LIBERTY TOWNSHIP The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will be initiating rolling roadblocks this weekend on I-80 between exit 215 (Route 254, Limestoneville) and exit 224 (Route 54, Danville) on both the westbound and eastbound. Follow stack. This is an alarming statistic that a small unbelted driving population represents a large proportion of the fatalities in our district.. The womens basketball team (10-18 overall, 7-11 Patriot League) broke its six-game losing streak during its senior day on Saturday, defeating Bucknell 69-61. DANVILLE The field of candidates for the 108th District is now down to 10 after three people dropped out of the race prior to a public meet and greet in Danville on Thursday night. Click here to receive lists of each day's obituaries. E winds shifting to SSW at 10 to 20 mph. In case of inclement weather, check Facebook page for cancellation. Newsradio 1070 WKOK, your home for news, sports and weather in the Susquehanna Valley! Police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting along North Fourth Street in Sunbury on Thursday afternoon. Officers were alerted by a neighbor who heard yelling and a gunshot. Low 31F. The game was the Leopards first victory over Bucknell since the 2014-15 season. Do you believe March will bring our area the snow that February failed to do? MILTON Return to the scandal and corruption of the Jazz Age with songs like All That Jazz, Razzle Dazzle and Funny Hunny., {div class=mn-event-head}SHAMOKIN DAM Economist Anirban Basu will join the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce next week for the 12th consecutive year to detail global, national, and regional economic performance trends that are impacting and will impact the Valleys business . Brutus, Cassius, and like-minded senators decide his undemocratic power grab must be stopped. The company has been awarded numerous grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, The National Endowment for the Humanities, the New York State Councils for the Arts and Humanities, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Through their website, one can order these local goods which are then delivered Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and available at the pavilion outside of Rooke Science Building. Fifty percent of the DUI-related crashes in PennDOT District 3 in 2022 involved drivers who were only under the influence of drugs. man charged with shooting girlfriend, What to know about high electricity costs, City sues tax collector regarding fees, commissions. Rainfall may reach one inch. SUNBURY Winter weather and colder temperatures could lead to some icy travel Friday. According to Emergency Management Planner Amy Marree, the plan accounts for all types of disasters. ELYSBURG Elysburg United Methodist Church, 171 W. Center St., third annual Drive-thru with the Easter Bunny, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, March 19. Birthright of Sunbury, Inc. Central PA Business & Education Association. MOUNT CARMEL Mount Carmel District Judge Bill Cole made a surprise visit to the Southern Columbia Area School District Thursday in order to read to children as part of Read Across America Day. 788 talking about this. There was a problem saving your notification. PennDOT District 3-0 officials hosted its annual editorial board meeting via Microsoft Teams. Ajani Munsh-Ousha Uhuru, 23, who officers say is armed and dangerous, fled the scene of a shooting that left 30-year-old Hakeem Jakes dead and dozens of police from several Valley municipalities racing through the city searching for Uhuru Thursday afternoon at around 4:15 p.m., according to Sunbury Police Chief Brad Hare. Would you like to receive our breaking news? It was the seventh straight win for the Bison, who are now 7-4 on the season after equaling the team's longest winning streak since opening the 2001-02 campaign 7-0. Both were long-term work zones with a large volume daily, said Bair. Sunbury Law Enforcement held a press conference at the station Thursday night. Scott Bomboy presents Pennsylvania: Americas Covered Bridge Capital.. stage when MauraJenceleski, Agnes at Fifty: A look back at the flood of 1972, Wilkes-Barre stabbing leads to car chase and crash, Best smart home devices for older users, according, How to get started on spring cleaning early, according, Worried about your student using ChatGPT for homework? Low 37F. Lewisburg, Pa. The Lewisburg Sheetz store at International Drive in Kelly Township is tentatively set to reopen on March 16. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. SUNBURY Winter weather and colder temperatures could lead to some icy travel Friday. SELINSGROVE Monroe Township plans to request bids for securing recycling and composting operations later this month. 2900. We're glad you are here! SUNBURY, Pa. (AP) _ Weis Markets Inc. (WMK) on Monday reported net income of $31.4 million in its first quarter. Overall, simple actions by motorists, such as obeying the regulatory speed limits, wearing seatbelts while driving, and opting to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle, could significantly reduce our fatal crashes.. Womens Basketball competed against Lehigh at home and Lafayette away in Easton, Pa. They throw grenades and fire machine guns at mock targets. SUNBURY The COVID-19 pandemic worsened the child care crisis in Pennsylvania which is costing the economy $6.65 billion in lost earnings, revenue and productivity. SUNBURY A 61-year-old Sunbury man has been arrested by city police on felony rape and other sexual assault charges after city police said he sexually abused two teenage girls more than 20. Police say it happened last night around 7 pm in the 400 block of West New Castle Street. The commissioners addressed more than 200 business representatives and public officials at Butler Area School District will be reimbursed for allowing the instillation of poles that are expected to result in improved cell phone reception. SUNBURY, Pa. The former UPMC Susquehanna Sunbury Hospital was a staple in the city for many years. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Sunbury, Pennsylvania, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Goodyear police announced Sunday that 26-year-old Pedro Quintana-Lujan is jailed on suspicion of two counts of manslaughter, three counts of aggravated ass. Welcome to the Northumberland County's Local Breaking News, PA Facebook page. Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds overnight. Enter upper parking lot to get in drive-thru line. In total, 223 stories have been published about Sunbury, Pennsylvania which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. Francis Scarcella/The Daily Item Police talk at the scene of a fatal shooting along North Fourth Street in Sunbury on Thursday afternoon. The highest over the last two decades was 105 in 2010. Wages for counselors start at $11.50. MILTON Career and technology education (CTE) students on Wednesday threw tires, hammered nails and flipped goat bottles as part of the second annual CTE Olympics at the Milton Area High School. Another concerning trend in District 3 is the increase in drug use, said Kenneth Bair, the assistant district executive for maintenance. The Danville native has set his sights on the tallest trees at the highest elevations in Pennsylvania's 67 counties. Thunder possible. Shamokin, Pa. Newly-elected State Representative JoAnne Stehr has opened district offices in Shamokin and Hegins for constituent services. The Lewisburg Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, April 29. The News-Item Frank Gronski, 65, of Wilburton, was pronounced dead at the scene just before 8am. MILTON It's impossible to gauge if Meadowbrook Christian's degree of difficulty reached its peak Thursday, but it certainly wasn't too much for Kailey Devlin and her teammates to overcome. But the sounds of the real war rumbling just a short distance away underscore the high stakes in this part of Ukraine. Ukrainian tanks and soldiers train every day on the country's northeastern front. 2,033 talking about this. Now, she is sharing those talents locally through performances at area establishments and teaching young musicians the ropes. More information provided upon email. Central Susquehanna Sight Services, Inc. Christian Counseling Services of Central . HARRISBURG As members of the Pennsylvania House adopted rules including on how to handle professional misconduct allegations, a sitting Democratic lawmaker was accused of sexually harassing a union lobbyist. The district saw 51 fatalities in 2022 compared to 61 in 2017, 67 in 2018, 52 in 2019, 60 in 2020 and 64 in 2021. Ive got good news for you gardeners. In the first two days it has been open, a health resource center opened up for residents of Beaver and Lawrence counties impacted by the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, has aided 200 individuals. The building has been vacant. The 2022 crash statistics are not yet finalized, but PennDOT estimates that 50 percent of the impaired driving involved drugs only. When officers arrived they found the male victim dead of multiple gunshot wounds. Since 2018, there has not been a fatal crash in the work zone in District 