Stories from Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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Montour County officials pleading for applicants; one approved so far
DANVILLE — In February, Montour County announced it had gotten $1.2 million to help families with rent and other...
Restaurant owners, borough lawyer favor review of closing rules
CATAWISSA — A representative from Vito’s Pizza urged Borough Council to treat downtown businesses equally when it comes...
CATAWISSA —Two men are running for mayor and four candidates are seeking seats on Borough Council in Catawissa. But...
Scratcher scores $100G jackpot in February
BLOOMSBURG — A Danville resident won $100,000 playing a scratch-off lottery game called Find The Leprechaun, state...
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Free Veterans Appreciation Dinner reservation deadline: Call Millville American Legion, 570-458-5960 today. Dinner at...
1943: During World War II, Axis forces in North Africa surrendered. The two-week Trident Conference, headed by...
• Actor Sullivan Sweeten, 26. • Actor Jason Biggs, 43. • Actor Mackenzie Astin, 48. • Actor Vanessa A. Williams,...
Dunkin’ worker charged TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Police said a Dunkin’ store employee fatally punched a 77-year-old customer...
750k to be eligible for shot HARRISBURG (AP) — About 750,000 Pennsylvania children are expected to become eligible for...
TREASURE HUNT: 04-19-23-27-29 MIDDAY PICK TWO: 2-6, Wild: 1 MIDDAY PICK THREE: 0-2-9, Wild: 1 MIDDAY PICK FOUR: 0-6-...
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Shawn Grassley celebrated his 50th birthday May 1 for the third time in three years. Why so many? Because, says his...
Man traveling with son faces drug case CATAWISSA — A father riding shotgun in a vehicle driven by his son had...
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Decorated World War II bomber crewman
World War II Army Air Corps veteran John S. Pope of Danville shook off this mortal coil and joined the ranks of the...
Educator and Steelers fan liked gardening
Jacqueline Ann (Coslett) Pickard, 61, of Berwick died Thursday, April 22, 2021, at home. Born Feb. 24, 1960, in...
Retired truck driver received award from Fair
James A. “Jim” Turner Sr., age 86, of Bloomsburg passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at his South Centre Township...
Owner/operator of trucking company 60 years
Earle F. Brown, 83, of Slocum Township passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021, at his home, surrounded by family. Born at...
Centenarian enjoyed cooking, gardening, dancing
Rose E. Heacock, 103, of Phillipsburg, N.J., and formerly of Berwick, died Monday, May 10, 2021, in Phillipsburg, where...
Enjoyed repairing bicycles, collecting antiques
Boyd D. Bower, 60, of Berwick passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021, at home surrounded by family. Born in Pacoima,...
LOS ANGELES (AP) —Stacey Abrams’ new political thriller was snapped up for a small-screen adaptation. The rights for “...
ZEVENEY — Gerald A. “Jerry”, 90, of Benton, husband of Mary Ann (Trudnak) Zeveney, died March 25, 2020. A Mass of...
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Seth Rogen is jumping into the podcast world later this year with a series where he interviews...
NEW YORK (AP) — Pfizer Chairman and CEO Dr. Albert Bourla can now tell the incredible story. Bourla has a deal with...
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Meanwhile, state hospitalizations plummeting
HARRISBURG — Tuesday’s report of newly confirmed coronavirus cases saw slight increases in Columbia and Northumberland...
MIFFLIN TWP. — A man allegedly had 2.1 grams of meth and 108 empty glassine bags in a Jeep pulled over by police around...
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BLOOMSBURG — A deputy sheriff who has a lawsuit pending against Columbia County Sheriff Tim Chamberlain will challenge...
BLOOMSBURG — A Bloomsburg man caught carrying cocaine despite wearing an additional pair of pants to conceal the drugs...
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Let the battle begin The Bloomsburg High School Robotics team will be hosting the 8th Annual Rage in the Cage Robotic...
Here are available school menus for the week of May 17: BLOOMSBURG ELEM/breakfast — Monday: Muffin, graham crackers...
Come to the carnival Central Columbia’s Spring Carnival will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the high...
•Rain J. Irvine was chosen Outstanding Senior for May at Warrior Run High School. She is the daughter of Jackie Irvine...
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Climate change is real. So is the need for our country to pursue sound conservation measures, building on current...
