Stories from Sunday, March 16, 2025
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Costs for housing, technology and meals to go up
MANSFIELD -- Students attending Commonwealth University in the fall will pay more in fees charged for housing, meals...
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, tradition continues in Berwick
BERWICK -- Grocery shoppers at Boyer's Food Market here were startled by a three-person bagpipe parade working its way...
Boost won’t kick in until five supervisor positions come up for election
BUCKHORN -- Hemlock Township supervisors voted March 11 to give themselves -- or future board members -- a 67% pay...
Berwick arcade was robbed, police say
BERWICK -- A man was arrested after he was caught stealing more than $1,400 in cash while in possession of marijuana,...
Altercation allegedly took place in Berwick
BERWICK -- A man was jailed after punching a woman's 15-year-old son after the teen was "pestering" the woman, police...
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All Inclusive Dance: St. Patrick's Day theme, 2-4 p.m., Shiloh United Church of Christ, Danville, free admission; light...
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A federal judge on Saturday barred the administration of President Donald Trump from deportations...
Trump signs funding bill
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the...
* Montour County/Danville Area Community Center is accepting bids for Natatorium HVAC Replacement Project.
* The USDA...
1802: President Thomas Jefferson signed a measure authorizing the establishment of the United States Military Academy...
* NBA center Joel Embiid, 31.
* Rock musician Wolfgang Van Halen, 34.
* Actor Lauren Graham, 58.
* Folk musician...
Hundreds protest Trump
Hundreds of people gathered on the steps of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg Saturday to...
TREASURE HUNT: 12-17-19-22-26
MIDDAY PICK TWO: 2-4; WILD: 8
MIDDAY PICK THREE: 8-6-1; WILD: 8
MIDDAY PICK FOUR: 6-7-0-5...
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BLOOMSBURG -- The following marriage licenses were granted in Columbia County:
* Harvey Anthony McAfee Jr., Berwick,...
DANVILLE -- The following marriage licenses were issued in Montour County:
* Raymond Scott Williams, 299 Happy Valley...
BLOOMSBURG -- The following divorces were granted in Columbia County:
* Cecile M. Davis, 251 Elmdale Road, Benton; from...
DANVILLE -- The following divorces have been granted in Montour County:
* Maryellen Rockwell, 140 Railroad St.,...
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Benton school employee known for kind heart
Joanne Marie Donahue (Quinn), 61, of Benton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, after a courageous and...
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick's Day...
Funeral arrangements to be announced
Ed Folk, 96, of Bloomsburg passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville....
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ron Nessen, a veteran broadcast journalist who was press secretary for President Gerald Ford and...
Funeral arrangements to be announced
Alice L. (Jordan) Steinruck, 80, of Benton, widow of Harold A. Steinruck, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 15, 2025...
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Friday he was "being a little bit sarcastic" when he...
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby...
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Mealtimes by the Caspian Sea were always displays of abundance. Omid Roustaei's extended family would gather every...
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Landing a spacecraft on the moon has long been a series of hits and misses.
The latest...
CHERNIHIV, Ukraine (AP) -- The 43-year-old Ukrainian actor took to the stage wearing a black leather jacket and a...
I've now watched through glass and bars as 11 men were put to death at a South Carolina prison. None of the previous 10...
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VATICAN CITY (AP) -- How's Pope Francis doing? Can you give him my get-well wishes? Can I speak with him directly?
The...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate swiftly approved legislation late Friday that would allow the District of Columbia to keep...
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) -- A prosecutor has declined to file criminal charges against a Missouri police officer who shot...
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“Temperatures will hit the mid 60s today, but it will be largely cloudy in the morning, with showers and thunderstorms...
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Louisiana's first execution using nitrogen gas is set to move forward as planned next week...
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Rangers rally way into state semifinals
For the Press Enterprise
MORRISDALE -- Trailing by as many as 17 points in the first quarter, Northwest staged a...
LAS VEGAS -- Christopher Bell sometimes can't believe seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson even knows Bell exists...
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NEW YORK -- Kristaps Porzingis scored 24 points in his return from an eight-game absence with an illness, getting 14 in...
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division W L Pct GB
x-Boston 48 19 .716 --
New York 42 23 .646 5
Toronto 24 43 .358 24...
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- J.J. Spaun watched his 25-foot putt swirl 360 degrees around the cup and drop for par, a...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Walter Clayton Jr. scored 22 points, and No. 4 Florida pulled away from No. 5 Alabama for a 104-82...
PITTSBURGH -- Erik Karlsson scored a power-play goal and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 7-3 on...
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Florida 66 41 22 3 85 218 177
Toronto 65 39 23 3 81 208 193...
