked a major step forward with a downtown revitalization groundbreaking. City officials say Phase 1 of the Independence Street Streetscape Project began with a ceremony Monday at Ninth and Independence streets. Mayor Michael McLaughlin says the project reflects ongoing collaboration and long-term investment in the city’s future. Officials say improvements will - [Attempted Homicide Case Heading to Snyder County Court](https://www.wkok.com/attempted-homicide-case-heading-to-snyder-county-court/) - The Daily Item reports an attempted homicide case in Shamokin Dam is heading to trial. 33-year-old Joshua Barnhart is accused of threatening to shoot a woman, with several children in the home. The newspaper reports Barnhart fired several shots in the direction of the home and a window where the woman stood. Barnhart waived charges - [Milton School District Posts Budget For Public Review](https://www.wkok.com/milton-school-district-posts-budget-for-public-review/) - MILTON — Residents in Milton can now review a proposed school budget that includes a potential tax increase. The Daily Item is reporting, school officials say the district’s $45.6 million budget for 2026–2027 carries a $512,000 deficit. Administrators say the proposal must be available for public inspection at least 20 days before adoption. Officials say - [Senior Scam Prevention Event Planned In Bloomsburg](https://www.wkok.com/senior-scam-prevention-event-planned-in-bloomsburg/) - BLOOMSBURG — A community event in Bloomsburg aims to help seniors stay safe from scams and fraud. Montour Township Police and the Attorney General’s Office are hosting a prevention program on Friday, May 8. The event runs from 1pm to 2pm at the Montour Township Municipal Building on Jackson Street. Officials say the session will focus - [Food Hub Expansion Supported By Regional Healthcare Grants](https://www.wkok.com/food-hub-expansion-supported-by-regional-healthcare-grants/) - LEWISBURG — The Food Hub at The Miller Center is expanding its impact after receiving new grant support from WellSpan Health and Geisinger. Officials say the funding will help sustain and grow efforts addressing food insecurity across Union, Snyder, and Northumberland counties. The Union-Snyder Community Action Agency operates the hub, which has distributed over 200,000 - [Student Pocketknife Incident Reported In Shamokin School](https://www.wkok.com/student-pocketknife-incident-reported-in-shamokin-school/) - SHAMOKIN — An incident involving a pocketknife at a Shamokin Area elementary school is raising concerns, but officials say there was no threat. The district says a student was found with the knife Monday and officials say it was immediately addressed. School officials and local police say the knife was safely confiscated, and they fully followed all - [Shikellamy Received Major Grant For Student Programs](https://www.wkok.com/shikellamy-received-major-grant-for-student-programs/) - SUNBURY — Shikellamy School District has received a major grant to expand student opportunities beyond the school day. The district was awarded a $456,000 BOOST grant for after-school and youth programming. State officials said the funding supported structured activities designed to keep at-risk students engaged and safe. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency said - [Child Safety Seat Checks Planned Across Region](https://www.wkok.com/child-safety-seat-checks-planned-across-region/) - DANVILLE — State police say some child safety seat inspections are coming to communities across the region in May. The checks run May 11 through May 31 at various locations, with certified technicians helping ensure seats are installed correctly. State police say most child safety seats are not properly installed, putting children at risk. They encourage parents and caregivers - [Benefit Concert Planned To Support Local Riverboat](https://www.wkok.com/benefit-concert-planned-to-support-local-riverboat/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — In Northumberland, local musicians will unite for a “Float My Boat” benefit concert supporting riverboat construction. Organizers say the event is set for Sunday, May 17, at Front Street Station. Officials say eight local acts will perform from 1:30pm to 7:30pm, featuring a mix of folk, blues, and rock music. Organizers say the event - [Dam Season Schedule Set For Lake Augusta Boaters](https://www.wkok.com/dam-season-schedule-set-for-lake-augusta-boaters/) - SUNBURY — In Sunbury, Shikellamy State Park officials announce seasonal dates for the Adam T. Bower Memorial Dam. Park officials say preparations for summer operations are now underway along the Susquehanna River. Officials say bag inspection and repairs run April 20 through April 30 as crews check for needed patches. Staff say full inflation begins May 1, with Lake Augusta - [Culver Highlights Living Organ Donor Tax Credit](https://www.wkok.com/culver-highlights-living-organ-donor-tax-credit/) - HARRISBURG — In Harrisburg, Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver promoted a proposal supporting living organ donors during a Capitol press conference. She said the bipartisan bill aims to ease financial burdens tied to donation, "We should not allow out of pocket costs to stand in the way of that generous act. This legislation would allow a - [Science On Screen Series Brings Films And Experts](https://www.wkok.com/science-on-screen-series-brings-films-and-experts/) - LEWISBURG — In Lewisburg, the Campus Theatre will host Science on Screen events pairing films with expert discussions. Organizers say the series is supported by a national grant promoting science education through entertainment. Officials say the next event is April 23 at 7pm featuring “2001: A Space Odyssey” with physicist Alan Lightman. Organizers say the program explores - [New Executive Director Named For Aging Agency](https://www.wkok.com/new-executive-director-named-for-aging-agency/) - LEWISBURG — Union-Snyder Agency on Aging officials announce Susie Weller as the organization’s next executive director. The Union-Snyder Agency on Aging says the appointment takes effect July 6, board Chair Leslie Osgood says Weller brings leadership experience and commitment to older adults. Officials say she will oversee programs supporting independence, dignity, and well-being across Union and - [Couple Charged After Meth Materials Found Inside Apartment](https://www.wkok.com/couple-charged-after-meth-materials-found-inside-apartment/) - LEWISBURG — In Lewisburg, police say a couple faces charges after drugs and meth-making materials were found during a child welfare visit. NorthcentralPA.com reports officers responded March 27 with Union County Children and Youth. Police say a caseworker was checking on a 5-month-old after 25-year-old Breeana Streeter tested positive for methamphetamine. Investigators say they saw - [Local Sailor Spotlighted As Navy Marks 250th Birthday](https://www.wkok.com/local-sailor-spotlighted-as-navy-marks-250th-birthday/) - WATSONTOWN — The US Navy is celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday by highlighting the men and women serving today. Officials say the campaign shares stories of sailors from communities across the country. The Navy says Constructionman Ryan Foura, a Watsontown native, serves with a Seabee unit in Gulfport, Mississippi. They say Foura graduated from Warrior Run - [Latest GasBuddy Report: Gas Prices Fall Five Cents Per Gallon](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-fall-five-cents-per-gallon/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have fallen 5.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.08/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 17.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 73.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price - [Getting Ahead Foundation Plans April 25 Bingo Fundraiser](https://www.wkok.com/getting-ahead-foundation-plans-april-25-bingo-fundraiser/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — A local nonprofit fundraiser is planned this coming Saturday afternoon to support community programs in the Valley. Organizers say the Getting Ahead Foundation will host a bingo and basket raffle event. The event is set for April 25 from 1pm to 4pm at Sunbury Bible Church along Route 11 near Northumberland. Organizers say doors open at noon - [Volunteers Unite Across Valley For United Way Effort](https://www.wkok.com/volunteers-unite-across-valley-for-united-way-effort/) - SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY — Hundreds of volunteers will fan out across the Valley late this week for the Susquehanna Valley United Way’s Day of Action. Organizers say the annual Day of Action brings people together to meet what they call ‘real community needs’ across five counties. The United Way says 338 volunteers will support 38 project - [PennDOT Projects Bring Traffic Impacts Across Region](https://www.wkok.com/penndot-projects-bring-traffic-impacts-across-region/) - MONTOURSVILLE — PennDOT is reminding drivers of several ongoing road and bridge projects across the region this week. PennDOT says a traffic signal upgrade takes place this week at Routes 11/15 and Eleventh Avenue in Shamokin Dam. They say drivers can expect lane restrictions, flagging, and changing traffic patterns during installation work. Officials say a - [Deadly Fire Claims Mother And Six Children Lives](https://www.wkok.com/deadly-fire-claims-mother-and-six-children-lives/) - MILL HALL — In Lamar Township, Clinton County, a house fire killed a mother and six children Sunday morning. State police say crews were dispatched around 8:30am to the 700 block of Long Run Road for an explosion and structure fire. Troopers say seven occupants were trapped inside as flames fully engulfed the home upon arrival. State - [DIG Furniture Bank Launches Friendly Clothing Drive Contest](https://www.wkok.com/dig-furniture-bank-launches-friendly-clothing-drive-contest/) - LEWISBURG — In Lewisburg, a friendly competition is turning spring cleaning into support for neighbors in need. The DIG Furniture Bank is teaming up with Union-Snyder Community Action Agency to collect clothing donations for CommunityAid. Organizers say the drive will take place Saturday, April 25, from 9am to 12pm in a Big Lots parking lot. - [Shots Fired Incident Under Investigation In Bloomsburg](https://www.wkok.com/shots-fired-incident-under-investigation-in-bloomsburg-area/) - BLOOMSBURG — Police in Bloomsburg responded to an active fight on East Street that escalated into reports of gunfire nearby. Officers say the incident happened around 5:30pm in the 300 block of Catherine Street. Bloomsburg Police say two juvenile suspects were identified; one was detained while fled the scene. They say the other juvenile remains - [Plane Diverted To Pittsburgh After Reported Threat](https://www.wkok.com/plane-diverted-to-pittsburgh-after-reported-threat/) - PITTSBURGH — A flight bound for New York was diverted to Pittsburgh after a reported onboard threat prompted an emergency response. Authorities say the plane landed safely at Pittsburgh International Airport around 11:45am Saturday. The FAA says United Airlines Flight 2092 departed Chicago and was headed to LaGuardia when the crew reported a possible security - [New Details on Transitions Sex Assault Support Facility](https://www.wkok.com/new-details-emerge-on-lewisburg-support-facility/) - LEWISBURG — More information is available today about a new sexual assault support facility planned in the Lewisburg area. Mae-ling Krantz, CEO of Transitions of Pennsylvania, tells us, the center will be built at 322 JPM Road on about three acres of land donated by WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital. Officials say the site will be - [Train Collision Injures Three In Lower Augusta Township](https://www.wkok.com/train-collision-injures-three-in-lower-augusta-township/) - LOWER AUGUSTA — A pickup truck collided with a southbound train Saturday afternoon near Penns Tavern south of Sunbury. State police say the crash happened around 3:18pm on the 7000 block of State Route 147. Troopers say 23-year-old Robert Scheerer of Mill Hall was driving a pickup truck and attempting to turn onto River Road - [Bloomsburg Police Issue Block Party Safety Warning](https://www.wkok.com/625185-2/) - BLOOMSBURG — In Bloomsburg, police are urging caution as Block Party weekend brings large crowds and heavy drinking. Officers highlight concerns about “BORG” drinks, which can contain dangerous amounts of alcohol. Bloomsburg Police say the gallon-sized mixtures may include up to 16 shots of liquor, increasing risk of alcohol poisoning. Officers remind underage drinking remains - [Recovery Symposium Happening Today In Middleburg](https://www.wkok.com/625181-2/) - MIDDLEBURG — A Recovery Symposium focused on solutions is happening today. Community members are invited to connect, communicate, and explore recovery solutions at Grace Covenant Church in Middleburg from 11am to 3:30pm. Walking Free Clubhouse is partnering with North Central PA Recovery Hub and CMSU to bring people together around addiction recovery. Organizers say the - [Megan’s Law Offender Charged With Registration Violations](https://www.wkok.com/625178-2/) - LEWISBURG — In Lewisburg, a registered sex offender faces new charges after violating Megan’s Law requirements. The Daily Item reports state police say the violations involve undisclosed social media accounts and aliases. State police charge 29-year-old Caleb Reedy with multiple felony counts tied to inaccurate registration information. Investigators say he maintains accounts on Instagram, Facebook, - [Traffic Signal Upgrade Begins Next Week In Shamokin Dam](https://www.wkok.com/625171-2/) - SHAMOKIN DAM — In Shamokin Dam, a traffic signal upgrade will begin next week at Routes 11/15 and Eleventh Avenue. PennDOT says the work supports a nearby Royal Farms development. Officials say construction runs April 22 through April 29 with varying traffic impacts. Crews will install new signal structures, with lane restrictions expected early April 23 and turn lane closures during - [Northumberland Church to Close After Closing Service](https://www.wkok.com/northumberland-church-announces-closure-after-long-service/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — A longtime Northumberland church announced it will close its doors after decades of service to the community. Christ United Methodist Church, at King and Front Streets, said its final worship service will be held June 28 at 9am. Church leaders said the small and aging congregation struggled to maintain the large building in recent years. - [Bridge Project Continues at Intersection of Routes 522 and 235](https://www.wkok.com/bridge-replacement-project-continues-at-intersection-of-routes-522-and-235/) - Montoursville, PA – A bridge replacement project continues on two bridges at the intersection of Routes 522 and 235 in Spring Township, Snyder County. The bridges carry each roadway over tributaries to Beaver Creek in Spring Township. The week of April 20, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., will be performing shoulder work on Route 522 - [Transitions of PA: WellSpan Donates Land For Victim Center](https://www.wkok.com/wellspan-donates-land-for-future-victim-center/) - LEWISBURG — A major land donation in Lewisburg is paving the way for expanded services for crime victims. Transitions of PA says WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital donated 2.88 acres for a future crime victim center. Officials say the land will support the new, state of the art, comprehensive center serving Union, Snyder, and Northumberland counties. - [Landscape Expert Shares Tips At Lewisburg Library](https://www.wkok.com/landscape-expert-shares-tips-at-lewisburg-library/) - LEWISBURG — A longtime horticulture expert will share practical landscaping advice at a free program later this month. Sunbury native Flora Eyster will speak Tuesday, April 28 from 6:30pm to 8pm at the Public Library for Union County. Organizers say her talk covers plant choices, tree trimming, fertilizer decisions, and water testing for homeowners. Eyster brings experience - [Shapiro Asking Legislature to Eliminate Three State Tax Credits](https://www.wkok.com/shapiro-asking-legislature-to-eliminate-three-state-tax-credits/) - HARRISBURG — Governor Josh Shapiro is asking the legislature to eliminate three state tax credits he says fail to deliver results. SpotlightPA.com His budget proposal calls them duplicative and too limited to create meaningful economic impact. State officials say the credits target waterfront development, video game companies, and manufacturing job growth. However, the Independent Fiscal - [Reassessment Meeting Draws Sparse Crowd In Coal Township](https://www.wkok.com/reassessment-meeting-draws-sparse-crowd-in-coal-township/) - COAL TOWNSHIP — Fewer than 20 people attended a county reassessment information session at Shamokin Area Middle/High School this week. The News Item reports Tyler Technologies Regional Manager Mary Noldy outlined how property values are calculated and reviewed. Northumberland County hired the firm to update values unchanged since 1972, aiming for fairness. Data collectors are - [Commonwealth University Names Osgood Permanent President](https://www.wkok.com/commonwealth-university-names-osgood-permanent-president/) - HARRISBURG — A statewide board has selected a permanent leader for Commonwealth University after months of evaluation. Officials say the PASSHE Board of Governors unanimously chose Jeffery Osgood as president. Osgood served as interim president of Bloomsburg, Mansfield and Lock Haven since August before the appointment took effect April 17. Officials say he brought leadership experience - [Lewisburg Marks Arbor Day With Ceremonial Tree](https://www.wkok.com/lewisburg-marks-arbor-day-with-ceremonial-tree/) - LEWISBURG — Lewisburg officials have announced plans for an Arbor Day celebration with a ceremonial tree planting next week. 3pm Friday, April 24 at Meadow View Court they will plant a new tulip tree. Shade Tree Commission Chair Amy Levan will lead the ceremony. She says the borough has marked Arbor Day annually since earning Tree - [Sunbury Launches Operation Beautify Program Using Workers](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-launches-operation-beautify-program-using-workers/) - SUNBURY — Sunbury officials announced a new effort to clean up neighborhoods using community service workers. The city unveiled Operation Beautify Sunbury, assigning participants to cut grass, clean yards, and trim bushes. City Clerk Jeffrey Wojciechowski said the program connected to a recent warrant sweep, giving individuals a way to resolve legal matters while serving - [Gov. Signs Orders Expanding Disability Protections Statewide](https://www.wkok.com/gov-signs-orders-expanding-disability-protections-statewide/) - HARRISBURG — The governor has signed three executive orders aimed at strengthening protections for state residents who have disabilities. The orders expand rights, privacy safeguards, and representation in state government. The administration says the actions create a new advisory commission, reestablish the Developmental Disabilities Council, and reinforce nondiscrimination policies. State leaders say the orders also - [Sunbury Man Arrested for Making Switches for Guns](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-man-arrested-for-making-switches-for-guns/) - The Daily Item reports a Sunbury man is jailed, accused of making switches to make handguns fully automatic. 30-year-old Antonio Mantz is charged with felony weapons of mass destruction and felony possession of a firearm with an altered manufacturer's number. Mantz is jailed on $200,000 cash bail. The newspaper reports a man went to police - [Knoebels Kares Donates Funds To Local Fire Company](https://www.wkok.com/knoebels-kares-donates-funds-to-local-fire-company/) - CATAWISSA — Knoebels Amusement Resort has announced they are donating more than $12,000 to support a local fire company. Officials say the Knoebels Kares program presented a check to that Valley Chemical Fire Company in the Elysburg area. The fire company, established in 1924, provides emergency services to Knoebels and nearby communities. Resort officials say - [Students Announce Grants At Youth Philanthropy Ceremony](https://www.wkok.com/students-announce-grants-at-youth-philanthropy-ceremony/) - DANVILLE — Students Announce Grants At Youth Philanthropy Ceremony. Students from 12 school districts and the CSIU announced their grant allocations Wednesday at the Danville High School auditorium. The Youth in Philanthropy program, supported by the Community Giving Foundation, puts funding decisions in students’ hands. Organizers say 232 students across 20 school groups awarded $100,000 this year - [Corrections Job Fair Set For SCI Coal Township](https://www.wkok.com/corrections-job-fair-set-for-sci-coal-township/) - BLOOMSBURG — The state Department of Corrections will host a job fair next week to fill positions at SCI Coal Township. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21 from 12pm to 6pm at PA CareerLink Columbia/Montour. Officials say the department is hiring corrections officer trainees and other roles at the Coal Township facility. Applicants must be - [911 Technology And Dispatchers Honored In Selinsgrove Area](https://www.wkok.com/911-technology-and-dispatchers-honored-in-selinsgrove-area/) - SELINSGROVE — PEMA Director Randy Padfield was in the Selinsgrove area at the CSR911 center this week to honor emergency dispatchers statewide. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency is marking National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, running April 12 through 18. Director Padfield said Next Generation 911 technology allows calls to be shared across counties during high demand and - [Sunbury Frontier Story Highlights Early Settlement Life](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-frontier-story-highlights-early-settlement-life/) - SUNBURY — Sunbury’s frontier past comes alive next Tuesday thanks to the story of one woman’s journey during the city’s earliest years. The presentation will explore life between 1772 and 1777 through personal experience. Hope Webster Kopf will share the story of Violet Laferty Crist, who left Philadelphia for Sunbury. She says the account reflects hardships, settlement, - [Spring Career Fair Connects Job Seekers With Employers](https://www.wkok.com/spring-career-fair-connects-job-seekers-with-employers/) - SELINSGROVE — A regional job fair later this month will bring together employers and job seekers from across the area. PA CareerLink® Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties will host the Spring Career Fair on April 30 at the Selinsgrove VFW. Organizers say the event runs from 12:30pm to 3:30pm and is open to the public. They say - [Data Center Rules Approved, Sent Back For Review](https://www.wkok.com/data-center-rules-approved-sent-back-for-review/) - DANVILLE — Montour County commissioners have approved new regulations for data centers. Commissioners unanimously passed the amended law Tuesday, but then immediately sent it back to their county planning commission for further review. County solicitor Michael Dennehy says the vote was needed before a six-month moratorium expires next week. He says state law requires data centers - [Sexual Assault Trial Postponed in Sunbury](https://www.wkok.com/sexual-assault-trial-postponed-in-sunbury/) - The Daily Item reports a sexual assault trial set to begin Tuesday was postponed. 46-year-old Michael Bishop was set for trial on Tuesday in Sunbury but it was continued at the last minute due to several issues according to Northumberland County court officials. The newspaper reports Bishop is charged by state police with sexually assaulting - [Shamokin Man Jailed in Connection with Riot at a Park](https://www.wkok.com/shamokin-man-jailed-in-connection-with-riot-at-a-park/) - SHAMOKIN — A Shamokin man is behind bars for his part in a riot involving about 15 people at Claude Kehler Community Park. The News Item reports that 19 year old Desmond Noll faces charges of rioting, simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment. Shamokin police said that Noll and 22 year old Lennie Rodriguez, were - [ATM Thief Pleads No Contest in Union County](https://www.wkok.com/atm-thief-pleads-no-contest-in-union-county/) - The Daily Item reports a North Carolina man accused of stealing nearly $100,000 from ATM's in Snyder, Union and Crawford counties has pleaded no contest to theft in Union County. The newspaper reports 42-year-old Antoni Jesus Garcia-Cordoba entered the plea, not admitting guilt, but admitting there was enough evidence that a jury could find him - [Garrity Targets Shapiro Over Harassment Allegations](https://www.wkok.com/garrity-targets-shapiro-over-harassment-allegations/) - HARRISBURG — WHTM reports Treasurer Stacy Garrity is intensifying criticism of Governor Josh Shapiro over a past sexual harassment allegation involving a former advisor. Garrity claims Shapiro fostered a culture of misconduct and failed to act quickly. WHTM reports the case involved former aide Mike Vereb, who resigned in 2023 after an accusation. The state - [Student Volunteers Help Prep Danville Spring Fling](https://www.wkok.com/student-volunteers-help-prep-danville-spring-fling/) - DANVILLE — Student-athletes turned out early to help prepare for a major community event. Members of the Danville Area High School softball and lacrosse teams volunteered Sunday to assist with Spring Fling preparations. Organizers say the students painted event numbers and street markings across downtown Danville. They say the work was completed quickly, helping accelerate plans for - [Youth Trout Derby And Veterans Fishing Events Planned](https://www.wkok.com/youth-trout-derby-and-veterans-fishing-events-planned/) - AUGUSTAVILLE — Some fun fishing for kids—and veterans—this weekend. Young anglers and veterans will get special days on the water later this month. The Little Shamokin Creek Watershed Association is hosting two free fishing events on April 25 and 26. The Association’s Facebook page has the details, the Ted Carodiskey Memorial Youth Trout Derby begins next Saturday April 25 at - [Mathias Foundation Awards Spring Grants Across Region](https://www.wkok.com/mathias-foundation-awards-spring-grants-across-region/) - TURBOTVILLE — A local foundation is supporting community programs with its latest round of funding. The Harry C. Mathias Sr. Charitable Foundation announced several spring grant awards benefiting organizations in the Warrior Run region. Officials say $2,000 was awarded to the Exchange Swimming Pool. They say additional grants include $1,000 for the Kids Cafe program - [Bridge Work today on Veterans Memorial Bridge and Green Bridge in Sunbury](https://www.wkok.com/bridge-work-today-on-veterans-memorial-bridge-and-green-bridge-in-sunbury/) - Montoursville, PA – A bridge maintenance project will take place today on both the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge and the Green Bridge (near Zimmerman Motors Dodge/Jeep) on Route 61 in the City of Sunbury, Northumberland County. On Tuesday, April 14, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will - [Route 901 Closed for Bridge Project in Coal Township](https://www.wkok.com/route-901-closed-for-bridge-project-in-coal-township/) - Montoursville, PA – Drivers are advised that a bridge rehabilitation project continues on Route 901 in Coal Township, Northumberland County. The bridge, which spans the railroad, is located north of the Village of Excelsior. Beginning yesterday, Route 901 closed between Industrial Park Road and Upper Main Street, while the contractor begins work on the bridge - [United Way Seeks Books For Wee Read Drive](https://www.wkok.com/united-way-seeks-books-for-wee-read-drive/) - SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY — A regional book drive aims to put stories into young hands. Susquehanna Valley United Way is collecting children’s books April 11 through April 24 across five counties. Organizers say the Wee Read drive supports families in the Parents as Teachers program. They say books help build early literacy, strengthen bonding, and support school readiness. Donations of - [Fatal Route 522 Crash In Snyder County Monday](https://www.wkok.com/fatal-route-522-crash-in-snyder-county-monday/) - MIDDLEBURG — There was a fatal crash on Route 522 in Franklin Township, Snyder County Monday morning. State police say the accident happened around 9:15am when a pick-up truck exiting a private driveway drove into the path of a tractor-trailer truck. Authorities say 64-year-old Brian Shea of Middleburg was killed in the crash. The tractor-trailer driver from - [Crash Closes Route 522 in Both Directions](https://www.wkok.com/crash-closes-route-522-in-both-directions/) - Montoursville, PA – A vehicle crash has closed Route 522 in both directions between Paxtonville Road (Route 3008) in Beaver Township and Route 104 in Middleburg Borough, Franklin Township, Snyder County. A detour using Paxtonville Road and Route 104 is in place. The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours. Drivers should be alert, slow - [Garage Fire Reported In Rockefeller Township Sunday](https://www.wkok.com/garage-fire-reported-in-rockefeller-township-sunday/) - STONINGTON — Emergency crews responded to a well-involved garage fire Sunday afternoon on Fegley Road in Rockefeller Township, Northumberland County. Dispatch reports the call came in at 3pm. Unit found heavy fire conditions at the scene. Volunteers worked to contain the blaze with multiple crews assisting in suppression efforts. No immediate word on injuries or the cause - [Latest GasBuddy Report: Gas Prices Fall Slightly](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-fall-slightly-9/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have fallen 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.14/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 46.