Stories from Saturday, May 8, 2021
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Berwick Police say chase suspect blew through stop signs
BERWICK — A 22-year-old nearly ran over two pedestrians while fleeing police Thursday, police say. Now officers are...
Arcus Brothers owner credits diversified items as landmark turns 50
BLOOMSBURG — Arcus Brothers Stereo Centers Inc. turned 50 Thursday. It’s a landmark anniversary for a landmark store...
Orangeville man, 41, gets probation, fine
BLOOMSBURG — An Orangeville man charged with trying to rob a store clerk with his fingers pointed at her in the shape...
BENTON — A Benton man is accused of grabbing an 8-year-old boy by his neck and choking him while fighting with the boy’...
BLOOMSBURG — A former Staples employee who stole thousands in cash and store credits at work pleaded guilty Thursday to...
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• Actor Julia Whelan, 37. • Actor Domhnall Gleeson, 38. • Singer Enrique Iglesias, 46. • Actor Melissa Gilbert,...
Columbia County Conservation District Native Plant/Tree Sale: Open to the public, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the District...
1886: Atlanta pharmacist John Pemberton began selling the original version of Coca-Cola, which he’d invented. 1915:...
China: Little space danger BEIJING (AP) — China says the upper stage of its Long March 5B rocket that launched the...
• Danville Area School Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Danville Primary School, Room A215....
Disgraced D.A. pleads guilty HARRISBURG (AP) — Bradford County’s district attorney pleaded guilty Friday to pressuring...
TREASURE HUNT: 3-9-15-17-20 MIDDAY PICK TWO: 2-0; WILD: 1 MIDDAY PICK THREE: 6-8-3; WILD: 1 MIDDAY PICK FOUR: 1-3-7-...
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HARRISBURG — Daily newly confirmed cases of coronavirus were up again in the four area counties and statewide Friday,...
BLOOMSBURG — Two defendants charged in separate cases were allowed to plead to reduced charges carrying only fines in...
LIMESTONE TWP. — A man who left his car parked in the middle of Strick Road had amphetamines and marijuana in his...
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GMC employee loved horseback riding, skiing
Ann C. Kimber, 71, of Danville, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at her residence. She was born July 25, 1949, in...
Talented baker enjoyed reading, growing flowers
Mary Louise (Henry) Livingston, 92, of Danville died on Monday morning, May 3, 2021, a resident of Vintage Knolls in...
WWII vet, active church member, sports fan
Eugene A. Derr Jr., 96, of North Centre Township died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at his home. Born Oct. 10, 1924, in...
Hard-working farmer built WWII Stuart tanks
Joseph J. Zielinski, 98, of Nescopeck Township passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at his home following a lengthy...
Enjoyed country music, riding his motorcycle
John A. Deyo, 61, of Sweet Valley, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Wilkes-...
R.N. at Geisinger for more than 50 years
Jane C. Evans, 73, of Bloomsburg passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at her Bloomsburg home surrounded by her loving...
Funeral arrangements will be announced
Linda L. Kobeck, 75, of Berwick passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, at Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg. A...
Services private for National Guard member
Bruce M. Smith, 82, of Nescopeck passed away Monday, May 3, 2021, at Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Danville...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —The arraignment of a man who allegedly stabbed two older women without warning at a San Francisco...
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BUCKHORN — A Shickshinny man is accused of illegally selling marijuana he bought at Nature’s Medicine with a medical...
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say they are trying to determine what prompted a young girl to open fire at a rural...
NESCOPECK TWP. — A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hobbie and Wapwallopen roads here sent at least one woman...
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SOUTH CENTRE TWP. —Here are Central Columbia High School honor roll students for the third marking period: • Ninth...
MIFFLINVILLE — A Berwick man pleaded guilty to a drug possession charge after police found him passed out in a running...
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WASHINGTON (AP) —The recovery of America’s job market hit a pause last month as many businesses —from restaurants and...
DEAR ABBY: While shopping with a friend recently, I was put in an awkward situation in regard to a store discount....
IF YOU WERE BORN TODAY You are a bright, independent thinker. You are friendly and easygoing; however, at times you...
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Every time I drive through Bloomsburg, all I can see is Ashland. I get why trees had to be removed but the town looks...
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BLOOMSBURG — Calvary Baptist Church of Bloomsburg will be hosting a 5-on-5 soccer tournament on Saturday, May 22, from...
