Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Birthright of Sunbury, Inc. Central PA Business & Education Association. The 2022 crash statistics are not yet finalized, but PennDOT estimates that 50 percent of the impaired driving involved drugs only. Handicapped accessible, air conditioned. The Bison are coming off a fourth-place finish at the Patriot League Indoor Track & Field Championships. Summer kick off planned in Sunbury for. A steady rain this evening. Low 34F. 2 CSVT's. SHAMOKIN Ham loaves with sauce, $8, 1-pound loaf, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Johns UCC, 117 N. Eighth St., fellowship hall. 1,900,000 people are now refugees, and Greece is choosing to fortify its borders. Hare held a press conference at 9:30 p.m. and said if anyone knows where Uhuru is to contact 911. WILLIAMSPORT For the fifth straight season, nobody could touch the Danville girls swim team. WILLIAMSPORT First Community Foundation Partnership (FCFP) has released a complete list of nonprofit organizations participating in its annual 30-hour online fundraising event, Raise the Region. At least one motorist was seriously injured as a result of a multiple vehicle crash that occurred Thursday afternoon in Muddy Creek Township. Girls Basketball: Mount Carmel's D4 title quest headlines tripleheader, H.S. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Park officials say Butler County officially gave approval to an updated emergency operations plan. SUNBURY, Pa. (AP) _ Weis Markets Inc. (WMK) on Monday reported profit of $36.3 million in its second quarter. Central Susquehanna Sight Services, Inc. Christian Counseling Services of Central . jstrawser@dailyitem.com. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. LEWISBURG Union County District Attorney D. Peter Johnson is endorsing Brian Kerstetter as his successor. The four Valley counties will receive $23,225 in liquor license fees from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Northumberland County Coroner Jim Kelley and Deputy Coroner Jim Gotlob, Americus Hose Company, state police, Shikellamy police and multiple Valley municipal police departments assisted Sunbury police with the investigation. 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. SUNBURY Winter weather and colder temperatures could lead to some icy travel Friday. Quick was traded from the Los Angeles Kings to the Blue Jackets earlier th, A new crew from the United States, Russia and United Arab Emirates has arrived at the International Space Station. - Access free local weather, events . In the first two days it has been open, a health resource center opened up for residents of Beaver and Lawrence counties impacted by the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, has aided 200 individuals. Would you like to receive our headline news? Police tape wraps around the Penn Jersey Mart along Fourth Street in Sunbury on Thursday afternoon. MONTOURSVILLE The cost of the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation (CSVT) project continues to spiral, with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) officials announcing Wednesday. In addition to helping new nurses handle direct care of patients, the program also helps new nurses learn how to work with more experienced nurses. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. SELINSGROVE Family Practice Center is partnering with agilon health, a firm that uses a subscription like monthly system to manage medical costs for members and makes sure physicians are paid by insurers regardless of whether a Medicare beneficiary sought care. To reserve tickets, call 570-672-2464. 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. SELINSGROVE Work on the southern section of the $900 million Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway project continues to move forward with plans to relocate three roads in Monroe Township in the next few months. Weis: Q2 Earnings Snapshot. The Lehigh swimming and diving teams wrapped up their seasons at the Patriot League Championships at Bucknell University on Feb. 15-18. SHAMOKIN Kids yoga, downtown, six sessions, 1 to 2 p.m., spaced limited. There was an error processing your request. Shapiro: 200 from Pa. visit health center related to toxic train derailment, Judge reads to students as part of Read Across America Day, Culver reads to children at St. Cyril's Preschool and Kindergarten, Lewisburg Arts Council preparing for Celebration of the Arts, Danville Area students ready for a wacky wedding in 'The Addams Family', Student cast ready to bring 'Chicago' to Milton stage, Lewisburg students to play saints and sinners in 'Guys and Dolls', Valley Musicals: Excited to celebrate the student theater community, Family Practice