Stories from Sunday, December 26, 2021
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Bid sought payment of legal fees to settle lawsuit against borough
CATAWISSA — Borough leaders have declined an offer from the Catawissa Landlords Association that would have ended a...
Bloom High grad who owns Columbia County property has yet to announce his candidacy
HARRISBURG — David McCormick, CEO of one of the world’s largest hedge funds and a former senior official in President...
Board member-elect objected to vote before he takes office
SALEM TWP. —Township supervisors approved new contracts with hefty raises for two employees during their December...
Local members raise $15G to aid tornado victims
BLOOMSBURG —Among the rubble of the devastating tornado that hit Kentucky earlier this month was American Legion Post...
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Christmas Boulevard: Nightly through December, Market Street, Berwick. Joy Through the Grove — A Christmas Light...
1799: Former President George Washington was eulogized by Col. Henry Lee as “first in war, first in peace and first in...
• Actor Eden Sher, 30. • Actor-singer Jared Leto, 50. • Actor Nadia Dajani, 56. • Humorist David Sedaris, 65...
Alex Jones’ wife arrested DALLAS (AP) — The wife of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was arrested Christmas Eve on a...
Tree lights eyed in fatal fire QUAKERTOWN (AP) — A man and two children were found dead after an early-morning fire in...
TREASURE HUNT: 02-14-20-28-30 MIDDAY PICK TWO: 4-4, Wild: 6 MIDDAY PICK THREE: 3-4-9, Wild: 6 MIDDAY PICK FOUR: 3-4-...
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BERWICK — A driver caught with a methamphetamine pipe in the handle of his vehicle’s door told a state trooper he was...
BERWICK — A 24-year-old man was sentenced to six months of probation after officers found he was carrying hypodermic...
Cops: Wanted man charged again BERWICK — A Berwick man wanted on drug charges racked up three more when an officer...
The American Red Cross sounded an alarm Christmas Eve, saying if blood donors don’t come forward, hospitals may have to...
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Family farmer, second generation fruit grower
Quentin Heller, aka Pop, Dad, Grandpa, Mr. Heller, 93, of Wapwallopen, died Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, in Geisinger Medical...
Del Monte retiree enjoyed jigsaw puzzles
Glenda E. (Fausey) Stevenson, age 72, of 10 Crickside Lane, Shickshinny (Jonestown), passed away peacefully with her...
Domestic Relations retiree was active volunteer
Julie Charnitski, 92, of Shickshinny Lake, passed away on Dec. 21, 2021, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center....
I’m calling concerning the article on Dec. 22, about cat rescue and Evy Lysk. Evy is correct in saying the SPCA and ARC...
Enjoyed gardening, worked in adult education
Martha I. Kline, of Millville, passed away peacefully at Trustbridge Hospice in Boynton Beach, Fla., on Dec. 17, 2021,...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — T. Mark Taylor, artist and toy designer for the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe franchise as...
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WASHINGTON (AP) —President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 rapid test kits and...
MOSCOW (AP) — People strolling across Moscow’s snowy Red Square on the evening of Dec. 25, 1991 were surprised to...
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SALEM TWP. — The Caithness Freedom Generating Station team donated more than $20,000 to area charities this year, it...
BLOOMSBURG — Bloomsburg University students majoring in professional sales and marketing will have access to a...
Two Geisinger hopitals noted for maternity care Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital and Geisinger Medical Center in Danville...
CARLISLE — The GIANT Company announced it will donate 3,000 hams to 14 partner food banks in Pennsylvania, Maryland,...
WASHINGTON (AP) —Sales of new single-family homes rose 12.4% in November, the fastest pace in seven months, as the...
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“With variably cloudy skies, noticeable wind and highs near 40 degrees, today will be an OK day for people to return to...
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QB had to quickly shift focus after superb game on Tuesday
BY ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Jalen Hurts had little time to appreciate a stellar performance before shifting...
Rodgers historic; Mayfield throws 4 INTs
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Rasul Douglas and the Green Bay Packers’ pass defense didn’t let the Cleveland Browns spoil Aaron...
Win in Kansas City would go a long way for Pittsburgh
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Steelers coach Mike Tomlin called Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce the “best in the business.” He...