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 78.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price - [Sunbury Road Work Continues With Lane Restrictions](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-road-work-continues-with-lane-restrictions/) - SUNBURY — A road improvement project in the City of Sunbury will continue this week on South Second Street. PennDOT officials say milling and resurfacing work will begin Monday, April 13 along the Route 11 corridor. PennDOT says drivers should expect single-lane traffic with flaggers controlling access during work hours from 7am to 7pm. Officials say - [Sunday Hunting Expanded In Pennsylvania Seasons Again](https://www.wkok.com/sunday-hunting-expanded-in-pennsylvania-seasons-again/) - HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s 2026–27 hunting seasons will again include Sundays within most established season dates. The Game Commission says seasons that previously ended on Saturdays will now typically extend through Sunday, expanding opportunities for hunters across the state. The Game Commission says migratory game birds remain excluded from Sunday hunting due to federal regulations and survey feedback. Efforts - [Bench Honors Teen, Foundation Supports Young Athletes](https://www.wkok.com/bench-honors-teen-foundation-supports-young-athletes/) - LEWISBURG — WNEP reports a bench at Fairground Road Park in East Buffalo Township, Union County, honors a 13-year-old Jaxon Snyder who died in 2024 after an illness. His family says the pond was one of his favorite places, where he loved fishing and spending time outdoors. WNEP reports his family continues his legacy through - [Organ Donation Awareness Event Held At Susquehanna](https://www.wkok.com/organ-donation-awareness-event-held-at-susquehanna/) - SELINSGROVE — An organ donation awareness event was held recently. Geisinger says April is National Donate Life Month and they are raising awareness about organ donation through events and education. An event at Susquehanna University recently highlighted the importance of donor registration and the lifesaving impact of transplant medicine. Geisinger says Dr. Michael Marvin spoke - [Route 11 Maintenance In Montour County](https://www.wkok.com/route-11-maintenance-in-montour-county/) - MAHONING TOWNSHIP — PennDOT says a roadway maintenance project is scheduled this week along Route 11 in Mahoning and Cooper townships, Montour County. Crews will work between the Northumberland County line and the Columbia County line. PennDOT says shoulder cutting will take place Monday through Friday, April 13 through April 17, between 9am and 2pm daily. Drivers should expect alternating - [Groundbreaking Set in Shamokin Independence Street Project](https://www.wkok.com/groundbreaking-planned-for-shamokin-independence-street-project/) - SHAMOKIN — In Shamokin, officials are inviting the public to a groundbreaking for the Independence Street Streetscape Project. The ceremony is scheduled Monday, April 20 at 10am at Ninth and Independence streets. City and SEDA-COG leaders say the project will improve safety, accessibility, and the streetscape experience. Planned upgrades include sidewalks, ADA improvements, lighting, crosswalks, - [Driver Crashes Into Homes While Fleeing Police](https://www.wkok.com/driver-crashes-into-homes-while-fleeing-police/) - Driver Crashes Into Homes While Fleeing Police BLOOMSBURG — In Bloomsburg, a suspected drunken driver crashed into homes and cars while fleeing police early Saturday morning. The Press Enterprise reports 32-year-old Joshua Larson allegedly led a brief pursuit before losing control. State police say Larson ran a red light around 1:15am and sped through alleyways. - [Mifflinburg Manufacturer Expands Plant With Focus On Workers](https://www.wkok.com/mifflinburg-manufacturer-expands-plant-with-focus-on-workers/) - MIFFLINBURG — Ritz-Craft Corporation says it has completed a nearly 14,000-square-foot expansion at its Plant 3 facility in Mifflinburg. Company officials say the project focuses on improving worker safety, morale, and product quality. Officials issued a news release and say the upgrades allow more work to be done indoors, reducing weather-related challenges for employees. They - [Geisinger Highlights Organ Donation Need During April Campaign](https://www.wkok.com/geisinger-highlights-organ-donation-need-during-april-campaign/) - Geisinger Highlights Organ Donation Need During April Campaign DANVILLE — Geisinger is marking National Donate Life Month by raising awareness about the need for organ donors. Health system officials say hospitals held flag-raising ceremonies during early April to honor donors and encourage registration. Geisinger officials say more than 100,000 people nationwide are waiting for transplants, - [Lewisburg Man Charged In Megan’s Law Violation Case](https://www.wkok.com/lewisburg-man-charged-in-megans-law-violation-case/) - Lewisburg Man Charged In Megan’s Law Violation Case MILTON — A Lewisburg man faces charges after police say he failed to comply with Megan’s Law requirements. State police say 29-year-old Caleb Reedy did not disclose social media accounts and an alias. The Milton Crime Unit says the investigation began after Union County Probation flagged a - [Rep. Stehr Hosts Open House On PPL Power Line Project](https://www.wkok.com/stehr-hosts-open-house-on-power-line-project/) - HARRISBURG — Residents can learn more about a major transmission line project later this month. State house member Joanne Stehr says an open house is planned for April 23. Officials say the event will run from 6pm to 8pm at the Mahantongo Fire Company in Pitman. Representatives from PPL Electric Utilities will be available to - [Elevated Fire Risk Prompts Caution Across Pennsylvania](https://www.wkok.com/elevated-fire-risk-prompts-caution-across-pennsylvania/) - HARRISBURG — Dry conditions are raising wildfire concerns across much of Pennsylvania. The declaration of an ‘Elevated Wildfire Risk’ was issued by the National Weather Service, which says low humidity and gusty winds are increasing the risk of fire spread statewide. PA Forestry officials say dry vegetation and breezy conditions can allow fires to ignite - [ICE Appeals State Orders Blocking Detention Sites](https://www.wkok.com/ice-appeals-state-orders-blocking-detention-sites/) - WASHINGTON DC — The federal government fighting to locate two ICE detention centers in Berks and Schuylkill counties. The Pennsylvania Capital-Star reports federal immigration officials are appealing DEP orders blocking water and sewage use. Immigration and Customs Enforcement argues the orders interfere with federal enforcement responsibilities. Plans call for a 7,500-person facility at a former - [Farmland Preservation Investments Announced In Two Counties](https://www.wkok.com/farmland-preservation-investments-announced-in-two-counties/) - HARRISBURG — Several farms in Northumberland and Schuylkill County are being protected from future development. The state Department of Agriculture says the program supports farm families and strengthens local food production. In Northumberland County, $400,000 will preserve a 381-acre farm in West Chillisquaque Township. Officials say the funding keeps the Robert Pardoe Jr. farm will - [Caregiver Pleads Guilty to Abandoning Patient](https://www.wkok.com/caregiver-pleads-guilty-to-abandoning-patient/) - LEWISBURG — The Daily Item reports a caregiver from Lewisburg pleaded guilty Thursday in Union County Court to abandoning her patient. The newspaper reports 36-year-old Danielle Kitchens pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of endangering the welfare of a care-dependent person. Kitchens, an employee of Bayada Home Health Care in Williamsport, was charged for leaving - [Milton Skimming Suspect is Denied Bail](https://www.wkok.com/milton-skimming-suspect-is-denied-bail/) - MILTON — The News Item reports one of two suspects accused of placing a skimming device on a payment terminal at a convenience store in Milton was denied bail. 28-year-old George Lazar was arraigned on Wednesday for charges related to skimming on a payment terminal at the 7-Eleven store on Race Street in Milton. A - [False Shooting Report In Point Township Investigated](https://www.wkok.com/false-shooting-report-in-point-township-investigated/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — The Standard Journal is reporting… Police say a reported shooting late Wednesday night in Point Township turns out to be a false report. Officers and EMS respond around 10pm near Northumberland. Point Township police say all information about a shooting is false and it was prank. Police say a caller claimed he shot his mother - [Pipe Replacement Project Begins Next Week at I-180/Route 54](https://www.wkok.com/pipe-replacement-project-begins-next-week-at-the-i-180-route-54-interchange-park-and-ride/) - Montoursville, PA – Drivers are advised that a pipe replacement project will begin next Friday, the Park and Ride located at the Interstate 180/Route 54 interchange in Delaware Township, Northumberland County. Park and Ride Impacts Between Friday, April 17, at 5:00 PM, and Monday, April 27, at 6:00 AM, the Park and Ride will be closed, while the - [Bridge Maintenance and Inspection Soon on the Lewisburg Bridge](https://www.wkok.com/bridge-maintenance-and-inspection-next-monday-on-the-lewisburg-river-bridge/) - Montoursville, PA – Drivers are advised of upcoming bridge maintenance next week on the Lewisburg River Bridge (Route 45) in Lewisburg Borough, Union County and West Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland County. On Monday, April 13, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) bridge inspection crew will be inspecting the bridge while a PennDOT maintenance crew performs annual cleaning, flushing, - [Some Openings Remain for Riverkeeper’s Youth Programming](https://www.wkok.com/some-openings-remain-for-riverkeepers-youth-programming/) - SUNBURY — ‘No child left inside’ is the mindset behind one summer camp around here. Organizers say the HERYN youth kayaking and fishing program is nearly full for sessions running June 18 through June 24. The program is centered at the Central PA Wesleyan Campground near New Columbia. John Zaktansky, the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper says HERYN stands for Helping Engage - [Man Charged After Threats Outside Union County Court](https://www.wkok.com/man-charged-after-threats-outside-union-county-court/) - LEWISBURG — A Philadelphia man faces new charges after allegedly threatening state police outside a Union County courtroom. NorthcentralPA.com reports…Court documents show 39-year-old William David Wilson made the comments Tuesday following a suppression hearing. State police say after the hearing ended, Wilson was overheard in the hallway making threats toward troopers. According to the affidavit, - [Three Charged After Violent Apartment Assault Incident](https://www.wkok.com/three-charged-after-violent-apartment-assault-incident/) - BLOOMSBURG — A violent assault inside a Bloomsburg apartment has led to multiple felony charges. The News Item reports three Shamokin men are accused of beating two brothers on Miller Avenue. Police say 18-year-old Isaiah Chicas and 21-year-old twins Wisdom and Knowledge Artis-Jones face aggravated assault and trespass charges. Investigators say the victims suffered injuries including fractured - [County Thanks Community For Code Blue Lifesaving Efforts](https://www.wkok.com/county-thanks-community-for-code-blue-lifesaving-efforts/) - SUNBURY — Northumberland County is recognizing a strong community response during this past winter’s extreme cold weather. Rebecca Baker, the director of the Emergency Management Agency said, the county activated Code Blue protocols to help protect vulnerable residents, then many community members stepped up. "Because of you, lives were protected. Because of you, our community - [School Budget Gap Shrinks But Challenges Remain Ahead](https://www.wkok.com/school-budget-gap-shrinks-but-challenges-remain-ahead/) - MILTON — The Standard Journal is reporting… The significant budget gap in the Milton Area School District is being narrowed. Due to diligent efforts to reduce the budget, the deficit dropped from $3.7 million in February to $989,000 after cuts and higher revenue. Officials say expenses fell to $45.6 million while revenue rose to about - [Tools For Talking Workshop Set April Ninth](https://www.wkok.com/tools-for-talking-workshop-set-april-ninth/) - SUNBURY — A workshop Thursday in Sunbury will focus on improving how people handle difficult conversations. The Susquehanna Valley League of Women Voters will host “Tools for Talking in Contentious Times” at the Degenstein Library. Organizers say the session runs from 6:30pm to 8pm, with doors opening at 6pm. They say the interactive workshop will offer practical - [Kreamer Feed Featured On National Television Program](https://www.wkok.com/kreamer-feed-featured-on-national-television-program/) - KREAMER — The Standard Journal is reporting… A Snyder County business will be featured on Lifetime this Thursday. Kreamer Feed will be on “Military Makeover with Montel,” airing Thursday and later this year. The show highlights a US Army veteran and his family working toward healthier, more sustainable living. The Standard Journal reports, Kreamer Feed supported the project - [Danville Academy Seeks Future Fire And EMS Volunteers](https://www.wkok.com/danville-academy-seeks-future-fire-and-ems-volunteers/) - DANVILLE — Organizers of the Danville Emergency Responder Academy are recruiting Danville Area High School seniors for a co-op program. They say the academy is part of an effort to reverse a decades-long decline in volunteer firefighters and EMS workers across Pennsylvania. Classes are planned from August 2026 through June 2027, weekdays from 8am to 10am, with space - [Woman Charged After Overdose With Child Present](https://www.wkok.com/woman-charged-after-overdose-with-child-present/) - SUNBURY — NorthcentralPA.com is reporting a Sunbury woman is charged after an overdose at her home with a child present. Police responded just before 11pm September 15 and found 42-year-old Erin Lea Schenherr unresponsive. Officers administered Narcan and was revived, according to police. Police say a young child was alone in the home, with a snorting straw - [Open House Planned For Lake Chillisquaque Spillway Work Tonight](https://www.wkok.com/open-house-planned-for-lake-chillisquaque-spillway-work-tonight/) - DANVILLE — A big construction project will start soon in Montour County. A project to upgrade the Lake Chillisquaque spillway is set to begin this spring and a meeting to discuss the plan is set for tonight. Talen Energy says the work, when complete, will slow water flow and reduce erosion during heavy rain. They say - [Bucknell Expansion Plan Moves Forward With County Approval](https://www.wkok.com/bucknell-expansion-plan-moves-forward-with-county-approval/) - LEWISBURG — The Standard Journal is reporting, the Union County commissioners have approved some tax-exempt financing that will help pay for a Bucknell University expansion. Bucknell officials say the project would increase enrollment by about 250 students. The university told the commissioners, the plan includes new residence halls, a dining facility, and an expanded Holmes - [Targeting Outstanding Warrants in Sunbury](https://www.wkok.com/targeting-outstanding-warrants-in-sunbury/) - The Daily Item reports Northumberland County District Attorney Michael O'Donnell, District Judge Rachel Wiest Benner and the Sunbury police department will be targeting outstanding warrants in the city in the coming weeks. The newspaper reports the upcoming enforcement effort will focus on magisterial warrants that are outstanding in Sunbury. O'Donnell tells the Daily Item the - [Pipe Replacement Project Next Week on Globe Mills Road in Snyder County](https://www.wkok.com/pipe-replacement-project-next-week-on-globe-mills-road-in-snyder-county/) - Montoursville, PA – Starting next week, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will begin replacing several cross pipes on Globe Mills Road in Middlecreek and Jackson townships, Snyder County. Between Monday, April 13 and Wednesday, April 22, Globe Mills Road will be closed daily between the New Berlin Highway (Route 1005) and Route 522, while the - [Vote411 Tool Helps Voters Prepare For Primary](https://www.wkok.com/vote411-tool-helps-voters-prepare-for-primary/) - LEWISBURG — Voters in Lewisburg and across Pennsylvania can soon access a new online election resource. The League of Women Voters of the Lewisburg area says Vote411.org launches April 8 to help voters preview ballots and candidates. They say the nonpartisan tool lets users enter their address and see local races and candidate responses. The League says - [Bridge Cleaning This Week Interstate 80 in Union County](https://www.wkok.com/bridge-cleaning-this-week-interstate-80-in-union-county/) - Montoursville, PA – A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be cleaning bridge decks this week Interstate 80 in both directions in Lewis, West Buffalo, Buffalo, and White Deer townships, Union County. On Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8, the maintenance crew will flush and sweep the bridge decks and bridge joints between mile marker - [Maintenance Project Today and Tomorrow on Route 15](https://www.wkok.com/maintenance-project-today-and-tomorrow-on-route-15/) - Montoursville, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be sweeping the curb, barrier lines, and bridge water tables on Route 15 in both directions between Route 192 in Lewisburg Borough and the Lycoming County line. On Monday, April 6 maintenance crews will be performing work in the left (passing) lane in both directions. - [Shots Fired Into Monroe Township Home, No Injuries](https://www.wkok.com/shots-fired-into-monroe-township-home-no-injuries/) - SELINSGROVE — A Snyder County man is jailed after firing multiple shots into a Monroe Township home Saturday evening. 33-year-old Joshua Barnhart of Shamokin Dam faces attempted homicide and several related charges. State police say Barnhart went to a Stetler Avenue home, pounded on the door, then fired several rounds near a window where a woman was - [Sunbury Man Jailed After Domestic Assault Incident](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-man-jailed-after-domestic-assault-incident/) - SUNBURY — A domestic disturbance in Sunbury led to felony charges and a weapons investigation. The Daily Item reports 28-year-old Manuel Munoz of North Fourth Street is charged after an incident Sunday night. Police say officers responded around 10:45pm to a North Fourth Street home on the report of a domestic dispute in progress. Investigators allege - [WellSpan CEO Announces Retirement After Years Of Growth](https://www.wkok.com/wellspan-ceo-announces-retirement-after-years-of-growth/) - YORK — WellSpan Health’s longtime leader is preparing to step down after guiding what the health system says were ‘years of expansion and innovation.’ A news release indicates, president and CEO Roxanna Gapstur will retire after a transition period following her tenure that began in 2019. The corporation says the board has launched a national - [Flags Ordered Half-Staff To Honor Fallen Firefighters](https://www.wkok.com/flags-ordered-half-staff-to-honor-fallen-firefighters/) - HARRISBURG — Flags across Pennsylvania are flying at half-staff to honor the two firefighters killed in Berks County. The tribute follows the line-of-duty deaths of Walnuttown Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick Jr. The order applies to all state facilities, public buildings, and grounds until further notice. - [Sunbury Man Charged After Phone Reset During Search](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-man-charged-after-phone-reset-during-search/) - SUNBURY — A Sunbury man is jailed after police say he attempted to destroy evidence during a child exploitation investigation. NorthcentralPA.com reports, 42-year-old Brian Thomas Lubold is charged following a search of his apartment April 2. State police say Lubold reset his phone and threw it in the trash as troopers served a warrant tied to - [WGAL: Toddler Crawls into Wolf Enclosure at ZooAmerica in Hershey](https://www.wkok.com/wgal-toddler-crawls-into-wolf-enclosure-at-zooamerica-in-hershey/) - HERSHEY, Pa. — WGAL reports charges were filed against the parents of a 17-month-old child who was injured after reaching into a wolf enclosure at ZooAmerica in Hershey. According to WGAL, authorities said the child crawled through a small opening in a perimeter fence on Saturday, reached the primary metal fence of the wolf habitat, - [Latest GasBuddy Report: Gas Prices Rise 22 Cents in a Week](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-rise-22-cents-in-a-week/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have risen 22.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.15/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 61.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 74.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price - [Bucknell Band Concert Honors Retiring Director Kenny](https://www.wkok.com/bucknell-band-concert-honors-retiring-director-kenny/) - LEWISBURG — A special concert at Bucknell University will celebrate a longtime music director’s career. Organizers say the Bucknell Symphonic Band will perform April 12 at 2:30pm at the Weis Center. The concert will feature alumni spanning seven decades joining current band members on stage. Officials say the performance marks the final concert led by Professor William - [Manufacturing Facility Planned In Allenwood, Jobs Expected](https://www.wkok.com/manufacturing-facility-planned-in-allenwood-jobs-expected/) - ALLENWOOD — Standard Journal reports a new company in our area, ModCorr, and plans to open a manufacturing facility in Allenwood this summer. The report says they’ll lease more than 250,000 square feet at Great Stream Commons. Officials say the project is expected to create up to 100 jobs as operations expand. Officials say initial - [Women Over 50 Often Struggle With Sleep Changes](https://www.wkok.com/women-over-50-often-struggle-with-sleep-changes/) - DANVILLE — Sleep struggles for women over 50 may have more to do with hormones than habits. Neurologist and sleep medicine specialist Anne-Marie Morse of Geisinger says it is surprisingly common, “Perimenopausal changes, including shifts in estrogen and progesterone, can disrupt normal sleep cycles and trigger issues like hot flashes or even sleep apnea.” Dr. - [Earth Month Cleanups Planned Across Susquehanna Region](https://www.wkok.com/earth-month-cleanups-planned-across-susquehanna-region/) - SELINSGROVE — Communities across the Susquehanna region are organizing cleanup events throughout April in celebration of Earth Month. The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership says volunteers are encouraged to take part in annual cleanup events at parks, streets, and riverfront areas. Cleanup events begin this Saturday in Selinsgrove and this Sunday at Milton State Park. Williamsport will host two events April 18, - [Route 15 Crash Leaves One Dead In Kelly Township](https://www.wkok.com/route-15-crash-leaves-one-dead-in-kelly-township/) - Route 15 Crash Leaves One Dead In Kelly Township LEWISBURG — One man died in a crash on Route 15 in Union County Saturday afternoon. State police say 70-year-old Richard Marion of Watsontown died at Geisinger after the crash around 5pm. Troopers say his car was struck from behind by a pickup truck driven by a Winfield - [Fatal Crash Update In Walker Township Friday Night](https://www.wkok.com/fatal-crash-update-in-walker-township-friday-night/) - TAMAQUA — State police say a 36-year-old woman from Tamaqua died after a crash Friday night on Clamtown Road in Walker Township, Schuylkill County. Troopers say Victoria Bailey was killed when the crash happened around 9:30pm on State Route 443 near Tamaqua. Her passenger, Keith Bailey, was taken to the hospital. Police say the driver lost control - [Fuel Prices Surge Strain Local Budgets And Services](https://www.wkok.com/fuel-prices-surge-strain-local-budgets-and-services/) - Fuel Prices Surge Strain Local Budgets And Services NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY — The News Item is reporting... Rising fuel prices across the region are straining budgets for businesses, municipalities, and first responders. AAA says gasoline climbed from $3.20 to $4.11 in a month, while diesel now tops $6. Municipal leaders say roadwork season will increase fuel - [Man Flees House Arrest Found Months Later](https://www.wkok.com/man-flees-house-arrest-found-months-later/) - Man Flees House Arrest Found Months Later LEWISBURG — A Lewisburg man who removed his ankle monitor and fled the state is now back in custody. The Daily Item reports 40-year-old Terry Johnson Jr. was gone about four months before being caught in Alabama. Authorities say Johnson cut off his GPS monitor September 23 and - [Free Resource Fair Brings Services To Bloomsburg](https://www.wkok.com/free-resource-fair-brings-services-to-bloomsburg/) - BLOOMSBURG — A free resource fair will connect residents with local services and support in one place. Central Susquehanna Opportunities hosts the Mobile Services Resource Fair May First. Officials say the event runs from 10am to noon at Mulberry Mills on West Sixth Street. Organizers say no registration is required and the event is open - [Opening Day Of Trout Season Set Saturday](https://www.wkok.com/opening-day-of-trout-season-set-saturday/) - HARRISBURG — Trout season opens statewide Saturday, bringing anglers back to streams, lakes, and rivers across the region. