LEWISBURG — Demetrio Rodriguez choked back emotion as he spoke about becoming sober later in life during his graduation Wednesday from the Union-Snyder Treatment Court.

LEWISBURG — The Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA celebrated staff, volunteers and the communities it serves in person Tuesday night for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some schools canceled classes before snow started to fall, winter sports games are moved back and restrictions are going into place on Valley highways ahead of the expected largest winter blast of the season.

MILTON — A property tax increase is on the table for next year’s budget for residents of Northumberland County in the Milton Area School District while those in Union County may see a decrease in property taxes.

In a winter relatively devoid of snow, up to six inches of snow could be on the way Wednesday morning, said a meteorologist on Monday.

TURBOT TOWNSHIP — A Lewisburg man was arrested following an investigation into the theft of more than $1,600 worth of tools from a garage in Turbot Township.

SUNBURY — Snow should start to drop later Sunday but don't expect much, an AccuWeather meteorologist said.

Last May, when the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling was leaked, Susquehanna University students sprang into action to console others by leaving carnations and reassuring notes across campus.

MILTON — More than 150 musicians from six Valley school districts spent the final two days of their school week rehearsing as an ensemble to prepare for tonight’s show at the Milton Area High School.

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When Dawson and Kayla Schlegel heard the due date for their second child, they immediately thought there was a chance.

Dr. Stanley Martin, Geisinger director of Infectious Diseases answered, on Wednesday, some most common questions about the flu.

Geisinger is seeing a big increase in viral infections that started in September with kids. and while that number has leveled off, the adult population has been hit harder with the surge now, said Dr. Stanley Martin, Geisinger director of infectious diseases.

LEWISBURG — Union County is experiencing only minor glitches with its broadband rollout, according to Commissioner Stacy Richards.

NORTHUMBERLAND — A good man, a good musician and a good friend. That’s how friends and colleagues describe the late Scott Bachman, a local musician whose heart and encouraging nature helped others learn and grow their talents throughout decades.

Martin Luther King’s messages on civil rights, activism, and equal justice still resonates today, said Bucknell and Susquehanna universities staff members involved in diversity and equity.

Sixty-five years ago in April, Miami, Fla., resident Merrett Stierheim, 89, had the unforgettable honor of hearing the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speak at Bucknell University.

Bucknell and Susquehanna universities will be holding special events this week and month on the dreams and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

LEWISBURG — Multimedia British artist Stanza’s extraordinary piece, The Nemesis Machine, opens to the public this Tuesday at the Samek Art Museum.

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Workers are clearing trees as construction progresses on the southern section of the $900 million Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation (CSVT) project.

A $685,000 state grant to East Buffalo Township will cover the rest of the purchase price of 79 acres of land to be reestablished as public parks and outdoor space in Union County.

SELINSGROVE — Jessica Amon enrolled in Geisinger's new Culinary Medicine class and found it was a fun, interactive way to learn how to prepare nutritious meals and make "small recipe adjustments" to improve her health.