Stories from Sunday, August 14, 2022
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Officials: Car, hammer used in deadly attacks
BERWICK — A driver plowed through a crowd gathered at a benefit for the family of fire victims, killing at least one...
Police: She believed he was cheating on her
CATAWISSA — A woman struck her boyfriend over the head with a skateboard because he was unfaithful to her, charges...
Production directed by counselors was produced in 26 days
BERWICK — The Berwick YMCA Day Camp has been filming tirelessly for a production that was unveiled recently at a “red...
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Columbia Child Development Program 50th Anniversary Celebration: 1-4 p.m., Bloomsburg Town Park; games, Woody Wolfe,...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s military pounded residential areas across Ukraine overnight, claiming gains. Ukrainian...
Rushdie is off ventilator MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — “The Satanic Verses” author Salman Rushdie, 75, was taken off a...
• Catawissa Borough Council will hold a special meeting at 1 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Borough Hall, 307 Main St., to open...
1935: President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. 1941: President Franklin D. Roosevelt...
• Former NFL player Tim Tebow, 35. • Actor Mila Kunis, 39. • Actor Halle Berry, 56. • Basketball Hall of Famer...
FBI gunman has ties to state COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The gunman killed in a shootout after trying to get inside the FBI’...
TREASURE HUNT: 1-2-16-21-24 MIDDAY PICK TWO: 8-1; WILD: 2 MIDDAY PICK THREE: 4-3-0; WILD: 2 MIDDAY PICK FOUR: 5-3-9-...
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BLOOMSBURG — A Schuylkill County man named in a felony warrant was detained by Scott Township Police, who then found...
BLOOMSBURG — A Bloomsburg woman was driving drunk when she struck a parked vehicle on East Fourth Street then bumped a...
BLOOMSBURG — Sharonda Ellis, 35, of 15 Park Place Village, Bloomsburg, was cited for retail theft after police say she...
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WASHINGTON (AP) —The FBI recovered “top secret” and even more sensitive documents from former President Donald Trump’s...
U.S. Army veteran enjoyed spotting deer
Robert T. Aungst, age 61, of 250 West St., Bloomsburg, died unexpectedly at his home Friday morning, August 12, 2022....
Arrangements to be announced
Jeffrey S. Lasky, 65, of Mountain Top, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono, East...
NEW YORK — Three years after it closed on Broadway, the musical “Kinky Boots” returns to New York City. The show may...
Complete obituary to come
William C. Kishbaugh III, 58, of Berwick, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 12, 2022. A complete obituary will...
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has weighed in on a civil lawsuit against two conservative political...
WASHINGTON (AP) —The climate change and health care bill soon to be signed by President Joe Biden will bring U.S....
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) —A major economic bill headed to the president has “game-changing” incentives for the nuclear...
LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization says it’s holding an open forum to rename the disease monkeypox, after some...
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Q. You’ve written about burning off warts from a person’s fingers. As a young man, I had a lot of warts. My father...
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“What much of the state needs is a few days of frequent showers that can give a boost to both the soil moisture and...
TORONTO — Alan Nichols had a history of depression and other medical issues, but none were life-threatening. When the...
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Move is likely long-term plan
CLEVELAND — Jacoby Brissett has jumped ahead of Deshaun Watson on Cleveland’s depth chart. Maybe for a while. Browns...
Pickett, Steelers beat Seahawks in final seconds
PITTSBURGH — Kenny Pickett threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Vaughns with 3 seconds to play and the Pittsburgh...
Padres manager Melvin had talks with suspended star
WASHINGTON — San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin reached out to suspended All-Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. in a...
RICHMOND, Va. — Ryan Blaney and Martin Truex Jr. are the favorites as they battle for position to make NASCAR’s...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — British Open champion Cameron Smith has spent all week ignoring queries about reports he will be the...
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. —Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier expects to be ready for opening day next year...
East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away New York 72 42.632 — — 2-8 W-1 41-15 31-27 Toronto 61 51.545 10 +2 4-...
NEW YORK — Jacob deGrom struck out 10 in six dominant innings and Edwin Díaz earned his 200th career save, helping the...
TORONTO — Teoscar Hern??ndez hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning, Matt Chapman also connected and Toronto...
MIAMI — Ronald Acu??a homered on the first pitch of the game, Matt Olson hit his 24th homer and Atlanta beat Miami 6-2...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Max Muncy had a homer and four RBIs, Mookie Betts hit his team-leading 26th home run of the season...
ST. LOUIS — Hunter Renfroe tripled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning, and St. Louis wasted a magnificent start...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — All-Star Shane McClanahan stopped a two-start losing streak, working six solid innings as Tampa...
CINCINNATI — Ian Happ, Willson Contreras and Franmil Reyes homered, and Chicago beat stumbling Cincinnati. Happ hit an...
CHICAGO — Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning for the second consecutive night, AJ Pollock...
