Theres no place like the PA Live! The best thing for Ajani is to turn himself in. By Francis Scarcella High 44F. PennDOT: 50 percent of region's DUI crashes in 2022 involved drugs. We take an all hazards approach. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. During its annual editorial board meeting on Wednesday, PennDOT District 3 officials shared statistics about DUI accidents, traffic fatalities and work zone crashes on the 4,500 total road miles in Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Union, Bradford, Columbia, Lycoming, Sullivan and Tioga counties. Lamar is also the brother of Glenn Ressler, a 1961 graduate of Mahanoy Joint High School. Is it a, PA Live: HEMOTOLOGY & ONCOLOGY- DR. 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Walter is one of five nationally renowned speakers who will discuss the theme The State of American Democracy in this years Bucknell Forum a speaker series that since 2007 has featured national leaders, scholars and commentators who have examined various issues from multidisciplinary and diverse viewpoints. 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Local | newsitem.com Police identified the suspect as 23-year-old Ajani Uhuru of Sunbury. A sport gaining in popularity is called slap fighting. Food, refreshments and baked goods available. Officers were alerted by a neighbor who heard yelling and a gunshot. The Bison are coming off a fourth-place finish at the Patriot League Indoor Track & Field Championships. RUSH TOWNSHIP A 84-year-old Danville man died from a cardiac incident before crashing his vehicle on Rushtown Road, west of Logan Run Road, at 8 a.m. Monday, according to Northumberland Coun, SHAMOKIN The Shamokin Fire Bureau and Police Department responded Friday morning to complaints of an odor emanating from a mixed-use building that once housed a former shoe store at 35 S. Ma, MOUNT CARMEL Christina (Butler) Madden, 58, of 208 W. Second. Eggs $1 each or $12 per dozen. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about, Looking for a source we don't already have? The 2022 crash statistics are not yet finalized, but PennDOT estimates that 50 percent of the impaired driving involved drugs only. 52 were here. Handicapped accessible, air conditioned. DANVILLE The field of candidates for the 108th District is now down to 10 after three people dropped out of the race prior to a public meet and greet in Danville on Thursday night. Additional snow and sleet accumulations of up to 1 inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. FCFP announces registered nonprofits for Raise the Region | News UPDATE: Police: Suspect in fatal Sunbury shooting still at large, armed and dangerous. LEWISBURG, Pa. Nathan Davis is out as the head coach at Bucknell, ending an eight-year tenure that included a pair of close losses to much higher-seeded opponents in the NCAA tournament. Low 31F. Sunbury: Text-to-pay parking signs to arrive soon | News | dailyitem.com Pollice officers, left, and vehicles, foreground, are shown near a blue BMW sedan, top left, that was connected to a fatal shooting in Sunbury on Thursday. Low 34F. Williams, 61, pleaded guilty in federal court to five BUTLER TWP Three school districts have passed the 2023-24 budget presented by the Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School, and Regina Hiler, the schools executive director, has presented the proposed budget to each school district in the county. Wages for counselors start at $11.50. Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected late. BELLEFONTE U.S. Representative Glenn GT Thompson, R-15, Bellefonte, will host constituent office hours on Wednesday, March 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Selinsgrove. I think the biggest takeaway is that it reminds us that there is still a lot of work to do regarding helping to get individuals into treatment, he said. Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Jonathan Quick has been traded for a second time in under 48 hours. Anyone with information is asked to contact PSP Milton at 570-524-2662. The Bison fought hard against Lehigh in Sojka Pavilion. Francis Scarcella/The Daily Item Police talk at the scene of a fatal shooting along North Fourth Street in Sunbury on Thursday afternoon. Children must be 4 years of age before Sept. 1 to qualify. You have permission to edit this article. Check out these activities around the Valley: HARRISBURG Pennsylvania House Democrats stripped an omnibus Senate bill of two proposed constitutional amendments on Wednesday, advancing the measure out of the Judiciary Committee as a standalone bill. The Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of $1.17 per share. Instead, he cited an ongoing state. The driver and another