Stories from Sunday, August 7, 2022
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Rental property owner questions proposed rules
DANVILLE — An owner of rental properties here has voiced a number of concerns about a proposed ordinance to regulate...
Survivor recalls generosity of family members lost to fire
NESCOPECK — The victims of Friday’s fire belonged to a blended family that took in those in need and was known for its...
As boy, victim inspired Coats for Kids drive
NESCOPECK — One of Friday’s fire victims inspired a Berwick fire company to launch a charity effort to keep kids warm,...
NESCOPECK — Veteran firefighters called Friday’s fire the worst they’ve ever seen. Nescopeck fireman Jeff Smith got...
Suspect allegedly lied about wanted man’s whereabouts
CATAWISSA — A woman repeatedly lied to police about the whereabouts of a known felon, charges state. But officers...
Agency seeks place for giveaway that won’t jam up traffic
BERWICK — The Berwick YMCA has called off Monday’s food giveaway while it looks for a place it can distribute groceries...
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The Bloomsburg Singers present “Voices in Bloom”: 3 p.m., Wesley Church, 130 W. Third St., Bloomsburg, free; donations...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces began an assault Saturday on two key cities in the eastern Donetsk region and kept...
1882: The famous feud between the Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky erupted into full-scale...
Police: Dad killed children OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma City man fatally shot his three young children then shot...
• NHL center Sidney Crosby, 35. • Actor Charlize Theron, 47. • Actor David Duchovny, 62. • Marathon runner...
Child dies after trailer crash LOWER CHANCEFORD (AP) — Authorities say a fourth child has died of injuries in a...
TREASURE HUNT: 6-11-16-18-21 MIDDAY PICK TWO: 6-7 Wild: 1 MIDDAY PICK THREE: 9-4-2 Wild: 1 MIDDAY PICK FOUR: 2-0-8-5...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate parliamentarian on Saturday dealt a blow to Democrats’ plan for curbing drug prices but...
A wildfire burning in a remote area just south of the Oregon border appears to have caused the deaths of tens of...
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Vo-Tech graduate enjoyed outdoors
Zachary L. Benshoff, 24, of Berwick passed away on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Palmerton. He was born in Danville on...
Dean of Student Life at Bloomsburg University
Robert G. Norton, 90, a resident of the Bloomsburg area for 60 years, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Born Nov...
Actor and singer loved his cats
Jeffrey S. “Jeff” Davis, 56, of Bloomsburg passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, Aug. 6, 2022. Jeff was a...
U.S. Army veteran was carpenter
John Paul Jola, 87, of Hunlock Creek passed away on Aug. 4, 2022. He was born on July 20, 1935, in Plymouth and was...
Married for 47 years, survived by seven sons
Paul G. Martin, 76, of Strick Road, Milton, passed away Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family. Born...
LOS ANGELES (AP) —Actor Anne Heche was in the hospital Saturday following an accident in which her car smashed into a...
VINCENT, Ala. (AP) — A racist text message sent by a police officer has prompted officials in a small Alabama town to...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Senate voted Saturday to start debating Democrats’ election-year economic bill, lifting the...
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“A lot of our area got a quick soaking Friday afternoon when a pop-up thunderstorm fed on tropical moisture, resulting...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) —The administration of President Joe Biden and one of Indiana’s largest employers have condemned the...
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan authorities have suspended the work of a prominent LGBTQ rights group, calling it an...
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SEATTLE — Now that a bit of time has passed, Sue Bird knows she made the right decision announcing publicly what she...
Boselli becomes first Jaguars player inducted
CANTON, Ohio — Tony Boselli looked out at all the teal-colored jerseys in the crowd and screamed: “Duuuuval!” Finally...
BROOKLYN, Mich. —Kyle Busch’s tumultuous year took another turn. Busch, his wife and their two children escaped the...
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PHILADELPHIA — Rhys Hoskins homered in the first inning for the third straight game —the first Phillies player to do it...
East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away New York 70 37.654 — — 4-6 L-3 41-15 29-22 Toronto 59 47.557 10½ +2½...
BALTIMORE — On a day the Orioles welcomed Eddie Murray, Brooks Robinson and Mike Mussina back to the ballpark,...
ST. LOUIS — Jordan Montgomery blanked his old teammates over five innings and Nolan Arenado drove in the lone run as...
NEW YORK — Max Scherzer tied a season high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and New York beat sloppy Atlanta to...
SEATTLE — Ty France hit a two-run homer in the third inning, George Kirby pitched six solid innings and Seattle beat...
CHICAGO — Drew Smyly tossed shutout ball into the seventh inning for his first win at Wrigley Field for the Cubs,...
ARLINGTON, Texas —Dane Dunning allowed one hit in seven dominant innings against his former team for his first win...