HOUSTON — Lance McCullers Jr. pitched six shutout innings in his season debut, Alex Bregman homered and Trey Mancini...
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NEW YORK — Zach Wilson and the New York Jets appear to have avoided a preseason nightmare. Wilson is expected to miss...
CHICAGO — The president of the NFL Players Association blasted the conditions at Soldier Field on Saturday, and he didn...
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns starting center Nick Harris will likely need season-ending surgery on his right knee that...
LANDOVER, Md. — Even though the Carolina Panthers are another day closer to announcing a starting quarterback before...
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BLOOMSBURG — Bloomsburg University is hosting a one-day youth camp at Redman Stadium today from 1-3:30 p.m. for...
August 14, 1992 • The Philadelphia Eagles sign 32-year-old quarterback Jim McMahon to a one-year deal. August 14,...
AUTO RACING 9 a.m. CBSSN — FIM Motocross: The MX2, Hyvinkaa, Finland 10 a.m. CBSSN — FIM Motocross: The MXGP,...
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa’s defense was a big reason the Hawkeyes won 10 games and the Big Ten West last season. The...
BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled LHP D.L. Hall from Norfolk (IL). Optioned LHP Nick Vespi to...
Rolling Pines Senior Citizens League
Aug. 10 Points Coffinberger/Coakley/Dill/Karpinski 313.5 Martz/Prosseda/...
MLB FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG
National League San Diego -255/+205 at Washington at Miami OFF/OFF Atlanta at NY Mets...
Aug. 21 — Boston vs. Baltimore at Williamsport Aug. 31 — Last day to be contracted to an organization and be eligible...
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We can count ourselves as some of the most fortunate residents in this state, perhaps even among the East Coast. We...
3-D shoot today The Benton Archery 3-D shoot will be held today. The kitchen will be open and all shooters are welcome...
Hunters in Columbia County harvested 191 buck and 549 doe. In Montour County, the buck kill was 23 with 123 doe...
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Folks in China tackle the problem of cheating husbands head-on, with two professional paths related to the issue: “...
Civil discourse’ in America is having a hard time. The left accuses the right of putting out lies and misinformation;...
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NEW YORK — Since her breakthrough as Vanessa in the film adaptation of “In The Heights,” Melissa Barrera has been...
Oliver Jackson-Cohen is interested in lighter roles. His mother says he needs a break. Mom's commentary came last year...
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A group of Democratic Pennsylvania lawmakers announced a bill Friday that would require price transparency from health...
ROSE: The courageous firefighters who fought the house fire in Nescopeck Aug. 5 did all they could, but the killer...
Pete, I agree with you that we should love our neighbors as ourselves. I think this should include a warning of God’s...
If you weren’t fearful of government before this week, you should be scared to death by now. This is the United States...
Two factory workers are talking. The woman says, “I can make the boss give me the day off.” The man replies, “And how...
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Greg, help! I am the first and only owner of a 1998 Camaro Z28 SS SLP I ordered new from Joe Panian Chevrolet. I’ve...
NEW YORK (AP) — Mexican painting icon Frida Kahlo will be the subject of an upcoming musical with music by Mexican...
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Inflation weighs on school shopping for many families
NEW YORK — To understand the impact of surging inflation on this year’s back-to-school spending, look no further than...
You can save money on back-to-school supplies and other gear by leaning on local parents, neighbors and community...
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Columbia County, of Montour County and of Northumberland...
BERWICK — Join Penn State Master Gardener Pat Porter at the McBride Memorial Library, 500 N. Market St. in Berwick, for...
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Scholarship WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa (FMH) announces its sponsorship of a...
DANVILLE — On July 31 at the Danville American Legion Post 40, the following six veterans were awarded Quilts of Valor...
BLOOMSBURG — The Boughter family reunion will be held 1 p.m. Sunday Sept. 25 at the Boughter home on Millville Road in...
Central classmates plan to link up BLOOMSBURG — Central Columbia Class of 1962 will have its 60-year reunion on...
BLOOMSBURG — The Columbia County Traveling Library will make the following stops this week: • MONDAY: Little Cubs...
Senior centers list week’s activities • Benton — Monday: Coffee/tea, 9 a.m.; hand and foot, 9:30 a.m.; exercise, 10 a...
Hospice volunteer training slated LEWISBURG — Hospice of Evangelical will be holding its annual volunteer training on...
STILLWATER — The McHenry clan gathered recently for their annual reunion at St. James Church Social Hall, Zaners...
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DEAR ABBY: I am a 42-year-old single mom who recently began a relationship with a wonderful man. I have two kids from...
IF YOU WERE BORN TODAY You’re a person of strength and integrity. You don’t let the ups and downs of life throw you...
NEW YORK (AP) — Joy Harjo, who recently completed a three-year run as the country’s poet laureate, will have a picture...