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission says the annual opener is one of the most popular outdoor traditions. Officials say anglers 16 and older must carry a valid fishing license and trout permit. Licenses can be purchased online - [Lewisburg Neighborhoods Names Bilger To New Role](https://www.wkok.com/lewisburg-neighborhoods-names-bilger-to-new-role/) - LEWISBURG — Lewisburg Neighborhoods is expanding its outreach with a new leadership position focused on community engagement. The organization announces Jessie Lee Bilger as Director of Marketing and Community Engagement. Executive Director Debra Sulai says Bilger brings strong local ties and creative energy to the role. Officials say she will lead communications, partnerships, and public - [Road Improvement Project Resumes Next Week in Sunbury](https://www.wkok.com/road-improvement-project-resumes-next-week-in-sunbury/) - Montoursville, PA – Drivers are advised that a roadway resurfacing project is set to resume on Route 11 in Snyder and Union counties and South Second Street in the City of Sunbury in Northumberland County. On Monday, April 6, the contractor, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. and a sub-contractor will resume work on South Second Street - [E-Waste Recycling Event Set For Danville Residents](https://www.wkok.com/e-waste-recycling-event-set-for-danville-residents/) - DANVILLE — Danville residents can safely dispose of old electronics later this month during a community recycling event. The Borough of Danville says Mammoth will host an E-Waste Recycling Day April 25 from 10am to 1pm. The event takes place at 1510 River Drive and runs until the truck is full. Organizers say accepted items include computers, - [Harlem Globetrotters Bring 100 Year Tour To Bucknell](https://www.wkok.com/harlem-globetrotters-bring-100-year-tour-to-bucknell/) - LEWISBURG — The Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 100 Year Tour to Bucknell University this month. Organizers say the team will perform April 14 at 7pm at Sojka Pavilion. Officials say the show features signature tricks, dunks, and fan interaction celebrating a century of basketball entertainment. Ticket options range from baseline seating to courtside and premium experiences. - [Sunbury Man Charged In Child Exploitation Case](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-man-charged-in-child-exploitation-case/) - SUNBURY — A Northumberland County man faces felony charges following a child exploitation investigation. State police say 42-year-old Brian Thomas Lubold is charged after a search in Sunbury. Troopers say the investigation began after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Officers say that led to a search warrant at a - [Shamokin Man Charged for Inappropriate Contact with a Child](https://www.wkok.com/shamokin-man-charged-for-inappropriate-contact-with-a-child/) - The Daily Item reports a Shamokin man faces corruption of a minor and indecent assault charges after he allegedly had inappropriate contact with a 14-year-old girl. The newspaper reports Sunbury police charged 76-year-old Daniel Flowers of Shamokin. Police said the victim claims the incidents happened when she was six or seven years old. Flowers is - [Danville School Board Considers Property Tax Increase](https://www.wkok.com/danville-school-board-considers-property-tax-increase/) - DANVILLE — Danville Area School District officials say a tax increase may be needed to balance next year’s budget. The Press Enterprise reports, the proposal calls for a 3.5 percent hike, the maximum allowed by the state. Business Manager Lance Mabus told the board the nearly $51 million budget includes a nearly $600,000 shortfall. He - [Federal Judge Sentences Northumberland Man In Abuse Case](https://www.wkok.com/federal-judge-sentences-northumberland-man-in-abuse-case/) - WILLIAMSPORT — The Standard Journal is reporting... A Northumberland man will spend up to 20 years in federal prison for producing child pornography. Officials say the sentence involves crimes against a 12-year-old Coal Township girl. The newspaper reports, 57-year-old Howard Miller III was sentenced Tuesday by Chief US District Judge Matthew Brann. He must register as a - [Multiple Brush Fires Keep Crews Busy In Snyder](https://www.wkok.com/multiple-brush-fires-keep-crews-busy-in-snyder/) - MIFFLINBURG — Multiple brush fires kept firefighters busy Tuesday evening, stretching resources across several townships. The Mifflinburg Hose Company says crews responded to three separate incidents within a short time. Firefighters first assisted in Fremont, in Snyder County, around 5pm, where multiple agencies were already working several brush fires. Crews stood by before helping with mop-up operations, - [Nighttime Paving Work Begins Next Week Route 405](https://www.wkok.com/nighttime-paving-work-begins-next-week-route-405/) - POINT TOWNSHIP — Nighttime paving is set to begin next week along Route 405 in Point Township, affecting drivers near Northumberland. PennDOT says the project will bring lane restrictions and overnight work as crews begin improvements. PennDOT says work begins Monday between Eighth Street and just north of Sports Zone Drive. Crews will mill the roadway first, - [Sunbury Cleanup Program Changes Planned For 2026](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-cleanup-program-changes-planned-for-2026/) - SUNBURY — City officials say changes are coming to the annual spring cleanup as they work to improve services for residents. Director of Public Safety Andrew Ramos says the program is being restructured to better meet current community needs. Ramos says the city is finalizing dates and details for the 2026 cleanup event. He says - [Sen. Culver Hosting Virtual Event On Data Centers](https://www.wkok.com/sen-culver-hosting-virtual-event-on-data-centers/) - HARRISBURG — Residents in the 27th Senatorial District are invited to learn more about data center development during a virtual event later this month. State senator Lynda Schlegel Culver says the session will provide what she calls clear, fact-based information. Sen. Culver says the free event will be held Monday, April 13, at 6pm and is - [Chamber Honors Regional Leaders At Annual Awards](https://www.wkok.com/chamber-honors-regional-leaders-at-annual-awards/) - SUNBURY — The Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce honored outgoing President Bob Garrett during their Annual Meeting. Garrett received a state citation recognizing more than 12 years of service. Sunbury Motor Company was named Business of the Year. CVC Mechanical Contractors received Small Business of the Year. Leslie Temple earned the Heritage Award. Bernadette - [Wood Plant Reopens, Jobs Return In Mifflinburg](https://www.wkok.com/wood-plant-reopens-jobs-return-in-mifflinburg/) - MIFFLINBURG — John Brothers Holdings reopened a shuttered manufacturing plant, signaling new life for local industry and jobs. The company acquired the 300,000-square-foot facility on Industrial Park Road and plans to operate it as John Brothers Wood Products. Officials say the plant will produce structural components like roof and floor trusses, along with finish millwork. - [Stream Work Resumes Along Turtle Creek](https://www.wkok.com/stream-work-resumes-along-turtle-creek/) - WINFIELD — More work is getting underway along Turtle Creek in Union County this year, as the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy says new streambank stabilization efforts are beginning. Renee Carey, executive director of the Conservancy, said they are preparing the site, "Now that logs are on site, the contractor lined up the equipment operator. The Union - [Geisinger Launches Regional Health Needs Assessment Effort](https://www.wkok.com/geisinger-launches-regional-health-needs-assessment-effort/) - DANVILLE — Geisinger began its latest Community Health Needs Assessment across northeastern and central Pennsylvania this week. Officials say the effort started Monday and will gather data on regional health challenges and strengths. Geisinger says it is partnering with Allied Services and Lancaster-based Build Community to conduct the assessment. Officials say the study combines public data with - [Master Angler Passport Returns For Local Waters](https://www.wkok.com/master-angler-passport-returns-for-local-waters/) - COLUMBIA-MONTOUR — The Columbia Montour Visitors Bureau is bringing back its free Master Angler Passport program starting Saturday. Organizers say the catch, photo, and release program runs through the end of the year. Officials say anglers can log catches using the iAngler app to earn points by species. Youth need six species and adults need nine - [Rescue After Fall From Lewistown Bridge](https://www.wkok.com/rescue-after-fall-from-lewistown-bridge/) - MIFFLIN COUNTY — In Lewistown Borough, emergency crews say they rescued a person who fell through a train bridge Tuesday afternoon. WHTM reported crews responded around 3pm to East Walnut Street for a water rescue. Fire officials say the person suffered serious injuries after falling into the creek below. Crews use a Stokes basket to remove - [Lewisburg YMCA Offers Free Balance Program For Seniors](https://www.wkok.com/lewisburg-ymca-offers-free-balance-program-for-seniors/) - LEWISBURG — Lewisburg older adults worried about falling will soon have a free chance to build strength and confidence. The Lewisburg YMCA says it’s A Matter of Balance program will help people 60 and older improve balance, flexibility, and strength. The YMCA says the classes will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30pm to 3:30pm, April 21 through May - [Scott Township Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect](https://www.wkok.com/scott-township-police-seek-help-identifying-suspect/) - SCOTT TOWNSHIP — Scott Township police in Columbia County are investigating an incident at a hardware store March 14 and are asking for the public’s help. Officers say they are trying to identify a bearded male suspect seen wearing a brown jacket and hat. Police say anyone with information should contact police at 570-784-6300. - [Data Center Proposal Moves Forward In Gregg Township](https://www.wkok.com/data-center-proposal-moves-forward-in-gregg-township/) - ALLENWOOD — A proposed data center project in Gregg Township is moving forward with zoning changes under review. PennLive reports PNK Group has asked supervisors to allow data centers in commercial and manufacturing districts. Supervisors plan a May Fourth hearing, while the planning commission also reviews the request. The company will host a registered open - [Teen Completes Memorial Restoration Ahead Of Memorial Day](https://www.wkok.com/teen-completes-memorial-restoration-ahead-of-veterans-day/) - MIDDLEBURG — A Snyder County teenager has completed a major effort to restore a historic veterans memorial. 17-year-old Ethan Bobb of Middleburg led the project as his Eagle Scout effort. Bobb says the work was inspired by seeing the deteriorating building daily and wanting to preserve it for future generations. The Snyder County Soldiers Memorial - [Bridge Rehab on Route 901 Begins This Week in Coal Township](https://www.wkok.com/bridge-rehab-on-route-901-begins-this-week-in-coal-township/) - Montoursville, PA – Drivers are advised that a bridge rehabilitation project will begin this week on Route 901 in Coal Township, Northumberland County. The bridge between Industrial Park Road and Upper Main Street spans a railroad near the Village of Excelsior. Beginning Wednesday April 1, 2026, the contractor, H & P Construction, Inc, and a sub-contractor - [Susquehanna Names Theatre Leader As 2026 Speaker](https://www.wkok.com/susquehanna-names-theatre-leader-as-2026-speaker/) - SELINSGROVE — A nationally recognized theatre leader will address graduates at Susquehanna University’s 2026 commencement ceremony. The university announced Amy Murphy, co-founder of Philadelphia’s Arden Theatre Company, as this year’s keynote speaker. Officials say Murphy has spent nearly four decades in nonprofit theatre leadership and will also receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. They - [Aurand Fund Expanded Access To Youth Programs](https://www.wkok.com/aurand-fund-expanded-access-to-youth-programs/) - DANVILLE — The Danville Area Community Center says they have received a $1,000 grant from the Aurand Family Fund. The funding will support safe, active, and fun opportunities for children who might not otherwise be able to afford them. Heather Laubach, Chief Operating Officer at the DACC, said the grant will help offset costs for - [Geisinger Opens New Pharmacy Location In Buckhorn](https://www.wkok.com/geisinger-opens-new-pharmacy-location-in-buckhorn/) - BUCKHORN — A new pharmacy is now open in Buckhorn, making it easier for patients to access medications after appointments. Geisinger has opened a retail pharmacy inside its multi-specialty clinic on Mall Boulevard. Officials say patients can fill prescriptions and pick up over-the-counter medications before heading home. They say the site will also support a - [Community Survey Seeks Input Across Union Snyder Counties](https://www.wkok.com/community-survey-seeks-input-across-union-snyder-counties/) - SELINSGROVE — Residents in Union and Snyder counties are being asked to help shape local services through a new community survey. The Union-Snyder Community Action Agency has launched its 2026 Community Needs Assessment, open through May 31. Officials say the survey will guide planning for programs like housing, food access, transportation, utilities, and case management. They - [US Cong. Meuser Responds To Detention Center Plans](https://www.wkok.com/us-cong-meuser-responds-to-detention-center-plans/) - POTTSVILLE — US Congressman Dan Meuser is out with his first official response to proposed detention centers in Schuylkill and Berks counties. Congressman Meuser says his office has been working for months with the US Department of Homeland Security to prepare the way for the thousands of detainees headed to Schuylkill and Berks counties. He - [Sunbury Man Faces July Trial for Homicide](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-man-faces-july-trial-for-homicide/) - The Daily Item reports a Sunbury man accused in a 2023 shooting death will stand trial in July. The newspaper reports Jose David Jusino-Morales is charged with homicide for the shooting death of Eliud Marrero-Morales on Market Street in November of 2023. When officers arrived on the scene, they found Marrero-Morales dead on the street. - [Pipe Replacement Planned on Seagrave Drive in Delaware Township](https://www.wkok.com/pipe-replacement-planned-on-seagrave-drive-in-delaware-township/) - Montoursville, PA – Drivers are advised that an upcoming pipe replacement project will close a portion of Seagrave Drive (Route 1005) in Delaware Township, Northumberland County. Starting Monday, April 13 through Wednesday, April 15, Seagrave Drive will be closed between Springtown Road and Route 54 while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew replaces cross pipes. A - [McKees Half Falls Rest Area to Open April 6 in Snyder County](https://www.wkok.com/mckees-half-falls-rest-area-to-open-april-6-in-snyder-county/) - Montoursville, PA – The McKees Half Falls Rest Area, located along Route 11 northbound in Chapman Township, Snyder County, will reopen on Monday, April 6. Located approximately 7 miles north of Liverpool, Perry County, and 3 miles south of Port Trevorton, Snyder County, McKees Half Falls has a small picnic area with grills and scenic view - [Montour County Hosts Final Comprehensive Plan Meetings](https://www.wkok.com/montour-county-hosts-final-comprehensive-plan-meetings/) - DANVILLE — Montour County is inviting residents to attend two public meetings Tuesday as part of its comprehensive plan update process. Montour County officials say the two sessions tomorrow will focus on sharing the proposed “Forging the Future” plan and gathering final public input from residents across the county. The meetings will be held from 3pm to 5pm at - [$4,500 Worth of Auto Parts Stolen in Winfield.](https://www.wkok.com/4500-worth-of-auto-parts-stolen-in-winfield/) - State police say $4,500 worth of auto parts were stolen from vehicles located at CPR Auto Center in Winfield. State police say the thefts took place between March 18 and March 26th. Five catalytic converters were taken from five different vehicles. Anyone with information is asked to call state police at Selinsgrove. - [Bucknell Fraternity Named In Underage Drinking Lawsuit](https://www.wkok.com/bucknell-fraternity-named-in-underage-drinking-lawsuit/) - WILLIAMSPORT — A Bucknell University fraternity is facing a federal civil lawsuit over alleged underage drinking. PennLive reports Ella Cheatham claims alcohol was provided to her then boyfriend, leading to injuries in 2024. The suit says Luca Dowdall, a Chi Phi member under 21, struck Cheatham while intoxicated, causing a concussion. It also alleges a - [Lewisburg Mother Charged In Child Endangerment Case](https://www.wkok.com/lewisburg-mother-charged-in-child-endangerment-case/) - LEWISBURG — A 30-year-old Lewisburg mother faces a felony charge of endangering the welfare of a child. NorthcentralPA.com reports Brianna Lynn Kessler ignored repeated warnings from authorities. Investigators say her daughter's phone access was restricted, including blocked emergency contacts. Kessler told police she lacked childcare and was trying to improve the situation. Bail is set - [Gas Prices Still High](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-still-high/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.93/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 82.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 67.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price - [Sunbury PD Investigating Stabbing on Court Street](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-pd-investigating-stabbing-on-court-street/) - Sunbury PD Investigating Stabbing on Court Street SUNBURY — WNEP is reporting… Police closed part of a street in Sunbury for several hours on Saturday while they investigated a possible stabbing. State and local police were on the scene investigating in the 900 block of Court Street. Police say they responded to a 911 hang-up call - [Montour County Hosting Public Meetings On Future Plan](https://www.wkok.com/montour-county-hosting-public-meetings-on-future-plan/) - Montour County Hosting Public Meetings On Future Plan DANVILLE — Montour County is inviting residents to weigh in on its long-range comprehensive plan during two public meetings Tuesday. Officials say the sessions will focus on the proposed “Forging the Future” plan, which outlines priorities for growth and development. The county says meetings are scheduled from - [Gregg Township Data Center Proposal Prompts Public Meeting](https://www.wkok.com/gregg-township-data-center-proposal-prompts-public-meeting/) - Gregg Township Data Center Proposal Prompts Public Meeting ALLENWOOD — A proposed data center in Gregg Township, Union County, is drawing attention as a developer plans a public meeting. The Williamsport Sun Gazette is reporting… Union County officials say they have not yet been involved in discussions about the potential project. The newspaper reports PNK - [Litter Pickup Continues On Major Northumberland Routes](https://www.wkok.com/litter-pickup-continues-on-major-northumberland-routes/) - Litter Pickup Continues On Major Northumberland Routes NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY — PennDOT says litter pickup continues next week along several major routes in Northumberland County, with crews working during daylight hours. Cleanup is scheduled from Monday, March 30, through Thursday, April 2, weather permitting. PennDOT says work continues along Interstate 80 between the Union and Montour - [Packer Street Closure Begins In Sunbury This Spring](https://www.wkok.com/packer-street-closure-begins-in-sunbury-this-spring/) - Packer Street Closure Begins In Sunbury This Spring SUNBURY — A stretch of Packer Street in Sunbury will close for months as major infrastructure work resumes this spring. The Daily Item reports the city says the closure will run from Susquehanna Avenue to North Third Street through late fall. Additionally, Daily Item reports…crews also will - [Court Strikes Mandatory Life Sentences In Pennsylvania](https://www.wkok.com/court-strikes-mandatory-life-sentences-in-pennsylvania/) - HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that mandatory life sentences without parole for second-degree murder are unconstitutional. The decision effects cases where a death occurs during the commission of a felony. According to the Associated Press, the court says sentencing must consider a defendant’s level of involvement and culpability. Officials note some convictions - [Safe Haven Baby Box Planned In Sunbury](https://www.wkok.com/safe-haven-baby-box-planned-in-sunbury/) - SUNBURY — Sunbury officials are working to install a Safe Haven Baby Box at the police department, offering a last-resort option for safely surrendering an infant. WNEP reports Mayor Josh Brosious says the idea follows last summer’s tragedy in Milton. They say the box allows anonymous surrender, triggering an alert so officers can respond immediately - [All Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt Set For Saturday](https://www.wkok.com/all-inclusive-easter-egg-hunt-set-for-saturday/) - SUNBURY — Families in Sunbury are invited to an all-inclusive Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday at the Good Will Hose Company Playground on Sixth and Line Street. Organizers say the event begins at 9:30am with staggered start times for age groups through 10:15am. They say individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are welcome, with a special hunt - [Sen. Yaw Proposes Ban On Smoking With Children](https://www.wkok.com/sen-yaw-proposes-ban-on-smoking-with-children/) - HARRISBURG — A new proposal aims to protect children from secondhand smoke inside vehicles across Pennsylvania. Senator Gene Yaw says he plans to introduce legislation banning smoking in cars when young children are present. Sen. Yaw says the bill would make it a summary offense to smoke in a vehicle with a child age 12 - [Court Unveils Portrait Honoring President Judge Hackenberg](https://www.wkok.com/court-unveils-portrait-honoring-president-judge-hackenberg/) - LEWISBURG — A milestone in Union County…the 17th Judicial District this week honored its first female president judge. The Standard Journal reports…The court recently unveiled a portrait of President Judge Lori Hackenberg, recognizing her leadership and service. Judge Hackenberg told the newspaper, the honor reflects not only her career, but her parents’ sacrifices and support. - [Bucknell Students Launch Projects To Meet Community Needs](https://www.wkok.com/bucknell-students-launch-projects-to-meet-community-needs/) - LEWISBURG — Bucknell students are tackling real community challenges through a hands-on business course with a decades-long legacy. University officials say Management 101 has students form social enterprises to support local nonprofits. They say this semester’s projects address hunger, domestic violence, child poverty, first responder support, and youth development. Students partner with organizations including the - [Prescribed Fire Season Underway Across Central Pennsylvania](https://www.wkok.com/prescribed-fire-season-underway-across-central-pennsylvania/) - HARRISBURG — The state Game Commission says prescribed burns are underway across the state, including in our area this week. They say the burning of the ground, brush and low trees was conducted in White Deer Township, Union County, and Catawissa Township, Columbia County. The state says the seasonal effort improves wildlife habitat and boosts - [Fire Contained At Wood-Mode Plant In Kreamer](https://www.wkok.com/fire-contained-at-wood-mode-plant-in-kreamer/) - KREAMER — A fire inside a dust collection system at Wood-Mode LLC in Kreamer is under investigation after crews responded Wednesday afternoon. Daily Item: Fire Chief Shannon Moyer says a hot ash or ember was detected shortly after 2pm, triggering sprinklers that contained the fire. Moyer says employees were evacuated before firefighters arrived and no injuries were - [Affordability Plan Targets Taxes, Costs Across Pennsylvania](https://www.wkok.com/affordability-plan-targets-taxes-costs-across-pennsylvania/) - HARRISBURG — A Snyder County lawmaker is backing a new affordability plan he says will cut everyday costs across Pennsylvania. State House member Dave Rowe says he and fellow Republicans unveiled the “Freedom Through Affordability” initiative. He says the measure is a package of temporary tax cuts and targeted sales tax holidays aimed at easing - [Sen. Yaw Bill Expands Mental Health Access In Rural Areas](https://www.wkok.com/sen-yaw-bill-expands-mental-health-access-in-rural-areas/) - HARRISBURG — A state senator from around here is pushing a plan to expand mental health care access in rural communities. State senator Gene Yaw says his bill would allow specially trained psychologists to prescribe certain medications to patients across the state. Yaw says the proposal targets long wait times and a shortage of psychiatrists, - [No Kings Rallies To Draw Protesters Saturday](https://www.wkok.com/no-kings-rallies-to-draw-protesters-saturday/) - SUNBURY — Demonstrations tied to a nationwide protest movement are coming to Sunbury, Lewisburg, and Bloomsburg this weekend. Organizers say “No Kings” rallies oppose policies they describe as authoritarian and are part of a broader national day of action. Events are planned at Riverfront Park in Sunbury, the Columbia County Courthouse in Bloomsburg, and outside - [Snyder County Route 204 Pipe Work Next Week](https://www.wkok.com/snyder-county-route-204-pipe-work-next-week/) - PENN TOWNSHIP — Drivers in Snyder County will see delays next week as pipe replacement work begins along Route 204. PennDOT says crews will work between Fair Oak Road and Fetter Road from Monday to Friday. PennDOT says work will run daily from 7am to 4pm, weather permitting, with single-lane traffic and flagging. Officials say drivers should slow - [Project Resumes on Interstate 80 in Montour and Northumberland Counties](https://www.wkok.com/project-resumes-on-interstate-80-in-montour-and-northumberland-counties/) - Montoursville, PA – Drivers traveling Interstate 80 east and west are advised that a multi-year construction project will resume between Danville, Montour County and Limestoneville, Northumberland County. The Week of Monday, March 30 The contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, will begin bridge repairs on Interstate 80 east and west on the bridges over Mexico Road, Chilisquaque - [Lewisburg Named Tree City USA Again, 41st Year](https://www.wkok.com/624777-2/) - LEWISBURG — Lewisburg has again earned national recognition for its long-standing commitment to trees and sustainability. The Arbor Day Foundation has named the borough a “Tree City USA” for the 41st consecutive year. Borough officials say the designation reflects ongoing tree care, funding, and public education efforts. Shade Tree Commission Chair Amy Levan says trees - [Major Cannabis Seizure During Interstate Eighty Inspection](https://www.wkok.com/624774-2/) - MIFFLINVILLE — The Press Enterprise is reporting…State police seized about $1.2 million worth of illegal cannabis products during a truck inspection in Mifflinville. Troopers say they detected a strong marijuana odor during a March 16 safety check at the Interstate Eighty rest area. Police say the eastbound semi-trailer contained five pallets of pre-packaged cannabis products, - [News Item: Juveniles Charged After Arson Fire Destroys Building](https://www.wkok.com/624770-2/) - MOUNT CARMEL — The News Item is reporting… In Mount Carmel, two juveniles are facing charges after a fire destroyed a former building supply site. Borough police say the March 15 blaze was ruled arson. Police say the youths entered the South Spruce Street building and ignited a fire using an accelerant. Officers say the fire - [Traveling Medicine Show Brings Stories To Life](https://www.wkok.com/624766-2/) - SUNBURY — A unique performance in Sunbury this weekend invites audiences to be moved and enriched by powerful local stories. Susquehanna Valley Mediation presents “The Really Really Real Traveling Medicine Show” Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm at the Albright Center on Chestnut Street. Organizers say the interactive show features - [UGI Customers Can Speak On Proposed Rate Increase](https://www.wkok.com/624762-2/) - HARRISBURG — State regulators will hear from the public on a proposed natural gas rate hike affecting UGI customers. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has scheduled two hearings next week on the request. The first is April 1 in Wilkes-Barre, with a telephone hearing April 3. The commission says UGI is seeking about a 100 - [Valley Man Charged in Child Porn Case Dies in Prison](https://www.wkok.com/lewisburg-man-charged-with-distribution-of-child-porn-dies-in-prison/) - PHILADELPHIA — A 49-year-old Lewisburg man has died after being found unresponsive in a federal detention center. US Department of Justice officials say Rocco Scolamacchia Jr. was discovered around 11:10am Saturday at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia. Officials say staff began life-saving efforts and called emergency services before he was taken to a hospital. They say - [Watershed Alliance Meeting Highlights Data Center Impacts](https://www.wkok.com/watershed-alliance-meeting-highlights-data-center-impacts/) - LEWISBURG — A meeting in Lewisburg next week will explore how AI data centers could impact the local watershed. The Buffalo Creek Watershed Alliance hosts its annual meeting Thursday, April 2, with refreshments at 4pm and speakers from 4:30 to 5:30pm at the East Buffalo Township Building on Fairground Road. Organizers say the session will focus - [Free Community Shred Events Planned Across Region](https://www.wkok.com/free-community-shred-events-planned-across-region/) - DANVILLE — Geisinger announces some free upcoming community shredding events next month. The events are held in observance of Earth Day and open to both the public and employees. Geisinger officials say people can bring confidential documents like bank statements, bills, and tax forms for secure on-site shredding. Each person is limited to three boxes, - [Two Charged After Theft Spree At Lewisburg Giant](https://www.wkok.com/two-charged-after-theft-spree-at-lewisburg-giant/) - LEWISBURG — Two women are accused of stealing nearly $1,500 in merchandise from a Lewisburg grocery store. Daily Item reports 49-year-old Keri Bailey of Williamsport and 38-year-old Danielle Wertz of Montoursville were charged following multiple incidents at Giant on Hardwood Drive. Police say the thefts happened five times between November and January, with items taken - [Patient Attacks Doctor Inside Danville Hospital](https://www.wkok.com/patient-attacks-doctor-inside-danville-hospital/) - DANVILLE — A Coal Township man is accused of attacking a doctor inside Geisinger Medical Center after seeking help. NorthcentralPA.com reports 48-year-old Enrique Martinez went to the emergency room March 18 asking to be committed for mental health care. Police say a doctor determined there were no grounds for involuntary commitment. They say Martinez became upset in - [Garage Fire Sends Smoke Across Milton Skyline](https://www.wkok.com/garage-fire-sends-smoke-across-milton-skyline/) - MILTON — A garage fire in Milton sent thick black smoke into the sky early Monday morning. The Standard-Journal reports the fire broke out just after 6:30am behind a home on Locust Street, where crews found the structure fully engulfed. Fire officials say no vehicles were inside and no injuries were reported. They say firefighters used a - [Swatting Call Prompts Lockdown At Penn College](https://www.wkok.com/swatting-call-prompts-lockdown-at-penn-college/) - WILLIAMSPORT — Penn College locked down its campus Monday after a reported active shooter at Keystone Dining Hall. College officials say the phony call came in during the morning, triggering an immediate shelter-in-place order. Officials say campus police and emergency responders quickly searched the area and found no threat. They say the incident was determined to be - [Gas Prices Continue to Climb](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-continue-to-climb/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have risen 24.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.93/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 78.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 72.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price - [Sustainability Symposium Set March 26 At Bucknell](https://www.wkok.com/sustainability-symposium-set-march-26-at-bucknell/) - LEWISBURG — Bucknell University will host its 13th Annual Sustainability Symposium this week at McDonnell Commons. Organizers say the free public event will run this Thursday from noon to 5:30pm. This year’s theme, “Tree Networks,” explores how trees connect ecosystems, human communities, and emerging technologies. Organizers say keynote speaker Dr. Beronda Montgomery will discuss science, history, and - [Man Arrested In Mifflinburg Gun Sale Investigation](https://www.wkok.com/man-arrested-in-mifflinburg-gun-sale-investigation/) - MIFFLINBURG — The Daily Item reports…A Centre County man is facing charges after a controlled firearm sale investigation near Mifflinburg. State police say 28-year-old Shaun Arthur of Spring Mills was arrested following the operation. Troopers say the investigation involved arranging the purchase of a shotgun during a planned meeting at a hotel. Police say Arthur - [Valley Man Out $74K After ‘Theft by Deception’](https://www.wkok.com/valley-man-out-74k-after-theft-by-deception/) - MIFFLINBURG – State police say a 70-year-old Union County man is out over $74,000 after a ‘theft by deception.’ Troopers don’t detail what happened, they say a man in the Mifflinburg area is the victim. The crime was reported last Saturday. They say the theft involved ‘multiple means of payment’ that totaled just over $74,000. No - [Man Charged After Woman Held In Lewisburg Hotel](https://www.wkok.com/man-charged-after-woman-held-in-lewisburg-hotel/) - Man Charged After Woman Held In Lewisburg Hotel LEWISBURG — NorthcentralPA.com reports a Mount Carmel man allegedly held a woman against her will for several hours in a hotel room. Police say the incident followed an argument over text messages. Buffalo Valley Regional Police say 25-year-old Gavin Dehaven was charged after officers responded around 11:30pm - [PennDOT Highlights Major Projects Across Central Counties](https://www.wkok.com/penndot-highlights-major-projects-across-central-counties/) - PennDOT Highlights Major Projects Across Central Counties DANVILLE — PennDOT is previewing a busy construction season with several major projects across Montour, Northumberland, Union, and Snyder counties. Officials say the work focuses on roadway improvements, bridge repairs, and long-term infrastructure upgrades. In Montour County, a $53 million I-80 restoration continues, along with the $30 million - [CSVT Southern Section Mainline Set To Open 2027](https://www.wkok.com/csvt-southern-section-mainline-set-to-open-2027/) - CSVT Southern Section Mainline Set To Open 2027 SELINSGROVE — The Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation project now has firm opening timelines for its southern section. PennDOT says the mainline highway is expected to open to traffic in 2027. The project includes about 6 miles of new four-lane highway connecting Route 15 near Winfield to Routes - [Fire Destroys Home In Upper Augusta Township](https://www.wkok.com/fire-destroys-home-in-upper-augusta-township/) - Fire Destroys Home In Upper Augusta Township UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP — A fire destroyed a home in Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County, Friday afternoon. Fire officials say crews responded around noon to Mile Hill Road and found the structure engulfed in flames. Reports indicate two people and two dogs escaped safely with no injuries. Tanker - [Bucknell Farm Renamed Following Transformative Gift](https://www.wkok.com/bucknell-farm-renamed-following-transformative-gift/) - LEWISBURG — Bucknell University says its campus farm has been renamed Morrow Farm following a major gift. Officials say the donation will support expanded learning and long-term sustainability efforts. Bucknell says the gift will fund new facilities, including a teaching kitchen and classroom space. University leaders say the project will enhance hands-on learning and community - [Fetterman Backs GOP To Advance DHS Nominee](https://www.wkok.com/fetterman-backs-gop-to-advance-dhs-nominee/) - HARRISBURG — The Hill reports Senator John Fetterman joined Republicans to advance a cabinet nomination. The committee vote moves Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin closer to leading the Department of Homeland Security. The Hill says the Senate Homeland Security Committee approved the nomination in an 8 to 7 vote. Fetterman was the only Democrat to support - [Fire At Former Mount Carmel Building Ruled Arson](https://www.wkok.com/fire-at-former-mount-carmel-building-ruled-arson/) - MOUNT CARMEL — State police say a major fire Sunday in Mount Carmel was intentionally set. Investigators say the fire destroyed much of the former Columbia Building Supply on Spruce Street. Troopers say the fire began Sunday evening inside the vacant structure. State police say an accelerant was used near a wood or coal stove to ignite the blaze. - [Bridge Rehab Project on Route 225 Continues](https://www.wkok.com/bridge-rehab-project-on-route-225-continues/) - Montoursville, PA – A bridge rehabilitation project continues on Route 225 in Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County and Pillow Borough, Dauphin County. The bridge, which spans Mahantango Creek, is located at the Northumberland/Dauphin County line. Between Thursday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 23, the contractor will continue mobilizing equipment and preparing the work area for the upcoming bridge - [Penn College Pantry Receives State Hunger-Free Grant](https://www.wkok.com/penn-college-pantry-receives-state-hunger-free-grant/) - WILLIAMSPORT — Pennsylvania College of Technology says its campus food pantry received a $40,000 state grant. Officials say the funding will support The Cupboard, which serves students facing food insecurity. Penn College says demand for the pantry has increased, with more than 850 students served last year. Officials say usage is expected to grow to - [Theft Arrest Made In Kelly Township Store Case](https://www.wkok.com/theft-arrest-made-in-kelly-township-store-case/) - KELLY TOWNSHIP — State police say a Williamsport man is facing charges after a reported theft of nearly $11,000 in products from a Union County business. The incident happened early this month at a store along AJK Boulevard in Kelly Township. Police say 42-year-old Timothy White was arrested following the investigation into the reported theft. - [SEDA-COG Highlights Regional Projects In March Update](https://www.wkok.com/seda-cog-highlights-regional-projects-in-march-update/) - LEWISBURG — SEDA-COG is highlighting regional development efforts in its March newsletter across central Pennsylvania. Officials at SEDA-COG say their recent work focuses on economic growth, local partnerships, and community improvements. The ‘Council of Governments says staff attended a national conference in Washington, D.C., met with federal leaders on key issues and discussed workforce development, - [Geisinger To Begin Entrance Screenings At Danville Hospital](https://www.wkok.com/geisinger-to-begin-entrance-screenings-at-danville-hospital/) - DANVILLE — Geisinger Medical Center in Danville will begin new entrance screenings later this month. Geisinger officials say the added security starts March 30, part of a systemwide safety rollout. They say all visitors, patients, and staff entering public doors will be screened. Officials say weapons like firearms and knives are already prohibited and if you - [Spring Fling Vendor Deadline Nears In Danville](https://www.wkok.com/spring-fling-vendor-deadline-nears-in-danville/) - DANVILLE — A popular Danville street fair is returning, and vendors are being urged to sign up soon. The 40th Annual Spring Fling is set for Saturday, May Second, from 9am to 4pm in downtown Danville. Organizers say the event features more than 200 vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, and family activities. Danville Business Alliance Executive - [Woman Charged After Alleged Strangulation Attempt](https://www.wkok.com/woman-charged-after-alleged-strangulation-attempt/) - MONTGOMERY — NorthcentralPA.com is reporting… A woman is accused of attempting to strangle another woman inside a home in Montgomery. Police say the incident happened last Thursday; 28-year-old Patricia Ireland allegedly attacked the victim from behind using a cord. Officers say the victim was sitting at a table working on a computer when Ireland threatened to - [First Responders Gain Mental Health Protections Under Law](https://www.wkok.com/first-responders-gain-mental-health-protections-under-law/) - HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania leaders say a new law expands mental health protections for first responders across the Commonwealth. Officials say Act 121 allows coverage for post-traumatic stress injuries tied to job-related trauma. Lt. Governor Austin Davis says the law ensures mental health is treated like physical health. Bob Brooks, President of the Pennsylvania Professional Fire - [Fallen State Police Corporal Honored At Funeral Service](https://www.wkok.com/fallen-state-police-corporal-honored-at-funeral-service/) - DOWNINGTOWN — A community in Downingtown gathered to honor a fallen state police corporal killed in the line of duty. A funeral was held for 38-year-old Timothy O’Connor, Jr. at St. Joseph Parish. State police say O’Connor was shot March Eighth during a traffic stop in West Caln Township. Authorities say a driver opened fire, - [Federal Lawsuits Against Mount Carmel Borough Settled](https://www.wkok.com/federal-lawsuits-against-mount-carmel-borough-settled/) - MOUNT CARMEL — Three federal lawsuits alleging excessive force by former Mount Carmel police officers have been settled. The Standard Journal reports the cases involve incidents from 2021 and 2022. The newspaper says plaintiffs Lucas Klingerman, Jason Dillow, and Jonathan Steckley agreed to settle claims against the borough and several officers. Terms of the settlements - [Latest Laurelton Center Trespass Case Brings Charges](https://www.wkok.com/latest-laurelton-center-trespass-case-brings-charges/) - LAURELTON — State police say four people from Philadelphia are facing charges after another trespassing incident at the former Laurelton Center in Hartley Township, Union County. Troopers say they responded around 8pm Friday to Old Turnpike Road and found two women, ages 46 and 49, and two 17-year-old boys on the property. Troopers do not release the - [Senator Yaw Hosts Student Government Seminar Event](https://www.wkok.com/senator-yaw-hosts-student-government-seminar-event/) - WILLIAMSPORT — Nearly 200 students gathered at Pennsylvania College of Technology for a student government seminar. Organizers say the event brought together students from 15 schools across the region. Officials say the seminar allows students to debate issues, draft legislation, and vote on mock bills. Participants included educators, government leaders, and community representatives. Senator Gene - [Reentry Seminar Highlights Second Chance Workforce Efforts](https://www.wkok.com/reentry-seminar-highlights-second-chance-workforce-efforts/) - MILTON — Giving people a second chance is at the heart of a seminar next month. A workforce seminar in Milton will highlight reentry programs during Second Chance Awareness Month. The Central PA Chamber will host the event April 15 from 9am to 11am at its Lawton Lane office. Organizers say representatives from federal corrections, workforce groups, - [Knoebels Hosting Job Fairs For 100th Season](https://www.wkok.com/knoebels-hosting-job-fairs-for-100th-season/) - ELYSBURG — Knoebels Amusement Resort says it is hiring hundreds of seasonal workers ahead of its 100th anniversary season. Officials say several community job fairs are planned across the region. More information and applications are available at knoebels.com. A Knoebels spokeswoman says positions include ride operations, food service, games, and retail. Officials say applicants can interview - [Bucknell Renames Sustainability Center As Ecology Center](https://www.wkok.com/bucknell-renames-sustainability-center-as-ecology-center/) - LEWISBURG — Bucknell University says its Center for Sustainability and the Environment is being renamed the Bucknell Ecology Center. University officials say the new name reflects a broader, interdisciplinary approach to environmental challenges. Officials say the change comes as the center marks its 20th anniversary. Bucknell says the Ecology Center will continue its existing programs - [Three-Month Suspension Recommended For Union County Attorney](https://www.wkok.com/three-month-suspension-recommended-for-union-county-attorney/) - NEW BERLIN — A Union County attorney may lose his law license for three months if a recommended suspension is upheld. A hearing committee says attorney Daryl Yount violated professional conduct rules in an estate matter involving a Winfield couple. The committee says Yount charged $10,000, did incomplete work, and refused a full refund after - [Ex-Hospital Nurse Charge for Role in Child Porn Ring](https://www.wkok.com/ex-hospital-nurse-charge-for-role-in-child-porn-ring/) - The Daily Item reports a former emergency room nurse at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital has been charged for his role in a child porn ring. 49-year-old Rocco Scolamacchia Jr. is being held at the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Philadelphia. According to the FBI and federal prosecutors, Scolamacchia joined an online forum that encouraged members - [Community Giving Foundation Reports Strong Year At Meeting](https://www.wkok.com/624658-2/) - BERWICK — The Community Giving Foundation continues to grow and have a greater impact across the region…Leaders with the Foundation shared new numbers and future plans during their March 11 annual meeting. Foundation President and CEO Kara Seesholtz says the organization reported a 17% investment return last year. She says - [Storms, Snow, Winds, Impact Travel and Schools Tuesday](https://www.wkok.com/624647-2/) - In the Valley, there are some school delays this morning. The full list is here: https://sunburybroadcastingcorporation.com/winternet/ Roads are impacted as well, according to PennDOT: 6:00 AM UPDATE: Roads Impacted by Downed Trees or Utilities in North Central Pennsylvania Montoursville, PA – Drivers in north central Pennsylvania are advised the following roads in the area (listed - [Crash Closes Route 254 in Turbot Township, Northumberland County](https://www.wkok.com/624663-2/) - MONTOURSVILLE – Drivers are advised that Route 254 is closed in both directions between the Interstate 80 eastbound and westbound entrance and exit ramps in Turbot Township, Northumberland County, due to a crash under the overpass. A detour using Interstate 80 is in place. Drivers should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and - [Raise The Region Raises More Than $2.2 Million](https://www.wkok.com/624652-2/) - WILLIAMSPORT — The First Community Foundation Partnership says the annual Raise the Region fundraiser once again demonstrated strong community support for local nonprofits. The Foundation says this year’s event raised more than $2.27 million. Foundation officials say more than 7,500 donors made over 15,000 gifts during the 30-hour online fundraiser. The event supported 344 nonprofit - [PennDOT: Crash Leads to Lane Restriction In Columbia County](https://www.wkok.com/624643-2/) - MONTOURSVILLE -- PennDOT reports a traffic alert this morning for drivers in central Pennsylvania near Bloomsburg. There’s a lane restriction on Interstate 80 westbound in Scott Township, Columbia County, following a vehicle crash. The left lane is closed about a half mile east of Exit 236 for Route 487, near Lightstreet and Bloomsburg. Drivers should slow - [Bridge Work Beginning This Week Along Route 225](https://www.wkok.com/bridge-work-beginning-this-week-along-route-225/) - PILLOW — Drivers should expect delays beginning this week along Route 225 near Pillow. PennDOT says a bridge rehabilitation project will begin Monday. Officials say crews will start by widening shoulders ahead of upcoming lane shifts. PennDOT says the work involves the bridge carrying Route 225 over Mahantango Creek. Drivers should expect single-lane traffic with - [Threat Against State Trooper Allegedly Made At Hospital](https://www.wkok.com/threat-against-state-trooper-allegedly-made-at-hospital/) - DANVILLE — Authorities say a Middleburg man threatened to kill a state trooper while receiving treatment at Geisinger Medical Center. Police say the incident happened Feb. 12 in Danville. Authorities say 57-year-old Paul Andrew Hoffman was in Middleburg police custody at the hospital. A nurse asked if he wanted to hurt anyone, and authorities say - [Kidney Stones Increasingly Affecting Children, Doctors Say](https://www.wkok.com/kidney-stones-increasingly-affecting-children-doctors-say/) - DANVILLE — Doctors say kidney stones are becoming more common in children and teenagers. A Geisinger specialist says diet and hydration often play key roles in the increase in kidney stones. Dr. Nilay Donmez, a pediatric nephrologist with Geisinger, says kidney stones form when minerals and salts build up in the kidneys. He says unhealthy - [Petition Opposes Income Request In County Reassessment](https://www.wkok.com/petition-opposes-income-request-in-county-reassessment/) - SUNBURY — Nearly 700 people have signed a petition opposing a request for financial information from commercial property owners. The News Item reports the request is tied to Northumberland County’s ongoing property reassessment. The newspaper reports Ali Oley of Paxinos started the petition after property owners received letters from Tyler Technologies. The company demands that - [Mount Carmel Fire Destroys Former Lumber Supply Building](https://www.wkok.com/mount-carmel-fire-destroys-former-lumber-supply-building/) - MOUNT CARMEL — A major commercial fire shut down some local streets Sunday night in the borough of Mount Carmel. Emergency crews responded to a second-alarm blaze in the 100 block of South Spruce Street. Flames were seen shooting from the top of the structure Authorities say firefighters from several departments were called to battle the fire. - [Storms Today Could Bring Damaging Winds And Tornado](https://www.wkok.com/storms-today-could-bring-damaging-winds-and-tornado/) - SUNBURY — Forecasters say severe weather is possible Monday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service says a strong cold front will cross central Pennsylvania between about 2pm and 8pm Monday. AccuWeather warns the storms could produce damaging winds, heavy rain, and even a few tornadoes. Joe Lundberg says gusty winds will continue overnight into Monday morning ahead of the - [Gas Prices Still Rising in PA](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-still-rising-in-pa/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have risen 9.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.68/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 57.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 49.