CLEVELAND — Cal Quantrill tossed six scoreless innings and Amed Rosario had a two-run single, lifting Cleveland to a...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —Rookie Nick Pratto hit a game-ending home run in the ninth inning, giving Kansas City a win over...
DETROIT — Harold Castro drove in two runs and scored twice as Detroit ended a three-game skid with a win over All-Star...
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GREENSBORO, N.C. —The largest cut since the PGA Tour went to top 65 and ties, followed by two delays for storms in the...
Aug. 7
Aug. 7, 1992 • The San Francisco Giants, pioneers of baseball’s move west in 1957, announce that they are moving the...
AUTO RACING 12 p.m. USA — IMSA Sports Car Championship: The Fastlane Sportscar Weekend, Road America, Plymouth, Wis...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fernando Alonso created this mess, right? Or was it IndyCar champion Alex Palou? Maybe the blame...
New Holland 250 Saturday
At Michigan International Speedway
Brooklyn, Mich.
Lap length: 2.00 miles
(Start position in...
Clinton County Speedway MID-WEEK FAIR SPECIAL 270 Micros: 1. Ross Perchak 2. Zachery Glass 3. Mac Wert 4. Timmy...
The Links at Hemlock Creek WEDNESDAY NIGHT LEAGUE Pts. Barnes/Barnes 150 Yablonski/Patterson 142.5...
BASEBALL
Major League Baseball CLEVELAND GUARDIANS — Designated RF Franmil Reyes for assignment. Selected the contract...
MLB
FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG
National League at Philadelphia -295/+240 Washington at Milwaukee -275/+225 Cincinnati at...
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons coach Arthur Smith likes what he’s seen thus far from the offensive line even though...
OXNARD, Calif. — Ezekiel Elliott lingers a little longer after practice at training camp with family, friends and even...
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions held training camp at Ford Field on Saturday, hoping it is a step toward gaining home-...
WESTFIELD, Ind. — DeForest Buckner always appreciated watching Gus Bradley’s defenses. It was the scheme Buckner...
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) —Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has returned to practice after missing nearly a week...
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3-D shoot today North Montour Sportsmen’s Club will hold a 3-D archery shoot today. The archery shoot scheduled for...
Summer is made for fishing, but not every summer day is a good one for the angler or the fish. Right now, we find...
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Christie Louise Jones, 49, of Richfield, North Carolina, was likely looking for revenge on a former boyfriend on July...
Feral cats are not pets. They’re vermin and should be treated that way. You really want the problem to go away, let...
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Breezeline, the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, has been named the Multi-System Operator of the Year by...
LEWISBURG — Evangelical Community Hospital has welcomed Jon Gabrielsen, MD, FASMBS, bariatric and foregut specialist,...
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Progressives want Joe Biden to unleash what they call “beast mode” executive power, and the Schumer-Manchin tax bill...
ROSE: Best wishes to Berwick native Jayson Terdiman as he makes the transition from breathtaking competition on the...
One nation under hypocrisy: “No man can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you...
When my niece graduated from high school, she had little interest in continuing her education. With encouragement, she...
Where do homeless accountants live? In tax shelters! ••• How do you know you have a good CPA? He has a tax loophole...
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Greg, I enjoy your columns very much and want to ask you about some of the early days of NASCAR. I know you knew Smokey...
WARREN, Mich. (AP) — In their first rollouts of electric vehicles, America’s automakers targeted people who value short...
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Writer finds flow, community in curve of a spoon
Many people discovered their inner cook during the pandemic. I discovered my inner woodcarver, making a butter knife....
The arrival of a baby is all-consuming. Do your future, sleep-deprived self a favor and start prepping your finances so...
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Columbia County, of Montour County and of Northumberland...
WASHINGTONVILLE — Look for the Master Gardeners at the Montour-Delong Fair in Washingtonville from Tuesday through Aug...
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Juris doctor Katherine Turner of Bloomsburg recently earned her Juris Doctorate from Penn State Law. Turner is a 2019...
BLOOMSBURG — The Columbia County Traveling Library will make the following stops this week: • MONDAY: County Library...
Diltz reunion is today in Lime Ridge LIME RIDGE — The 49th annual Diltz family reunion is today at Columbia Park, with...
Evangelical offers wellness programs LEWISBURG — Community Health and Wellness at Evangelical Community Hospital will...
Senior centers list week’s activities • Benton — Monday: Board meeting/share a laugh, 9 a.m.; exercise, 10 a.m.;...
ELYSBURG — Ralpho Library Bridge Club’s regular game was held July 26 with these results: Dave and Mina McCormick, 8...
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DEAR ABBY: I received a Facebook invitation to my 35th high school reunion. I was bullied constantly in every grade. I...
IF YOU WERE BORN TODAY You’re a driven and goal-oriented person. You feel your best when you’re hard at work, getting...
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence will publish his autobiography Nov. 15. It will be titled “So Help Me...