Battle of the ‘Burgs to benefit Baker fund
LEWISBURG — A lot of residents from Lewisburg and Mifflinburg are about to do battle…they will be in an upcoming race called “Battle of the ‘Burgs.” The race will benefit the Michael P. Baker...
View ArticleSuperintendent: No data breach at Lewisburg high
LEWISBURG – There was not another computer hacking incident at the Lewisburg high school. The district’s superintendent is downplaying a reported security breach. Dr. Mark DiRocco said the issue was a...
View ArticleValley Conservatives summon members…again
LEWISBURG – The Susquehanna Valley conservatives are summoning local residents to another housing related meeting. Conservatives president Stan Zellers is urging the citizens of Kelly, Union, and East...
View ArticleBlack bear in Lewisburg tranquilized
LEWISBURG — A black bear in Lewisburg was up a tree…then took a little nap. The bear was treed in East Buffalo Township, then tranquilized. The bear was estimated to be about two years old,...
View ArticleNew housing plan causing tension in Lewisburg
LEWISBURG – Tension is growing between the Union County Housing Authority and some Lewisburg area residents. The authorty hosted its monthly meeting Wednesday, allowing the public to voice their...
View ArticleValley to remembering shooting victims
LEWISBURG — After the shooting of 9 people at a South Carolina church, dozens of local clergy and activitists say they feel compelled to act locally. They are planning a vigil Sunday evening, at...
View ArticleOver 200 people attend Lewisburg vigil
LEWISBURG — Over two hundred people sang, prayed–and talked to each other–during a vigil and community gathering in Lewisburg’s Hufnagle Park Sunday evening. They were there to remember and develop a...
View ArticleUnion County parade goes on rain or shine
LEWISBURG — Rain has already hampered some planned weekend festivities, but not the Union County Veteran’s and 4th of July parade. The parade is scheduled to step off at 10a.m. Saturday and AccuWeather...
View ArticleNine-year-old receives life-saving kidney
DANVILLE — A nine-year-old Lewisburg girl has received a life-saving kidney at the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital at Geisinger Medical Center. Katy Mahon had the kidney transplant on Tuesday morning...
View ArticleLewisburg’s raucous packed public housing meeting
LEWISBURG – Plans for a low-income housing development were the topic of a public meeting Wednesday night. The Union County Housing Authority and 70 residents met to discuss the proposed Penn Commons...
View ArticleVIDEO HERE: Giant Food Stores opening in Lewisburg
LEWISBURG – After nearly 20 years, Giant Food Stores is opening in Lewisburg. The 66,000 square foot store features a beer garden and eatery, a fresh hall with produce, deli, bakery and expanded...
View ArticleLewisburger draws 60-year term for child sex
LEWISBURG – A Lewisburg man was sentenced to up to 60 years in prison on Monday after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a child. The Daily Item reports 38-year-old Eric Aikey was found guilty...
View ArticleSunbury man charged in Lewisburg stabbing
LEWISBURG — A Sunbury man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a man in Lewisburg. The Daily Item reports 29-year-old James Manning of Sunbury is accused of breaking into a...
View ArticlePolice: SCI Muncy guard has sex with inmate
LEWISBURG – A corrections officer at SCI Muncy is accused of engaging in sex acts with a female inmate. 45-year-old Mark D. Hoover of Lewisburg is charged with institutional sexual assault and...
View ArticleLewisburg housing foes eye old traffic study
LEWISBURG — An antiquated traffic study has Lewisburg residents concerned. At the Union County Housing Authority meeting Wednesday, residents said they’re worried about the traffic impact...
View ArticleScrapped housing still cause for concern
LEWISBURG — East Buffalo Township residents want to continue the conversation about low-income housing. The Union County Housing Authority took their original plan for Penn Commons off the table...
View ArticleMilton woman charged with assault
LEWISBURG – A Milton woman is facing charges after police say she assaulted two people in a car near Lewisburg. State police say 22-year-old Crista Goble was traveling in a car with a Danville man and...
View ArticleTwo towns getting new liquor stores
SELINSGROVE — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is moving two stores to new locations. Selinsgrove’s store will move from its current location on North Market Street to the Monroe Marketplace...
View Article“New to You” art sale at the Packwood House
LEWISBURG – If you love to collect art, the Packwood House Museum is the place to be September 26 through October 7. They are hosting “ARToberFEST” at the museum in Lewisburg. Jennifer...
View ArticleSolidarity march draws a crowd in Lewisburg
LEWISBURG – More than 100 people gathered to take part in a solidarity march Tuesday evening in Lewisburg. The march is organized by CommUnity Zone, the Social Justice Residential College and Bucknell...
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