3, and the district has not had a crash with a suspected serious injury since 2019, he said. Lewisburg, Pa. Evangelical Community Hospital's Nurse Residency program helps newly-graduated nurses transition from schooling to hospital work. Lamar is also the brother of Glenn Ressler, a 1961 graduate of Mahanoy Joint High School. NEW BERLIN A visit to a state park for some can be a relaxing couple of hours. He says. It's only a drill. Indiana, PA The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 10 is announcing upcoming tree clearing along Three Degree Road (State Route 228) in Middlesex and Adams Townships, Butler County beginning March 13, 2023. Low 31F. Fresh from success on the battlefield, a triumphantCaesar returns to Rome a virtual dictator. The. E winds shifting to SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Summer kick off planned in Sunbury for. Police said the incident happened Tuesday night on West New Castle Street. EPA Administrator Michael Regan says hes pushing the railroad to clean up the mess as fast as possible. The crash happened when a sedan and pickup collided near Joe Thurs Automotive on Fountain Street, A bus and a vehicle were involved in a crash in Adams Township on Wednesday. Cloudy with periods of rain. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. We take an all hazards approach. 1, Route 15 and East Blind Road, 717-921-1957. HARRISBURG Democratic state Rep. Mike Zabel wont resign from the Pennsylvania House amid accusations of sexual harassment but will seek treatment for an undisclosed illness, according to an email he sent to caucus leadership. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Scranton Prep girls, Holy Redeemer boys claim District, Muncy, Sullivan County win District IV boys basketball, Inaugural Bill Howerton Baseball/Softball Media Day, Scranton Prep grad Leo OBoyle thriving with Lafayette, Global CEO of Dress For Success visits Luzerne County. Josh Shapiro said he will propose a three-year incentive of up to $2,500 a year for newly certified teachers, police officers and, @ Bucknell's Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Gov. The Daily Item. We didnt realize that it was really a five-star hot, MILTON Nearly 200 students are receiving hands-on learning experience through seven different course areas offered in an ever-expanding prog, Even simple technology fascinates me. The store closed on Oct. 2 for a demolition and major renovations. Although PennDOT has always been able to provide suspected drug related fatal crash statistics, a change in reporting in 2018 tracks suspected drug related in any crash, fatal or otherwise, said spokesperson Kimberly Smith. fscarcella@dailyitem.com. Williamsport man charged with indecent assault. SHAMOKIN Bill Dales is known as the Shamokin Thunder Clap. The great Caesar must be assassinated. SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) A manhunt is underway for a homicide suspect in Northumberland County. LAURELTON West End Readers, 6 to 7 p.m., Ball Park Road, 570-922-4773. COAL TOWNSHIP Salem UCC, 1300 W. Pine St., cash bingo, church hall. LAURELTON Dr. Seuss Day, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., West End Library, Ball Park Road, 570-922-4773. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.. They say they learned Uhuru shot Jakes after a brief altercation and fled the scene in his car which was later recovered in Sunbury. One of the foremost producers of classical theater in the United States, Aquila visits 50-60 cities annually with a program of two plays, workshops, and educational programming. SHAMOKIN Dutch cake sale, $7 each, St. Johns UCC, 117 N. Eighth St., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 22, fellowship hall. County commissioners on Thursday, March 2, said they need businesses to tell them about the challenges they are facing so county government can help them be successful and contribute to the countys growth. WATSONTOWN The Standard-Journal newspaper and the Kiwanis Club of Milton/Warrior Run received special recognitions during the Watsontown Area Business Association's (WABA) annual dinner meeting and awards ceremony, held Thursday evening at the Watson Inn. Weather 6C Wednesday -1 | 3C Thursday 3 | 16C Sunbury Broadcasting Corp. Sunbury Broadcasting Corporation 94KX Eagle 107 100.9 The Valley People with disabilities can contact Kevin Herr at 570-286-5838 for help accessing the WKOK Online Public File. MOUNT CARMEL Prayer group inspired by life of Venerable Maria Kaupas, 8:45 a.m., Mother Maria Kaupas Center, 412 W. 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