Stories from Thursday, January 26, 2023
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Libertarian seeking write-in votes in Tuesday’s election
BLOOMSBURG -- Two women, one a seasoned lawmaker and the other seeking elected office for the first time, are vying to...
Proposed zoning changes draw concerns about security, aesthetics
DANVILLE -- Geisinger and the Sisters of Ss. Cyril and Methodius laid out their plans Wednesday night for a behavioral...
DANVILLE -- Montour County commissioners have not yet made a decision about how they will spend about $102,000...
DANVILLE -- This month, a Danville woman won $1 million on a $20 scratch-off ticket at Puff Tobacco Products on Mill...
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STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m., McBride Memorial Library, 500 Market St., Berwick.
Fresh Express food pick up at AGAPE: Drive-...
BERLIN (AP) -- Germany and the United States said Wednesday they will send tanks to Ukraine, the first stage of a...
Two killed in train attack
BERLIN (AP) -- A knife-wielding man described as a stateless Palestinian fatally stabbed two...
* The Franklin Township Zoning Hearing Board will meet on Thursday, Feb. 2, regarding building two solar arrays within...
1915: President Woodrow Wilson signed the Rocky Mountain National Park Act, which created America's 10th national park...
* Actor Gilles Marini, 47.
* Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky, 62.
* Actor-comedian-talk show host Ellen DeGeneres...
Limit set for safe water
HARRISBURG (AP) -- Pennsylvania enacted a statewide drinking water limit on two forms of...
TREASURE HUNT: 3-7-10-16-18
MIDDAY PICK TWO: 4-9; WILD: 8
MIDDAY PICK THREE: 0-7-0; WILD: 8
MIDDAY PICK FOUR: 9-1-1-7;...
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SCOTT TWP. -- A former educator and chief deputy of the Columbia County Sheriff's Office has announced he plans to seek...
Michela Willams, a Southern Columbia freshman, recently performed a violin cover of the National Anthem while dressed...
SCOTT TWP. — Rich Ridgway recently announced he plans to run for re-election as a Columbia County Commissioner. Ridgway...
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Business owner loved sewing, family time
Hildegarde (Krejci) Latranyi, 88, of Danville passed away at the family home on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in the presence...
World War II British Army veteran
Kenneth Morgan Roberts, Clearwater, Fla., died peacefully in his sleep in the early morning on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023...
Veteran had long career in home construction
Ted G. Hess, 95, of Briar Creek Borough passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side Wednesday, Jan....
Homemaker was former school bus driver
Marjorie Kay (Rydd) Pfuntner, 81, 1342 Old Tioga Turnpike, Stillwater (Cambra), died Monday evening, Jan. 23, 2023, at...
Avid reader enjoyed listening to music
Shirley LaRue Huntington, 91, of Bloomsburg passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Bloomsburg Care and...
Member of first class at Northwest High
Lester M. Ridall, 83, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away on Jan. 21, 2023, at Embrace Hospice House.
He was...
Walmart manager known as excellent baker
Tammy L. Villano, 62, of Hollenback Township passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical...
Funeral arrangements will be announced
John F. (Jack) Pickle, 79, of Nanticoke passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Emmanuel Center for Nursing and...
Former Geisinger professor has N.J. services
Dr. Joseph A. Boscarino passed away on Jan. 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Relatives and friends are...
Complete obituary to appear in future edition
Joan A. "Joanie" Fetterman, 76, of The Villages, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at The Villages...
Funeral arrangements will be announced
John E. "Jack" Hartzel, 86, of Mifflinville passed away on Monday evening, Jan. 23, 2023, at his home.
A complete...
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DEAR ABBY: I nominated a co-worker for a benefit through our company. The person was awarded $5,000 for replacement...
IF YOU WERE BORN TODAY You're a deeply kindhearted person. You put a great deal of care into your connections with...
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Nonagenarian was native of Mount Carmel
Lorraine (Novakoski) Nozisko, 94, of 432 Rarig Road, Catawissa, passed away Jan. 23, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center...