Center partners with health care firm, Musician Lisa Itts to perform at Watson Inn's First Friday, Five things for families to do this weekend: March 3 thru March 5, 'The Griegol' to take Weis Center audience on wondrous theatrical journey, Three-piece Senate bill whittled down by House committee to single proposal for abuse survivors, Milton Area highlights career and tech education with Olympics, Lack of snow, warm weather no hindrance for Snowfest, Donkey basketball returns to Shikellamy High School, Sunbury: Text-to-pay parking signs to arrive soon, CSVT's estimated cost increases by $38 million, Lobbyist confirms sexual harassment allegation against sitting House Democrat, Scholarship established in honor of two Valley natives, Former Mifflinburg business owner charged with theft, Student hopes to start esports at Milton Area, Bloomsburg institute gets nearly $4M for student mental health programs, Kasich, Axelrod discuss derailment, misinformation, PennDOT to realign roads in Monroe Township, Township seeking bids for recycling facility upgrades, Spring session for Nature's Explorers announced, UPDATE State Sen. Culver sworn in; 100 supporters gather for ceremony, Northumberland County Jail advertises job openings. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Police said the incident happened shortly before 2:25 a.m. on West New Castle Street. COAL TOWNSHIP Our Lady of Hope Food Pantry distribution, 4:30 to 7 p.m., 817 W Chestnut St. MOUNT CARMEL Food distribution, Mount Carmel Area Ministerium Food Pantry, 26 N. Market St., 3 to 5 p.m. SUNBURY Blood pressure and blood sugar screening, 10 to 11:30 a.m., YMCA. It was the seventh straight win for the Bison, who are now 7-4 on the season after equaling the team's longest winning streak since opening the 2001-02 campaign 7-0. Soup sold for $4 per pint, all proceeds benefit library. Shamokin, Pa. Newly-elected State Representative JoAnne Stehr has opened district offices in Shamokin and Hegins for constituent services. fscarcella@dailyitem.com. Signup today! Success! to you, For years, my brothers, sister and I thought we grew up in an ordinary, half-double home. Read More . We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. By Justin Strawser Alex Murdaugh gets life in prison in murder of wife, son, Shapiro aims tax break at police officers, teachers, nurses, 108th District GOP candidate list drops to 10, Union calls on Pa. legislators to reset salary floor for teachers, Shamokin man to compete in SlapFIGHT tournament on Saturday, Pa. treasurer warns of retirement fiscal cliff, calls for new savings program, Gov. Pennsylvania State Police say the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) conducted 321,664 background checks during the fourth quarter. SUNBURY Shikellamy High School students will get to battle each while raising money for a children's foundation when donkey basketball returns to the high school gymnasium on April. County commissioners on Thursday, March 2, said they need businesses to tell them about the challenges they are facing so county government can help them be successful and contribute to the countys growth. LEWISBURG The Biden administration should have responded quicker to the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, said former Ohio Gov. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. SUNBURY, Pa. Two people are dead after a fire Saturday in Northumberland County. Since 2018, there has not been a fatal crash in the work zone in District 3, and the district has not had a crash with a suspected serious injury since 2019, he said. Trick of the Light Theatre will take audiences on a visual journey with its production. Becoming partly cloudy after some morning light rain. The 43-year-old victim was found nearby with. Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds overnight. Drawing held for free admission to next bingo. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy, Philadelphia Lights Up Blue to Raise Awareness as More Young People are Being Diagnosed with Colon Cancer. Entrants must sign up prior to March 11 at either the Pastime Club or the Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library, 210 E. Independence St. Entrants must be at Pastime by 11 a.m., judging begins noon, no chili, entrants must provide 10 pints of soup for sale. People can also send us See more 5,408 people like this Get Breaking News Sign up now to get . Fifty-one is still too many, said Bair. The new building is 6,000 square-feet, according to Nick Ruffner, public relations manager for Sheetz. UGI, which serves the Lehigh Valley, is asking its customers to limit their usage of natural gas until noon Sunday. MILTON Chicago, 1 and 7 p.m., Milton Area High School auditorium, Mahoning Street. The five-year average number of fatalities on the roadway is trending downward. Police said the victim fought him off and fled. 4 Paws Sake PA. A&B Children's Theatre. Rainfall may reach one inch. Josh Shapiro said he will propose a three-year incentive of up to $2,500 a year for newly certified teachers, police officers and, @ Bucknell's Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Gov. Sunbury Law Enforcement held a press conference at the station Thursday night. He said police are reviewing video surveillance footage from inside the store. 