Stories from Saturday, July 24, 2021
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Project is slated for lot on Main Street
BLOOMSBURG — As one proposed downtown park comes to a halt, another just down the street is beginning to take shape....
Zoning variance needed in Benton
BENTON — Benton borough and school officials have agreed to “play ball” and transfer ownership of a historic and...
BLOOMSBURG — A South Centre Township man pleaded guilty this week to charges involving a drunken dispute with his teen-...
NORTH CENTRE TWP. — A Mifflinburg man driving a stolen car was hit with felony drug charges after police allegedly...
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Blobfish Slime Summer Reading Finale Extravaganza: 10 a.m. to noon, Bloomsburg Public Library back lot. Outdoor event...
• TV personality Bindi Irwin, 23. • Actor Anna Paquin, 39. • Basketball player-turned-actor Rick Fox, 52. • Actor-...
1915: The SS Eastland, a passenger ship carrying more than 2,500 people, rolled onto its side while docked at the Clark...
Athlete’s background probed ATLANTA (AP) — At first glance, Herschel Walker has a coveted political profile for a...
• Salem Township will accept bids until 5 p.m. Aug. 9, to be opened at 5:30 p.m. at 38 Bomboy Lane, Berwick, for two...
Body found in Dumpster EAST STROUDSBURG (AP) — A decomposed body was found in a Dumpster at a construction company...
TREASURE HUNT: 5-7-12-15-30 MIDDAY PICK TWO: 8-6; WILD: 6 MIDDAY PICK THREE: 7-4-0; WILD: 6 MIDDAY PICK FOUR: 4-8-2-...
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Pennsylvania’s new daily cases of coronavirus stayed above 500 for the fourth straight day Friday, though it continued...
MIFFLINVILLE — A Benton man allegedly lied on a form to buy a gun from Curt’s gun shop June 10, and a background check...
BLOOMSBURG — Town police were called to assist county caseworkers in locating a runaway teen after the boy failed to...
MIFFLIN TWP. — A woman pulled over for driving erratically on Interstate 80 had marijuana, pills and LSD inside her car...
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Owner of trucking business enjoyed hunting
Dean English, 71, of rural Orangeville died Tuesday afternoon, July 20, 2021, at his home following a lengthy illness...
Decorated veteran was avid outdoorsman
Bruce A. BenKinney, 91, of Berwick died Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. Born April 15...
Foster mother to many enjoyed traveling
Patricia Y. (Wolfe) Yoder, 85, of Mifflin Township passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at home, surrounded by...
Pa. correction officer enjoyed gardening
Omer Crouse, 82, of Berwick died Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Ridgewood, N.Y., at the home of his daughter, Linda. Born...
Nanticoke native adopted many stray cats
Joan Ann Rule, 86, of Shickshinny died Thursday afternoon, July 22, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving...
Longtime Pine Twp. resident, Kawneer retiree
James P. Miller, 88, of Millville passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, at The Gardens at Orangeville. He was born Sept...
Vietnam Conflict veteran enjoyed NASCAR
Earl Titman Jr., 78, 23 Black Run Road, Bloomsburg, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 23, 2021, at his residence....
Funeral Mass and celebration today
A funeral Mass and celebration for Lisa will be held today at 11 a.m. The service is being held at St. Mary’s Church,...
Avid Penn State fan was dedicated to family
Sharon E. Rabb, 49, of Hughesville died Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born May 29,...
Christine Smith quoted Christine Smith was the member of We the People of Columbia County who asked Southern Columbia...
Service and burial at convenience of the family
Kathleen J. Goss, 47, of Berwick went to be with the Lord July 4, 2021, at St. Thomas Post-Acute & Rehabilitation...
MASTIC, N.Y. (AP) — An escaped bull has eluded capture for several days on Long Island despite searchers employing a...
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INCIDENTS
MAIN TWP. — A Bloomsburg man and two children were taken to the hospital after a car accident here July 9, State Police...
DANVILLE — The 100th annual Wintersteen Family Reunion will be held Sunday, Aug. 1, at Sunnybrook Park in Danville....
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Catawissa Borough Council is out of control. With the majority of members going off Council in December, that same...
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WASHINGTON (AP) —Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Congress on Friday she will start taking emergency measures next...
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NEW YORK — “Like a rose coming through the concrete” is one description of 1969’s Harlem Cultural Festival. It’s heard...
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are newlyweds and share an apartment with another couple because we ran into financial...
IF YOU WERE BORN TODAY You’re a tried-and-true friend. People can count on you. You also care a great deal about making...
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NESCOPECK TWP. — The Cornerstone Bible Church, 208 Church Road, will be hosting its annual vacation Bible school Aug. 1...
