HISTORY LESSON
<p>1943: A civilian flight from Portugal to England was shot down by Germany during World War II, killing all 17 people aboard, including actor Leslie Howard.</p>
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
<p>• Actress Willow Shields, 16. </p>
<p> • Actor Taylor Handley, 32. </p>
<p> • Pop singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, 35. </p>
WHAT’S HAPPENING
<p>Clothing/household item giveaway: 8 a.m.-noon, Shiloh Bible Church, 123 Church St. Almedia.</p>
Bloom pretzel place closes
Sandwich spot owner blames parking, other factors, but says trucks will be at the fair
<p>BLOOMSBURG — A stuffed pretzel eatery has shut its doors, blaming parking woes, big-name competition, and inconsistent foot traffic.</p>
Cops: Bloom man had pistol in car illegally
20-year-old allegedly lacked concealed-carry permit
<p>SCOTT TWP. — A Bloomsburg man was carrying a handgun along with a full magazine of ammunition inside his car without a permit to have a concealed firearm, police said.</p>
Couple who slipped wife’s dad from nursing home makes deal
Each admits to disorderly conduct, is fined $100 plus costs
<p>MAHONING TWP. — A couple who secretly removed the woman’s ailing father from a nursing home against the wishes of other family members pleaded guilty to citations Tuesday.</p>
Handcuffed prisoner escapes in Bloom
Police are still searching for Millville-area man who violated parole, authorities say
<p>BLOOMSBURG — A handcuffed man bolted from two Columbia County probation officers as he was returning to prison Tuesday for violating his release conditions, authorities said.</p>
13 dogs survive crash
Pa. breeders crash van towing trailer home from show
<p>NESCOPECK TWP. — A Tuesday morning crash tore apart a camping trailer loaded with show dogs, scattering dog crates and debris along Interstate 80, police say.</p>