The town will push ahead with fireworks. The Bloomsburg Fair is planning on returning “full tilt” this fall, having...
Thank you Rep. David Millard for taking the time to speak with me. I know Gov. Wolf’s COVID restrictions limit...
I have read with interest local opinions regarding the proposed Constitutional Amendments which are on the primary...
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Shickshinny Borough has always had one person controlling things whether it is brother or sister. They have a large...
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“After a new high-pressure area from Southern Canada moved into the state late yesterday, it will now remain dry today...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Lloyd, whose role as kindly Dr. Daniel Auschlander on TV’s “St. Elsewhere” was a single...
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PHILADELPHIA — Alain Vigneault met with Philadelphia Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher after the team was...
Rangers roll to victory over youthful Benton
Press Enterprise Copy Editor SHICKSHINNY — Northwest showed it had the ability to be patient when it needed to be and...
BALTIMORE — Preakness officials said Tuesday they are allowing Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit to enter Saturday’s...
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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann retired Tuesday two appearances into his 13th season in the...
East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Boston 22 15.595 — — 5-5 L-2 10-10 12-5 New York 19 16.543 2 — 8-2 W-...
PITTSBURGH — Troy Stokes Jr. drove in runs with each of his first two major league hits, JT Brubaker pitched six strong...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A college baseball player from South Dakota whose prosthetic arm was stolen from his vehicle got it...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla —Jordan Montgomery pitched six strong innings, Aaron Judge and Gary S??nchez homered, and New York...
BOSTON — Chris Bassitt struck out a season-high 10 over seven effective innings and Oakland beat Boston in a matchup of...
CLEVELAND — Shane Bieber pitched out of some early trouble before extending his strikeout record and César Hern??ndez...
ATLANTA — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and drove in three runs and Toronto took advantage of Atlanta’s indecisive...
SAN FRANCISCO — Logan Webb tied a career high with 10 strikeouts in six innings and San Francisco beat Texas, keeping...
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LEWISBURG — Central Columbia’s Brady Madden only lost one game, and the Blue Jays eked out a narrow 3-2 win over...
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May 12
May 12, 1991 • Horace Grant’s 22 points and 11 rebounds help boost the Chicago Bulls to a 101-85 victory over the...
Today BASEBALL High school Loyalsock at Mt. Carmel.......4:30 p.m. Central at Southern..............4:30 p.m....
P-Nut Bowl SUNDAY ADULT/JUNIOR LEAGUE
Week 30 W L Two Brians 35 17 Lucky 7 33 19 Dad Reflex 31 21 Team Barney...
BOSTON — Tyler Herro scored 24 points and the Miami Heat clinched a playoff spot and locked the Boston Celtics into the...
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB x-Philadelphia 47 22.681 —
x-Brooklyn 45 24.652 2 New York 38 30....
COLLEGE SOFTBALL 12 p.m. SECN — Southeastern Tournament: Mississippi St. vs. Mississippi, First Round, Tuscaloosa,...
MLB
FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG
National League Cincinnati -157/+147 at Pittsburgh at Colorado (G1) OFF/OFF San Diego San...
WASHINGTON — Michael Raffl scored from a tight angle with 1.8 seconds remaining and the Washington Capitals beat the...
East Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-Pittsburgh 56 37 16 3 77 196 156 x-Washington 56 36 15 5 77 191 163 x-Boston 56...
BASEBALL
Major League Baseball NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME —Named Jeff Idelson interim president. American League...
RENO, Nev. — Nevada’s Tyler Bosetti has homered in nine consecutive games, breaking an NCAA Division I record that...
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DANVILLE — Here is the April report from Susan M. Kauwell, Montour County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts....
WASHINGTON (AP) —U.S. employers posted a record number of available jobs in March, illustrating starkly the desperation...
BLOOMSBURG — A Sunbury man who pulled his vehicle off Interstate 80 in Scott Township before getting out and “dancing”...
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a teacher scheduled to get the Pfizer vaccine on Friday. My mom keeps sending me stuff about why I...
DEAR ABBY: The best thing a person can do for anyone is to cook something for them. I enjoy the expression on their...
IF YOU WERE BORN TODAY You are multitalented and versatile. You are also well spoken, articulate and have an excellent...