Philly coach Nick Sirianni clears protocol, will be on sideline today
The Baltimore Ravens put quarterback Tyler Huntley on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, leaving them without their...
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. —Darren Grainger and Georgia State saved their best for the last game of the season — and especially...
PHOENIX — Stephen Curry had 33 points, Otto Porter Jr. scored seven of his 19 during a key late stretch and the Golden...
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Brooklyn 21 9.700 —
Philadelphia 16 16.500 6 Boston 16 17.485 6½...
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Dec. 26, 1991 • After 23 years, 209 wins and four Super Bowl titles, Chuck Noll retires as the 14th coach in the...
Today No local sporting events scheduled ———————————————
Monday BASKETBALL High school girls Loyalsock at Mt....
IIHF HOCKEY (MEN’S) 2 p.m. NHLN — World Junior Championship Group Stage: Finland vs. Germany, Group A, Edmonton,...
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 30 20 6 4 44 98 80 Toronto 30 20 8 2 42 98 76 Florida 29...
AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 9 5 0.643 367 227 Buffalo 8 6 0.571 394 243 Miami 7 7 0.500...
NBA FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG at Miami OFF OFF Orlando at Sacramento OFF OFF Memphis at Cleveland OFF OFF Toronto...
BLOOMSBURG —Bloomsburg University’s softball team is holding a hitting clinic Jan. 13, a pitching clinic Jan. 16 and an...
BASKETBALL National Basketball Association ATLANTA HAWKS — Signed Gs Cat Barber and Malik Ellison to 10-day...
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Renew fishing license Fishing licenses in Pennsylvania are based on the calendar year. The 2021 license expires Friday...
It would seem inconceivable for a Pennsylvania bear hunter 50 years ago to ever think about a bear harvest in this...
A 55-year-old law that prohibited killing cubs was abolished in Pennsylvania.
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A publicity-seeking congressional busybody from Paterson, New Jersey, has written a letter to LSU’s new president...
ROSE: Here’s some red-and-white, Santa-colored roses for Parker Ball. The 9-year-old showed more true Christmas spirit...
Tis the season for giving — or, for some legislators, a good time to demand that the government force taxpayers to give...
In a recent Wall Street Journal column, Holman W. Jenkins Jr. argued the U.S. Public deserves a clearer picture of the...
There’s a new restaurant coming to town. It’s called “Karma.” You don’t get a menu, but just get what you deserve.
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Looks like Bob Lewis conned his sheep into voting out Remphrey with a back door deal behind closed doors. Lewis your...
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Pomegranate season is short and sweet. If we are lucky, the juicy red fruit will still be available for a few more...
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An unnamed mountain climber is a little richer this season after a cache of precious gems valued at $84,350 was awarded...
Ed from Orangeville makes a valid 30S point when he accuses Republicans Gordner and Millard, and the GOP majority state...
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Last week, we updated our yearly report on “The Saga of young Joe.” The 24-year-old lost his life in an alcohol-related...
After almost 30 years of sharing my gardening experience, expertise, and enthusiasm in columns, I’ve decided to focus...
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Holiday displays lighten mood amid virus
CUMBERLAND, Maine — From Maine to California, more lights shows have launched during the pandemic. They’re more...
With $82,000 in debt, buying a house seemed far in the distance for Ehren Sixon and his wife. The Florida residents...
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DRUMS — These programs will be offered at Hickory Run State Park. Register at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ or call the...
LEWISBURG — Evangelical Community Hospital will hold these support groups in January. Masking is required while in...
Dean’s list SCRANTON — Marywood University announces area students who have been named to the fall dean’s list from...
Senior centers list week’s activities • Benton — Monday: Coffee, tea, 9 a.m.; exercise, 10 a.m.; Lin’s cooking/stars...
Delphians enjoy holiday luncheon BERWICK — Twenty members of the Twentieth Century Delphian Club of Berwick met Dec. 6...
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DEAR ABBY: I had an affair with “Harold,” a man I was helping. He’s 76; I am 52. His wife stays in Florida for extended...
IF YOU WERE BORN TODAY You’re creative and intellectual. You’re friendly and a pleasure to be around. People appreciate...
NEW YORK (AP) — A memoir Paul Newman left unpublished in his lifetime will come out next fall. Publisher Alfred A....