Stories from Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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NORTHUMBERLAND — A Danville-area man is accused of torturing his girlfriend’s pet cat and beating her up on Monday...
Berwick super, borough officials to meet on who pays safety workers
BERWICK — School officials here gave Superintendent Wendy Kupsky permission to meet with borough officials to iron out...
Police: Punches broke man’s nose
BLOOMSBURG — An early morning fight outside a student apartment at Honeysuckle Court resulted in charges against two...
Deadline nears for decision on data warehouse
SALEM TWP. — Salem Township officials are sticking to their guns: They want Talen’s proposed 400,000-square-foot data...
Fallen branch in Salem traps professional trimmer in truck’s bucket
SALEM TWP. —Rescuing cats is one thing, but firefighters recently upped the ante when they rescued a man from a tree....
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clothing/household item giveaway: 9 a.m. to noon, Shiloh Bible Church, 123 Church St., Almedia. Preschool Zoom Stories...
1922: The Teapot Dome scandal had its beginnings as Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall signed a secret deal to lease U.S...
• Actor Conner Rayburn, 22. • Actor Ed Speleers, 33. • Former football player-turned-analyst Tiki Barber, 46. •...
• Northwest Area School District will hold a Finance Committee Meeting at 7 p.m. April 8 via Zoom. Refer to the...
Two sailors shot, wounded FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — A Navy medic shot and wounded two U.S. sailors at a military facility...
DA: Shooting was justified CATASAUQUA (AP) — A prosecutor has ruled that a police officer was justified in shooting...
TREASURE HUNT: 1-5-15-19-24 MIDDAY PICK TWO: 3-5 WILD: 2 MIDDAY PICK THREE: 9-2-5 WILD: 2 MIDDAY PICK FOUR: 7-0-9-4...
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At first, Salem Police Chief Michael McNeal thought it was a mistake. Then he thought maybe it was an April Fool’s Day...
Pennsylvania on the list
Nearly half of new coronavirus infections nationwide are in just five states — a situation that is putting pressure on...
SCOTT TWP. — A Sweet Valley man was charged with having a small amount of marijuana and drug-use items inside his car...
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Nonagenarian enjoyed cooking, family time
Mary Cicini, 94, of Berwick died Monday, April 5, 2021, at Berwick Retirement Village II. Born April 12, 1926, in...
Longtime educator and counselor loved to travel
Clyde S. Gass, 89, of Orange Township died Monday morning, April 5, 2021, at his home. Born Aug. 5, 1931, in...
Aunt in Berwick is among man’s survivors
Nicholas W. English, 43, of Spring City, Pa., died Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Saint George, S.C. Born May 10, 1977, in...
Italian American groups and City Council member join in litigation over Columbus Day
PHILADELPHIA (AP) —A Philadelphia City Council member and Italian American groups are suing the mayor’s administration...
Funeral arrangements to be announced
Margaret J. “Peg” (Hollinger) Evans, 65, of Paxinos and formerly of the Benton area, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at...
Funeral arrangements to be announced
Gloria J. Markowski, 71, of Drums died Monday evening, April 5, 2021, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital....
Email: ‘We will turn the chair into a toilet’
After a Confederate monument was stolen from an Alabama cemetery last month, a group now claiming responsibility is...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia man accused of helping his wife try to fake her death to avoid being sentenced...
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s first Netflix series will center on the Invictus Games, which gives sick and injured...
Edna Mae Belles will celebrate her 97th birthday Monday, April 12. Cards and well-wishes can be sent to her at...
JOHNSON — On April 3, 2021, Patsy A. (Kingston), age 82, 317 Jackson St., Bloomsburg. She was the widow of Harry N....
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Press Enterprise Managing Editor HARRISBURG — The statewide daily total of new coronavirus cases edged back up Tuesday...
CATAWISSA — A teen accused of hacking into Southern Columbia’s Moodle learning program and “Zoom bombing” a virtual...
HAZLETON — Pennsylvania State Police Troop N is starting a free camp for students 18 and older interested in careers in...