TOKYO -- The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers can party like it's 2022 on the baseball field for a few days in...
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Nestled in the rolling hills of Columbia County, Riverhill Maple in Catawissa is a testament to perseverance, passion...
There are written accounts of maple syrup production occurring in North America by the Native Americans. It wasn't...
Get licensed to fish
The mentored youth trout day is March 29, and the statewide opening day is April 5th.
3-D shoot...
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March 16
March 16, 1995
* Bloomsburg University's Mike Elizy is named to the All-ECAC Division II South men's basketball second...
3X3 BASKETBALL (WOMEN'S)
7:30 p.m.
TNT -- Unrivaled Basketball League: Laces vs. Rose, Semifinal, Medley, Fla.
TRUTV...
SHICKSHINNY -- Northwest's Trevor Dietz earned the win in relief, striking out three in 22/3innings, and starting...
Today
SOFTBALL
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BU at Bowie St. (DH)................10 a.m.
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BASEBALL
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Danville Moose WEEK 26 Wednesday League W L The Friendship 16 2
Houseknect Chiropractor 9 9
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BASEBALL
Major League Baseball
American League HOUSTON ASTROS -- Reassigned OF Quincy Hamilton to minor league camp....
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Aimee Preece of Carrick, Australia, got up from bed to let her dogs out in early March, then decided to make a bathroom...
If you ask Brian Tyree Henry about taking time off, he bursts out laughing.
Since breaking out as rapper Paper Boi in...
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- It's been almost 40 years since Emilio Estevez first drew his revolver as Billy the Kid in the...
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Visiting family March 1, we took our two dogs -- a lab and a Plott, both rescues -- to Bloomsburg's new dog park. It's...
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HARRISBURG -- It's back! Pennsylvania brand lovers are being called to social media to cast their vote for their made-...
HARRISBURG -- State Treasurer Stacy Garrity has announced families saving with the PA 529 College and Career Savings...
BERWICK -- The Community Giving Foundation is excited to welcome Danny Hess to the foundation team as marketing...
BERWICK -- Comcast has completed an expansion that connected more than
18,500 homes and businesses in Columbia,...
DANVILLE -- Service 1st Federal Credit Union has been recognized as a recipient of the 2025 Best of the Best Award,...
LEWISBURG -- SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) is proud to partner with Penn State Smeal College of Business,...
ROME (AP) -- Gucci has announced the Balenciaga artistic director Demna will take over the creative direction of the...
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and MAE ANDERSON
AP Business Writers
The United States is suddenly looking less bubbly for European wines.
President...
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Lea Salonga stepped onto a Manhattan stage last spring and sang something unusual for her -- "...
NEW YORK (AP) -- The affection between Sting and Shaggy is palpable from the moment they sit down together. When the...
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As Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency continue to recommend mass layoffs of federal employees, state...
THORN: Carver Hall, the landmark structure of what is now the Bloomsburg campus of Commonwealth University, was built...
St. Patrick's Day couldn't come soon enough this year.
Half the country is giddy as the Trump administration undoes our...
InsideSources.com
The debate over the minerals problem has finally come down to earth. It is centered on President...
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Hey, Greg. I read your articles in the Westerly Sun newspaper. I wonder if you will consider doing a piece on Lions...
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Experts reveal what makes balms the bomb
A tube of lip balm may seem like the perfect antidote to dry, cracked lips.
But do these over-the-counter products...
CHOUDHURI-WADE
NerdWallet Writer
Renting an apartment or house can mean a shorter commitment than home ownership --...
Did winter get you down? There are several ways to bring early spring into your home. Try forcing some bulbs and...
Come to Berwick Innovation Center, 134 W. Front St., for a free, in-person presentation on Wednesday evening, 6-7:30,...
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Study abroad
SCRANTON -- Two local residents were among University of Scranton students who studied abroad during the...
BLOOMSBURG -- The Columbia County Traveling Library will make the following stops this week: * TUESDAY: Riverview...
Senior centers list week's activities
* Benton -- Monday: Sit and fit, 10 a.m.; Nicoya, Frey's meals, 10:30 a.m.;...
BLOOMSBURG -- On March 3, Bloomsburg bridge club had these high scores: Glen Wayne and Kristin Davies-Croft, 65.07%;...
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DEAR ABBY: I am a troubled older man. I was married with three children, but I drank too much. My wife and I divorced...
IF YOU WERE BORN TODAY You're thoughtful about the decisions you make. However, you're not the type of person to waste...
NEW YORK (AP) -- Sir Anthony Hopkins will have a memoir out this fall, its title inspired by a childhood picture.
"We...