LEWISBURG — Respiratory therapists Kayla Nevil and Carthy Lepley remember sitting with severely sick or dying patients in the ICU and holding their hands as they fought off COVID-19.
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DANVILLE — A Geisinger doctor said a young boy has fully recovered after an accident in which he suffered multiple injuries including a large laceration to his head, a broken eye socket and jaw, a broken right arm, two broken femurs, and, the most life-threatening injury, a severed artery in…
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Lt. Gov. John Fetterman announced Friday that he’ll make his first public appearance on the campaign trail next week since suffering a near-fatal stroke days before the spring primary election.
PITTSBURGH — Members of the Pennsylvania State Law Enforcement Citizen Advisory Commission approved reviews of internal investigations into separate incidents concerning allegations of excessive force and bias-based policing by state troopers.
LEWISBURG — Summer business is not back to 100 percent of pre-pandemic level, but business is solid and hotels are optimistic that things are improving and coming back, said Andrew Miller, executive director, Susquehanna River Visitor’s Bureau.
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The number of counties across the United States registering high community levels of COVID-19 dipped nationally this week. In Pennsylvania, 14 counties have high community levels, including Montour and Northumberland, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its l…
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HARRISBURG — An agreement was reached between the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg and the Tort Claimants Committee for sexual abuse survivors to potentially settle the Diocese’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization case.
The American Red Cross national blood supply has decreased by nearly 20 percent in recent weeks and the nation’s largest supplier of blood is putting out another season call for donations.
LEWISBURG — It’s impossible not to pick up on Manny and Jake Rothman’s enthusiasm as they talk about their new film, and with good reason. It’s not every day that a local movie debuts in a local theater.
NORTHUMBERLAND — On Aug. 1, 1774, Joseph Priestley was experimenting in his lab in England when he made a discovery that would become his biggest claim to fame: Oxygen.
DANVILLE — You truly can see just about anything at a community fair. In this case, that includes the reconstruction of a log cabin that was built shortly after our nation was born.
The Lewisburg Arts Council and the Lewisburg Downtown Partnership are seeking an artist(s) to create an outdoor site-specific temporary public art project for The Piers Art Park, 539 Cherry Alley, Lewisburg.
DANVILLE — PennDOT will be imposing lane restrictions on Route 54 and Route 642 in Valley Township next week.
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DANVILLE — Weis Markets donated $3,000 to the Danville Child Development Center and $5,000 to the Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA as part of the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.
“Actions speak louder than words.”
VALLEY TWP. — Most people who look at a tree stump see a tree stump.
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HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania law allowing universal mail-in voting scored a victory Tuesday before the state’s highest court, but opposition persists toward an end goal of overturning the hot-button legislation.
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DANVILLE — A San Diego energy company is seeking to install solar panels on two 15-acre plots in Valley Township, township Supervisor Mike Kull said.
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DANVILLE — School directors likely will hire Acting Superintendent Harry Mathias on Monday night to lead the district’s search for a new superintendent.
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Pennsylvania’s state Health department recorded nearly 25,000 new COVID-19 cases this week, registering the highest total since Memorial Day.
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LEWISBURG — A member of the Bucknell University community tested positive for monkeypox, prompting a college-wide email alert.
DANVILLE — Hundreds of area residents, familes, and their children gathered at the Washies’ Playground Tuesday night where they joined in and celebrated with police and first responders on National Night Out.
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Penn State won’t answer important questions after student athletes were allegedly extorted into taking and sharing sexually explicit photos and videos of themselves and others.
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SUNBURY — The eight members of the Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office will soon be equipped with body cameras.
DANVILLE — The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission says former Mahoning Township Supervisor T.S. Scott violated the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act by participating in discussions and voting in 2019 to invest township funds with Service 1st Federal Credit Union — a business that emp…
MUNCY — A 39-year-old Danville man drowned in the Susquehanna River in Lycoming County on Saturday evening.
Eight of Pennsylvania’s representatives to the U.S. House, all Republicans who voted against certifying the state’s electoral results in the 2020 presidential election, formally endorsed state Sen. Doug Mastriano in the gubernatorial election.
