Stories from Thursday, February 25, 2021
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Health system let staff kin skip line for vaccine, denies access was unfair
One of Pennsylvania’s largest health networks allowed employees’ family members to skip the COVID-19 vaccine line,...
Firm’s donation provides Berwick officers tourniquets, other tools
BERWICK — If disaster strikes, borough police will be prepared to start treating victims, thanks in part to donations...
After time served, 73-year-old must be on sex offender list
DANVILLE — A 73-year-old man who admitted fondling an 8-year-old girl is to be released from jail as soon as his family...
Mifflinville woman who admitted fondling and kissing patient says she battles mental illnesses
DANVILLE — A former psychiatric aide at Danville State Hospital was ordered Wednesday to spend 18 months on probation...
Borough plans to move municipal offices there and create a community center
DANVILLE — Riverside borough officials are looking forward to moving their municipal offices to the former Riverside...
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Fresh Express food pick up at AGAPE: Drive-through, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 19 E. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. Those who cannot...
1901: United States Steel Corp. was incorporated by J.P. Morgan. 1913: The 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution,...
• Actors James and Oliver Phelps (“Harry Potter” movies), 35. • Comedian-actor Chelsea Handler, 46. • Latin singer...
• Storage unit contents belonging to George W. Mandeville at 710 Walnut St., Berwick (rear) storage garage (left side...
Military delivering vaccines LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. military on Wednesday began delivering shots at coronavirus...
Pot bill has GOP sponsor HARRISBURG (AP) — Forthcoming legislation to legalize marijuana in Pennsylvania, announced...
TREASURE HUNT: 6-9-25-28-29 MIDDAY PICK TWO: 6-3 WILD: 7 MIDDAY PICK THREE: 0-6-6 WILD: 7 MIDDAY PICK FOUR: 5-1-4-2...
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Elysburg United Methodist Church will hold a drive-thru Easter bunny event from 2-4 p.m. March 13. Children will get...
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s daily newly confirmed coronavirus cases remained above 2,000 for the second straight day...
Cops: Suspended driver had joints ORANGE TWP. — A driver with a suspended license had four marijuana cigarettes...
MILLVILLE — A landlord alleges two tenants owe more than $4,600 in rent. Thomas Jankowski of Bloomsburg filed a...
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DALLAS (AP) — As many people in the southern U.S. hosted neighbors who had no heat or water during the vicious February...
Pa. Game Land Manager enjoyed RV travel
Kaye A. “Ken” Wright, age 90, of Bloomsburg passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at his South Centre Township home. He...
Owned restaurant, made stage show costumes
Dorothy K. “Dot” (Hess) Thomas, 102, formerly of Cambra, died early Tuesday morning, Feb. 23, 2021, at the Gardens at...
Funeral arrangements will be announced
Nancy L. Garcia, 78, of Berwick passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at Sunset Ridge Healthcare and...
Funeral arrangements will be announced
Clara E. (Franks) Hamilton, age 96, of Bloomsburg died Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 24, 2021, at the Geisinger Hospice at...
CHICKASHA, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma man who had been released early from prison in January as part of a mass...
Layla A. Krum Austin and Malayna (Kile) Krum, Mifflinville, are the parents of a daughter, Layla Ann, born Tuesday....
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WASHINGTON (AP) —Capitol Police knew armed extremists were primed for violence at the iconic building on Jan. 6 and...
ANNAPOLIS — The United States Naval Academy admissions office plans to host its one-week Summer Seminar for students...
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BLOOMSBURG — Here are Columbia County Christian School honor roll students for the second marking period: High Honor...
Here are available school menus for the week of March 1: BLOOMSBURG ELEM/breakfast — Monday: Cereal, graham crackers...
BERWICK — Kindergarten registration in the Berwick Area School District is ongoing and will run until March 31. Your...
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Mr. Denison, perhaps if you had actually read what I said, you would realize that our ballots came from NJ only because...
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Trends include fermented foods, comfort classics and new discoveries
NEW YORK — Whether it’s kimchi, beets or broccoli, the pandemic has had a strange impact on food cravings that goes...
