Stories from Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Coal operator: Business doing all it can
WILBURTON NO. 2 -- A local coal operator has been battling a fire in a culm bank here for a year, and neighbors -- some...
School officials respond ‘corrective action’ taken, woman wasn’t fired
BLOOMSBURG -- University officials deny allegations of sexual harassment and gender discrimination raised by a former...
Chief: Man threw away paint, lacquer, aerosol cans
BERWICK -- Joshua Smith was throwing paint, lacquer and aerosol cans away in the basement of his home Wednesday...
BU Players staging ‘Kerfuffle’ at theater in downtown Bloomsburg
For the Press Enterprise
BLOOMSBURG -- Audiences can enjoy a mix of humor, history and hatred tonight when...
BLOOMSBURG -- A Chester County man was sentenced to state prison for 1-2 years for stabbing a man later found injured...
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Fresh Express food pick up at AGAPE: Drive-thru, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 851 Railroad St., Bloomsburg.
AA Meeting: Noon-1 p...
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) -- Aid convoys carrying food reached northern Gaza this week, Israeli officials said Wednesday....
SCOTUS speeds Trump case
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide whether former President...
* Liberty Township is receiving sealed proposals for fuel, stone and other materials.
* Ben Franklin Technology...
1904: Bandleader Jimmy Dorsey was born in Shenandoah.
1940: Hattie McDaniel became the first Black actor to win an...
* Former NHL goaltender Cam Ward, 37.
* Singer-musician Mark Foster (Foster the People), 37.
* Poet, musician and hip-...
Amish mother-to-be killed
SPARTANSBURG (AP) -- Investigators have no suspects in the killing of a pregnant 23-year-old...
TREASURE HUNT: 1-14-22-24-28
MIDDAY PICK TWO: 9-8; WILD: 2
MIDDAY PICK THREE: 3-2-7; WILD: 2
MIDDAY PICK FOUR: 2-4-8-8...
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With tax season in full swing, Catawissa Borough residents can make an appointment with the United Way VITA Program to...
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) -- President Joe Biden "continues to be fit for duty," his doctor wrote Wednesday after conducting...
DETROIT (AP) -- A Detroit couple has been charged with having a dangerous animal causing death after authorities said...
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-...
Longtime Southern Columbia educator/coach
Al "Ciho" Cihocki, 78, eldest son of Al "Doc" Cihocki and Marie Cihocki, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Born Nov. 19,...
Nonagenarian enjoyed time at senior center
Marie C. McBryan, 99, of Milton passed away in Bloomsburg at the home of her son, Brian, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024,...
GMC retiree, avid collector of chickens, antiques
Joan J. Quick, 78, of 340 Church St., Danville, passed away on Feb. 27, 2024, at her residence.
She was born on Oct. 17...
Navy veteran was devoted Boy Scout leader
Richard E. Crane, 76, of Huntington Township went to the loving arms of Our Lord and Savior on Feb. 20, 2024, at Allied...
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) -- A man was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty in the attacks of four women...
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BLOOMSBURG -- Here are Bloomsburg Middle School honor roll students for the second marking period:
High Honors
*...
DETROIT (AP) -- Toyota is recalling about 381,000 Tacoma midsize pickups in the U.S. because a part can separate from...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A car theft suspect who fled police outside a hospital earlier this week was spotted at a home in...
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Central Columbia High School's theater department will perform "Sweeney Todd: School Edition" on Thursday and Friday at...
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DEAR ABBY: My niece, who is engaged, is blossoming into a full-fledged bridezilla. She has upset her mother so deeply...
NEW YORK (AP) -- U.S. stocks drifted lower Wednesday to edge a bit further from their all-time highs.
Treasury yields...
IF YOU WERE BORN TODAY Your emotions run deep. You're fiercely loving and protective of the people you call your...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Wendy's says it has no plans to increase prices during the busiest times at its restaurants.
The...
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Every four years we get an extra day. Why not use it to be extra in the kitchen?
The following recipes take it to the...
Valentine's Day is almost here; memories are here already.
Two years ago was our last Valentine's Day together. Daniel...
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2/24 Letter to the Editor. I noticed Matt Yoder didn't mention anything about capping teacher salaries or doing away...
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hunter Biden was defiant Wednesday in a closed-door deposition on Capitol Hill. President Joe Biden'...
"After two days of 60-degree temperatures and some rain, today will be variably cloudy and windy. High temperatures...
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Local wrestlers hope to earn tickets to states
BY HAROLD RAKER
For the Press Enterprise
WILLIAMSPORT -- It's the last train to Hershey and 14 local wrestlers hope to...
Rangers return to state tourney with victory
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DANVILLE -- The emotional hangover and disappointment of losing to St. John Neumann did linger...
Jays’ relay team makes a splash at first day
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WILLIAMSPORT -- For each of the last four seasons, Central Columbia's Bryce Rafel and his...
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NEW YORK -- Artemi Panarin had two goals and an assist, Igor Shesterkin stopped 30 shots and the New York Rangers beat...
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Florida 59 39 16 4 82 194 142
Boston 60 34 12 14 82 202 165
Toronto 58...
TORONTO -- Luka Doncic had 30 points, 16 assists and 11 rebounds on his 25th birthday for his 11th triple-double of the...
NEW YORK -- The NBA has denied the Knicks' protest of their loss in Houston, two days after New York won a game in...
DURHAM, N.C. -- Kyle Filipowski was back in the starting lineup four days after sustaining a knee injury when fans...
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division W L Pct GB
Boston 46 12 .793 --
New York 35 24 .593 11
Philadelphia 33 25 .569 13...
Chiefs owner Clark Hunt admitted Wednesday the Super Bowl champions are overdue for renovations to their practice...
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Class 2A Boys Northeast Regional Friday-Saturday
At Williamsport High School
Team key: Athens, A; Benton, Ben; Berwick...
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Press Enterprise staff report
PHILADELPHIA -- Bloomsburg University had a dozen players record a point in its season...
Feb. 29, 2012
* Kevin Durant scores eight of his 23 points down the stretch to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 92-...
Today
SWIMMING
High school
at Williamsport
District 4 championships........... 5 p.m.
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AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN'S)
1 a.m. (Friday)
FS2 -- AFL: Essendon at Geelong
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AUTO...
Bryce Harper is getting settled in as full-time first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Harper hit a hard single...
Midway Lanes WEDNESDAY ALL-STARS
WEEK 27 W L Chris 21 12
PinsUpBallsDown 21 12
Emily's Crew 20 13
Zeisloft...
BASEBALL
Major League Baseball
American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES -- Agreed to terms with RHP Julio Teheran and INF...
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So much of American health care can be summed up with drugs.
We often go to the doctor less to find out what is wrong...
Although our leap-year calendar means we must endure one more day of the dreary month of February, the warm...
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How did Reagan's become Trump's party? That is a question asked by many of the GOP faithful....
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Every action taken by a local school district seems to create an uproar from one group of parents or...
Yoder's movements
Candidate Matthew Yoder, who is running against Rep. Robert Leadbeter in the Republican primary, says...
Why did the kid stock up on yeast? He wanted to make some dough.
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How did the two cats end their fight? They hissed...
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother is 74 and has edema in his legs and feet. He basically just sleeps and plays games on his...
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