SUNBURY Winter weather and colder temperatures could lead to some icy travel Friday. Menu includes meatloaf, mac n cheese, stewed tomatoes, roll, dessert, $12. LEWISBURG Evangelical Community Hospital has been recognized as one of the best mid-sized employers on the Forbes list of Americas Best Employers 2023. Get Breaking News Sign up now to get our FREE breaking . HARRISBURG Former Valley state representative Lynda Schelgel Culver is officially a state senator. ELYSBURG Ralpho Library Bridge Club, 6:30 p.m., Ralpho Township Public Library, 32 S. Market St. Public invited, mentors available. SHAMOKIN Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library, 210 E. Independence St., LEGO club, 5 to 7 p.m. MILTON Free blood pressure, 2 to 5 p.m., blood glucose, bone density and lipid point of care screening, St. Pauls UCC, 1125 Mahoning St. MIFFLINBURG Silly Seuss storytime, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Herr Memorial Library, 500 Market St., 570-966-0831. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Friday is setting up for a soaker for the Butler area. Rainfall may reach one inch. Josh Shapirowill propose a three-year incentive of up to $2,500 a year for newly certified teachers, police officers and nurses in Pennsylvania when the Democrat unveils his budget plan on Tuesday, administration officials said. Inside Pennsylvania Magazine. ELYSBURG Elysburg United Methodist Church, 171 W. Center St., third annual Drive-thru with the Easter Bunny, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, March 19. County officials approved hourly wages for both lifeguards and camp counselors at a meeting earlier this week. Newswatch 16's Nikki Krize spoke to a participant who says slap fighting is a way to channel his grief. According to Emergency Management Planner Amy Marree, the plan accounts for all types of disasters. The store closed on Oct. 2 for a demolition and major renovations. DANVILLE Pennsylvania State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver, R-27, Sunbury, spent part of her second full day in office reading a book to some of her youngest constituents 25 preschoolers and kindergartners at St. Cyrils. . SUNBURY Investigations continue into the deaths of a Sunbury man and a Philadelphia man who were both discovered dead in separate incidents on Feb. 18, according to Northumberland County. Types of drugs such as marijuana or opioids, if identified in testing, are also now tracked.. The Daily Item. RUSH TOWNSHIP A 84-year-old Danville man died from a cardiac incident before crashing his vehicle on Rushtown Road, west of Logan Run Road, at 8 a.m. Monday, according to Northumberland Coun, SHAMOKIN The Shamokin Fire Bureau and Police Department responded Friday morning to complaints of an odor emanating from a mixed-use building that once housed a former shoe store at 35 S. Ma, MOUNT CARMEL Christina (Butler) Madden, 58, of 208 W. Second. Former Shamokin City Councilman Joseph Leschinskie Jr. who is running for the same office in the upcoming primary election has been charged with driving under the influence of marijuana following a two-vehicle accident in Shamokin Township that took place in late January, according to reports from The News-Item and The Daily Item. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Now, the Butler man has pleaded guilty to failing to record information about the people who bought his guns. Sunbury, PA (17801) Today. A Pennsylvania man has been arrested after a fatal shooting in Butler County, according to reports from WPXI and WTAE. Chance of rain 100%. BUTLER, PA 15 HOURS AGO 7 Comment Share Tribune-Review MOUNT CARMEL First UMC, Lenten service, 6 p.m., meal held in church social hall. Get Breaking News Sign up now to get . Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Multiple state and local law enforcement agencies are still searching for Uhuru. SHAMOKIN Meatloaf dinner, 4 to 6 p.m., March 15, First UMC, Sunbury and Ninth streets. Proudly serving the Central Susquehanna Valley since 1936 The victim says he fought off 19-year-old Aaron Demko, who allegedly attacked him. UGI, which serves the Lehigh Valley, is asking its customers to limit their usage of natural gas until noon Sunday. SUNBURY Due to the ongoing and worsening child care crisis, Pennsylvanias annual economic losses total $6.65 billion in earnings, productivity and revenue. Mount Carmel, which clinched its 14th consecutive state tournament berth Wednesday, faces Loyalsock for the District 4 Class 3A title today at, MONTOURSVILLE Warrior Run boys basketball season ended Friday just one game short of claiming a state playoff bid that few predicted would b, If youre like me, youre looking forward to the brightly colored flowers that the warmth of spring brings. LEWISBURG A Community Youth Suicide Prevention Forum is scheduled for March 14 at the Campus Theatre in Lewisburg. This will be the 46th running of the ECAC Championships. The most recent class has completed the program, receiving a nurse residency pin and certificate to acknowledge their skill and dedication. More working parents reported missing work, quitting their jobs or being fired due to child care issues. But for a Union County couple, it became a quest. SHAMOKIN Dutch cake sale, $7 each, St. Johns UCC, 117 N. Eighth St., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 22, fellowship hall. Overall, simple actions by motorists, such as obeying the regulatory speed limits, wearing seatbelts while driving, and opting to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle, could significantly reduce our fatal crashes.. In total, 