Villanova: Shooter report a ‘hoax’
VILLANOVA (AP) -- A report of a shooter on Villanova University's campus that sparked panic among students and drew a heavy police presence was a "cruel hoax," the school's president said Thursday.
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Violet M. Phillips
Proud mother, excellent cook, loved animals
Violet M. Phillips of Berwick passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer at Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital.
Last U.S. World War II ace pilot dies
ADAMS, Nebraska (AP) -- A World War II veteran from Nebraska believed to be America's last surviving "ace" pilot because he shot down five enemy planes died on Aug. 14, at age 103.
Focus on the Family founder James Dobson dies
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Roger Cleveland Broadt
Korean War veteran, Tractor Parts Co. founder
Roger Cleveland Broadt, 91, of Bloomsburg passed on into eternity on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
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Wall Street falls
NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street fell to a fifth straight loss Thursday, hurt by a drop for Walmart and dampened hopes for coming cuts to interest rates.
Beau needs to improve health
DEAR ABBY: I'm in a long-term relationship with an incredible guy I'll call "Jerry." We both have grown children, his parents and family are amazing, and we all get along wonderfu
Feds: Tesla slow to report crashes
NEW YORK (AP) -- Federal auto safety regulators are investigating why Tesla has repeatedly broken rules requiring it to quickly tell them about crashes involving its self-driving technology.