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Columbia County Democratic Committee members, seated at table, from left, Chairman Vince DeMelfi, Dwayne Heisler, Kate DiPasquale and Ed Sanders III meet at the committee headquarters in Bloomsburg on Saturday morning with potential 2019 candidates for a seminar and discussion about local election processes and the many local and county official seats up for election. They were encouraging Democrats to throw their hat into the ring or speak with other Democrats they feel would be good candidates for office.
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Illegal driver, draped in Moroccan flag, insists that U.S. doesn’t exist
BERWICK — The man police say is Elijah Issac Taylor walked into district court Feb. 4 with a fez on his head and the...
Landlord boots woman, four kids after Danville building ruled ‘unfit’
DANVILLE — A mother and her four children were forced out of their apartment last month when codes officers inspecting...
Suspect admitted to exploiting generosity in past, records show
DANVILLE — A Danville woman duped her boyfriend’s grandfather into loaning her over $140,000, providing him with a...
Police: Drunken suspect claimed he’d been in fight
DANVILLE — An intoxicated man allegedly spat blood into a police officer’s face when the officer responded to the man’s...
Berwick man blames addiction for long crime career
BLOOMSBURG — A Berwick man facing up to five years in prison for violating parole was sentenced to an additional 4 to...
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1944: During World War II, U.S. forces invaded Eniwetok Atoll, encountering little initial resistance from Imperial...
• Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, 28. • Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 38. • TV personality Paris Hilton, 38. • Actor...
Mackerel Breakfast: 7 a.m.-noon, Aristes Fire Company, 350 Columbia Ave., Aristes. Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Troop...
Migrant shelter closing PIEDRAS NEGRAS, Mexico (AP) — An improvised shelter where hundreds of Central American...
• Bloomsburg University’s council of trustees will meet March 6. A committee of the whole meeting is set for 10 a.m....
Probation in fraud case DOYLESTOWN (AP) — The son of a suburban Philadelphia woman convicted in a multi-million-dollar...
TREASURE HUNT: 6-7-26-27-30 MIDDAY PICK TWO: 2-6, Wild: 0 MIDDAY PICK THREE: 1-4-9, Wild: 0 MIDDAY PICK FOUR: 0-5-8-...
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The woman who played much-married Erica Kane on ABC’s “All My Children” recently suffered a broken heart, in a manner...
JIM THORPE (AP) — State police say a tire and wheel crashed through the windshield of a sport utility vehicle on the...
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BLOOMSBURG — Sybrina Fulton, mother of slain teenager Trayvon Martin, stood in front of a packed audience at...
BERWICK — A Nescopeck man who fled from police on Dec. 7 as they were attempting to stop him for a loud exhaust system...
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LEWISBURG — Former long-time Geisinger lawyer Ed Zych has announced he’s running to become Lewisburg area’s next...
BUCKHORN — Payless shoe company has been unsuccessful in finding a buyer and expects to start liquidating this month,...
The following people have warrants issued for them by the Catawissa Borough Police, the department says. The person’s...
STATE COLLEGE (AP) — Hundreds of hardy Penn State students are taking part in the annual 46-hour dance marathon known...
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Man dies rescuing dog from house fire ORLAND, Maine (AP) —Officials say a Maine man escaped from a burning house only...
Berwick business owner was family oriented
Julie A. Anderson Mason, 81, of Berwick, under the care of Commonwealth Home Health and Hospice of Berwick, went to be...
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) —Two environmental groups are suing Maui officials over plans to replace about 4,800 streetlights...
Blacksmith enjoyed showing quarter horses
Vernon W. Whitmire, 81, of Berwick passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born...
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Ned Lamont, who said during his campaign that he would support highway tolls for only...
Funeral arrangements to be announced
Stephen Earl Miller, 51, Bellwood, formerly of Millville, passed away on Feb. 9, 2019. Arrangements are by Jon C....
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — It’s been a decade since the Rail Runner platform just south of downtown Albuquerque has been...
Woman sues over dynamite mistake BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut woman who lost part of her hand when she lit...
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“With tons of sun and high temperatures in the upper 30s, yesterday qualified as a normal and rather pleasant mid-...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — When he took the job 15 years ago, Horry County Emergency Manager Randy Webster figured his...
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) —The state of Mississippi on Monday sued the federal government, claiming a dam complex in...
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Bloomsburg — SEKISUI SPI Polymer Innovations, LLC, manufacturer of KYDEX thermoplastics, has named Nik Taritas its new...
Dear Mr. Berko: I can’t make up my mind whether to buy 500 shares of CVS or 500 shares of Walgreens. — PW, Wilmington...
Bloomsburg — Pennsylvania Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, presented...
Dear Mr. Berko: My stockbroker thinks that the recent viral confrontation between a McDonald’s customer and a McDonald’...
LEWISBURG — GIANT Food Stores has made a $100,000 donation to The Miller Center for Recreation and Wellness here in...
BLOOMSBURG — Here are property transfers recorded during January at the Columbia County Courthouse: Beaver Township...
DANVILLE — Property sales recorded in January at the Montour County Courthouse: Anthony Township • Audrey Gensel,...
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In the struggle to address rising levels of opioid misuse and mortality, an unlikely ally has emerged: marijuana. The...
ROSE: Julie Rishkofski’s decision to talk publicly about her battle with alcoholism was extremely courageous. If you...
I am writing in response to the letter, “Don’t let fear, bias sink Zoppetti D & A plan,” published in the Feb. 10...
While I never attended Holy Family School, I was saddened to hear of its announced closing. Small faith-based schools...
Ten states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana use, and another eight look likely to do...
A lonely pastor buys a parrot to keep him company. Unfortunately, the parrot curses a blue streak. The pastor yells at...