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price - [Weekend Winds Cause Outages Across Central Pennsylvania](https://www.wkok.com/rr/) - SELINSGROVE — Strong winds across central Pennsylvania knocked out power for some residents as gusts swept through the region Friday and Saturday. Utility crews worked to restore service as conditions improved. Weather observers say gusts at Penn Valley Airport in Selinsgrove reached 33 to 35 miles per hour during the windy period. Other nearby locations - [Attempted Quarter-Million Fraud Reported In Snyder County](https://www.wkok.com/624618-2/) - SELINSGROVE — State police say a Snyder County business was targeted in a large, attempted wire fraud scheme. Investigators say the case remains under investigation; they say the incident was reported February 26 along Salem Church Road in Franklin Township. State police say the victim business is Affordable Fuels in Middleburg. Authorities say the suspected - [PPL Seeks Smaller Electric Rate Increase In Pennsylvania](https://www.wkok.com/624615-2/) - ALLENTOWN — PPL Electric Utilities is seeking approval for a smaller rate increase than originally proposed. They filed a revised proposal Friday with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Officials say PPL first requested a $356 million distribution rate increase last fall. The revised proposal asks for about $257 million instead. If approved, officials say the - [Penn State Warning Students About Electric Scooter Ban](https://www.wkok.com/624608-2/) - STATE COLLEGE — Penn State police are warning students not to bring electric scooters back to campus after spring break. The Centre Daily Times reports officers’ plan to increase enforcement of the university’s ban. University officials say the policy prohibits motor-driven devices such as e-scooters and e-boards on campus property. The Centre Daily Times reports - [PennDOT Updates: Route 225 Pillow Work, I-80 Litter Pick-up](https://www.wkok.com/624598-2/) - Drivers should expect single-lane traffic with flaggers where work is underway. PennDOT says construction will take place weekdays from 7am to 5pm. Officials say the $4.4 million project also includes work on a bridge along Klingerstown Road. PennDOT says the project is expected to continue through October 2027. Litter Pickup Planned Along Interstates In - [State Launches Campaign Warning Youth About Gambling Risks](https://www.wkok.com/624602-2/) - HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has launched a new campaign warning about gambling risks among young people. Officials say the “What’s Really at Stake” initiative focuses on education and awareness. The agency says the campaign includes social media outreach, online advertising, and a dedicated website. Officials say the effort coincides with Problem Gambling - [Presentation Highlights Anthracite History From Centralia To Shamokin](https://www.wkok.com/624593-2/) - KULPMONT — A presentation featuring historic photos of the Anthracite coal region will be held next week in Kulpmont. Organizers say the program will highlight images from Centralia, Shamokin, Mount Carmel, and surrounding communities. The Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance says photographer Mike Molesevich will present the program March 21 from 3pm to 5pm. Organizers say - [Workshop To Explore Poverty Realities Planned In Danville](https://www.wkok.com/624588-2/) - DANVILLE — A community workshop next week will explore the realities of poverty and how communities can respond. Organizers say the program “Bridges Out of Poverty” will be held March 22 at the Danville Area Community Center. The DACC says the free workshop will begin at 1pm. Organizers say - [Sunbury Street Sweeping Signals Spring’s Arrival](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-street-sweeping-signals-springs-arrival/) - SUNBURY — In Sunbury, city officials say spring and summer street sweeping begins Monday, and that means parking rules return, too. Residents must again follow posted street sweeping and parking restriction signs starting that day. The city says full street maintenance restrictions go back into effect Monday along affected streets. Officials say schedules are posted online at sunburypa.org, available - [US Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill Backed By McCormick](https://www.wkok.com/us-senate-passes-bipartisan-housing-bill-backed-by-mccormick/) - WASHINGTON — A major housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering costs has passed the US Senate. US Senator Dave McCormick says Pennsylvania faces a shortage of about 100,000 homes. Sen. McCormick says more than half of Pennsylvania’s housing stock is over 50 years old. He says home prices across the Commonwealth have risen - [University Awarded $60,000 Hunger Free Campus Grant](https://www.wkok.com/university-awarded-60000-hunger-free-campus-grant/) - BLOOMSBURG — Commonwealth University has received a $60,000 grant aimed at helping students facing food insecurity. State education officials say the funding comes through the Governor’s Hunger Free Campus program. University officials say the grant will support campus food pantries, food purchases, and facility upgrades. The funding will serve students at Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, - [Inmate Charged After Officers Injured At SCI Coal Township](https://www.wkok.com/inmate-charged-after-officers-injured-at-sci-coal-township/) - COAL TOWNSHIP — An inmate at the state prison in Coal Township is accused of attacking two correctional officers. NorthcentralPA.com reports the incident happened January 24 at the State Correctional Institution. State police say 27-year-old Luiz Padin allegedly assaulted a sergeant and another officer during a confrontation on a housing block. Authorities say both officers were treated - [Northumberland Man Sentenced for Child Sex Assault](https://www.wkok.com/northumberland-man-sentenced-for-child-sex-assault/) - A Northumberland Man was sentenced to 15 to 30 years in state prison for sexually assaulting a toddler. The Daily Item reports 33-year-old Luis Gabriel Morales was sentenced after being found guilty of felony involuntary deviate sexual assault. The newspaper reports Morales sexually assaulted an 18-month old child in 2024 inside a Sunbury home. He - [Engineering Firm Seeks Sanctions In Encina Recycling Case](https://www.wkok.com/engineering-firm-seeks-sanctions-in-encina-recycling-case/) - WILLIAMSPORT — A Lancaster engineering firm is asking a federal judge to impose sanctions in a dispute tied to a cancelled plastics recycling project. PennLive reports the request was filed Wednesday in US Middle District Court. Rettew Associates claims attorneys for Encina Development Group prolonged the case without good faith. The dispute involved unpaid engineering invoices totaling - [Mount Carmel Man Acquitted Of Strangulation By Jury](https://www.wkok.com/mount-carmel-man-acquitted-of-strangulation-by-jury/) - SUNBURY — A Northumberland County jury has acquitted a Mount Carmel man of felony strangulation charges. The Daily Item reports the verdict came Thursday morning after less than 30 minutes of deliberation. Jurors found Richard Brooks not guilty of strangulation and unlawful restraint tied to a June 13 incident in Mount Carmel. However, the jury did convict Brooks of - [Child Pornography Charges Filed Against Union County Man](https://www.wkok.com/child-pornography-charges-filed-against-union-county-man/) - LEWISBURG — State police say a 67-year-old Lewisburg man faces multiple child pornography charges following an investigation in East Buffalo Township, Union County. Investigators say the case began after a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Authorities say the investigation led troopers to a home on the 100 block of Victoria - [Raise The Region Underway Across Central Pennsylvania](https://www.wkok.com/raise-the-region-fundraiser-underway-across-central-pennsylvania/) - MONTOURSVILLE — Raise the Region is underway across central Pennsylvania as hundreds of nonprofits take part in the annual 30-hour online fundraiser. Organizers say the giving event continues through 11:59pm tonight at raisetheregion.org. A kickoff celebration was held Wednesday at a Blaise Alexander dealership in Montoursville. Community members, nonprofits, and supporters gathered to launch the event with music, activities, and - [Jury Awards Montoursville Coach Nearly $300,000 In Eye Injury Case](https://www.wkok.com/jury-awards-montoursville-coach-nearly-300000-in-eye-injury-case/) - WILLIAMSPORT — A federal jury has awarded nearly $300,000 to a former Montoursville baseball coach who lost an eye during batting practice. PennLive.com reports 52-year-old Corey Twigg was struck by a batted ball in 2018. Jurors found the protective L-screen net behind him was defective when it left the manufacturer and distributor. PennLive.com reports the - [Zerbe Township Tables Vote On Police Department Future](https://www.wkok.com/zerbe-township-tables-vote-on-police-department-future/) - TREVORTON — Zerbe Township supervisors delayed a decision on whether to terminate the township police department. The News Item reports supervisors tabled the vote Monday night to gather more information. The News Item reports the move would allow state police to plan staffing if the department is disbanded. Officials say the township’s one-man police department was - [Public Meeting Planned On Shamokin Revitalization Efforts](https://www.wkok.com/public-meeting-planned-on-shamokin-revitalization-efforts/) - SHAMOKIN — Public Meeting Planned On Shamokin Revitalization Efforts. The public is invited to help shape the future of Shamokin during a public open house next week. Officials say the meeting will gather community input to guide revitalization and redevelopment efforts. SEDA-COG says the effort supports the GoShamokin initiative and long-term economic development in the - [Dog Attack At Danville Hotel Leaves Pet Dead](https://www.wkok.com/dog-attack-at-danville-hotel-leaves-pet-dead/) - DANVILLE — A dog attack outside a hotel in Valley Township leaves one dog dead and a woman injured Wednesday morning. State police say the incident happened around 8am at the Red Roof Inn in Montour County. Investigators say three dogs belonging to Raelee Lowe of Perry County escaped from a hotel room while she was - [Indecent Assault Reported At Evangelical Community Hospital](https://www.wkok.com/indecent-assault-reported-at-evangelical-community-hospital/) - KELLY TOWNSHIP — State police say an indecent assault was reported at Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg. Troopers say the incident happened March 6 around 6:30pm at the hospital. Investigators say 83-year-old William Gabel of Sunbury is accused in the assault of three victims. Authorities say the incident remains under investigation. - [Mount Carmel Man Found Not Guilty of Attempted Homicide](https://www.wkok.com/mount-carmel-man-found-not-guilty-of-attempted-homicide/) - The Daily Item reports a jury has found a Mount Carmel man not guilty of attempted homicide and aggravated assault. The newspaper reports Bruce Antonio Thompson Jr. was accused of shooting Shariezk Langhorn of Mount Carmel after a dispute on May 6, 2022. Thompson's trial began on Tuesday and the jury found him not guilty - [Lewisburg Children’s Museum Hosting Passport To World Event](https://www.wkok.com/lewisburg-childrens-museum-hosting-passport-to-world-event/) - LEWISBURG — Families can travel the globe without leaving town later this month. The Lewisburg Children’s Museum hosts Passport to the World March 21 from 10am to 12pm. Organizers say children receive a museum passport and collect stamps while exploring activity stations from 12 countries. Stations will feature crafts, music, games, and language activities led by Bucknell - [Milton Woman Dies Following Friday Crash](https://www.wkok.com/milton-woman-dies-following-friday-crash/) - The Daily Item reports a Milton woman has died from injuries sustained in a car accident on Friday in Montandon. 77-year-old Bonnie Micklesavage was taken to Geisinger Medical Center after she was seriously injured in the accident and has succumbed to her injuries. The accident was at 5:30 a.m. on Friday at the intersection of - [League Of Women Voters Calls For Write-In Candidates](https://www.wkok.com/league-of-women-voters-calls-for-write-in-candidates/) - LEWISBURG — The League of Women Voters of the Lewisburg Area is inviting declared write-in candidates to be included in its primary election voters’ guide. League officials say the guide covers the May 19 general primary in Union County. The League says candidates whose names appear on the ballot are automatically included in the printed guide. Write-in - [Milton Man Charged In Separate Theft Investigations](https://www.wkok.com/milton-man-charged-in-separate-theft-investigations/) - MILTON — A Milton man faces multiple theft-related charges from separate incidents reported last summer. The Standard Journal reports that 36-year-old Daniel Engleman has been charged in cases investigated by state police and Milton police. State police filed felony ‘access device fraud’ and other theft charges. The newspaper reports the case involves money taken from - [Raise The Region Fundraiser Begins This Evening](https://www.wkok.com/raise-the-region-fundraiser-begins-this-evening/) - WILLIAMSPORT — Hundreds of nonprofits will rally community support as Raise the Region begins this evening. The 30-hour online fundraiser starts at 6pm and continues until 11:59pm tomorrow. The First Community Foundation Partnership says 344 nonprofits across this region are participating. Donations at RaiseTheRegion.org are boosted by $175,000 in bonus funds from Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships. - [Unseasonably Mild Weather Sets Record at Penn Valley](https://www.wkok.com/unseasonably-mild-weather-sets-record-at-penn-valley/) - SELINSGROVE — Unseasonably warm air set a record Tuesday at the Penn Valley Airport near Selinsgrove. The National Weather Service reports the temperature reached 77 degrees at 3pm, breaking the previous record of 73 set in 2006. - [Montour Commissioners Advance Data Center Zoning Changes](https://www.wkok.com/montour-commissioners-advance-data-center-zoning-changes/) - DANVILLE — Montour County leaders are moving forward with new rules for data centers. Montour County commissioners Tuesday unanimously approved a 26-page amendment to the county zoning ordinance. They say the changes are designed to better regulate future data center development. The proposal increases setback distances from roads and neighboring properties and raises the maximum permitted building - [State Police Recruiting Event Planned At Lycoming College](https://www.wkok.com/state-police-recruiting-event-planned-at-lycoming-college/) - WILLIAMSPORT — Students and job seekers interested in law enforcement can explore careers with the state police next month. State police say a recruitment event will be held April Eighth from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Lycoming College’s Keiper Recreation Center. The event is free and open to the public. Officials say attendees can take part - [PPL Plans Rebuild Of Major Regional Transmission Line](https://www.wkok.com/ppl-plans-rebuild-of-major-regional-transmission-line/) - ALLENTOWN — PPL Electric Utilities is planning a major transmission upgrade across the Susquehanna Valley. PPL says it will rebuild about 37 miles of the Sunbury-Frackville 230-kilovolt transmission line. Officials say the project runs through Northumberland, Snyder, and Schuylkill counties. Hundreds of property owners will see crews on, or near their properties. PPL says the - [Trooper Killed in Shooting in Chester County](https://www.wkok.com/trooper-killed-in-shooting-in-chester-county/) - WEST CALN TOWNSHIP — A Pennsylvania state police corporal is dead after a traffic stop turned deadly Sunday night in Chester County. Authorities say Corporal Timothy O’Connor Jr. was shot while responding to a report of an erratic driver. Investigators say O’Connor stopped the vehicle around 8pm. Officials say the driver opened fire as O’Connor approached the - [Gov. Shapiro Touted Firefighter Funding At Legislative Conference](https://www.wkok.com/gov-shapiro-touted-firefighter-funding-at-legislative-conference/) - WASHINGTON — In Washington DC, Governor Josh Shapiro praised firefighters and highlighted new funding proposals during a national legislative conference Monday. Officials said Gov. Shapiro spoke at the International Association of Fire Fighters Legislative Conference in Washington. He spoke firsthand about the incident last year, the arsonist who attacked the governor’s mansion in Harrisburg, "As my - [Mifflinburg Man Charged After Assault Outside Apartment](https://www.wkok.com/mifflinburg-man-charged-after-assault-outside-apartment/) - MIFFLINBURG — A Mifflinburg man is facing charges after an alleged assault during a dispute outside an apartment. NorthcentralPA.com is reporting… Police say 38-year-old Austin Levi Soboleski of Mifflinburg is charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct, and harassment. Mifflinburg Police Officer David Shaffer says the incident happened January 30. Authorities say Soboleski approached his daughter’s - [Sunbury Woman Accused of Stealing from Employer](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-woman-accused-of-stealing-from-employer/) - SELINSGROVE — The Daily Item reports a Sunbury woman is accused of stealing about $7,000 from a Snyder County store while employed there several years ago. 36-year-old Akysha R. Mullany is charged with felony theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property. Police say she stole $7,000 from Penn’s Creek Pit Stop in Center Township, - [Restaurant Fire Causes Temporary Closure In Danville](https://www.wkok.com/restaurant-fire-causes-temporary-closure-in-danville/) - DANVILLE — A Danville restaurant will be closed for several days after a brief but smoky kitchen fire Saturday morning. Fire Chief Joe Miller said the incident happened around 10am at Fu Star Chinese on Northumberland Street. Miller said a worker placed a cardboard box on a hot surface and it ignited. Employees activated a fire suppression - [Union County Plan Program Scheduled In Lewisburg](https://www.wkok.com/union-county-plan-program-scheduled-in-lewisburg/) - LEWISBURG — Area residents will have a chance to discuss Union County’s future development later this month. The League of Women Voters of the Lewisburg Area says a public presentation on the county’s updated Comprehensive Plan is set for Tuesday, March 17. The talk starts at 4pm at the Public Library for Union County. Organizers say - [Susquehanna Greenway Names Interim Director, Announces Hiring](https://www.wkok.com/susquehanna-greenway-names-interim-director-announces-hiring/) - LEWISBURG — The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership says it is entering a period of staff transition while continuing its regional work. The Current, the newsletter of the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership says their longtime staff member Alana Jajko is serving as Interim Executive Director. They say she joined the organization as an AmeriCorps member in 2018 and - [Gas Prices Rise 47 Cents in Pennsylvania in a Week](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-rise-47-cents-in-pennsylvania-in-a-week/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have risen 47.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.59/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 47.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 34.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price - [Community Giving Foundation Reaccredited Nationally](https://www.wkok.com/community-giving-foundation-reaccredited-under-national-standards/) - DANVILLE — Community Giving Foundation earned reaccreditation under the Community Foundations National Standards program. Officials say the designation recognizes transparency, accountability, and financial stewardship. Foundation leaders say the review examined donor services, investments, governance, and grantmaking practices. The accreditation is awarded by the National Standards Board, a supporting organization of the Council on Foundations. Foundation - [Driver Arrested After Crash Knocks Down Traffic Pole](https://www.wkok.com/driver-arrested-after-crash-knocks-down-traffic-pole/) - Driver Arrested After Crash Knocks Down Traffic Pole BERWICK — A suspected drunk driver crashed into a traffic signal pole early Saturday in Berwick. The Press Enterprise reports that the crash happened around 5:30am where West Front, LaSalle, and West Second streets meet. Police say the car struck the metal pole head-on. Berwick police say - [Crash Turns Deadly At Route 405 Intersection Near Milton](https://www.wkok.com/crash-turns-deadly-at-route-405-intersection-near-milton/) - Crash Turns Deadly At Route 405 Intersection Near Milton MILTON — A crash near Milton left one person dead and two others hospitalized early Friday morning. State police say the collision happened around 5:30am at State Route 405 and Housels Run Road near Milton. State police say 77-year-old Bonnie Micklesavage of Milton died from injuries - [Riverboat Project Moves Forward In Northumberland](https://www.wkok.com/riverboat-project-moves-forward-in-northumberland/) - Riverboat Project Moves Forward In Northumberland NORTHUMBERLAND — Organizers of a long-planned riverboat attraction for the Susquehanna River is moving closer to reality. The Central Susquehanna Riverboat Society says construction of the vessel’s hull is nearing completion in Leesburg, New Jersey. Angela Troutman, vice president of the group says the 74-foot riverboat will carry about - [Officials Urge Smoke Alarm Checks With Time Change](https://www.wkok.com/officials-urge-smoke-alarm-checks-with-time-change/) - HARRISBURG — State officials are reminding Pennsylvanians to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as clocks “spring forward” this weekend. The Shapiro Administration says changing alarm batteries during the time change can help prevent deadly home fires. State Fire Commissioner Tom Cook says working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home - [Raise The Region Returns To Support Area Nonprofits](https://www.wkok.com/raise-the-region-returns-to-support-area-nonprofits/) - WILLIAMSPORT — Hundreds of nonprofits across the region are preparing for the annual Raise the Region giving event. Organizers say the online fundraiser supports community organizations across several central Pennsylvania counties. First Community Foundation Partnership reports that more than 340 nonprofits will participate this year. The event runs from 6pm March 11 through 11:59pm March 12. Donations will - [Preliminary Hearing Delayed Again In Mount Carmel Stabbing Case](https://www.wkok.com/preliminary-hearing-delayed-again-in-mount-carmel-stabbing-case/) - MOUNT CARMEL — A preliminary hearing is delayed again for a Trevorton area man charged with attempted homicide. The News Item reports that 28-year-old Joshua Cohoon remains jailed without bail while undergoing a mental health evaluation. A magistrate granted the delay at the request of a defense attorney. Court records show the hearing has now - [Priestley House Museum Reopening Highlights Charter Day](https://www.wkok.com/priestley-house-museum-reopening-highlights-charter-day/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — Something old and something new is on display this weekend. The Joseph Priestley House Museum in Northumberland celebrates history with a free open house this Saturday. Organizers say the event marks the grand reopening after extensive interior renovations. Then the Pennsylvania Charter Day open house is Sunday from 1pm to 4pm at the historic home on - [Statewide Survey Seeks Women’s Opinions in Lewisburg](https://www.wkok.com/statewide-survey-seeks-womens-opinions-in-lewisburg/) - HARRISBURG — Lewisburg is one of the stops when women across Pennsylvania are being invited to share their experiences and priorities through a new statewide survey. Officials say the feedback will help shape the upcoming 2026 State of the Women Report. The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women says the survey will collect perspectives from women - [House Fire Gutted Home In Weikert Area](https://www.wkok.com/house-fire-gutted-home-in-weikert-area/) - WEIKERT — A house fire heavily damaged a home in the Weikert area Thursday afternoon. Fire officials say the 1:30pm fire was in the 5800 block of Weikert Road. Union County West End Fire Company requested a second alarm after arriving on scene. Several Union and Centre County volunteer fire companies responded. Ambulance and other EMS crews - [Route 15 South Reopens Following Head-On Crash](https://www.wkok.com/route-15-south-reopens-following-head-on-crash/) - Two people were seriously injured after a crash on Route 15 in Kelly Township, Union County Thursday evening. The crash happened on Route 15 at the intersection with Silvermoon Lane. The head on collision was reported around 5:45 p.m. according to state police. Troopers say 42-year-old Jamie Vincent of Montandon was traveling north, when he - [US Senator John Fetterman Votes Against Iran War Resolution](https://www.wkok.com/us-senator-john-fetterman-votes-against-iran-war-resolution/) - WASHINGTON — US Senator John Fetterman voted against advancing a war powers resolution limiting military strikes on Iran. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the measure would have required congressional approval before additional action. Sen. Fetterman was the only Democrat to oppose the resolution. The vote followed recent US and Israeli missile strikes on Iran. The resolution, - [Rep. Schlegel Culver Introduces Unclaimed Property Bill](https://www.wkok.com/rep-schlegel-culver-introduces-unclaimed-property-bill/) - HARRISBURG — State Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver has introduced legislation to strengthen protection for owners of unclaimed property. Sen. Culver says the bill adds safeguards for residents approached by companies offering recovery services for a fee. She says PA Senate Bill 1201 would require finders to register with the state and undergo background checks. The - [Black Balloon Day Remembrance Planned Friday](https://www.wkok.com/black-balloon-day-remembrance-planned-friday/) - SUNBURY — In Sunbury, Bloomsburg, and Berwick, the Susquehanna Valley United Way will observe Black Balloon Day Friday. Organizers say the annual event honors lives lost to overdose and raises awareness about recovery support. United in Recovery volunteers will place black ribbons in downtown Sunbury and Bloomsburg. Officials say the displays will include information about harm - [Governor Shapiro Visits Valley, Stops at Encina Site & Bason Coffee](https://www.wkok.com/governor-shapiro-visits-valley-stops-at-encina-site-bason-coffee/) - POINT TOWNSHIP — In Point Township, Northumberland County Wednesday, Governor Josh Shapiro promoted the state's $5.7 million investment to prepare DRIVES former Encina site for some other industry. Officials say the project will prepare more than 100 acres to attract new businesses and jobs. Gov. Shapiro said funding will pay for DRIVE to relocate utility poles, install - [Kreamer House Heavily Damaged By Afternoon Fire](https://www.wkok.com/kreamer-house-heavily-damaged-by-afternoon-fire/) - KREAMER — In Middlecreek Township, Snyder County, a home in Kreamer was damaged by fire Wednesday afternoon. First responders report heavy smoke was visible from a distance near 80 Vine Street around 2pm. CSR 911 reported that crews from several Snyder County fire companies responded to what was described as a working house fire. Police on scene - [Vehicle Window Punched Out in Middleburg](https://www.wkok.com/vehicle-window-punched-out-in-middleburg/) - State police are looking for a man who allegedly punched out a vehicle window during an incident in Middleburg. Troopers say a Richfield man reported his driver side window was punched out by another man during an incident on Route 104 in Franklin Township on Wednesday around 6:30 p.m. He described the suspect as a - [Dementia Education Program Planned In Selinsgrove](https://www.wkok.com/dementia-education-program-planned-in-selinsgrove/) - SELINSGROVE — A community program in Selinsgrove aims to equip residents with practical tools to navigate dementia and prevent abuse. Organizers say the presentation runs from 6pm to 8pm Tuesday, March 31, at REC on North Eighth Street in Selinsgrove. The program is designed for everyone, regardless of age or whether they currently know someone living - [PA Sends Millions To Municipal Roads Across Pennsylvania](https://www.wkok.com/penndot-sends-millions-to-municipal-roads-across-pennsylvania/) - HARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced nearly $461 million Tuesday for municipal road and bridge maintenance. Officials say the funding will support local projects across the Commonwealth. PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll says the funding helps municipalities pay for snow removal, paving, and other maintenance. The money comes from state gas tax revenues through the liquid - [Middleburg Community Pool Closing After Decades Of Service](https://www.wkok.com/middleburg-community-pool-closing-after-decades-of-service/) - MIDDLEBURG — The Middleburg Area Recreation Association board announced Tuesday the permanent closure of the community Middleburg swimming pool. Officials say the facility served families and children for more than 50 years. The board says rising costs for staff wages, chemicals, repairs, and maintenance created a financial deficit. Officials say revenue from the short summer season no - [ABC Fashion Show Returns To Danville Thursday](https://www.wkok.com/abc-fashion-show-returns-to-danville-thursday/) - DANVILLE — The wildly creative ABC Fashion Show returns to Danville Thursday night with designs made from anything but clothes. The event begins at 7pm at the Pine Barn Inn, where organizers say participants will transform cardboard, cans, plastic, and duct tape into wearable art. Hosted by the Danville Arts Council, the show features a live runway - [Sunbury Man Sentenced to State Prison for Baby Assault](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-man-sentenced-to-state-prison-for-baby-assault/) - The Daily Item reports a Sunbury man who admitted to assaulting his 5-month-old son was sentenced to 14-years in state prison. 