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What we're working on for April 10

Here's a look at the stories our reporters and photographers are working on Tuesday: * A former area police officer is charged with beating a man outside a convenience store in what police say is a road rage incident. Senior reporter Leon Bogdan has the story. * Police file charges and issue an arrest warrant for the driver they believe struck a pedestrian and fled last week. See what we have on the story so far.

Margaret Thatcher, Iron Lady, dead at 87

LONDON (AP) -- Love her or loathe her, one thing's beyond dispute: Margaret Thatcher transformed Britain. The Iron Lady, who ruled for 11 remarkable years, imposed her will on a fractious, rundown nation -- breaking the unions, triumphing in a far-off war, and selling off state industries at a record pace. She left behind a leaner government and more prosperous nation by the time a mutiny ousted her from No. 10 Downing Street.

Car strikes pedestrian, flees

BLOOMSBURG -- Police are looking for the driver who struck a woman crossing Main Street Friday afternoon and took off. The hit-and-run pedestrian crash happened about 4:30 p.m. on East Main Street at Iron Street. A witness indicated that the woman was crossing Main Street when the light for traffic turned green, police said. The driver of a dark blue Acura Integra accelerated when the woman was in front of his car and struck her on the right side, said police. Police had not yet identified the woman but said she is a local resident in her late 20s.

What we're working on for April 6

Here's a look at some of the stories keeping our reporters and photographers busy Friday: * A man who had just dropped a woman off worries that her boyfriend is following him. In an attempt to get away, he hits speeds of up to 80 mph in a 35-mph zone, which draws the attention of officers on patrol, police say. Reporter Julye Wemple will tell you the tale of the wild chase that followed. * Frustrated pedestrians may soon have some help crossing streets in Bloomsburg. See what the town plans to install to help make things safer.

What we're working on for April 5

Here's a look at what our reporters are busy with Thursday: * A woman running for a local school board is in court arguing with two sitting directors who want to keep her off the ballot. Susan Schwartz will have the story. * A new business offers an unusual method of relaxation: floating in saltwater inside a dark, silent pod. Reporter Julye Wemple will have more. * A judge takes several no-show jurors to task in court. Read what we have so far on the story.

What we're working on for April 4

Here's a look at some of the stories our reporters are working on Wednesday: * A man accused of shooting his ex-wife to death inside a church is scheduled to appear in court. Reporter Mike Lester will have the story. * A man and a woman cited for having sex in public "couldn't wait," the man told an officer. Police say he was also drunk and driving the car the two were in. Senior reporter Leon Bogdan has more.

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