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Published on March 22, 2023 - Page 1
MAHONING TWP. -- Geisinger has renewed its plans to open a 96-bed, in-patient behavioral health center on land owned by the Sisters of Ss. Cyril and...
Published on March 22, 2023 - Page 1
VALLEY TWP. -- An iconic landmark-turned-eyesore is only a skeleton of the building that drew urban explorers in its final days. With most of its...
Published on March 22, 2023 - Page 3
Next time you see Sgt. Stephen LeVan, you can skip the "sergeant" part. He retired from Berwick's police force after 25 years. He served as...
Published on March 22, 2023 - Page 3
BLOOMSBURG -- "Good Water-Good Fish," a free, all-ages environmental education event, is set for Saturday at Kocher Park. It's to be held from 10 a.m...
Published on March 22, 2023 - Page 4
John A. Reed Evan and Kendall (Smith) Reed of Catawissa are the parents of a son, John Adam, born Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Geisinger-Bloomsburg...
Published on March 22, 2023 - Page 7
CATAWISSA -- Southern Columbia Area School District presents "Bye Bye Birdie" Thursday through Saturday nights at 7 p.m. Cast * Albert Peterson --...
Published on March 22, 2023 - Page 8
"A few days ago, weather in the United States was quiet from coast to coast. But that's changed, as there are two areas where the atmosphere has...
Published on March 21, 2023 - Page 1
BLOOMSBURG -- A school board director resigned in protest of the board's decision to not terminate a recently suspended staff member. Llewelyn Bryn...
Published on March 21, 2023 - Page 1
Dear Superintendent Cleaver, Members of the Administration, Members of Staff, Board President Andreacci, School Board Directors, Bloomsburg students...
Published on March 21, 2023 - Page 1
Press Enterprise Editor EAST BERWICK -- On Line Street here, a painted line is all that divides pedestrians from vehicle traffic as students approach...
Published on March 21, 2023 - Page 1
BLOOMSBURG -- Electrical workers were at the Norris E. Rock Memorial pool two days last week and are expected to return this week. When a new...
Published on March 21, 2023 - Page 3
A popular sportsman’s dinner featuring game dishes of elk and deer and usually a fish dish or two along with taxidermy displays gets underway...
Published on March 21, 2023 - Page 3
HEMLOCK TWP. -- A Millville teen was not hurt when he lost control of his car due to slippery road conditions along Millville Road Feb. 22, township...
Published on March 21, 2023 - Page 5
BERWICK -- Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC announced operators at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station safely disconnected the Unit 2 reactor from the...
Published on March 21, 2023 - Page 5
BLOOMSBURG -- Children and teens 8-18 may audition April 15 for this summer's "Dragons Love Tacos," the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble announced....
Published on March 21, 2023 - Page 8
"The first day of the week was exceptionally nice for mid-March. We enjoyed 50-degree temperatures and bright blue skies. Today and tomorrow will be...
Published on March 20, 2023 - Page 1
DANVILLE -- Borough council has faced criticism for its decision to replace a property-inspection agency it had worked with for 12 years, and for the...
Published on March 20, 2023 - Page 1
BLOOMSBURG -- There may be uses for the town's overstock of new streetlights after all. Councilman Jim Garman recently took an evening drive around...
Published on March 20, 2023 - Page 1
MAINVILLE -- As fire chief in Main Township, Dave Broadt carried on a family legacy of public service begun by his father, Roger, who served as...
Published on March 20, 2023 - Page 3
CATAWISSA -- The borough is getting a $100,000 state grant to repair an aeration tank at its sewage treatment plant. Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver...
Published on March 20, 2023 - Page 3
Another Bloomsburg organization is asking for help in designing the town. This time, Legos aren't required. Downtown Bloomsburg Inc. is revitalizing...
Published on March 20, 2023 - Page 4
Elizabeth (Betz) Geiger-Sweely will be celebrating her 90th birthday on March 31. Birthday greetings will reach her c/o Grandview Nursing Home, 78...
Published on March 20, 2023 - Page 6
"The cold air that gave us below normal temperatures yesterday is making a quick retreat back into Canada. Those who enjoy warmer weather will be...
Published on March 19, 2023 - Page 1
BERWICK -- An online petition calling for the reinstatement of a dismissed children's librarian has gathered almost 400 signatures -- though the...
Published on March 19, 2023 - Page 1
BERWICK -- A fire in an upstairs bedroom Saturday afternoon chased tenants out of both sides of a duplex apartment house at 1409-1411 Fairview Ave....
Published on March 19, 2023 - Page 1
SCOTT TWP. -- A county agency has stepped in to help seize and level an unlivable house here. The vacant property at 20 Shawnee Road is owned by...
Published on March 19, 2023 - Page 6
BLOOMSBURG -- The following property transfers were filed at the Columbia County Courthouse in late February: Fishing Creek Township * Jennifer S....
Published on March 19, 2023 - Page 8
"The colder air that blew into Pennsylvania yesterday will remain and make today mostly cloudy and windy. High temperatures will be only near 40...
Published on March 19, 2023 - Page 15
The village of Zenith, in the southern part of Luzerne County's Nescopeck Township, was once the site of a large buckwheat mill and a railroad...
Published on March 18, 2023 - Page 1
ESPY -- Supervisors here have told Scott Township's two fire chiefs they are in favor of offering tax incentives for resident firefighters. Espy Fire...