TREVORTON — Trevorton Foundry will host the Northumberland County Youth Rally on Aug. 8 from 2-8 p.m. The day will...
MILLVILLE — A “Bible Story Boulevard” sponsored by the Millville Christian Church (DOC) will take place today from 5-7...
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HARRISBURG (AP) —Charlie Gerow, a Republican who announced his candidacy for governor last month, said Friday he is...
“I’m expecting it to remain dry today. But it will become a little warmer and there will be an increase in humidity as...
SAN DIEGO — The eruption of COVID-19 last year caused the proportion of people working from home in the U.S. to nearly...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican politicians are under increasing pressure to speak out to persuade COVID-19 vaccine...
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Baseball team will take on a new persona in 2022
CLEVELAND — While riding his bike over a bridge across the Cuyahoga River near Progressive Field, Indians owner Paul...
TOKYO — Ghostly airports, devoid of bustle. Cavernous arenas where no crowds will roar. Stringent rules that are...
Delayed Games begin with a muted ceremony
TOKYO — Belated and beleaguered, the virus-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics finally opened Friday night with cascading...
From players getting COVID-19 vaccinations to relaxed coronavirus protocols to lineup issues, particularly at...
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NEW YORK — The pitching-thin New York Mets on Friday acquired left-hander Rich Hill from the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays...
East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Boston 60 38.612 _ _ 6-4 W-4 30-19 30-19 Tampa Bay 59 39.602 1 _ 7-3...
PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler returned to his All-Star form for seven innings, Bryce Harper stole three bases, including...
BOSTON — Rafael Devers hit two home runs, including a go-ahead blast in the fifth inning, to help Boston best New York...
MIAMI — Joe Musgrove pitched six solid innings, Tommy Pham homered and San Diego beat Miami. Winless in his previous...
NEW YORK — Tylor Megill tossed six scoreless innings for his first big league win and got his first career hit, Pete...
BALTIMORE — Pat Valaika homered twice — doubling his total for the season — and Baltimore beat Washington for just its...
CLEVELAND — Nelson Cruz homered in his Tampa Bay debut and Joey Wendle hit a go-ahead single in a six-run ninth inning...
CHICAGO — Javier B??ez homered, Robinson Chirinos went deep twice, Zach Davies earned his first win since a combined no...
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July 24
July 24, 1991 • Berwick jumps out to a 2-1 lead in the first game of a best-of-3 championship series before...
AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL 5:30 a.m. FS1 — AFL: Hawthorn at Adelaide 1 a.m. (Sunday) FS2 — AFL: Richmond at Geelong...
FAIRCHANCE — Teddi Snavely’s pitching performances for Central Columbia’s 8-10-year-old Division Little League...
Today BASEBALL Junior Legion State tournament at Berwick Berwick vs. Conneaut.................5 p.m. SOFTBALL...
Berwick Golf Club THURSDAY NIGHT LEAGUE
July 22
Fahringer Division Record Pts. Hower/Lally 7-6-1 74 Weaver/Fink...
TOKYO — There’s a phenomenon that happens every time Simone Biles appears on a screen inside Power Moves Gymnastics...
MLB
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National League at Chicago Cubs -145/+123 Arizona at Philadelphia -115/-105 Atlanta San...
BASEBALL
American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with C Creed Willems, 3B Ryan Higgins, OFs Billy Cook and...
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The number of NFL players in the COVID-19 vaccination process has reached 80%, with nine teams having 90% or more of...
Dak Prescott bowed his head and slowed his walk before pointing to the sky and breaking into a trot while taking the...
INDIANAPOLIS — There aren’t many revelations to be learned about Ohio State’s recent dominance in the Big Ten. But say...
The NHL draft turned Michigan maize and blue Friday night. And there’s a Hughes sibling reunion set to happen in New...
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#FreeBritney. The hashtag seen round the world is getting support from South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace, R-Daniel Island...
THORN: A new form of fraud that aims to rip off state unemployment systems has hit the area. State police catalogued at...
I see and also hear about BRV 1-2, now St. Thomas Rehab. I have been on both sides and I can see each sides point of...
The 2020 Olympic Games are finally here! Though they’re some 12 months behind schedule due to the pandemic, it’s “...
Why couldn’t the sesame seed leave the gambling casino? Because he was on a roll. ••• What does a nosey pepper do?...
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“Can you believe I found this online?” a delighted Prisca asks husband Guy at the beginning of “Old,” as their family...
NEW YORK — The Tom Clancy adaptation “Without Remorse” recasts Michael B. Jordan as a globe-trotting action star. The...
NEW YORK (AP) — Time is finally on their side. This week, the Rolling Stones announced the relaunch of their U.S. “No...
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