I am astonished at the Republican Governors, Legislatures, Congressman and average everyday Republicans with the way...
BERWICK — Beth Israel Congregation will be welcoming Shabbat at 7 p.m., Friday, May 14, with an in-person service and...
BLOOMSBURG — A prayer breakfast will be held on Saturday, May 15, at 7:15 a.m. at Morris Family Restaurant, 6035...
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WASHINGTON (AP) —The Biden administration announced the allocation of $21.6 billion in emergency rental assistance to...
“Predicting the amount of precipitation a given location is going to get is all but impossible this time of year....
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Transgender laws force NCAA into tight spot
The NCAA has reached a delicate moment: It must decide whether to punish states that have passed laws limiting the...
Only nine of the 12 European clubs who launched an ill-fated bid to form a Super League have agreed to a peace deal...
AP Sports Columnist All these years after her history making run at the Indianapolis 500, Janet Guthrie is still...
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HOUSTON — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander is doing well in his recovery from Tommy John surgery and says he still...
East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Boston 19 13.594 _ _ 6-4 W-1 10-9 9-4 Tampa Bay 18 15.545 1½ _ 7-3 W-...
ATLANTA — Od??bel Herrera hit a three-run homer in Philadelphia’s six-run first inning and the streaking Phillies beat...
CHICAGO — Zach Davies allowed five hits in seven scoreless innings, Rex Brothers got his first save in eight years and...
NEW YORK — Washington burst ahead in a six-run eighth inning that included three errors and Josh Harrison’s three-run...
MIAMI — Isan Diaz hit his first career grand slam and Miami beat reeling Milwaukee. Miguel Rojas had two hits and...
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Today BASEBALL High school Mt. Carmel at Milton...............10 a.m. Wyalusing at Northwest............2 p.m. Vo...
May 8
May 8, 1991 • Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers misses matching Johnny Vander Meer’s record of two consecutive no-...
Berwick Golf Club WEDNESDAY NIGHT LEAGUE
Week 2
Green Division W L John Wilson/Hugh Kyttle 8 0 Marty Sitler/...
SOUTH CENTRE TWP. — Central Columbia’s Cade Davis, Ioannis Stout and Carter Crawford combined on a one-hitter, and...
AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL 5:30 a.m. FS2 — AFL: Adelaide at Port Adelaide 2:30 a.m. (Sunday) FS2 — AFL: Brisbane at...
Orangeville Sportsmen’s Club TRAPSHOOTING
May 6 Squad 1: Dick Mills, 25. Squad 2: Dean Adams, 25. Squad 3: Jeff...
MLB
FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG
National League at St. Louis -172/+157 Colorado at Chicago Cubs -174/+156 Pittsburgh San...
Through 2021
(x-played prior to 1901; y-active)
Player Hits 1. Pete Rose 4,256 2. Ty Cobb 4,191 3. Hank Aaron 3,771...
BASEBALL
Major League Baseball
American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Activated LHP Garrett Crochet from the 10-day IL....
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WASHINGTON — Russell Westbrook’s stat lines have been looking like typos in the box score lately — the 14-point, 21-...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Phil Mickelson was 11 shots worse than his previous round at Quail Hollow. Bryson DeChambeau made an...
WASHINGTON — Rookie Wade Allison scored twice, Brian Elliott made 28 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the...
East Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Pittsburgh 55 36 16 3 75 195 156 x-Washington 54 34 15 5 73 187 161 x-Boston 53...
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB x-Philadelphia 46 21.687 —
x-Brooklyn 43 24.642 3 New York 37 29....
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid had 37 points and 13 rebounds to the tune of “MVP! MVP!” chants and the Philadelphia 76ers...
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The natural gas industry in Pennsylvania is worried about its future — and rightfully so. During last week’s virtual...
ROSE: Montour Countians, take a bow. According to data compiled by the New York Times, Danville and its surrounding...
If one listens to the expert discuss the effects of climate change on the Earth, there may be less than 10 years until...
In April, the news on climate action continued to be encouraging. The Biden Administration announced aggressive new...
Tuesday, May 11, at 5 p.m. is the deadline for receiving letters to the editor or comments to 30 Seconds about the May...
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Hello Greg. I recently read several of your articles and enjoyed them very much. I own a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340,...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) —The World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday inducted the “Microsoft Flight Simulator,”...