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Father-daughter dance questioned LEBANON, N.H. (AP) —A mother who was asked to leave a father-daughter dance is...
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. (AP) — A kennel in suburban Chicago that took in troublesome dogs is being criticized after a fire...
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Los Angeles-based producers are working to develop a TV series that would be set and filmed in...
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I don’t get it ABC news talks about the tax cuts not giving people bigger refunds, yet every person I know who has...
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Disgruntled wide receiver says QB has ‘owner mentality’
PITTSBURGH — Antonio Brown’s laundry list of issues with the Pittsburgh Steelers appears to include a problem with...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Anthony Davis isn’t completely sure if he’s going to play in today’s All-Star game. He doesn’t know...
Southern sends all 14 wrestlers to districts; 7 crowned
FRANKLIN TWP. — Each year at the South Sectional tournament, 56 wrestlers qualify for districts. And once the dust...
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LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods had Riviera rocking with cheers that could be heard a half-mile away, three birdies and an...
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. —The first break came with the massive blizzard that wreaked havoc on the East Coast, essentially...
PHILADELPHIA — Travis Konecny scored his second goal of the game 1:27 into overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers bounced...
DURHAM, N.C. — RJ Barrett had Duke’s first triple-double in 13 years, finishing with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 10...
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 59 44 11 4 92 232 159 Toronto 58 36 19 3 75 206...
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TAMPA, Fla. — CC Sabathia can envision the perfect ending to his final big league season. “Right now I’m just focused...
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Atlanta Braves pitchers and catchers had their first organized workout Saturday, officially...
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — At 45 and in spring training again, Ichiro Suzuki insists his focus is on each day and not the...
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — By now, Tim Tebow has shown he belongs in professional baseball. He’s fully committed to the...
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) —Kansas City Royals pitcher Eric Skoglund broke down in tears Saturday, talking publicly for the...
JUPITER, Fla. — Veteran reliever Sergio Romo believes Miami’s rebuilt roster can become his fountain of youth. “I...
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Feb. 17, 1989 • A final-lap crash between Donnie Allison and Cale Yarbrough allows Richard Petty to seize his fifth...
AAF FOOTBALL 4 p.m. CBSSN — Orlando at San Antonio 8 p.m. NFL — Atlanta at San Diego ———————————————
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Bloomsburg 44, Shamokin 41
February 14, 2019 High scorers: Bloomsburg — Ronan Serrano, 14; Mike Widom, 9...
HUGHESVILLE — Central Columbia’s Isaac Kester (132 pounds), Nate Snyder (145) and Alexx Eveland (285), along with...
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American League LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Named Lou Marson manager, Pat Rice pitching coach and Brian Betancourth...
Today No events scheduled ———————————————Monday BASKETBALL High school girls Centre Cty. Chr. at Bloom. Chr.... 5...
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The National Rifle Association (NRA) held another successful Great American Outdoor Show at the Harrisburg Farm Show...
Show ends today The Valley Outdoor Cabin Fever Show will conclude today at the Mifflinburg Intermediate School....
Pennsylvania’s record bear harvest of 4,350 animals occurred during hunting season.
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Would McLintock! a 1963 American western comedy film, starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara pass today’s political...
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U.S. classrooms use apps, software, websites to teach
WALLINGFORD, Conn. — It’s 1 o’clock on a Wednesday afternoon in Wallingford, Connecticut. About 20 children are...
If you’re like me, the puppy photos on your Instagram feed momentarily boost your mood. But the parade of carefully...
Fringe is in fashion and tassels are trendy, and not just on pillows and clothing. Handmade earrings adorned with...
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BLOOMSBURG — The Columbia County Traveling Library will be stopping at these locations this week: • Monday — CCDP,...
70th anniversary BERWICK — Robert and Ann Rinehimer will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary Thursday. They were...
18/MONDAY History Buffs, Monday, 7 a.m., breakfast; 9 a.m., program, Brass Pelican Restaurant, Benton;history of...
Quilters to hold work day on Feb. 23 PENNSDALE — The Susquehanna Valley Quilt Guild will hold its next meeting on...
BLOOMSBURG — Meals on Wheels will be delivered by volunteers from Wesley UM Church this week: • Monday: No delivery...
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Senior centers list week’s activities • Benton — Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Normal serving sizes by Jinny, 10 a.m.;...
DANVILLE — Here are Danville Middle School honor roll students for the second marking period: • Sixth grade — Matthew...
Here are area upcoming Red Cross blood drives: • Feb. 18: 1-6 p.m., Turbotville Community Hall, Church and Pine...
Geisinger-Bloomsburg MONDAY — Info Desk: Phyllis Metcalf, Dorene Miguelez, Iris Bird, Peggy Fiedler; ER Desk: Chris...
TURBOTVILLE — Here are Warrior Run Middle School honor roll students for the second marking period: Distinguished...
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Espalier design is an ancient pruning practice that fashions fruit trees, vines or flowering shrubs into artistic, two-...
ANDOVER, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas public library has rejected a request to move three children’s books with LGBT characters...
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AMSTERDAM (AP) — For the first time, and likely the last, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is showing off most of its works...
Vaev, a Los Angeles-based internet startup, is offering consumers the “luxury to choose” when to become sick with a...
PHOENIX (AP) — Thousands of dollars found inside a donated book has been returned to the former owner. KPNX-TV reports...
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DEAR ABBY: Nine months ago I met this incredible guy and we fell in love. We got along so well. He’s smart, good-...
IF YOU WERE BORN TODAY You are hard working and ambitious. You handle problems with dignity and strength. This year...
NEW YORK (AP) — “You Oughta Know” Alanis Morissette is coming to Broadway. The singer-songwriter has allowed songs...
