http://www.dailyitem.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:02:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_317085912.html http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_317085912.html David Walker returned from military service in Iraq with countless memories and experiences — the kind that would stay with him for a lifetime. Fighting in a war is not something one easily talks about. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:35:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_316230820.html http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_316230820.html If you’ve ever wondered what happens if winners aren’t home when the Publishers Clearing House prize patrol shows up at their doors with balloons and a big check, ask Lee Shaffer. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:58:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_314235438.html http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_314235438.html Selinsgrove native and Iraq veteran Dan Bisbee knows how important it is for small-town residents to step out and support their country. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:04:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_314080617.html http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_314080617.html The Shamokin High School competition band placed third overall in the Tournament of Bands Group II Atlantic Coast Open Invitational Championships held Sunday in Hersheypark Stadium. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:45:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_312084619.html http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_312084619.html The Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library is taking steps to make sure its materials are available to those who may not be able to physically walk through the building’s front door. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:40:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_312084136.html http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_312084136.html A cemetery at the south end of the village has served as a sacred reminder of those living in the area for the past couple of hundred years. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:29:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_309082619.html http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_309082619.html The Shikellamy Marching Braves are coming off a season that would make any football team jealous. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:53:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_309081851.html http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_309081851.html Penn State Blue Band freshman Christin Folker compares lining up and marching out of the tunnel into Beaver Stadium to a “310-person roller coaster — an amazing rush.” Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:13:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_286103713.html http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_286103713.html Area high schools are naming homecoming kings and queens this month. Here are photos of local homecoming royalty. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:35:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_299113443.html http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_299113443.html The seniors of the Mifflinburg Area High School Varsity Girl's Soccer Team celebrate in muddy conditions after their 9-1 victory over Lewisburg on Friday, Oct, 23. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:24:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_293082142.html http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_293082142.html This snow man, entitled Snopa, was spotted near Beaver Stadium on Saturday. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:57:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_289095709.html http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_289095709.html Megan Hill, stands with her first snowman of the year Thursday in Beavertown. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:56:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_285183949.html http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_285183949.html It was probably inevitable that Terry Brown, 49, of Potts Grove, would rise to the position of fire chief of the Potts Grove Fire Company. After all, his father and grandfather were firefighters. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:45:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_278134510.html http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_278134510.html These photos captured along Route 45 near Lewisburg show some local farmers prefer to do things the old fashioned way. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:42:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_273074513.html http://www.dailyitem.com/hometown/local_story_273074513.html Hats are on the minds of several patrons of the New Columbia Senior Center. Specifically, knitted, woven or crocheted hats.