223 stories have been published about Sunbury, Pennsylvania which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. stage when MauraJenceleski, Agnes at Fifty: A look back at the flood of 1972, Wilkes-Barre stabbing leads to car chase and crash, Best smart home devices for older users, according, How to get started on spring cleaning early, according, Worried about your student using ChatGPT for homework? Several witnesses were being interviewed by police at the department's headquarters through the evening hours Thursday, Hare said. People with disabilities can contact Kevin Herr at 570-286-5838 for help accessing the WKOK Online Public File. Bucknell was dominant in this one, sweeping all three doubles matches before claiming each of the top five singles flights in straight sets. He said police are reviewing video surveillance footage from inside the store. Lena was a 1942 graduate of Central PA Business College, Harrisburg. Low 37F. Fresh from success on the battlefield, a triumphantCaesar returns to Rome a virtual dictator. The fall and rise of Romes ruling class takes us on a journey into a world of conspiracy and betrayal. Police say it happened last night around 7 pm in the 400 block of West New Castle Street. Chance of rain 100%.. . Twitter: @WKOK1070 Language: English Contact: PO Box 1070 Sunbury, PA 17801 570-743-9565 Website: http://www.wkok.com/ Email: kevinh@wkok.com Stations Newsradio 1070 WKOK Fox Sports Radio UP NEXT: 5am Is it a, PA Live: HEMOTOLOGY & ONCOLOGY- DR. CARL BARSIGIAN-, Teacher on mission to climb tallest trees in every, Watch: Driver pulled from burning car on Vegas Strip, Pennsylvania woman reported missing 31 years ago, Explosive found in bag at Pennsylvania airport, man, University Park Airport evacuated after suspicious, One dead after Lancaster County US 322 crash, Ron DeSantis to speak in Harrisburg at Pennsylvania, Midstate business helps with Toys to Tots program, Dont Waste Your Money: Backyard Chicken Eggs, Pennsylvania opens health center near train derailment, TSA Precheck pop-up event coming to Lancaster County, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. By the end of the program, participants should feel like they have moved from being a novice to an advanced beginner, LEWISBURG, Pa.- The Bucknell women's track & field team is set to compete at the ECAC Championships on March 4-5, hosted at Boston University's fabled fieldhouse. Drive through parking lot to see Easter Bunny, receive goodie bag and take picture with the Easter Bunny. HARRISBURG Pennsylvanias largest teachers union is calling on state lawmakers to boost starting salaries and wages for classroom professionals and support personnel toward improving a shallow candidate pool for public schools. MIFFLINBURG There may not have been any actual snow on the ground for the annual Snowfest at R.B. This is an alarming statistic that a small unbelted driving population represents a large proportion of the fatalities in our district.. BELLEFONTE U.S. Representative Glenn GT Thompson, R-15, Bellefonte, will host constituent office hours on Wednesday, March 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Selinsgrove. This might be because I was 10 when we got a new TV and I discovered that most of The Wizard of Oz was, Copyright 2018 The News Item | 707 N. Rock Street | Shamokin, PA 17872 | 570-644-6397, By SHARON LEISENRING Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Jonathan Quick has been traded for a second time in under 48 hours. LEWISBURG The animal control officer for Lewisburg and East Buffalo Township is urging elected officials to adopt an ordinance banning leg hold traps in their respective municipalities. The 13-mile, four-lane limited access highway went from $900 million to an estimated $938 million. LAURELTON Dr. Seuss Day, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., West End Library, Ball Park Road, 570-922-4773. WATSONTOWN The Standard-Journal newspaper and the Kiwanis Club of Milton/Warrior Run received special recognitions during the Watsontown Area Business Association's (WABA) annual dinner meeting and awards ceremony, held Thursday evening at the Watson Inn. Low 34F. Doors open, 4:30 p.m.; early bird; 5:30 p.m.; bingo; 6 p.m. Paper packages, $18 and $23; jackpots sold separately. Zabel says he won't resign from Pa. House amid sexual harassment allegations, will seek further help for undisclosed illness, COVID pandemic worsened child care crisis in Pennsylvania, Union County DA Johnson endorses Kerstetter as successor, U.S. Rep. Thompson to hold office hours Wednesday, Watsontown man still wanted on child endangerment charges, Evagelical Hospital recognized as one of America's Best Employers, Priestley Elementary School seeks to raise funds to buy new playground equipment, 108th District GOP candidate list drops to 10, Valley to get back $23,225 in liquor license fees, PennDOT urges caution during winter weather, Shamokin man to compete in SlapFIGHT tournament on Saturday, PennDOT: 50 percent of region's DUI crashes in 2022 involved drugs, Suicide Prevention forum planned for March 14, Animal control officer pushing for bans of leg hold traps in Lewisburg, East Buffalo Township, Linn Conservancy offering fun, informative programs for all ages, Gov. Students absences finally caught up to them as they realized they couldnt answer a single question on their midterm study guides. COAL TOWNSHIP Shamokin Area School District, registration for 2023-24 full day Pre-K for 4-year olds program, March 27 and 28, Shamokin Area Elementary School building. LEWISBURG The animal control officer for Lewisburg and East Buffalo Township is urging elected officials to adopt an ordinance banning leg hold traps in their respective municipalities. MILTON Chicago, 2 p.m., Milton Area High School auditorium, Mahoning Street. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact the Northumberland County 911 Center. John Kasich in a question and answer media event Tuesday night, prior to his appearance on the Weis Center stage for a conversation about Democracy with f, The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says he doesnt want any stigmas attached to the Ohio community where a train derailed and spewed toxic gases three weeks ago. On a per-share basis, the Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based company said it had net income of $1.35. We dont FOUNTAIN SPRINGS A Wilburton man was killed in a vehicle crash in this Butler Township village Friday morning. LAURELTON West End Readers, 6 to 7 p.m., Ball Park Road, 570-922-4773. The womens basketball team (10-18 overall, 7-11 Patriot League) broke its six-game losing streak during its senior day on Saturday, defeating Bucknell 69-61. Ukrainian tanks and soldiers train every day on the country's northeastern front. Anyone with information is asked to contact PSP Milton at 570-524-2662. Friday's docking was delayed an hour because of a switch problem with one of the capsule's docking hooks. The coroner's office, police and a state police forensic unit remained on scene of the incident after 10 p.m. Thursday night. Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Aquila Theatres striking new production of Shakespeares political thriller, Julius Caesar, bursts into life with complex characters and powerful contemporary parallels. Bucknell athletic director Jermaine Truax announced the move. Police stand near a blue BMW sedan, right, that was connected to a fatal shooting in Sunbury on Thursday. Ever since the university announced its optional attendance policy, classrooms have been more deserted than Bucknells student section at athletic events. SUNBURY, Pa. The former UPMC Susquehanna Sunbury Hospital was a staple in the city for many years. The four Valley counties will receive $23,225 in liquor license fees from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. to you, For years, my brothers, sister and I thought we grew up in an ordinary, half-double home. Nine or 18 percent of the total 2022 fatalities are speed-related crashes, according to the data. BEAVER SPRINGS First Saturday bird walk, 9 a.m., Faylor Lake, sevenmountainsaudubon.org. Impaired drivers were responsible for 22 fatal accidents in District 3 in 2017, 25 in 2018, 21 in 2019, 28 in 2020 and 24 in 2021. MILTON Career and technology education (CTE) students on Wednesday threw tires, hammered nails and flipped goat bottles as part of the second annual CTE Olympics at the Milton Area High School. MONTOURSVILLE The cost of the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation (CSVT) project continues to spiral, with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) officials announcing Wednesday. Barbara F. Walter 86, a leading scholar of civil wars and the author ofNew York TimesbestsellerHow Civil Wars Start (and How to Stop Them), will speak as part ofThe Bucknell Forumon Tuesday, April 4, in Trout Auditorium (Vaughan Literature Building, 100). The victim discovered several bows, arrows, a paint sprayer, and an $800 hand truck were missing from their unit at "U" Stor-it located on Route 405 in Delaware Township. MIFFLINBURG Monday night movie, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Herr Memorial Library. SUNBURY, Pa. (AP) _ Weis Markets Inc. (WMK) on Monday reported net income of $22.6 million in its fourth quarter. Hare held a press conference at 9:30 p.m. and said if anyone knows where Uhuru is to contact 911. MILTON Return to the scandal and corruption of the Jazz Age with songs like All That Jazz, Razzle Dazzle and Funny Hunny., {div class=mn-event-head}SHAMOKIN DAM Economist Anirban Basu will join the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce next week for the 12th consecutive year to detail global, national, and regional economic performance trends that are impacting and will impact the Valleys business . Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds overnight. The Danville native has set his sights on the tallest trees at the highest elevations in Pennsylvania's 67 counties. man charged with shooting girlfriend, What to know about high electricity costs, City sues tax collector regarding fees, commissions. HARRISBURG Democratic state Rep. Mike Zabel wont resign from the Pennsylvania House amid accusations of sexual harassment but will seek treatment for an undisclosed illness, according to an email he sent to caucus leadership. Her band, Solstar, plays melodic, modern rock with just the right amount of edge. Ohio Wesleyan University senior Jack Clement received a special award as part of the All-North Coast Athletic Conference men's basketball teams, it was announced this week. Weather 6C Wednesday -1 | 3C Thursday 3 | 16C Can be paid at event. Entry-level lifeguards will make $12.50 an hour with incentives. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. The Griegol is described as an eerie elegant worlds tale about death, love, grief and monsters. High 57F. BLOOMSBURG Nearly $4 million in grants to the McDowell Institute at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg will support student mental health programs across the five-county region covered by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) and the Susquehanna Valley United Way.