I gaze out the window of our little office, wondering what tidbits to share with you all. My mind turns to the letters...
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Pandemic propels seniors online NEW YORK (AP) — Older people are learning to shop online for the first time during the...
IF YOU WERE BORN TODAY You are intelligent, honest and energetic. You often feel misunderstood. Exciting changes and...
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“With southwesterly winds bringing warmer air into the state, temperatures locally made it into the low 50s yesterday....
Facebook, following in Google’s footsteps, says it plans to invest $1 billion to “support the news industry” over the...
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QB and team president open talks
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers plan on having quarterback Ben Roethlisberger back for an 18th season. Team...
Team playing well in final week
For the Press Enterprise MONTOURSVILLE — One of the more difficult tasks for a freshman playing on the varsity team is...
Pirates star wants to build off breakout 2020 campaign
The numbers were eye-popping. At least, they were eye-popping to everyone except Ke’Bryan Hayes. His ability to handle...
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The sheared-off front of the wrecked SUV told part of the story, and the officers on the scene filled in the rest....
INDIANAPOLIS —Stephen Curry scored 24 points, Draymond Green fell just short of a triple-double and the weary Golden...
UNIVERSITY PARK —Niya Beverley scored a career-high 21 points, Makenna Marisa added 17 with eight rebounds and eight...
PHILADELPHIA — James van Riemsdyk and Shayne Gostisbehere each scored a power-play goal and Claude Giroux had three...
East Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 16 11 3 2 24 51 36 Washington 18 9 5 4 22 60 63 Philadelphia 16 9 4 3 21 55...
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 21 11.656 —
Brooklyn 21 12.636 ½ Toronto 16 17.485 5½...
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District 4 standings GIRLS BASKETBALL
Through Feb. 23
Class 1A W L Pwr. Northumberland Christ. 14 3.644 Sullivan...
Today in Sports History
Feb. 25, 1991 • Charles Barkley scores two of his 18 points with 5.2 seconds left as the Philadelphia 76ers defeat the...
Today BASKETBALL High school boys Pittston at Berwick.............. 7:15 p.m. Benton at Sullivan Cty.......... 7:30...
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN'S) 7 p.m. BTN — Nebraska at Illinois CBSSN — Santa Clara at Gonzaga ESPN — Iowa at Michigan...
SHICKSHINNY — Olivia Savage scored a game-high 15 points and Millville edged Northwest, 28-27, in Mid-Penn girls...
Benton (10-5) 106 — Chase Burke (20-5) 120 — Dexter Brown (1-0) 120 — Ethan Kolb (15-5) 126 — Gable Strickland (26-...
Nba Favorite Line O/U Underdog At Philadelphia OFF OFF Dallas At Brooklyn OFF OFF Orlando At New York 2 223...
BASEBALL National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Claimed OF Guillermo Heredia from New York Mets waivers. Designated INF...
Feb. 9 — Busch Clash at DAYTONA (Kyle Busch) Feb. 11 — x-Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at DAYTONA (Aric Almirola) Feb....
Feb. 27 — Mandatory reporting date. March 15 — Last day to place a player on waivers for 30 days termination pay....
TBA — NFL scouting combine. Feb. 23 — First day for clubs to designate franchise or transition players. March 9 —...
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Below are excerpts from a column Nathan Benefield, vice president and COO of the free-market think tank Commonwealth...
Our area is abundant in natural resources that we can enjoy. But too often, the cost of getting involved in outdoor...
All my life I have been a supporter of our two party form of political structure. Up until recently, while the parties...
Many years ago when I was volunteering at the Democratic stand at the Fairgounds, two very large men approached the...
What happened at out nation’s Capitol was not only disgraceful, but unprecedented in our nation’s history. It seems no...
Three male dogs are walking down the street when they see a female poodle. They all scramble to reach her first but end...
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DEAR ABBY: My granddaughter just informed me she has decided she would be happier living as a boy, and she has gone so...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 74 and in very good health. I’m active and walk twice daily. Maybe a few times a day I get a...
