Stories from Thursday, December 30, 2021
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Madison Township residents sought a delay
MADISON TWP. — Township officials voted to borrow $200,000 to purchase a building to hold its offices and the road crew...
Central student, 17, part of Geisinger effort to use virtual reality
MAHONING TWP. — Unlike his friends, Central Columbia Area High School senior Toby Reed has never played a game using a...
Non-contracted workers to see 2.5% pay increase
MAHONING TWP. — Mahoning Township supervisors approved a 2.5% raise to township non-contracted employees at this week’s...
Get tickets next month for the ‘Why We Drink’ singer’s Sept. 23 gig, officials announce
Press Enterprise Managing Editor BLOOMSBURG — A country music star with nearly a dozen gold and platinum hits will...
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1853: The United States and Mexico signed a treaty under which the U.S. agreed to buy some 45,000 square miles of land...
• NBA star LeBron James, 37. • TV personality-boxer Laila Ali, 44. • Golfer Tiger Woods, 46. • Actor Daniel...
Fresh Express food pick up at AGAPE: Drive-through, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 19 E. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. STORY TIME: 10:...
Four shot at tattoo shops DENVER (AP) — Four of the people shot in a deadly rampage were attacked at tattoo shops,...
Coroner: Three died of virus JOHNSTOWN (AP) — A coroner said Wednesday three siblings found dead at a home near...
TREASURE HUNT: 1-8-16-17-23 MIDDAY PICK TWO: 4-2; WILD: 9 MIDDAY PICK THREE: 7-2-1; WILD: 9 MIDDAY PICK FOUR: 6-6-7-...
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CHICAGO (AP) — More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to...
Cleveland Township honored retiring supervisor Lamar Kerstetter during his last meeting Tuesday night. Kerstetter...
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Berwick native was 30-year college professor
Irene Elizabeth (Jurbala) Austin, 81, of Dover, Pa., passed away Dec. 16, 2021, at York Hospital. Irene was born in...
Vet, educator, coach, active church volunteer
A. Paul Franklin, 88, formerly of Benton, died early Tuesday morning, Dec. 28, 2021, at The Gardens at Millville, where...
Veteran, pilot’s service set for 11 a.m.
James L. Mutchler, 95, of Danville died peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at home with family by his side. Jim...
Homemaker, avid reader enjoyed antiquing
Susan J. (Dalberto) Bankes, 94, of Berwick passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at Grandview Nursing and...
N.J. native, talented artist was opera lover
Doris Elsie Pelley, 87, of Bloomsburg passed away Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at her home following a short terminal...
Sunday school teacher enjoyed family time
Ruth E. Hendricks, 91, of Catawissa went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at her residence. She was born...
Air Force veteran worked at PPL for 30 years
Ronald A. Heim, 72, of Stillwater passed away on Dec. 28, 2021, with family. He was born Jan. 17, 1949, in Sunbury, a...
NEW YORK (AP) — The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted Wednesday of luring teenage girls to be sexually...
BERWICK — A Danville man accused of driving drunk refused a breath test and questioned why “he was getting his balls...
Declan M. G. Williams Anthony and Noelle (McAndrew) Williams, Bloomsburg, are the parents of a son, Declan Michael...
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PLYMOUTH TWP. — State Police are asking for help finding a suspected thief and the bright yellow truck he allegedly...
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12-27. Counting down to the primaries, I can only imagine you trumpers will be voting for one of the candidates who...
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IF YOU WERE BORN TODAY Your mind is sharp, and your knowledge is insightful. You have a keen intuition and a nose for...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 79-year-old woman in good physical condition —a gardener and lap swimmer. The only medication I...
DEAR ABBY: I have a younger sister I love dearly. I respect and admire her. “Elise” is intelligent and talented. She is...
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) —The big waves are returning to Walt Disney World. The theme park resort said Tuesday it will...
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Kick the New Year off right with a fresh, delicious, homemade breakfast or brunch. ••• Broccoli and Cauliflower...
Only last week I remarked to Daniel how blessed I am to not have been sick much these last years since we were blessed...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of flights were cancelled Wednesday as the omicron variant creates havoc for travelers and for...
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“So far this season, we’ve had only three inches of snow. This isn’t even a drop in the bucket compared to what’s...
WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barre Police are mourning the loss of a colleague due to COVID-19, the department announced on...
MILTON — The Greater Susquehanna Valley Toastmasters club plans to hold a free open house next month to introduce...
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Berwick safety named to 4A All-State team
Press Enterprise Copy Editor BERWICK — Despite being among Berwick’s last line of defense at safety, Drey Wilk was...
AP Sports Columnist Somehow, he made every game feel fresh. So it barely mattered whether you first ran across John...
Candace Parker wrestled with the decision to make a huge change in her life and leave Los Angeles — where she had...
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DETROIT — Alec Burks scored a season-high 34 points to lead a huge night from New York’s bench and the Knicks beat the...
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Brooklyn 23 9.719 —
Philadelphia 18 16.529 6 New York 17 18.486 7½...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt each had a goal and two assists to help the New Jersey Devils end their...
AUBURN, Ala. — Walker Kessler had 16 points, a career-high 11 blocked shots and nine rebounds to lead No. 11 Auburn to...
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 31 21 6 4 46 103 84 Toronto 30 20 8 2 42 98 76 Florida 30...
Dick Vitale is taking an extended break from the airwaves to rest his voice. The ESPN college basketball analyst said...
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Class 1A First Team Offense
Quarterback Karson Kiesewetter 6-0, 185 Jr. Running Back Jalen Wagner, Reynolds 6-0...
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles have the top rushing attack in the NFL, and Sunday they’ll face a Washington...
NEW YORK — Tarheeb Still returned a punt 92 yards for a touchdown, Taulia Tagovailoa threw touchdown passes of 70 and...
CLASS 4A
OFFENSE
Quarterback Justin Holmes, Northwestern Lehigh — 6-3, 215 sr. Stone Saunders, Bishop McDevitt —...
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Dec. 30, 1991 • No. 1 Duke men’s basketball team cruises to a 97-61 victory over William & Mary. Dec. 30, 2001...
Today BASKETBALL High school boys NE Bradford at Benton.............. 6 p.m. Berwick at Hanover Area..... 7:15 p.m...
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 1 p.m. BTN — Maine at Rutgers 7 p.m. BTN — Brown at Maryland ESPN2 — Michigan at UCF...
JIM THORPE — Berwick’s Trystan English recorded three falls and a decision to win first place in the 215-pound...
FOOTBALL
National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Activated P Andy Lee from the reserve/COVID-19 list. Designated...
College Basketball FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG at Appalachian St. 3 Louisiana Michigan 4½ at UCF at Chattanooga 8 E....
ATLANTA — Michigan State’s last-ranked pass defense can’t relax in the Peach Bowl just because Pittsburgh quarterback...
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The terrible year of 2020 ended with a glimmer of hope. While the United States and California were in the grip of the...
It took the federal government far too long to answer citizens’ and lawmakers’ questions after some wondered why...
Since May of this year my husband and I have been blessed to have the opportunity to volunteer at Rescue Pets Serving...
In an interview promoting his new movie “Being the Ricardos,” about the beloved sitcom “I Love Lucy,” writer-director...
Once there was a little boy who lived in the country. They had to use an outhouse, and the little boy hated it...
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NEW YORK — Amanda Gorman is ending her extraordinary year on a hopeful note. The 23-year-old poet’s reading of her...
NEW YORK — Richard Stanton isn’t much for movies. He’s the elite British cave diver who helped lead the mission to save...