SUNBURY — State police did not cite any Valley establishments for liquor control violations in July 2022.
WASHiNGTON D.C. — A bill to expand free medical care eligibility for veterans who have been exposed to toxic chemicals remains stalled in the U.S. House.
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DANVILLE — Positive childhood experiences are just as influential to an adult’s mental health as adverse childhood experiences, according to Lauren McCullough, of HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences), on Friday.
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A New York City man traveling on Interstate 180 was found with more than 300 grams of cocaine and suspected drug money following a traffic stop and canine search of the vehicle, according to state police in Milton.
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HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania altered its process to get new nursing school graduates into the workforce more quickly in an effort to counter a shortage that continues to plague health care facilities.
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Up for grabs tonight is $1.1 billion, the third-highest jackpot ever for any lottery game in the United States.
DANVILLE — The Danville Area Community Center (DACC) has purchased The Knack Creative Art Studio, and the lease of the 569 Mill St. Knack location, according to its board of directors. The DACC will now have this second location in downtown Danville for expanded programming for the community…
DANVILLE — Dunkin’ and The Joy in Childhood Foundation donated $30,000 in Iced Coffee Day Funds to Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital on Thursday morning.
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LEWISBURG — Looking for an escape into an enchanted world? This could be your chance.
SUNBURY — Few things could be more magical for a child than a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus and one of their friendly reindeer. Attendees at the Christmas in July Festival will be able to purchase raffle tickets to win that photo session and other prizes.
LAURELTON — One of the few places where people can immerse themselves in cows and rabbits, corn stalks and strawberries, quilts and photographs, and live entertainment from singers to tractor pulls to amusement park rides is also a place to run into old friends while enjoying sausage sandwic…
The Susquehanna Valley Youth Chorale (SVYC), an educational outreach program of the Susquehanna Valley Chorale, will host a Youth Singers Jamboree on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Regional Engagement Center (R.E.C.), 429 Eighth St. in Selinsgrove.
In a society divided along many boundaries, it’s refreshing to see kind people finding unique ways to raise funds and help organizations.
TURBOTVILLE – The Exchange Pool has been a central summer gathering spot for area families since the 1970s. From its inception, it has relied on community support to stay in operation. A summer block party this Saturday will celebrate that community with food and fun, and proceeds will help …
Looking for a perfect way to celebrate summer? Enjoy a free celebration of nature and the arts along the banks of the beautiful Susquehanna River, as the Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art holds its 29th Annual Festival for Nature & Art, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at MYO Park, S.…
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Geisinger Medical Center
- Specialized ECMO team saw 'a lot of death'
- Geisinger holding hiring event in Berwick
- Geisinger names first chief wellness officer
- Geisinger making access easier in Beaver Springs
- Hospital data must always be protected
- More than numeric milestones for MyCode
- More than numeric milestones for MyCode
- Hospital reaches milestone in less-invasive heart treatment
- Evangelical, Geisinger offering COVID shots to young children
- Mahoning supervisors approve Geisinger subdivision for behavioral health center
- Rising child abuse cases lead to mental health illness, risk of suicide
- Geisinger building facilities, establishing mental health professionals in pediatric offices
- Geisinger, Evan offering COVID boosters to kids
- Geisinger extends visiting hours for adult patients
- Danville Shoppers Shuttle shifts into drive
- Teen’s hospital assault case sent to county court
- Assault, harassment charges from hospital incident withdrawn
- Danville area police and court brief for Monday, May 2
- Police chief in huffing case may plea
- Felon gun theft defendant will face county court
- Police: Sunbury man had 1.2 pounds of spice
- Police: Driver in crash on morphine
- NCSTU resident faces assault charge
- Man, 18, charged with stealing milk, cough medicine
- Montour County police reports for Tuesday, March 15
- Police: Man lied about stealing milk
- Flashing brake lights led to Danville DUI arrest
- Danville police briefs for Monday, March 14
- Danville police briefs for Friday, March 11
- Danville police brief for Thursday, March 10