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“With sunny skies, low humidity and high temperatures near 70 degrees, yesterday was an exceptionally nice early April...
BRIAR CREEK — A man pulled over for driving partly in another lane denied he’d been drinking, but a blood test showed...
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Down to final out, Bulldogs walk it off with 3 runs
For the Press Enterprise BERWICK — There was plenty of late-inning drama involved with Berwick’s 5-4 win over...
Panthers no-hit in defeat
For the Press Enterprise LOYALSOCK TWP. — Loyalsock gave Marissa Helmrich early run support, and that was more than...
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy stopped by to encourage Tiger Woods as he recovers from multiple leg injuries and might...
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INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA used the single-site concept for its marquee championship out of necessity. Now it could...
East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Toronto 3 1.750 _ _ 3-1 W-2 0-0 3-1 Baltimore 3 2.600 ½ _ 3-2 L-2 0-0...
NEW YORK — Artemi Panarin had a goal and three assists, Adam Fox had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers...
NEW YORK — Gerrit Cole struck out 13 and walked none over seven scoreless innings in his most dominant start since...
CINCINNATI — Tyler Naquin homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs, helping Cincinnati pound Pittsburgh for...
WASHINGTON — Juan Soto drove in the winning run with a single on a 3-0 pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting...
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Carlos Correa hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the ninth inning and Houston split a short series...
BOSTON — Joel Embiid scored 35 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rolled to a 106-96 win over the Boston Celtics on...
DETROIT — Akil Baddoo added another big hit in this charmed start to his big league career, lining an RBI single in the...
MIAMI — Yadier Molina hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly off former batterymate Sandy Alcantara to cap a three-run rally...
East Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 39 25 10 4 54 132 118 N.Y. Islanders 39 25 10 4 54 118 90 Pittsburgh...
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 35 16.686 —
Brooklyn 35 16.686 —
New York 25 26.490 10...
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Today in Sports History
April 7, 1991 • Berwick’s girls track team falls just 5 inches short of fourth place in the triple jump and first...
LEWISBURG — Mea Consentino pitched a perfect game, striking out 16 batters to lift Central Columbia to a 2-0 win over...
Today BASEBALL High school Bloomsburg at Mt. Carmel... 4:30 p.m. Danville at Montoursville..... 4:30 p.m....
COLLEGE BASEBALL 7 p.m. ACCN — FIU at Miami ———————————————
COLLEGE LACROSSE (WOMEN'S) 4 p.m. ESPNU — Penn St. at...
MLB Favorite Line Underdog
National League At Cincinnati -200/+180 Pittsburgh At Chicago -115/+105 Milwaukee At...
P-Nut Bowl DEANNIE KRUM MEMORIAL
Week 28 W L Naps 28 16 Yah No 26.5 17.5 Epic Fail 25 19 The Shakers 24 20...
BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB — Announced that USA Baseball named Mike Scioscia manager of the 2021...
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With the conclusion of a wild NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the Press Enterprise’s Bracketeers challenge featured...
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Here are excerpts of a column author Bob Greene recently wrote for the Wall Street Journal regarding mail-collection...
We’re sure the Luzerne County District Attorney’s office is busy. After all, its head, Stephanie Salavantis, declared...
I am writing this letter on behalf of the Nescopeck Area Community Cupboard Board, our coordinator and our dedicated...
Was the bleeding uterus an appropriate piece of art that deserved a display area on Main Street? No. As stated in the...
A New York attorney representing a very wealthy art collector called and asked to speak to his client. “Saul, I have...
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Electric Chevy Silverado to get 400 miles per charge DETROIT (AP) — General Motors says an electric version of the...
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’d like to know what kind of damage to look out for after being a heavy drinker between the ages of 19...
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IF YOU WERE BORN TODAY You are creative, innovative and eager for new experiences. You like to be in control of what...
The person in question running for council knows more about the Catawissa and the laws of the borough than anyone ever...
DEAR ABBY: I recently met a man, and I have fallen in love with him. He says he feels the same way and tells me often...
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