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. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. MIFFLINBURG Monday night movie, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Herr Memorial Library. The commissioners addressed more than 200 business representatives and public officials at Butler Area School District will be reimbursed for allowing the instillation of poles that are expected to result in improved cell phone reception. August 1, 2022. At least 50 percent of the individuals killed in passenger vehicles in 2022 were not wearing seatbelts. His first goal, though, is to start a conversation about forestry, which he hopes to achieve through his tree-climbing project. SUNBURY, Pa. (AP) A central Pennsylvania jury has convicted a woman of lying to investigators in the 2019 beating death of a 3-year-old girl in which her son faces charges 60th anniversary of the Peace Corps: Service changed lives of Valley volunteers SUNBURY, Pa. (AP) A teacher who alleges that she was fired from her job at a Roman Catholic school because the diocese was upset she was pregnant and unmarried has lost another bid for reinstatement, but she will be allowed to proceed with her discrimination lawsuit Connect with the definitive source for global and local news, By JUSTIN STRAWSER, The (Sunbury) Daily Item. The 10,000 circulation newspaper primarily. COAL TOWNSHIP Chocolate-covered peanut butter and coconut cream egg sale, Salem UCC, call 570-648-3590 or 570-644-0190 by March 25 to order. E winds shifting to SSW at 10 to 20 mph. LIBERTY TOWNSHIP The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will be initiating rolling roadblocks this weekend on I-80 between exit 215 (Route 254, Limestoneville) and exit 224 (Route 54, Danville) on both the westbound and eastbound. Lena was a 1942 graduate of Central PA Business College, Harrisburg. Low 31F. She has been teaching song, guitar, piano and voice for the past 25 years. MILTON It's impossible to gauge if Meadowbrook Christian's degree of difficulty reached its peak Thursday, but it certainly wasn't too much for Kailey Devlin and her teammates to overcome. The Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of 84 cents per share. More information provided upon email. Low around 35F. Now, the Butler man has pleaded guilty to failing to record information about the people who bought his guns. Inside Pennsylvania Magazine by di_digital Stack - Issuu. COAL TOWNSHIP Salem UCC, 1300 W. Pine St., cash bingo, church hall. BUTLER, Pa. Butler City police were investigating after a man was shot on Sunday morning. They say they learned Uhuru shot Jakes after a brief altercation and fled the scene in his car which was later recovered in Sunbury. On a per-share basis, the Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based company said it had net income of $1.35. SHAMOKIN Meatloaf dinner, 4 to 6 p.m., March 15, First UMC, Sunbury and Ninth streets. The Exchange's Art Cart will offer free all-ages activities from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Inflation and rising costs of construction materials have increased the estimated cost of the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation Project by nearly $40 million. Inflation and rising costs of construction materials have increased the estimated cost of the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation Project by nearly $40 million. So far, Uhuru is being charged with homicide. EAU CLAIRE, Pa. State police said theyve arrested a suspect following a deadly shooting in Eau Claire Borough, Butler County. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Newsradio 1070 WKOK | Sunbury PA Winter weather is expected through 1 a.m. Saturday. - View articles as they were written and edited for The Daily Item print edition. ELYSBURG Community painting party, Elysburg UMC, 1 p.m., 171 W. Center St. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Scott Bomboy presents Pennsylvania: Americas Covered Bridge Capital.. 