Stories from Sunday, January 16, 2022
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Supplies, staffing challenge Montour merchants
DANVILLE — Nearly two years into the coronavirus pandemic, Montour County businesses still are feeling the impact of...
RIVERSIDE — Landscape business owner Dave Decoteau had an unpleasant surprise recently when he began contacting...
Sickened by his contact with meth during arrest, Catawissa police officer shares drug warning
CATAWISSA — Borough police Ptlm. David Krape crawled past a man he had in custody to the front door of the police...
Drug probe ends in Berwick arrest
BERWICK — A three-month drug trafficking investigation culminated before dawn Saturday with a raid on a LaSalle Street...
The other vehicle, likely a truck, did not stop
VALLEY TWP. — A rubber tire rolled on its own down Interstate 80 and smashed into the front of a small SUV carrying a...
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SAA meeting: 2-3 p.m., Agape, 19 E. Seventh St., Bloomsburg, for men only. S-Anon Meeting: 3:30 p.m., Agape, 19 E....
1865: Union Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman decreed 400,000 acres of land in the South would be divided into 40-acre lots...
• Actor Yvonne Zima, 33. • Actor-playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, 42. • Model Kate Moss, 48. • Actor-writer-director...
Governor: All hostages freed COLLEYVILLE, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted “all hostages are out alive and...
• South Centre Township Planning Commission has rescheduled its Feb. 1 meeting to 6 p.m. Feb. 8 in the township...
Suspect’s death ruled OD LOCK HAVEN (AP) — A Clinton County woman accused of killing her 9-year-old nephew in 2020...
TREASURE HUNT: 8-11-17-28-29 MIDDAY PICK TWO: 8-7; WILD: 1 MIDDAY PICK THREE: 3-1-1; WILD: 1 MIDDAY PICK FOUR: 1-0-4...
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BLOOMSBURG — During October, the following divorces were granted in Columbia County: • Eric Lipsky, Elysburg, from...
BERWICK — Sweaters, scarves, hats, gloves and other winter clothing festooned trees downtown Saturday. The warm wraps...
BERWICK — A man scheduled to be sentenced this week for killing a woman while driving under the influence of drugs...
BLOOMSBURG — Town code enforcers cited the following property owners for failing to clear sidewalks of snow or ice...
DANVILLE — The following divorces have been granted in Montour County: • Tina Patraw, 503 Bloom St., Danville, from...
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Berwick football fan worked at Kawneer
Kenneth C. Houseknecht, 86, of Berwick, died Thursday, January 13, 2022, at The Gardens at Orangeville. Born August 20...
Million Mile trucker was Vietnam veteran
James Scott Hornberger, age 70, – our Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather, passed away...
Memorial service is set for January 29
On January 7, Jessica Mae Kemper died unexpectedly in Tulum, Mexico, with her boyfriend Matthew Morrocco. She was 35...
NASCAR fan quoted Shakespeare, Bible verses
Andrew C. Sherrard III, age 73, of 3875 Smith Street, Bloomsburg, died unexpectedly at the Geisinger Medical Center in...
DETROIT (AP) — The federal government is moving forward with a plan to let teenagers drive big rigs from state to state...
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Biden administration is moving to tighten oversight of projects that benefitted from Trump-era...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Their state budgets flush with cash, Democratic and Republican governors want to spend some...
BLOOMSBURG — In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, United Way of Columbia and Montour Counties (https://cmcuw....
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Thank you to the Boulevard Committee. They did an excellent job. The Boulevard was beautiful and very, very...
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DANVILLE — The following property transfers were filed from Dec. 16 to 30 at the Montour County Courthouse. Anthony...
BLOOMSBURG — Through 2021, First Columbia Bank & Trust Co. made several officer-level promotions: • The bank...
BERWICK —The Community Giving Foundation: Berwick recently welcomed four new members to its 2022 Board of Directors,...
WILLIAMSPORT —PennDOT District 3-0 employees raised thousands of dollars for charity this year, despite facing a hard...