Active church member enjoyed gardening
Thelma J. Houseknecht, 97, of Muncy went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at The Gatehouse, Williamsport...
Send a photographer to 229 Van Dine St in Almedia. The place hasn't been touched in years. The trailers a block over on...
NEW YORK (AP) -- A debut novel about a biochemistry major, a chapbook centered in part on Hawaiian volcanoes and an...
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Take a fresh look at grapes and how they can be used in cooking with these recipes.
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Smoked Paprika
Lamb Chops...
There's old-fashioned recipes that have been around for decades, then there's the new concoctions that leave me amazed...
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BLOOMSBURG -- Bloomsburg officials will hold meetings through February on a proposed zoning overhaul that will see big...
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on Wednesday moved to delay new tax credits for electric vehicles, a key...
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"Quite often it turns bitterly cold after winter storms. That won't happen this time, as arctic air remains locked up...
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Vikings’ Jefferson lone none hurler named
Jalen Hurts, Justin Jefferson and Patrick Mahomes are finalists for the Associated Press 2022 NFL Most Valuable Player...
Hurts wants to talk NFC title, not MVP
PHILADELPHIA -- Asked about being an NFL Most Valuable Player finalist, Jalen Hurts revealed, "I didn't know." Nick...
PITTSBURGH -- Phil Jurkovec committed to Notre Dame as a sophomore in high school back in the spring of 2016, a...
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PHILADELPHIA -- James Harden hit two 3-pointers and had a driving layup in the final four minutes against his former...
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division W L Pct GB
Boston 35 14 .714 --
Philadelphia 31 16 .660 3
Brooklyn 29 18 .617 5...
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Tommy Paul received a lot less attention than his younger, less-experienced, opponent, Ben...
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Emanuel Sharp came off the bench to score 18 points and No. 3 Houston bounced back from a loss that...
Scott Rolen is headed to the Hall of Fame. Next year, make way for another star third baseman.
Adri?n Beltre highlights...
TORONTO -- Mitch Marner scored 19 seconds into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Rangers 3-2...
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Boston 47 38 5 4 80 181 98
Toronto 49 30 11 8 68 166 129
Tampa Bay 46...
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes walked through Arrowhead Stadium as if nothing was amiss Wednesday, his...
Patrick Mahomes will be the old man among the starting quarterbacks in the conference title games.
The 27-year-old All-...
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Brock Purdy's NFL career started with the moniker of "Mr. Irrelevant" and the weeklong trip to...
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Jan. 26, 1993
* Bob Jones scores 15 points to lead Southern Columbia's boys basketball team to a 69-43 win over Muncy....
Today
BASKETBALL
High school boys
Mt. Carmel at Tamaqua....... 7:30 p.m.
High school girls
Dallas at Berwick...
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN'S)
5 p.m.
CBSSN -- St. Francis (N.Y.) at Wagner
7 p.m.
CBSSN -- Middle Tennessee at FAU
ESPN2...
Midway Lanes TUESDAY NIGHT MIXED
Week 23 W L Gutter Sweeps 20 8
Rolling Pins 20 8
The Left Overs 19 9...
KUTZTOWN -- Emma Gochnauer recorded a double-double, scoring 23 points and coming down with 10 rebounds -- both game-...
BASEBALL
Major League Baseball
American League
SEATTLE MARINERS -- Named Sergio Plasencia infield/first base coach,...
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We congratulate Gov. Shapiro on his inauguration as Pennsylvania's 48th governor. We hope with Lt. Gov. Austin Davis...
Is Main Street a street or a road? It's one of the most important questions Bloomsburg council must answer
The answer...
Pennsylvania has proven yet again to be the most electorally corrupt state. The people yearn for more choices and less...
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A movement known as the Convention of States has been gaining traction across the country. The...
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BRUSSELS (AP) -- The European Space Agency's director general says it's crucial to rebuild Europe's access to space...
DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor invariably prescribes four 200 mg Advils (ibuprofen), to be taken three times every 24 hours...