24-year-old Jeremy Erb was charged with squeezing his infant son so hard that he broke his ribs. The newspaper reports Erb was charged after the baby was taken to Geisinger with bruises, scratches and - [Tres. Garrity Promotes PA ABLE During Commissioner’s Meeting](https://www.wkok.com/tres-garrity-promotes-pa-able-during-commissioners-meeting/) - SUNBURY — State Treasurer Stacy Garrity went to the Northumberland County Commissioners meeting to recognize March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Tuesday, she presented a proclamation to the commissioners. Sec. Garrity says PA ABLE lets qualifying people save money without losing means-tested benefits, "Starting January 1, 2026, the ABLE Age Adjustment Act kicked in. Before your - [Traveling Medicine Show Shares Local Stories](https://www.wkok.com/traveling-medicine-show-shares-local-stories/) - SUNBURY — An interactive theater production in Sunbury aims to heal through storytelling and shared local voices. Susquehanna Valley Mediation presents “The Really Really Real Traveling Medicine Show” March 27 and 28 at 7pm and March 29 at 3pm at the Albright Center on Chestnut Street. Organizers say the show features anonymous stories gathered from community members over two - [News Item: Local Leaders React To Point Development](https://www.wkok.com/news-item-local-leaders-react-to-point-development/) - POINT TOWNSHIP — Local leaders are reacting to plans to better prepare for future development, the DRIVE former Encina site in Point Township . A state grant will help DRIVE transform the Route 11 property into a pad-ready site for a future company or manufacturer. The News Item reports…The work includes significant earthmoving to level - [Fluoride Removal Approved By Selinsgrove Council Vote](https://www.wkok.com/fluoride-removal-approved-by-selinsgrove-council-vote/) - SELINSGROVE — Selinsgrove Borough Council voted Monday to remove fluoride from the municipal water system. The Daily Item reports the decision followed debate over health impacts and monitoring costs. The newspaper reports, the council voted 5-2 to begin the removal process. Retired dentist Dr. John Lazur urged members to reconsider and called fluoride a safety net. He - [State House Panel Advances Data Center Bills](https://www.wkok.com/state-house-panel-advances-data-center-bills/) - HARRISBURG — Lawmakers on the Pennsylvania House Energy Committee advanced two data center bills Monday. City & State reports the measures addressed transparency and local zoning concerns. House Bill 2150 passed 14-12 along party lines. The bill requires data centers to submit annual reports to the DEP detailing energy and water use. Supporters said the measure - [State Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoints](https://www.wkok.com/state-police-to-conduct-dui-checkpoints/) - STONINGTON — State police are ramping up anti-DUI efforts. State Police at Stonington say they will conduct sobriety checkpoints on county roadways this month. Troopers say they will systematically stop vehicles at selected locations to observe drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Troopers say the sobriety checkpoints help detect impaired drivers and aim - [News Item: Bradley Named President Of Regional Chamber](https://www.wkok.com/news-item-bradley-named-president-of-regional-chamber/) - SELINSGROVE — The Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce has appointed Amanda Craig Bradley as president and CEO. The News Item reports her appointment takes effect March 30. Bradley will serve as chief strategist and spokesperson for the chamber. Board Chair Jeff Reber calls her an exceptional leader able to translate strategy into measurable results. Bradley - [Bucknell Student Charged After Assault](https://www.wkok.com/bucknell-student-charged-after-assault/) - LEWISBURG — A 19-year-old Illinois man is facing felony charges for assaulting officers inside a Bucknell University dormitory February 14. NorthcentralPA.com reports university police responded to Smith Hall for an intoxicated student. Liam Rooney, of Western Springs, allegedly tried entering a female student’s locked room. Officers found him in a third-floor bathroom and said he gave - [Radiant Peace Lenten Retreat Planned Saturday](https://www.wkok.com/radiant-peace-lenten-retreat-planned-saturday/) - DANVILLE — This weekend in Danville, a Lenten retreat offers what organizers say will be a prayerful reflection on life during times of crisis and strife. Saint Cyril Spiritual Center hosts “Radiant Peace: A Journey from Darkness to Light” this Saturday from 10am to 3pm. The retreat includes presentations, quiet reflection, and conversation. Father Paul Lininger, a - [Late Night Garage Fire Under Investigation In Bloomsburg](https://www.wkok.com/late-night-garage-fire-under-investigation-in-bloomsburg/) - BLOOMSBURG — A detached garage caught fire early Monday morning at an unoccupied home in the 500 block of West Main Street in Bloomsburg. Town police say their officers and the Bloomsburg Fire Department responded around 1:30am after a report of a structure fire. Neighbors say no one has lived at the home for years. When crews - [PennDOT Prepared Roads, Announces Vehicle Restrictions](https://www.wkok.com/penndot-prepared-roads-announces-vehicle-restrictions/) - MONTOURSVILLE — PennDOT crews in our region prepared for today’s winter storm. The department issued an advisory urging drivers to limit travel as weather conditions change. Drivers can check updated road conditions at 511PA.com. PennDOT District 3 says crews pre-treated major routes across nine counties including Snyder, Union, Northumberland, Montour, Columbia, Lycoming, Sullivan, and Tioga counties. - [Fatal Train/Vehicle Collision Kills Northumberland County Man](https://www.wkok.com/fatal-crash-sunday-in-herndon/) - HERNDON — Tragedy in Herndon, state police say a 74-year-old Dalmatia man died after a train struck his vehicle Sunday afternoon. State police say the crash happened at 12:40pm at Railroad and Spruce streets in Northumberland County. Troopers say Darwin Whitmer attempted to drive a car through the railroad crossing when a Norfolk Southern train - [Walk For Women Event Set In Lewisburg](https://www.wkok.com/walk-for-women-event-set-in-lewisburg/) - LEWISBURG — A Soroptimist group around here is having an important walk soon. In Lewisburg, Soroptimist International of Snyder, Union, and Northumberland Counties will host a Walk for Women on March 15 from 1pm to 4pm at Piers Art Park. Organizers say the event recognizes Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. The group says the walk - [Man Accused Of Tying Up Woman and Stealing Lottery Ticket](https://www.wkok.com/man-accused-of-tying-up-woman-and-stealing-lottery-ticket/) - SHAMOKIN — The News Item is reporting… Police say a 31-year-old Reading man tied a woman to a chair at gunpoint inside a Shamokin apartment Wednesday. He then stole her phone and a $3,000 lottery ticket. Shamokin police say Ryan Fishkin restrained Jennifer Conover with rope inside an apartment on North Eighth Street. Police say he - [Shed Fire Contained Along Route 304](https://www.wkok.com/shed-fire-contained-along-route-304/) - NEW BERLIN — Fire crews responded around 5:30am Saturday to a reported shed fire along Route 304, dispatchers said there was a working fire with multiple exposures. New Berlin Fire Company quickly extinguished the fire and other units made sure the fire was out. - [Garage Fire Draws Multi-Company Response In Kelly](https://www.wkok.com/garage-fire-draws-multi-company-response-in-kelly/) - LEWISBURG — The Standard Journal is reporting… In Kelly Township, Union County, fire hit a home Sunday afternoon along Ketchum Lane off Gessner Road. The newspaper reports, radio traffic indicated the fire may have started in a garage and spread to a nearby home. Firefighters from White Deer Township, Mifflinburg, Lewisburg, Milton, and Turbot Township responded to - [Gas Prices Fall 2.5 Cents](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-fall-2-5-cents/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 4.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 17.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price - [Snyder County Man Sentenced In Federal Case](https://www.wkok.com/snyder-county-man-sentenced-in-federal-case/) - Snyder County Man Sentenced In Federal Case WILLIAMSPORT — In Williamsport, a Snyder County man has been sentenced to federal prison on a child pornography charge. PennLive reports 29-year-old Samuel Bender II of McClure got 9 years in prison from US Middle District Judge Matthew Brann. Prosecutors say Bender made concerning comments about recruiting future - [Federal $2.5 Million Coming For Two Valley Projects](https://www.wkok.com/federal-2-5-million-coming-for-two-valley-projects/) - Federal $2.5 Million Coming For Two Valley Projects WASHINGTON — Two Valley projects are getting a combined $2.5 million in federal dollars; US Congressman Glenn Thompson announced the funds this week. In Freeburg, Snyder County, $750,000 will help rehabilitate the borough’s sewer system. The project will line sanitary sewer mains and help reduce overflows during - [Night Work Resumes On Route 405](https://www.wkok.com/night-work-resumes-on-route-405/) - Night Work Resumes On Route 405 POINT TOWNSHIP — Night work resumes next week on Route 405 in Northumberland County. PennDOT says drainage improvements begin Sunday about 0.13 mile north of Sports Zone Drive. Drivers will encounter single-lane conditions with flagging Sunday through Thursday from 7pm to 6am. New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company is - [Free Friday Offers Free Museum Admission](https://www.wkok.com/free-friday-offers-free-museum-admission/) - Free Friday Offers Free Museum Admission LEWISBURG — Families can enjoy free admission to the Lewisburg Children’s Museum on Friday, March 6. Museum officials say Free Friday runs from 10am to 4pm, thanks to sponsorship from UPMC and UPMC Health Plan. Representatives from UPMC North Central Pa. and mascots Will and Gabi will visit. A - [United Way Seeks Volunteers For Day Of Action](https://www.wkok.com/united-way-seeks-volunteers-for-day-of-action/) - SUNBURY — Susquehanna Valley United Way is mobilizing hundreds of volunteers for its annual Day of Action across the region. The event returns Friday, April 24, bringing teams together in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties for hands-on service projects. Organizers say more than 390 volunteers supported 37 nonprofit sites last year. President and CEO - [Thursday Morning Fire Damages Home Near Lewisburg](https://www.wkok.com/thursday-morning-fire-damages-home-near-lewisburg/) - EAST BUFFALO TOWNSHIP — In the Lewisburg area, a Thursday morning fire on Baylor Boulevard damaged a home but caused no injuries. The Public Information Officer for the William Cameron Engine Company, JR Erdly, says crews were dispatched at 8:20am. He says, with aid from the Milton Fire Department, firefighters limited damage to a natural gas fireplace - [State Funds Support Local Anti-Stigma Efforts](https://www.wkok.com/state-funds-support-local-anti-stigma-efforts/) - HARRISBURG — In Northumberland, Montour, Snyder, Union and Columbia counties, a regional recovery network is receiving state funding to reduce stigma around substance use disorder. The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs says the Drop-In Center Recovery Collective will receive up to $29,000. Officials say the collective includes Oasis Community Recovery Club of Shamokin, Walking - [Four Homes Damaged In Girardville Fire](https://www.wkok.com/four-homes-damaged-in-girardville-fire/) - GIRARDVILLE — A multi-alarm fire damaged four connected homes in Girardville Thursday afternoon. Skook News is reporting… Crews were dispatched around 1pm to West Mahanoy Avenue, where the first arriving chief reported heavy smoke and requested a second alarm. Firefighters battled flames for more than two hours before bringing the blaze under control at 3:24pm. Officials say - [Volunteers To Collect Veterans Wreaths](https://www.wkok.com/volunteers-to-collect-veterans-wreaths/) - MONTOUR COUNTY — In Montour County, volunteers will gather March 7 at 8am to collect wreaths from local cemeteries following the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony. Residents who can help, even briefly, are encouraged to attend and assist with wreath removal. Organizers say a dumpster will be available at Odd Fellows Cemetery for disposal. They say the - [Berwick Man Killed In Route 11 Crash](https://www.wkok.com/berwick-man-killed-in-route-11-crash/) - HUNLOCK TOWNSHIP — In Hunlock Township, Luzerne County, a 45-year-old Berwick man was killed Thursday morning in a car crash. The victim’s car crossed the center line and struck a tractor trailer. The Press Enterprise is reporting… State police say Jack Unger III was not wearing a seat belt and died at the scene. Police say the - [Water Main Repair Today on Mill Street in Catawissa](https://www.wkok.com/water-main-repair-today-on-mill-street-in-catawissa/) - Montoursville, PA – Drivers are advised that an emergency water main repair will take place today on Mill Street (Route 42) in Catawissa Borough, Columbia County. On Friday, February 27, starting at 7:00 AM, drivers can expect single lane conditions with flagging between 3rd Street and 4th Street while repairs are made. Work includes excavation, repair - [Milton Skimming Suspects Still Not Found](https://www.wkok.com/milton-skimming-suspects-still-not-found/) - The Daily Item reports Milton police are still investigating the individuals responsible for a skimming device on a payment terminal at the Sunoco on Race Street in Milton. The newspaper reports at Wednesday night's Milton Borough Council meeting, Police Chief Curt Zettlemoyer revealed the suspects are part of a large-scale organized group. The suspects allegedly - [Grants Boost Local Industrial Development in Valley](https://www.wkok.com/pa-sites-grants-boost-local-industrial-development/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — New state funding will support industrial site development and cleanup around here. · In Northumberland County, officials say DRIVE will receive about $5.75 million to prepare more than 100 acres in Point Township. The work includes grading, utility relocation, and installation of a 125,000-gallon water tank. This is DRIVE’s former Encina recycling site. · In - [Grant Awarded To Clear Hazardous Berwick Buildings](https://www.wkok.com/grant-awarded-to-clear-hazardous-berwick-buildings/) - HARRISBURG — In Berwick Borough, two aging industrial buildings will soon come down after state funding was secured. State house member Robert Leadbeter says nearly $936,000 will help clear hazardous structures inside the Berwick Industrial Development Association complex. Rep. Leadbeter says the funding comes from the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites program. He says - [US Cong. Meuser Reacts To President’s State Of Union](https://www.wkok.com/us-cong-meuser-reacts-to-presidents-state-of-union/) - WASHINGTON — In Washington, US Congressman Dan Meuser responded after President Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union Address Tuesday. Cong. Meuser says the speech had a positive focus on the president' on tax relief, energy production, and strengthening public safety and national security. The 9th District Republican says inflation has fallen to 2.4% and - [County Denies Claims In Police Crash Lawsuit](https://www.wkok.com/county-denies-claims-in-police-crash-lawsuit/) - SUNBURY — Northumberland County denies wrongdoing in a lawsuit filed by a Shamokin police officer after a 2024 crash. The Standard-Journal reports Officer Noah Smith sued the county and probation officer Alexis Sciascia following a March 12 collision in Coal Township. Both were responding to a vehicle pursuit when the crash occurred in the 800 block of - [Poll Shows Shapiro Lead, Mixed Presidential Support](https://www.wkok.com/poll-shows-shapiro-lead-mixed-presidential-support/) - HARRISBURG — PennLive reports Governor Josh Shapiro holds a double-digit lead in the governor’s race but faces mixed views on his White House prospects. A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Shapiro leading Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity 55% to 37%. The poll shows 56% of voters approve of Shapiro’s job performance. However, 43% say he - [Crossing Repairs Planned On Route 54 Today](https://www.wkok.com/crossing-repairs-planned-on-route-54-today/) - RIVERSIDE — In Riverside, drivers may see trains stopping short of the intersection and flaggers directing traffic due to railroad crossing issues. Officials say Norfolk Southern will conduct repairs today between 9am and 3pm. During that time, officials say the left turn lane on Route 54 East coming off the bridge will be blocked. They say - [Former VP Pence Spoke At Susquehanna University](https://www.wkok.com/former-vp-pence-spoke-at-susquehanna-university/) - SELINSGROVE — Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke about civic education and political respect during a Monday lecture at Susquehanna University. The 66-year-old addressed students inside the Degenstein Center Theater during a moderated discussion. He encouraged students to respect others despite differing political views. Pence said serving as the 48th vice president was an enormous privilege. He - [Pennsylvania Expands Response To Avian Flu Surge](https://www.wkok.com/pennsylvania-expands-response-to-avian-flu-surge/) - LANCASTER — In Lancaster County, state agriculture officials met with farmers to outline an expanded response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says more than 7.6 million birds have been lost statewide since January. Officials say nearly $60 million remains in Pennsylvania’s dedicated Avian Flu Recovery Fund to support poultry producers. - [Maple Sugaring Open House Set At Preserve](https://www.wkok.com/maple-sugaring-open-house-set-at-preserve/) - WASHINGTONVILLE — A maple sugaring lesson is set for this weekend. In Washingtonville, a sweet seasonal tradition will be on full display during a Maple Sugaring Open House this weekend. The Montour Area Recreation Commission will host the event Saturday from 9am to 4pm at the Montour Preserve. Organizers say guests can look behind the scenes - [Geisinger Names New President Of Health Plan](https://www.wkok.com/geisinger-names-new-president-of-health-plan/) - DANVILLE — In Danville, Geisinger has named a longtime insurance executive to lead Geisinger Health Plan. Officials say Jeremy Gaskill becomes president of Geisinger Health Plan and executive vice president of insurance operations, effective February 23. Geisinger leaders say Gaskill spent more than 20 years at Humana, most recently overseeing a 9-state Medicare region. President and - [Road Projects Get Underway on Route 54 and Route 405](https://www.wkok.com/road-projects-get-underway-on-route-54-and-route-405/) - DANVILLE — In Danville, Route 54 will close overnight later this week for lighting system review work. PennDOT says the closure affects Continental Boulevard between Route 11 and West Front Street from 1:30am to 5:30am Friday. Officials say a consultant will inspect the lighting system and electrical box in the cut and cover. A detour will - [Montour County Buggy Crash Victim Dies At Home](https://www.wkok.com/montour-county-buggy-crash-victim-dies-at-home/) - DANVILLE — A 49-year-old man badly hurt in a buggy crash earlier this month died from his injuries this week. The crash happened February 7 on Route 54 in Derry Township. State police said a buggy was hit after it pulled from Hillside Road onto the highway. Samuel Stoltzfus of rural Danville was ejected and taken to - [Child Safety Awareness Event in Eastern Snyder County](https://www.wkok.com/child-safety-awareness-event-in-eastern-snyder-county/) - A Child Safety Awareness Meeting is planned for Saturday March 7th at the Snyder County Produce Auction. The event is sponsored by the Port Trevorton and Fremont Fire Departments in cooperation with Snyder County Children and Youth, Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, the Penn State Extention, State Police, Snyder County EMA and more. The gathering begins - [Save the Date: Recovery Symposium to Focus On Solutions](https://www.wkok.com/save-the-date-recovery-symposium-to-focus-on-solutions/) - MIDDLEBURG — Save the Date: A Recovery Symposium which will focus on solutions is coming up. Community members are invited to connect, communicate, and explore recovery solutions at a symposium. The event is Saturday, April 18 and is from 11am to 3:30pm at Grace Covenant Church in Middleburg. Walking Free Clubhouse is partnering with North Central PA - [White Deer Run To Lay Off 31 Employees](https://www.wkok.com/white-deer-run-to-lay-off-31-employees/) - ALLENWOOD — In Union County, the Sun Gazette reports, the White Deer Run Treatment Network will lay off 31 employees effective April 5. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the state Department of Labor and Industry outlines the planned cuts. The Allenwood facility has operated since 1970 as a 264-bed detoxification and residential rehabilitation center. Staff - [Open House to Discuss Lycoming Mall Site](https://www.wkok.com/open-house-to-discuss-lycoming-mall-site/) - MUNCY — We’ll soon find out what may go at the former Lycoming Mall site near Muncy. Developers are inviting the public to review plans for “The District at Lycoming Valley” during an open house March 1. The District is the former Lycoming Mall. FAMvest and the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce say the event runs from - [Necklace Swallowed During Theft At Hospital](https://www.wkok.com/necklace-swallowed-during-theft-at-hospital/) - MAHONING TOWNSHIP — A bizarre theft at Danville State Hospital ended with stolen jewelry being swallowed by a suspect. WOLF-TV reports, troopers responded to the hospital February 21 after a 56-year-old employee reported being assaulted. They say a patient forcibly took a necklace from her neck and then swallowed it. Police describe the jewelry as a round - [Shamokin Man Jailed for Public Drunkenness and Probation Violation](https://www.wkok.com/shamokin-man-jailed-for-public-drunkenness-and-probation-violation/) - SHAMOKIN — The News Item reports a Shamokin man is behind bars for allegedly attempting to flood the Shamokin police station and exposing himself to officers after being detained on Feb. 15. 34-year-old Hoyt Norris was taken into custody for a probation violation. While in custody he allegedly kicked the door inside the police vehicle - [Tragic Crash: Fatal Accident in Kelly Township Sunday Night](https://www.wkok.com/fatal-accident-in-kelly-township-sunday-night/) - LEWISBURG — A tragic crash in the Lewisburg area Sunday night claimed one life and left two others seriously injured. The accident happened around 9pm on Colonel John Kelly Road in Kelly Township. State police say a vehicle slid off the roadway, struck an embankment, and then hit a tree. A rear-seat passenger, 29-year-old Matthew - [Patient Charged After Danville Bomb Hoax](https://www.wkok.com/patient-charged-after-danville-bomb-hoax/) - DANVILLE — A bomb threat at Danville State Hospital earlier this month was traced to a current patient. According to NorthcentralPA.com, police say 22-year-old Ashton Smith made the hoax call on Feb. 3. State police say an unidentified man called state police around 7pm claiming he planted explosives at the hospital. Troopers and local emergency - [THON Raises Record $18.8 Million For Kids](https://www.wkok.com/thon-raises-record-18-8-million-for-kids/) - UNIVERSITY PARK — THON Raises Record $18.8* Million For Kids. Students inside the Bryce Jordan Center revealed a record-breaking total to close THON 2026. Organizers say the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon raised about $18.8 million. The 46-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon was held over the weekend. That total is about $1.1 million more than - [PennDOT Reduced Speeds, Imposed Storm Restrictions](https://www.wkok.com/penndot-reduced-speeds-imposed-storm-restrictions/) - HARRISBURG — A winter storm only grazed the middle portion of our region, but other parts of the state…not so lucky. AccuWeather stuck with their 2-4 inch snowfall prediction for the central part of the state while snowfall amounts exploded in northeastern and southeastern PA…there, near blizzard conditions were reported. PennDOT reduced speed limits to - [Gas Prices Rise 3 Cents](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-rise-3-cents-2/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have risen 3.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.14/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 14.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 19.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price - [Vehicle Restrictions Underway For I-80 (81 to NJ), All I-81](https://www.wkok.com/vehicle-restrictions-planned-for-i-80-i-81/) - Vehicle Restrictions Planned For I-80, I-81 HARRISBURG — PennDOT and the PA Turnpike plan vehicle restrictions beginning today (Sunday) at 3pm because of the snowfall. PennDOT says drivers are urged to avoid unnecessary travel and monitor 511PA. Tier 1 restrictions will affect Interstates 80 (from I-81 to the New Jersey border) and all of Interstate - [Dog Reportedly Taken From Winfield Area Property](https://www.wkok.com/dog-reportedly-taken-from-winfield-area-property/) - WINFIELD — State police in Union County are asking for help after a family dog was reportedly taken earlier this month. Troopers responded February 15 to Sandel Road in Union Township for a report of a stolen dog. Investigators say two women allegedly removed the collar from a 3-year-old brown Cockapoo before taking the animal - [Susquehanna Valley Technical Institute Opens In Sunbury](https://www.wkok.com/susquehanna-valley-technical-institute-opens-in-sunbury/) - Susquehanna Valley Technical Institute Opens In Sunbury SUNBURY — A new career and technical training center is opening its doors in Sunbury next week. Susquehanna Valley Technical Institute will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting Friday, February 27 from 2pm to 4pm along Performance Road. Officials say the school is newly licensed by the - [PennDOT Prepares For Winter Storm Sunday](https://www.wkok.com/penndot-prepares-for-winter-storm-sunday/) - PennDOT Prepares For Winter Storm Sunday MONTOURSVILLE — PennDOT is urging drivers across north central Pennsylvania to limit travel as a winter storm moves in late Sunday. Officials say crews will begin pre-treating major routes Saturday and Sunday across Bradford, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union counties. PennDOT says anti-icing with salt - [Murder Charges Held In Sunbury Shooting Case](https://www.wkok.com/murder-charges-held-in-sunbury-shooting-case/) - Murder Charges Held In Sunbury Shooting Case SUNBURY — In Sunbury, homicide charges are moving to county court in the fatal parking lot shooting. The News-Item reports 27-year-old Denarii Springs of Northumberland is accused of shooting Dayveon Creel during an August 15, 2024, confrontation. Police testimony outlined surveillance video and witness accounts presented during a - [Pine Creek Rail Trail Named Trail Of Year](https://www.wkok.com/pine-creek-rail-trail-named-trail-of-year/) - HARRISBURG — A trail in our area is earning some honors. The Pine Creek Rail Trail in Lycoming and Tioga counties is Pennsylvania’s 2026 Trail of the Year. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources named the 62-mile trail for its history and recreation. Officials say the trail draws more than 44,000 visitors annually and - [Attorney General Warns Of Court Text Scam](https://www.wkok.com/attorney-general-warns-of-court-text-scam/) - HARRISBURG — In Harrisburg, PA attorney general Dave Sunday is warning state residents about scam texts and emails impersonating municipal courts. The messages claim recipients owe unpaid parking tickets and threaten fines, license suspension, or court action. Sunday says scammers use fear and urgency to pressure people into clicking fraudulent payment links. He advises residents not to respond - [PA Agriculture Department Expands Avian Flu Response](https://www.wkok.com/pa-agriculture-department-expands-avian-flu-response/) - HARRISBURG — In Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is deploying additional resources to combat a spike in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cases. Officials say the Commonwealth is mobilizing staff and expanding testing to protect the state’s $7.1 billion poultry industry. The department says 42 USDA employees are assisting 55 veterinarians and other specialists statewide. - [PennDOT Launches $100 Million EV Charging Plan](https://www.wkok.com/penndot-launches-100-million-ev-charging-plan/) - WEST CHESTER — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation launched a $100 million Community Charging program to expand public EV stations statewide. Officials say the first funding round targets Southeastern Pennsylvania, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll says the investment expands neighborhood access to chargers. About $34 million is available - [Murder Suspect To Appear In Sunbury, Security Tight](https://www.wkok.com/murder-suspect-to-appear-in-sunbury-security-tight/) - SUNBURY — In Sunbury, accused murderer Denarii Springs will appear for a preliminary hearing today at 9:15am inside the Northumberland County Courthouse. The Daily Item reports heavy security is expected for the proceeding before District Judge Rachel Wiest-Benner. Sunbury Police Chief Brad Slack tells the newspaper; traffic downtown could be delayed. Officers will be stationed inside and - [Judge Keeps Geisinger Data Breach Trial In Pa](https://www.wkok.com/judge-keeps-geisinger-data-breach-trial-in-pa/) - WILLIAMSPORT — A federal judge rules the trial of a California man charged in the 2023 Geisinger data breach will remain in Pennsylvania. PennLive.com reports U.S. Middle District Judge Matthew Brann denies Max Vance’s request to move the case to California. Prosecutors allege the 46-year-old accessed data on more than 1.2 million Geisinger patients. The - [Riverside Teen Jailed for Child Porn Possession](https://www.wkok.com/riverside-teen-jailed-for-child-porn-possession/) - RIVERSIDE — The News Item reports a Riverside teen has been jailed for possession of child pornography. 19-year-old Aiden Rickard was taken to Northumberland County Jail on Thursday after being charged with 11 counts of possession of child pornography. The newspaper reports police were tipped off that an image depicting child porn was uploaded to - [Lewisburg Man Charged After Alleged Gun Threat](https://www.wkok.com/lewisburg-man-charged-after-alleged-gun-threat/) - LEWISBURG — In Lewisburg, a 21-year-old Christopher John Treshock of Elysburg is charged after allegedly threatening some bar patrons and claiming he had a gun. NorthcentralPA.com reports Buffalo Valley Regional Police responded around 1am January Fourth to a disturbance outside a downtown bar. Police say witnesses told officers Treshock was belligerent and confronted college students - [Paving Work Approved in Lewisburg](https://www.wkok.com/paving-work-approved-in-lewisburg/) - The Daily Item reports Lewisburg Borough Council has approve a contract with Gutelius Excavating to do paving on three streets. The newspaper reports the project will cost $107,224, which was the low bid received. The work includes paving on North Eighth Street and Spruce Street and the northern part of North Front Street. The project - [Mifflinburg Police Chief Resigns](https://www.wkok.com/mifflinburg-police-chief-resigns/) - The Daily Item reports Mifflinburg Police Chief Jeffrey Hackenburg has submitted his resignation to borough council. Hackenburg will end his time with the borough on Friday according to the newspaper. They report Hackenburg has accepted a part time job as a public safety specialist with Lexipol consulting on a pilot program to pitch new products - [Bucknell Cycling Classic Debuts March 21–22](https://www.wkok.com/bucknell-cycling-classic-debuts-march-21-22/) - LEWISBURG — The Bucknell Cycling Classic will take place March 21 and 22, with organizers seeking volunteers for Saturday’s races at Montour Preserve. The Bucknell University Cycling Club’s opening home race begins on 3/21 with a time trial and road race at Montour Preserve. Racers may register through “Engaged Bucknell.” A campus criterium race follows the next day - [Geisinger Lewistown ‘Preparing for the Future’](https://www.wkok.com/geisinger-lewistown-preparing-for-the-future/) - LEWISTOWN — WHTM is reporting… A local hospital is preparing for the future. Geisinger says they purchased the former Bobby Rahal Toyota dealership across from Geisinger Lewistown Hospital on Electric Avenue in the Mifflin County community. A spokesman said, “While we don’t have many formal plans in place yet, this property opens the door to - [Pennsylvania DOC Files Charges In Mail Drug Scheme](https://www.wkok.com/pennsylvania-doc-files-charges-in-mail-drug-scheme/) - HARRISBURG — The state Department of Corrections has filed charges against two inmates who mailed drugs to several prisons—including SCI Coal Township. Devin Walker and Dejah Schoolfield of Philadelphia are charged for allegedly smuggling synthetic drugs into state prisons through legal mail. Investigators say the pair used falsified attorney credentials to obtain a DOC-issued attorney - [Hunter Charged After Fatal Deer Drive Shooting](https://www.wkok.com/hunter-charged-after-fatal-deer-drive-shooting/) - JUNIATA COUNTY — WHTM is reporting… A fatal deer drive shooting in Milford Township, Juniata County, leads to charges against a 20-year-old hunter. The state Game Commission says 20-year-old Anthony Peachey II of McAlisterville is charged with a misdemeanor count of shooting at, injuring, or killing a human being. Investigators say Peachey fired at a - [Rep. Stender Announces $332,000 For Fire, EMS](https://www.wkok.com/rep-stender-announces-332000-for-fire-ems/) - HARRISBURG — In Harrisburg, Representative Michael Stender announced more than $332,000 in grants for local fire and EMS companies. He says the funding supports first responders across the 108th District in Montour and Northumberland counties. Rep. Stender says the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program helps first responders maintain equipment, training, and facilities. - [Central PA Chamber Re-Elects 2026 Officers](https://www.wkok.com/central-pa-chamber-re-elects-2026-officers/) - MILTON — The Central PA Chamber of Commerce has selected its 2026 board leadership. All 2025 officers were re-nominated and re-elected to serve another year. According to the Chamber, Genie Bausinger, executive director of the Milton Regional Sewer Authority, will continue as chair. Alison Hall of Re/Max Bridges will serve again as 1st vice chair, - [DACC Launches Year Of Renovations In 2026](https://www.wkok.com/dacc-launches-year-of-renovations-in-2026/) - DANVILLE — The Danville Area Community Center is launching what leaders call a Year of Renovations this year. Officials say the effort includes major facility upgrades and a new preschool program. In a newly released YouTube update, Chief Operating Officer Heather Laubach outlines construction timelines and member impacts, “Now phasing into this year in 2026, - [First Responders Hosting Shamokin Dam Meet And Greet](https://www.wkok.com/first-responders-hosting-shamokin-dam-meet-and-greet/) - SHAMOKIN DAM — Citizens have a chance to meet some first responders in Snyder County. Shamokin Dam area residents can meet local first responders February 28, from 9am to 12pm. The event takes place at the Shamokin Dam Fire Department, 3343 North Old Trail. New Police Chief Scott Davis and Fire Chief John Shirk will welcome - [Mount Carmel Man Arrested After Foot Pursuit](https://www.wkok.com/mount-carmel-man-arrested-after-foot-pursuit/) - MOUNT CARMEL — The News Item reports a homeless man who allegedly violated terms of his probation led law enforcement on a foot pursuit and resisted arrest. Police said that they filed criminal trespass, resisting arrest and other charges against 33 year old Kyle Kreitzer for the foot pursuit on North Walnut Street February 12th. - [Union County Correctional Workers to Get Body Cameras](https://www.wkok.com/union-county-correctional-workers-to-get-body-cameras/) - The Daily Item reports 10 body cameras will be used by correctional officers at the Union County Jail. Warden Ryan Boatman spoke about the cameras at the public meeting of the county commissioners on Tuesday. The newspaper reports Boatman is working to install the software and set up the 10 Halo Horizon Body Cameras for - [Lewisburg Arts Festival Names 2026 Featured Artist](https://www.wkok.com/lewisburg-arts-festival-names-2026-featured-artist/) - LEWISBURG — A sure sign of spring…the Lewisburg Arts Festival has named the 2026 featured artist. The Lewisburg Arts Council has selected fine art scratchboard artist Lynn Kibbe as the 2026 Lewisburg Arts Festival Featured Artist. Organizers said Kibbe, a Lycoming County resident, has worked exclusively in scratchboard since 2010, creating detailed wildlife and animal - [Penn College Introduces Two Artificial Intelligence Minors](https://www.wkok.com/penn-college-introduces-two-artificial-intelligence-minors/) - WILLIAMSPORT — Pennsylvania College of Technology is adding two artificial intelligence minors beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. The programs will be available to bachelor’s and combined bachelor’s/master’s degree students. College officials say the new minors are artificial intelligence in industry & society and artificial intelligence foundations & applications. Faculty members Rick Crossen and Alicia - [Lewisburg Museum Unveils Rube Goldberg Exhibit](https://www.wkok.com/lewisburg-museum-unveils-rube-goldberg-exhibit/) - LEWISBURG — The Lewisburg Children's Museum is celebrating a new hands-on exhibit designed to spark curiosity and creativity. A ribbon cutting was held February 12 for the Rube Goldberg Miracle Machine, donated by PlayPower. Museum officials say the interactive installation invites children to turn cranks, flip switches and roll balls through a chain of cause-and-effect reactions. The - [Shamokin Storefront Hunt Encourages Downtown Input](https://www.wkok.com/shamokin-storefront-hunt-encourages-downtown-input/) - SHAMOKIN — Shamokin residents have until March 31 to complete a downtown scavenger hunt and win a $50 Weis Markets gift card. The News Item reports the activity highlights city history and gathers feedback on future improvements along Independence Street. According to the newspaper, SEDA-COG and Go Shamokin partnered with Stromberg/Garrigan and Associates to host the Storefront - [New Columbia Woman Charged Over Explicit Photos](https://www.wkok.com/new-columbia-woman-charged-over-explicit-photos/) - WHITE DEER TOWNSHIP — A New Columbia woman is accused of sharing explicit images of her daughter to embarrass her. State police say the alleged incident happened in January. According to NorthcentralPA.com, 51-year-old Amy Sue Burd was charged after state police at Milton were called January 27 to investigate. Court documents say the alleged victim told troopers - [Montoursville Shooting Victim Dies In Hospital](https://www.wkok.com/montoursville-shooting-victim-dies-in-hospital/) - MONTOURSVILLE — A Montoursville shooting became a homicide investigation over the weekend. State police said 43-year-old Jonette Crossley of Jordan Avenue died Saturday at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport after being declared brain dead at 2pm. The Lycoming County Coroner’s Office notes that she was a suitable organ donor candidate through the Gift of Life program. State police - [Woman Charged with Assault in Mifflinburg](https://www.wkok.com/woman-charged-with-assault-in-mifflinburg/) - The Daily Item reports a Lewistown woman has been charged following an assault in Mifflinburg. 46-year-old Karla Lynn Cornwell was charged for the incident on February 13th. It was initially reported as an assault and attempted kidnapping, but the newspaper reports the attempted kidnapping could not be verified because the reporting party refused to cooperate. - [Spyglass Ridge Winery Listed For Sale](https://www.wkok.com/spyglass-ridge-winery-listed-for-sale/) - SUNBURY — Near Sunbury, a popular winery and concert venue, is now up for sale after nearly 30 years. PennLive reports Tom and Tammy Webb have listed Spyglass Ridge Winery, which they founded in 1995 on family farmland in Northumberland County. The business includes a vineyard, restaurant, event center, and outdoor stage that has hosted - [West Street Closure Set For Utility Work](https://www.wkok.com/west-street-closure-set-for-utility-work/) - BLOOMSBURG — In Bloomsburg, West Street will close next week for scheduled utility upgrades. Bloomsburg Police say the closure runs Tuesday through Friday, February 17 to 20, between West First Street and West Ridge Avenue. Police say PPL crews will replace utility poles during the daily closure from 8am to 5pm. West First Street is one way; flaggers - [Silver Moon Flea Market Closing After Decades](https://www.wkok.com/silver-moon-flea-market-closing-after-decades/) - KELLY TOWNSHIP, UNION COUNTY — Silver Moon Flea Market near Lewisburg will close after more than 30 years. NorthcentralPA.com is reporting… The market’s final day will be May 10, according to owner Andrew Keister. Keister says a decline in vendors led to the decision. He says internet sales and retirements reduced participation in recent years. The - [Sunbury House Fire Injures Two Firefighters](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-house-fire-injures-two-firefighters/) - SUNBURY — A mayday was called during a Saturday night house fire in Sunbury, and two firefighters were injured. Crews responded around 10:30pm to 63 Catawissa Avenue for what officials describe as a working fire. According to fire officials and WNEP, flames broke out in a vacant property. One firefighter fell from the second floor into the - [Gas Prices Fall Slightly This Week](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-fall-slightly-this-week/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have fallen 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.11/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 8.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 25.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price - [Visitors Bureau Partners With Bucknell On Impact Study](https://www.wkok.com/visitors-bureau-partners-with-bucknell-on-impact-study/) - LEWISBURG — The Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau is measuring its social impact through a Bucknell University partnership. Officials say the project evaluates how tourism efforts affect the community and environment. Professor Vanessa Hill says Bucknell’s Responsible Management course connects students with local organizations for hands-on analysis. Senior business majors helped the bureau complete a - [Woman Arrested After Mifflinburg Disturbance](https://www.wkok.com/woman-arrested-after-mifflinburg-disturbance/) - Woman Arrested After Mifflinburg Disturbance MIFFLINBURG — In Mifflinburg, police arrested a woman Thursday after a disturbance at a business led to reports of a possible kidnapping. According to northcentralPA.com, officers responded just before 5pm to an area along Route 45, East Chestnut Street. Police say a 24-year-old Middleburg man reported he was assaulted nearby, - [Sen. Yaw Seeks Return To Monday Deer Opener](https://www.wkok.com/lawmakers-seek-return-to-monday-deer-opener/) - HARRISBURG — A local state senator says he plans to introduce legislation restoring Pennsylvania’s traditional Monday opening of rifle deer season. PA Sen. Gene Yaw says the change would return the opener to the first Monday after Thanksgiving. For decades, that Monday marked the start of firearms deer season statewide. In 2019, the Pennsylvania Game - [PA Rep. Rowe Brongs Home Money for Fire, EMS](https://www.wkok.com/pa-rep-rowe-announces-grants-to-support-fire-ems/) - HARRISBURG — Some state grant funding is heading to 30 fire and EMS companies serving our region. State house member David Rowe says the awards come through the Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program and can be used for construction, equipment, repairs, or debt reduction. Among the largest grants, Chief Logan Volunteer - [Montandon Double Home Damaged By Morning Fire](https://www.wkok.com/montandon-double-home-damaged-by-morning-fire/) - MONTANDON — In Montandon, a fire was reported around 10am Thursday at a two-story double home in the 400 block of Main Street, Route 45. William Cameron Engine Company Chief James Blount says one occupant outside the residence was transported for possible smoke inhalation. Blount says firefighters made entry and contained the fire to the building of - [Balancing Wildlife And Agriculture Topic Of Town Hall](https://www.wkok.com/balancing-wildlife-and-agriculture-topic-of-town-hall/) - HARRISBURG — State leaders and hunters gathered in Harrisburg recently for a town hall-style meeting focused on balancing wildlife management and agriculture. The discussion brought together the state Department of Agriculture, PA Game Commission, the state Farm Bureau, Hunters Sharing the Harvest, and hunters. Officials outlined expanded Sunday hunting and proposed updates to the Certified Hunter and - [Gov. Shapiro Signs Six Bills Into Law](https://www.wkok.com/gov-shapiro-signs-six-bills-into-law/) - HARRISBURG — WBRE is reporting… In Harrisburg, Governor Josh Shapiro signed six bills into law Wednesday covering education, transportation, law enforcement, and local government. Lawmakers say the measures passed with broad bipartisan support. • House Bill 17: Requires Pennsylvania schools to teach cursive handwriting. • House Bill 710: Directs PennDOT to create an online, real-time car insurance - [Shapiro Unveils Ten-Year State Housing Plan](https://www.wkok.com/shapiro-unveils-ten-year-state-housing-plan/) - HARRISBURG — In Harrisburg, Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled a 10-year plan aimed at boosting housing construction and affordability statewide. The 52-page proposal says 1.4 million households spend more than 30% of income on housing costs. The plan calls for building 450,000 new housing units by 2035 to avoid a projected shortage of 185,000 homes. It - [US Sen. Fetterman Clarifies Comments On Voter ID](https://www.wkok.com/us-sen-fetterman-clarifies-comments-on-voter-id/) - WASHINGTON — In Washington, US Senator John Fetterman says showing identification to vote is not unreasonable, but he does not support the SAVE America Act. The Pennsylvania Democrat tells the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette his weekend comments were taken out of context. Sen. Fetterman says proposals limiting mail-in registration are a “nonstarter” for him. He adds the - [Bucknell Students Design Prosthetic Limb Warmer](https://www.wkok.com/bucknell-students-design-prosthetic-limb-warmer/) - LEWISBURG — Bucknell University engineering students are developing a device to protect prosthetic limbs of winter parathletes from extreme cold. The senior mechanical engineering team is competing in Project S.E.R.V.E.’s or Students Engineering Resilience of Veterans and Emergency Responders. Their National Design Competition pits Bucknell students against 11 other teams nationwide. Students are working with - [Man Jailed After Montoursville Hostage Shooting](https://www.wkok.com/man-jailed-after-montoursville-hostage-shooting/) - MONTOURSVILLE — In Montoursville, a man was jailed, and a woman is in the hospital, after a hostage situation and shooting. State police say the man shot a woman during a violent incident on Jordan Avenue. Officers responded at 8:20pm Tuesday to Jordan Avenue for a welfare check. State police say officers heard a gunshot after making - [Gov. Shapiro Signs Bill Requiring Cursive In Schools](https://www.wkok.com/gov-shapiro-signs-bill-requiring-cursive-in-schools/) - HARRISBURG — In Harrisburg, Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bill requiring cursive handwriting instruction in all Pennsylvania public schools. PennLive.com is reporting that the bipartisan measure was House Bill 17. Josh Shapiro signed the legislation Wednesday. It was sponsored by Dane Watro, a Republican representing Luzerne and Schuylkill counties, with support from both parties. Supporters said - [US Congressman Dan Meuser Supports SAVE America Act](https://www.wkok.com/us-congressman-dan-meuser-supports-save-america-act/) - WASHINGTON — US Congressman Dan Meuser issued a news release saying he voted in favor of the SAVE America Act to strengthen federal election safeguards. The voter-ID legislation will require proof of US citizenship when registering to vote and government-issued photo identification at the ballot box. Cong. Meuser said the bill would protect election integrity - [Free Sober Bowling Event Planned In Selinsgrove](https://www.wkok.com/free-sober-bowling-event-planned-in-selinsgrove/) - SELINSGROVE — The Walking Free Clubhouse says they’ll be hosting a free sober bowling party for the community soon. Organizers said the event is scheduled for Sunday, March 1 from 1pm to 3pm at Best Bowl along Route 522. Organizers said the gathering is designed to promote addiction awareness and recovery in a welcoming setting. They said - [$1.4 Million Secured For Sewer Upgrades](https://www.wkok.com/1-4-million-secured-for-sewer-upgrades/) - WASHINGTON — Shamokin and Coal Township will benefit from some federal funding. US Congressman Dan Meuser says he secured $1.4 million in federal funding for wastewater upgrades in Shamokin and Coal Township. The funding was included in the fiscal year 2026 Transportation and HUD Appropriations Act. Cong. Dan Meuser said the funding will support improvements - [Embeck Retained with Raise](https://www.wkok.com/embeck-retained-with-raise/) - LEWISBURG — The Standard Journal reports the Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department (BVRPD) Commission voted to retain Chief Dan Embeck in a year-long employment agreement on Wednesday, setting his salary at a little more than $111,000. That is a 4 percent increase over his previous salary. The newspaper reports the police department will welcome a - [New Chief Sworn in and Former Chief to Run for Sheriff](https://www.wkok.com/new-chief-sworn-in-and-former-chief-to-run-for-sheriff/) - The Daily Item reports Sunbury Police swore in Brad Slack as their new police chief on Monday night. Following a unanimous vote by city council, Slack was sworn in by Mayor Josh Brosious. He replaces Chief Travis Bremigen, who retired in December. The newspaper reports Slack's family was present for the swearing in along with - [Montour Commissioners Deny Talen Rezoning In Anthony Township](https://www.wkok.com/montour-commissioners-deny-talen-rezoning-in-anthony-township/) - It was the packed Montour County Commissioners meeting after the board voted to deny Talen Energy’s request to rezone 870 acres in Anthony Township. The change from agricultural to industrial would have opened the door to potential data center development. Nearly 100 people were in the room when commissioner Scott Lynn made the motion to - [Canvas And Cocoa Event Promotes Creative Community Connection](https://www.wkok.com/canvas-and-cocoa-event-promotes-creative-community-connection/) - SELINSGROVE — A new community art event is inviting residents to slow down, connect, and create together later this month. Susquehanna Valley United Way and United in Recovery will host Canvas & Cocoa at 2pm Saturday, February 28, at The Creative Space in Selinsgrove. The organizers say the event features guided painting, cocoa, chocolate, and light - [Camp Mount Luther Honors Director’s 25 Years](https://www.wkok.com/camp-mount-luther-honors-directors-25-years/) - MIFFLINBURG — Camp Mount Luther in Mifflinburg celebrated a major leadership milestone with nearly 100 people gathering January 24. The event honored Executive Director Chad Hershberger for 25 years of service. Board members organized a surprise dinner and program at the Evergreen Center to mark his January First anniversary. Speakers included current and former board leaders, - [Watsontown Man Charged After Police Pursuit](https://www.wkok.com/watsontown-man-charged-after-police-pursuit/) - MONTANDON — A 35-year-old Watsontown man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly fleeing state police late Sunday. NorthcentralPA.com reports the pursuit began around 11:17pm at Routes 405 and 45. Troopers say Tanner Williamson drove at speeds up to 85mph and traveled through Montandon and an agricultural field. Police say they used a PIT maneuver to stop - [Snyder County Crash Fatal for Mt. Pleasant Mills Woman](https://www.wkok.com/snyder-county-crash-fatal-for-mt-pleasant-mills-woman/) - WEST PERRY TOWNSHIP, SNYDER COUNTY — An early morning crash in West Perry Township, Snyder County, has claimed the life of a 42-year-old woman. State police say the two-vehicle crash happened at 5:50am Tuesday on Route 35 near Cherry Hill Road in Snyder County. Troopers say the SUV of 42-year-old Meghaan Yates of Mt. Pleasant Mills was - [Innovations Summit Highlights Practical Uses Of AI](https://www.wkok.com/624105-2/) - MILTON — The News Item reports local business and nonprofit leaders gathered Monday in Milton for the sixth annual Innovations Summit focused on practical uses of artificial intelligence. The event was hosted by the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit. Organizers say the day-long summit emphasized hands-on AI tools for - [Electric Rates Rising In Watsontown After 12 Years](https://www.wkok.com/624106-2/) - WATSONTOWN — The Standard Journal reports Watsontown residents will see higher electric bills for the first time in 12 years after borough council approved a new electric rate ordinance Monday night. The ordinance sets updated rates for Watsontown Borough Electric and restructures how customers are billed. Borough Manager Jay Jarrett says the change reduces 14 separate rates down - [Run Free Running Club Kicks Off Winter Race Series](https://www.wkok.com/624107-2/) - DANVILLE — Runners in Danville can lace up this Sunday as the Run Free Running Club launches its Winter Series with a County-to-County 5K. Organizers say the three-race series is inspired by America’s 250th anniversary and celebrates fitness, history, and community. Proceeds benefit Wreaths for Warriors. The opening 5K takes place February 15, followed by the Big Runaway - [Raise The Region Nonprofit Registration Deadline Friday](https://www.wkok.com/624109-2/) - WILLIAMSPORT — Organizers say nonprofits across the region have until Friday to register for Raise the Region 2026. First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, partnering with Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, is reminding eligible groups the deadline is February 13. Raise the Region is a 30-hour online giving campaign running March 11–12, 2026, designed to boost visibility, donors, and critical - [Sunbury Council Postpones Monday Meeting, No Reason Given](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-city-council-cancels-monday-2-9-meeting-no-reason-given/) - SUNBURY -- The City of Sunbury has cancelled tonight's (2/9) City Council meeting. The meeting will be held this Wednesday, 2/11 with work session at 5:30pm, and the meeting at 6:15pm. No reason for the postponement was given. - [Celebrate Pi Day Next Month At Laurelton Library](https://www.wkok.com/624095-2/) - LAURELTON — Laurelton will smell like fresh pie next month as the West End Library hosts its annual Pie Day celebration. The event is March 14 from 10am to 2pm at the library on Ball Park Road. The event marks Pi Day, 3.14, with homemade pies available for eat-in or take-out, supporting the local library. Pies are - [Family Seeks Answers After Trooper Shoots Dog](https://www.wkok.com/624092-2/) - ALLISON TOWNSHIP, CLINTON COUNTY — A safety check on a teenager in Clinton County ended with a state trooper shooting and killing a family dog. State police say troopers responded to a home January 26 after a concerning student email was flagged by Central Mountain Middle School. Police say initially no one answered the door - [State Senate Backs Bill Targeting Abandoned Wells](https://www.wkok.com/624088-2/) - HARRISBURG — The state Senate has approved legislation aimed at speeding up the plugging of abandoned and orphaned oil and gas wells across Pennsylvania. The Sun Gazette reports the bill is sponsored by Gene Yaw, a Republican from Loyalsock Township. The measure clarifies what qualifies as a “reasonable effort” to reach a well’s attainable bottom before plugging. - [More Federal Charges Added In Geisinger Data Breach Case](https://www.wkok.com/624085-2/) - WILLIAMSPORT — Federal prosecutors have added two false-statement charges against the man accused of stealing personal data from more than 1.3 million Geisinger patients. The News Item reports a grand jury returned a superseding indictment Feb. 3 against Max Vance, also known as Andre Burk. Prosecutors say Vance lied to the FBI in January 2024, denying - [Mobile Home Fire Sends Residents Racing To Save Pets](https://www.wkok.com/624082-2/) - ALMEDIA — A mobile home fire in Almedia Sunday afternoon sent residents scrambling to save pets as flames spread quickly. The Press Enterprise reports, the fire broke out around 3pm at 230 Price Street, where Press Enterprise reports five cats, three dogs, and several reptiles were rescued. Residents told the newspaper, one black-and-white cat, named - [Latest GasBuddy Report: Gas Prices Edge Higher Across Pennsylvania](https://www.wkok.com/624079-2/) - HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gasoline prices in Pennsylvania rose 4.6 cents per gallon over the past week, averaging $3.12, according to GasBuddy. Prices remain about 10 cents higher than a month ago but nearly 24 cents lower than last year. Analysts say increases are being driven by higher crude oil costs, refinery maintenance, and seasonal demand - [Crews Battle Fire, Harsh Conditions, in Turbotville Area Fire](https://www.wkok.com/624074-2/) - TURBOTVILLE — An estimated 60 firefighters battled a house fire and the severe winter conditions Saturday. It happened along Whitmoyer Road, near Route 44. The Standard-Journal reports crews were called just before 7am to a home, there were reports of possible entrapment as crews responded. Warrior Run Area Fire Chief Doug Funk tells the newspaper, - [LyCo Heating Oil Theft Under Investigation](https://www.wkok.com/heating-oil-theft-under-investigation-in-woodward-township/) - Heating Oil Theft Under Investigation In Woodward Township WOODWARD TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY — State police are investigating the reported theft of heating oil from a Lycoming County property. WOLF-TV reports about 70 gallons of heating oil were taken from an outdoor tank at Harvest Moon Park in Woodward Township. State police in Montoursville say the - [PennDOT Urged Designated Driving For Super Bowl](https://www.wkok.com/penndot-urged-designated-driving-for-super-bowl/) - MONTOURSVILLE — PennDOT and their safety partners are urging drivers to plan ahead and avoid impaired driving ahead of Super Bowl Sunday. The message was delivered during a Super Bowl Fun Day event held Friday at Geisinger’s Muncy campus. More information is available at pa.gov/dotsafety. PennDOT joined Geisinger and the Highway Safety Network to promote - [PennDOT Warns Of Snow Squalls, Blowing Snow](https://www.wkok.com/penndot-warns-of-snow-squalls-blowing-snow/) - PennDOT Warns Of Snow Squalls, Blowing Snow MONTOURSVILLE — Area drivers are urged to use caution as snow squalls and high winds move into the region Friday afternoon. PennDOT warns conditions may deteriorate through Saturday morning. PennDOT District 3 says heavy snow and gusty winds may cause blowing and drifting snow, especially during evening hours. - [First Community Foundation Partnership Marks 110 Years](https://www.wkok.com/first-community-foundation-partnership-marks-110-years/) - WILLIAMSPORT — The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania celebrates 110 years of philanthropy in 2026 with a year-long campaign called “110 Years Bright.” Foundation leaders say the milestone highlights more than a century of local giving across North Central Pennsylvania. Founded in 1916, the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania manages more than 460 - [Frozen Ice With Moving Water Poses Serious Danger](https://www.wkok.com/frozen-ice-with-moving-water-poses-serious-danger/) - MILTON — A Milton firefighter is warning residents to stay off frozen rivers and streams where water continues to move underneath. The warning comes as cold temperatures create deceptive ice conditions across the region. Lt. Butch Johnston of the Milton Fire Department tells the Standard-Journal that moving water weakens ice and can create thin spots - [Former Township Employee Charged In $40,000 Theft](https://www.wkok.com/former-township-employee-charged-in-40000-theft/) - WILLIAMSPORT — A former Old Lycoming Township employee is charged with stealing more than $40,000 from township funds. NorthcentralPA.com is reporting… Lycoming Regional Police Department says 47-year-old Angela Sarah Reome is accused of taking the money during her employment with the township. Police say the township manager requested assistance in early November 2025 after noticing possible financial - [Jersey Shore Man Jailed On New Child Pornography Charges](https://www.wkok.com/jersey-shore-man-jailed-on-new-child-pornography-charges/) - JERSEY SHORE — A Jersey Shore man is back in custody after state police file more than 9,000 new felony child pornography charges. State police say 20-year-old Ty Codispoti was already out on bail awaiting trial on 20 felony counts involving the same offense. Investigators say troopers discovered an estimated 10,000 additional photos and videos - [Lane Restriction Next Week on I-180 in Lycoming and Northumberland Counties](https://www.wkok.com/lane-restriction-next-week-on-i-180-in-lycoming-and-northumberland-counties/) - Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of a lane restriction next week on Interstate 180 in both directions in Lycoming and Northumberland counties, for a utility project. Between Sunday, February 8, 2026, through Saturday, February 14, 2026, a PP&L contractor will be working on overhead wires near Exit 10 (Main Street). Motorists can expect the left (passing) lane - [Heart Of Lewisburg Ice Festival Returns February Sixth](https://www.wkok.com/heart-of-lewisburg-ice-festival-returns-february-sixth-2/) - LEWISBURG — Downtown Lewisburg will host the 22nd Annual Heart of Lewisburg Ice Festival Friday, this Saturday and Sunday. The three-day winter festival features ice sculptures, races, parades, shopping, and food and drink events throughout the downtown. The festival begins Friday morning as Bucknell University’s men’s crew team installs ice sculptures along Market Street. Friday night includes the Ice Festival Sip & Shop - [CAA Launches February Campaign To Strengthen Food Hub](https://www.wkok.com/caa-launches-february-campaign-to-strengthen-food-hub/) - SELINSGROVE — Union-Snyder Community Action Agency is launching a month-long February campaign focused on stabilizing and growing its Food Hub. The agency says the effort seeks long-term support for food access services across Union and Snyder counties. Union-Snyder Community Action Agency says the Food Hub centralizes storage, coordination, and distribution for more than 40 food - [Urgent Donations Needed As Shelter Runs Out](https://www.wkok.com/urgent-donations-needed-as-shelter-runs-out/) - DANVILLE — A Danville nonprofit says it is completely out of basic bedding and towels and needs community help. The Good Samaritan Mission on Ferry Street says donations are urgently needed to meet daily needs. The mission says it is seeking blankets, sheets of all sizes, and bath towels. Staff say supplies have been fully depleted - [NorCo DA: Suspect Arrested In Sunbury Homicide Case](https://www.wkok.com/norco-da-suspect-arrested-in-sunbury-homicide-case/) - SUNBURY — A suspect wanted in connection with a Sunbury homicide has been taken into custody after more than a year. Northumberland County District Attorney Michael O’Donnell confirms Denarii Springs was arrested Tuesday night in Paterson, New Jersey. Authorities say Springs is charged in the August 2024 shooting death of Davyeon Creel near the Northumberland County Courthouse. Investigators say - [Rep. Leadbeter: Time to Castrate Sex Offenders](https://www.wkok.com/rep-leadbeter-time-to-castrate-sex-offenders/) - HARRISBURG — State representative Robert Leadbeter of Berwick says he wants the state to castrate men who commit sex crimes. His proposal would allow courts to order chemical or surgical castration for child rapists. Rep. Leadbeter says the proposal will prevent repeat offenses. He says long prison sentences alone do not eliminate the risk once - [Bomb Threat Investigation Underway At Danville State Hospital](https://www.wkok.com/bomb-threat-investigation-underway-at-danville-state-hospital/) - MAHONING TOWNSHIP — State police are still investigating a bomb threat at Danville State Hospital. Police say the incident was reported Tuesday evening around 7pm at the facility on Kirkbride Drive. State police say an unknown male called police claiming three bombs were planted inside the hospital. Authorities say earlier that day, a current patient expressed dissatisfaction - [Managers Charged In Hughesville Restaurant Safe Theft](https://www.wkok.com/managers-charged-in-hughesville-restaurant-safe-theft/) - HUGHESVILLE — State police say two managers at a McDonald’s Restaurant on Route 405 are charged with stealing thousands from a safe. The Sun Gazette reports investigators estimate about $5,400. Police charge 34-year-old Robert Eugene Foran of Picture Rocks and 26-year-old Sierra Smith of Hughesville with multiple felony theft offenses. According to the Sun Gazette, investigators say Foran fabricated - [Bomb Threat Investigated At Danville State Hospital](https://www.wkok.com/bomb-threat-investigated-at-danville-state-hospital/) - DANVILLE — A bomb threat prompted a police and fire response Tuesday night near Danville State Hospital. State police say the threat was reported just after 7pm at the facility. State police responded and closed State Hospital Drive at Wall Street. State Police in Shickshinny contacted Milton State Police after they received a call from an unknown - [BJ’s M Street Tavern Announces Danville Closure](https://www.wkok.com/bjs-m-street-tavern-announces-danville-closure/) - DANVILLE — BJ's M Street Tavern & Oyster Bar will permanently close its Danville location at the end of business on February 4. Owners say the decision follows ongoing staffing challenges and operating costs that sales could not offset. Owner Bob Kirkpatrick and manager Terra Cutchall say the choice was difficult and not made lightly. - [Shamokin Awarded $250K For Independence Streetscape](https://www.wkok.com/shamokin-awarded-250k-for-independence-streetscape/) - SHAMOKIN — The City of Shamokin will receive a $250,000 state grant to advance its Independence Street Streetscape Project. Officials say the funding supports downtown revitalization and pedestrian safety improvements. The grant comes from the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund. SEDA-Council of Governments prepares the application and will manage the project. Officials say the - [Danville Emergency Responder Academy Offering Senior Co-Op](https://www.wkok.com/danville-emergency-responder-academy-offering-senior-co-op/) - DANVILLE — A specialized co-op program offered again in Danville next school year will continue efforts to rebuild Pennsylvania’s volunteer fire and EMS workforce. Eric Frantz, a volunteer firefighter and advisor for the Danville Fire Club, says the Danville Emergency Responder Academy will introduce high school seniors to emergency services training. The program will run - [Reaction to Budget Proposal from Stender, Flick, Rowe and Culver](https://www.wkok.com/reaction-to-budget-proposal-from-stender-flick-rowe-and-culver/) - State House Member Mike Stender Criticizes Gov’s HARRISBURG — State house member Mike Stender says Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026–27 budget is only balanced by drawing heavily from reserves. Rep. Stender says the plan pulls $4.58 billion from the Rainy Day Fund, cutting it by nearly 60 percent. Stender says using one-time funds for ongoing - [PA Governor Shapiro Unveils 2026–27 Budget Proposal](https://www.wkok.com/pa-governor-shapiro-unveils-2026-27-budget-proposal/) - HARRISBURG — On Tuesday, Governor Josh Shapiro presented a 2026–27 budget proposal focused on lowering costs, growing the economy, and strengthening public safety. The Governor says the plan builds on three years of progress while keeping the Commonwealth on a fiscally responsible path. Gov. Shapiro says the proposal maintains a balanced budget, continues tax cuts, and - [Grand Jury Indicts Alleged Snyder County Drug Dealers](https://www.wkok.com/grand-jury-indicts-alleged-snyder-county-drug-dealers/) - MIDDLEBURG — In Snyder County, two people are jailed after a state grand jury indicted them on drug trafficking charges. NorthcentralPA.com reports Jodi Leigh Garrison of Beavertown and Joseph Gerard Kern of Beaver Springs face nearly a dozen felony counts. Investigators say witnesses said they bought heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine from Kern, supplied by - [Buffalo Township Man to Go to Trial for Stabbing](https://www.wkok.com/buffalo-township-man-to-go-to-trial-for-stabbing/) - The Daily Item reports a preliminary hearing was held yesterday for a Buffalo Township man accused of stabbing another man in December. Following testimony from the stabbing victim, charges of attempted criminal homicide and aggravated assault were sent to court. 69-year-old Robert Kitchens was charged after he allegedly stabbed 39-year-old Terry Day Jr. The Daily - [Kindness Campaign Invites Community Nominations This Month](https://www.wkok.com/kindness-campaign-invites-community-nominations-this-month/) - DANVILLE — The upcoming Susquehanna Valley United Way Kindness Campaign is encouraging residents to recognize everyday helpers making a positive difference. Organizers say the effort is inspired by Fred Rogers and highlights acts of care across the community. They say Kindness Award nominations are open through February 10 for people of any age, including teachers, students, neighbors, - [Two Events Planned At Priestley House This Winter](https://www.wkok.com/two-events-planned-at-priestley-house-this-winter/) - NORTHUMBERLAND — Northumberland’s Joseph Priestley House Museum is getting ready for two public events highlighting the historic site. Organizers say the events combine fundraising with the reopening of the recently renovated house. They say the annual Afternoon English Tea Party fundraiser is set for Sunday, February 22, from 1–5pm. The event includes traditional tea treats, music, - [Geisinger Seeks Volunteers For Elder Life Program](https://www.wkok.com/geisinger-seeks-volunteers-for-elder-life-program/) - DANVILLE — Geisinger is opening applications for its Hospital Elder Life Program, known as HELP. Program leaders say the volunteer opportunity supports hospitalized patients age 65 and older across several Geisinger hospitals. Geisinger says the program is expanding beyond college students to include adults 18 and older, including retired health care professionals. Volunteers receive - [Danville Child Center Connects Nutrition And Learning](https://www.wkok.com/danville-child-center-connects-nutrition-and-learning/) - DANVILLE — A PA Beef Council promotion says the Danville Child Development Center is blending nutrition and education through participation in the PA Beef to PA Schools program. DCDC leaders say the effort helps young children learn where food comes from while building healthy habits early. Officials say the center serves about 150 children and - [US Government Buying Sites For ICE Facilities](https://www.wkok.com/us-government-buying-sites-for-ice-facilities/) - TREMONT — The US government is moving forward with plans for new immigration detention facilities in Schuylkill and Berks counties. According to media reports, the deeds were recorded Monday. The court records confirm purchases of two large warehouse properties. The buildings will be for future Immigration and Customs Enforcement use. Officials say the former Big Lots - [House Fire Quickly Controlled In Milton Borough](https://www.wkok.com/house-fire-quickly-controlled-in-milton-borough/) - MILTON — Milton firefighters responded Monday afternoon to a house fire along Park Avenue in the borough. Fire officials say crews were dispatched around 4:30pm to a single-family home with light smoke conditions inside. Milton Fire Department officials on social media said firefighters discovered a small exterior fire that extended into the structure. They say crews stretched - [State Police Roll Out New Patrol Vehicle Upgrades](https://www.wkok.com/state-police-roll-out-new-patrol-vehicle-upgrades/) - HARRISBURG — State police are rolling out new patrol vehicle upgrades designed to improve visibility and roadside safety. State police say the changes help drivers detect emergency vehicles sooner and improve communication during traffic stops and incidents. State police say the upgrades include a V-shaped light bar providing 360-degree visibility, GPS-based coordination between nearby patrol - [Mifflinburg Woman Charged In Hartley Township Burglary, Arson](https://www.wkok.com/mifflinburg-woman-charged-in-hartley-township-burglary-arson/) - HARTLEY TOWNSHIP — NorthcentralPA.com is reporting… A 47-year-old Mifflinburg woman is accused of breaking into a home from which she was evicted, and for destroying property. According to state police, the incident happened overnight September Fifth along the Forty-Two Hundred block of Creek Road. State police say Joan Farrell threw a brick through the front - [Pennsylvania Leads Nation In Fatal House Fires](https://www.wkok.com/pennsylvania-leads-nation-in-fatal-house-fires/) - HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania recorded the highest number of fatal house fires in the nation last year, according to data reported by PennLive. The US Fire Administration lists 152 fire-related deaths statewide, more than any other state. Fire officials tell PennLive electrical problems, lithium-ion batteries, and heating equipment were leading causes of deadly fires. They also - [Firearms Deer Season Stays Under Proposed 2026–27 Rules](https://www.wkok.com/firearms-deer-season-stays-under-proposed-2026-27-rules/) - HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania hunting seasons would largely stay the same under preliminary approval by the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners. The board voted 6–3 to reject a proposal that would have moved the firearms deer season a week earlier. Commissioners instead advanced a plan that mirrors recent seasons while expanding Sunday hunting opportunities. All proposed 2026–27 seasons - [McCormick Pushes National Voter ID On Fox News](https://www.wkok.com/mccormick-pushes-national-voter-id-on-fox-news/) - WASHINGTON — US Senator Dave McCormick is calling for a national voter identification requirement, saying it is needed to protect election integrity. McCormick made the comments during an appearance on Fox News Channel. Discussing the SAVE Act, McCormick said, “The reason they’re against IDs is it stands in the way of someone who’s not legal - [Fatal Overnight Crash Reported In Juniata County](https://www.wkok.com/fatal-overnight-crash-reported-in-juniata-county/) - TUSCARORA TOWNSHIP — One person died after a vehicle crashed and caught fire overnight in Juniata County. First responders were dispatched just after midnight Sunday to Route 35 South near Hopple Lane. According to Mifflintown Hose Company Number One, firefighters were advised of possible entrapment after a vehicle struck a tree and became engulfed in flames. Crews - [Riverkeeper Explores Video Storytelling For Watersheds](https://www.wkok.com/riverkeeper-explores-video-storytelling-for-watersheds/) - SUNBURY — A Riverkeeper Roundtable is set for tonight. The Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper is hosting a roundtable scheduled for tonight (Monday 2/2) which will focus on using video to engage and grow watershed audiences. The online session begins at 7pm and will be held via Zoom. Registration details and the Zoom link are available at middlesusquehannariverkeeper.org. Organizers say award-winning filmmaker - [Gas Prices Rise Again](https://www.wkok.com/gas-prices-rise-again-5/) - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have risen 5.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.08/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 6.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 26.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price - [Orwigsburg House Destroyed In Saturday Fire](https://www.wkok.com/orwigsburg-house-destroyed-in-saturday-fire/) - Orwigsburg House Destroyed In Saturday Fire ORWIGSBURG — A house was destroyed by fire late Saturday morning in Orwigsburg. Skook News is reporting, crews were dispatched just before noon for a fire at 501 Lee Street. Police and firefighters arrived to find heavy fire conditions along the side and rear of the home. Volunteers battled - [Sunbury Fire Crews Handle Late Night House Fire](https://www.wkok.com/sunbury-fire-crews-handle-late-night-house-fire/) - Sunbury Fire Crews Handle Late Night House Fire SUNBURY — Firefighters from multiple companies responded late Friday night to a working house fire in the city. Crews were dispatched around 10:30pm to the 200 block of North Twelfth Street for a reported dwelling fire. Fire officials say the first chief on scene reported flames at - [Bitter Cold Continues, New Record Set at Penn Valley](https://www.wkok.com/bitter-cold-continues-new-records-set-at-penn-valley/) - SELINSGROVE – The cold snap is having its impact on weather records around here. The overnight low Friday morning was minus 14 at the Penn Valley Airport near Selinsgrove. That broke the record of six below zero set in 1977. No record was set Saturday morning with temperatures in the single digits. At the Penn - [Sheriff Warns Of Jury Duty Phone Scam](https://www.wkok.com/sheriff-warns-of-jury-duty-phone-scam/) - Sheriff Warns Of Jury Duty Phone Scam MIDDLEBURG — Snyder County authorities are warning residents about scam phone calls falsely claiming missed federal jury duty and an active arrest warrant. The Snyder County Sheriff’s Office says callers are spoofing the office phone number and demanding payment, often in Bitcoin. The sheriff’s office says scammers are - [Herndon Area Route 147 Crash Claims Man’s Life Thursday](https://www.wkok.com/623944-2/) - JACKSON TOWNSHIP — There was a tragic crash Thursday evening along State Route 147 in Jackson Township, Northumberland County. State police say troopers from Stonington responded around 6:57pm to the 6000 block of the highway. Investigators say 39-year-old Daniel Barnhart of Herndon was driving when the vehicle left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck - [Route 11 in Danville Closed for an Accident](https://www.wkok.com/route-11-in-danville-closed-for-an-accident/) - Route 11 is closed in Danville in the area near the American Legion. Traffic is being detoured and delays are expected. - [US Sen. McCormick Addresses National Issues](https://www.wkok.com/us-sen-mccormick-addresses-national-issues/) - MINNEAPOLIS — The Pennsylvania Capital-Star reports US Senator Dave McCormick made himself available to constituents this week. 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Now, through noon on Sunday, the university’s warming station is open 24 hours daily. They say it is open to anyone who needs a safe place to warm up or does not have reliable heat. Located - [Sunbury Snow Removal Sked: Chestnut, Front, 10th, Arch, Edison](https://www.wkok.com/623877-2/) - SUNBURY — City officials announce a snow removal street cleaning schedule for today, January 27. Crews are working on Arch Street in all sections, Chestnut Street from Front Street to Tenth Street, Arch Street from Front Street to Sixth Street, and Edison Avenue from Reagan Street to John Street. Officials ask drivers to move vehicles - [Shamokin Police Officer Files Suit Against Probation Officer, County](https://www.wkok.com/shamokin-police-officer-files-suit-against-probation-officer-and-the-county/) - SUNBURY — The News Item reports a Shamokin police officer has filed suit against a Northumberland County Adult Probation officer and the county over a crash nearly two years ago in Coal Township. 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[WKOK Sunrise](https://www.wkok.com/series/wkok-sunrise-podcast/) - Podcasts of the interviews from WKOK’s morning program hosted by Mark Lawrence. - [Shikellamy Wrestling on Newsradio 1070 WKOK](https://www.wkok.com/series/shikellamy-wrestling-on-newsradio-1070-wkok/) - [Weis Markets Healthy Bites Podcast](https://www.wkok.com/series/weis-markets-healthy-bites-podcast/) - Weis Markets Registered Dietitians, Beth and Kathryn, are your hosts for this fun and inspiring podcast. Tune in to hear their real-life nutrition tricks and lifestyle tips that will inspire you to make healthful choices in the aisles of the supermarket and in life. . - [Newsradio 1070 WKOK](https://www.wkok.com/series/newsradio-1070-wkok/)