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“After a very cold beginning, with temperatures across the area a little above or below zero, today will become cloudy...
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Cincinnati ends 31-year drought
CINCINNATI — Paul Brown Stadium nearly shook in triumph. The city of Cincinnati might have, too. Its latest hero,...
Coach and QB realistic about facing Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mike Tomlin and Ben Roethlisberger are brutally honest about the Steelers’ chances of advancing past...
Seven-time champ not worried about resumé
TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady’s looking ahead, though not beyond this weekend. No one’s had more success in the NFL...
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MILWAUKEE — Pascal Siakam had 30 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds for his second career triple-double and the Toronto...
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Brooklyn 27 15.643 —
Philadelphia 24 17.585 2½ Toronto 21 19.525 5...
EUGENE, Ore. — Endyia Rogers made a jump shot with 0.4 seconds left to lift Oregon to a 68-66 overtime win over No. 7...
MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic was back in immigration detention Saturday after his legal challenge to avoid...
PHILADELPHIA — Chris Kreider scored with 6:30 left, fellow All-Star Adam Fox had two assists and the New York Rangers...
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida 38 26 7 5 57 158 111 Tampa Bay 40 26 9 5 57 135 113 Toronto...
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WACO, Texas — Bryce Thompson scored the game’s final six points and finished with 19 as Oklahoma State beat No. 1...
The NFL has taken several steps to improve diversity among leadership positions, yet Mike Tomlin is the only Black head...
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Jan. 16, 1992 • Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen combine to score 58 points in Chicago’s 100-85 win over the...
Today WRESTLING High school Southern at Escape the Rock..... 9 a.m. ———————————————
Monday BASKETBALL High school...
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) Noon BTN — Penn St. at Ohio St. FS1 — Butler at Villanova 1 p.m. ESPN — Cincinnati at...
HOLLAND — Mason Barvitskie (132 pounds) had the best start for Southern Columbia wrestling, advancing to the...
Midway Lanes Thursday ladies
Week 19 W L Continental 8 4 Bowling Buddies 10 2 Friends 8.5 3.5 Pin Pals 7 5...
BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with SSs Edwin Amparo, Leandro Arias, Adriam Santos,...
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The members of the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners, including several new members, will soon sit down and...
One last day to hunt Tomorrow is the final day for the late season archery and black powder deer season in...
A resident fur license was required for the first time. A resident license was $12.50.
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In what one police officer called a “real-life Lassie situation,” a 1-year-old Shiloh shepherd named Tinsley is being...
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Greg, how about your opinions on more foreign cars, like the Triumphs and especially the GT6? You mention you used to...
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Fourteen percent of people in our state carry student loan debt. Forgiving those debts could be a game changer for...
They deserve better. That thought runs through my mind every time I visit an assisted living facility. Most of the...
I am writing to encourage Bloomsburg residents who have concerns or want information about the new race track at the...
It’s not “all about sports.” If you have been attending or watching the Danville School Board meetings then you have...
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Site shows American woman she has sisters
VIRGINIA, Minn. (AP) — For Nicole Ollila, 2021 was the year she found out her family was more extended than she...
A solid credit score can be the difference between qualifying for an apartment or a low-interest car loan or missing...
One of the perks of buying a new vehicle is features that promise a safer and more convenient driving experience. But...
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Dean’s list LEWISBURG — Adrianna Rakauskas, a 2020 graduate of Central Columbia High School, made the dean’s list at...
Senior centers list week’s activities • Benton — Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Coffee/tea, 9 a.m.; pedal power, 9:30 a.m...
DAR elects reps to attend conference BLOOMSBURG — Fort McClure Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at the...
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DEAR ABBY: A year and a half ago, I separated from my husband because I was being neglected, not respected, and...
IF YOU WERE BORN TODAY You are brave, confident and strong. You’ve dealt with your share of setbacks, but you’ve always...
NEW YORK (AP) — Colin Kaepernick will release a series of books through the children’s publisher Scholastic, starting...