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. All welcome. Police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting along North Fourth Street in Sunbury on Thursday afternoon. Fifty percent of the DUI-related crashes in PennDOT District 3 in 2022 involved drivers who were only under the influence of drugs. At 4:15 Thursday afternoon, Sunbury Police responded to a reported shooting inside Penn Jersey Mart on North 4th Street. The News-Item serves readers in Pa.'s Northumberland County with Monday-to-Saturday morning editions. DANVILLE Every family is a little wacky in their own way, but theres nothing like adding a wedding to bring out the wildly funny eccentricities that make families unique. 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. SUNBURY, Pa. In Sunbury, one man is dead, and a suspect is still at large after a shooting at a convenience store. Cost $15 per person. A suspect has been named in a knife attack in the city of Butler. SHAMOKIN Bill Dales is known as the Shamokin Thunder Clap. There was a problem saving your notification. Efforts to voluntarily conserve can include: setting thermostats to 65 degrees, if health permits. The most recent class has completed the program, receiving a nurse residency pin and certificate to acknowledge their skill and dedication. In case of inclement weather, check Facebook page for cancellation. This system will bring moderate to heavy rainfall, which could result in a rapid rise to creeks and A man was arrested in Butler in connection with a knife attack. 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. SHAMOKIN Former Shamokin City Councilman Joseph Leschinskie Jr. is accused of driving under the influence of medical marijuana following a two-vehicle accident in Shamokin Township on Jan. 27. WATSONTOWN Discovered at the young age of 9, Lisa Itts has been singing and playing music for decades. MILTON Donna Lee (Thomas) Robinson, 78, of Milton, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at her daughters home in Madisonburg. Butler News, Weather, Safety, Sports | NewsBreak Butler, PA Butler, PA + Follow Home Local News Weather LOCAL BRIEFING More Pennsylvania State Police find missing woman during traffic stop, male suspect flees Pennsylvania State Man Arrested After Leading Police On Chase Through City Butler, PA Similar to seatbelts, 75 percent of motorcycle fatal crashes involve individuals not wearing a helmet. Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Jonathan Quick has been traded for a second time in under 48 hours. He knows a lot of us here, were very fair. Police talk at the scene of a fatal shooting along North Fourth Street in Sunbury on Thursday afternoon. Sunbury News, Weather, Safety, Sports | NewsBreak Sunbury, PA Sunbury, PA + Follow Home Local News Weather LOCAL BRIEFING More Body of missing Wilkes-Barre woman found in Montour County NorthcentralPA.com Montour County, PA Cache of Illegal Drugs Found in Kelly Township, Union County MILTON A high school senior who hopes to establish an esports team at Milton Area School District may not ever benefit from the fruits of his labor. Lamar Ressler served in the U.S. Army in World War II from 1943 to 1946. MANDATA Line Mountain School Board members approved hiring two district alumnae as mental health care workers for two schools. Another concerning trend in District 3 is the increase in drug use, said Kenneth Bair, the assistant district executive for maintenance. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The district saw 51 fatalities in 2022 compared to 61 in 2017, 67 in 2018, 52 in 2019, 60 in 2020 and 64 in 2021. Since the fall of 2022, Bucknell has worked with Crossroad Farms to have local produce and other fresh foods delivered to campus. One of my favorite words to describe the casts and crews of high school musicals is community. More information, call 570-339-3450 Option 7, or email kaupascenterdrc@ptd.net. The four Valley counties will receive $23,225 in liquor license fees from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. We just want him to come in, get his side of the story and basically end this peacefully, explained Chief Bradley Hare, Sunbury Police Department. Essentially, the agreement allows students Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. SUNBURY At least 80 signs will be spread through downtown Sunbury and side streets explaining how to use the new text-to-pay parking meter system that will soon be put in place. LEWISBURG Guys and Dolls, 2 and 7 p.m., Lewisburg Area High School auditorium. Winter State Park Sunday, but the warmer temperatures and sunshine brought out hundreds of people interested in the afternoons various activities. Ernest Reynolds III, of Watsontown, is charged with the felony endangering the welfare of children stemming from an infant child abuse investigation that began on Jan. 26. Chance of rain 60%.. . Wages for counselors start at $11.50. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. At their meeting earlier this week, the Butler Board approved an agreement with Verizon for poles in the Intermediate and Senior High parking lots pending solicitor review. But the sounds of the real war rumbling just a short distance away underscore the high stakes in this part of Ukraine. Lamar is also the brother of Glenn Ressler, a 1961 graduate of Mahanoy Joint High School. When officers approached the vehicle they discovered the driver was not Uhuru, but was taken into custody for questioning, Hare said. HARRISBURG Former Valley state representative Lynda Schelgel Culver is officially a state senator. MILTON Ian Lundy acknowledged the difficult path his Line Mountain girls had to the District 4 Class 2A final, knocking off the third- and second-seeded teams. Hare said police began to stage at the store and officers started to patrol the city, securing the scene, and about an hour or so later spotted a Blue BMW that was allegedly the vehicle Uhuru was driving. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Follow stack. UPDATE: Police: Suspect in fatal Sunbury shooting still at large, armed and dangerous. Of the 37 crashes, 19 or 51 percent occurred on Route 220 in Lycoming County or the Columbia County I-80 contract projects. Northumberland County Sheriff Bob Wolfe said he has seen almost the exact amount of people applying for permits as he did in 2021. Family and friends of the victim began to arrive yelling and crying as police tried to keep individuals behind the police tape near the scene. This includes drug use in pedestrians or bicyclists. The coroner's office arrived on the scene around 4:55 p.m. By 7 p.m. state police along with several other Valley departments and a state police helicopter were searching a wooded area off of Snydertown Road, in Elysburg, after police received word Uhuru may be in the area, Hare said. HARRISBURG Gov. Mental Health in Valley: Shining light on barriers to care, Opioid use continues to climb despite increased awareness, Valley's first female, first black police chief understands the impact her perspective can have on community. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. Bucknell was dominant in this one, sweeping all three doubles matches before claiming each of the top five singles flights in straight sets. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Putin had said in a speech suspendi, Authorities say a man has been arrested in connection with a crash that killed two bicyclists and injured 11 others in a Phoenix suburb. MONTOURSVILLE When both Case Lichty and Joey Hile are on, the Shamokin boys basketball team is almost impossible to stop. Email us at localbreakingnews570@gmail.com Follow our page for the latest local news, as well as, trending and popular stories, photos and videos from around the state. To make and appointment, call elementary school office, 648-5721 ext. TURBOTVILLE The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, 7:30 p.m., Warrior Run Middle School auditorium, Susquehanna Trail. Nine or 18 percent of the total 2022 fatalities are speed-related crashes, according to the data. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about, Looking for a source we don't already have? LEWISBURG Can a night club dancer and an illegal craps game organizer find true love? We continue to increase public awareness of these safety statistics to drive down the numbers and reduce the fatalities on our roadways, said Bair. Chance of rain 100%.. . H.S. During its annual editorial board meeting on Wednesday, PennDOT District 3 officials shared statistics about DUI accidents, traffic fatalities and work zone crashes on the 4,500 total road miles in Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Union, Bradford, Columbia, Lycoming, Sullivan and Tioga counties. MILTON Chicago, 2 p.m., Milton Area High School auditorium, Mahoning Street. Food, refreshments and baked goods available. The best thing for Ajani is to turn himself in. The university announced a three plus one articulation agreement with Butler County Community College, along with community colleges in Allegheny, Beaver, and Westmoreland. This will include a "restaurant-style experience" with self-service kiosks and additional seating both inside and outside, Ruffner says. Drive through parking lot to see Easter Bunny, receive goodie bag and take picture with the Easter Bunny. SUNBURY, Pa. (AP) The state of volunteer firefighting is in a crisis. SHAMOKIN Soup Wars, Pastime Club, 17 N. Market St., Saturday, March 11. Sunbury, PA (17801) Today. Sales begin after judging with tasting cups available. Proudly serving the Central Susquehanna Valley since 1936