passenger remain in critical condition after Sunday's fatal accident in Liberty Township, near Grove City. Becoming partly cloudy after some morning light rain. SUNBURY The COVID-19 pandemic worsened the child care crisis in Pennsylvania which is costing the economy $6.65 billion in lost earnings, revenue and productivity. Essentially, the agreement allows students Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Call 570-644-0227 or 570-898-8593 to place order. Doors open, 4:30 p.m.; early bird; 5:30 p.m.; bingo; 6 p.m. Paper packages, $18 and $23; jackpots sold separately. Looking for something to do with your family this weekend? Entrants must sign up prior to March 11 at either the Pastime Club or the Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library, 210 E. Independence St. Entrants must be at Pastime by 11 a.m., judging begins noon, no chili, entrants must provide 10 pints of soup for sale. In 2022, it was the first year that it was individually tracked. LEWISBURG Evangelical Community Hospital has been recognized as one of the best mid-sized employers on the Forbes list of Americas Best Employers 2023. Since the fall of 2022, Bucknell has worked with Crossroad Farms to have local produce and other fresh foods delivered to campus. The mother of the child, Amanda Parker, 25, of Elm Street, was also charged and is currently incarcerated. Low 31F. The commissioners addressed more than 200 business representatives and public officials at Butler Area School District will be reimbursed for allowing the instillation of poles that are expected to result in improved cell phone reception. MANDATA A scholarship honoring a couple who attended schools that were consolidated into Line Mountain School District has been set up to benefit students. UPDATE: Police: Suspect in fatal Sunbury shooting still at large, armed Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news . Chance of rain 100%.. . Features: - Download daily editions and content to read offline at your convenience. The News-Item - View articles as they were written and edited for The Daily Item print edition. Similar to seatbelts, 75 percent of motorcycle fatal crashes involve individuals not wearing a helmet. LAURELTON West End Readers, 6 to 7 p.m., Ball Park Road, 570-922-4773. The Daily Item. MIFFLINBURG Monday night movie, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Herr Memorial Library. LEWISBURG Can a night club dancer and an illegal craps game organizer find true love? A Pennsylvania man has been arrested after a fatal shooting in Butler County, according to reports from WPXI and WTAE. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. 619 talking about this. Police said the incident happened shortly before 2:25 a.m. on West New Castle Street. So far, Uhuru is being charged with homicide. Chance of rain 60%.. . All welcome. SUNBURY Shikellamy High School students will get to battle each while raising money for a childrens foundation when donkey basketball returns to the high school gymnasium on April 2. 34, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, meeting, 7:30 p.m., Lithuanian Social Club, 309 S. Oak St. ELYSBURG Ralpho Township Public Library, used puzzle sale, recently restocked, 1 to 7 p.m. 206 S. Market St. LEWISBURG Vericose and spider vein screening, Heart and Vascular Center at Evangelical Community Hospital, 570-768-3200. SUNBURY Winter weather and colder temperatures could lead to some icy travel Friday. The five-year average number of fatalities on the roadway is trending downward. H.S. Recommended for children ages 3 to 8 and their families, https://bit.ly/3DVkUtU. This includes drug use in pedestrians or bicyclists. More working parents reported missing work, quitting their jobs or being fired due to child care issues. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just before 1 p.m. when three vehicles collided in the 2000 block of Route 422 near the Pilot service station. March 1, 2023. SUNBURY Sunbury police continue the search for a city resident who police say shot and killed another man Thursday afternoon inside the Penn Jersey mart on Fourth Street. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. The average child care worker in Pennsylvania earns under $12.43 an hour. MOUNT CARMEL James A. Garfield Camp No. HARRISBURG State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver and her slew of followers took over the Senate floor Tuesday, with more than 100 people in attendance to watch the former state representative be sworn in by a familiar face. Past simple surveys of daytime drivers reveal that 15 percent of the driving population do not wear seatbelts while driving, said Bair. Cloudy with periods of rain. By the end of the program, participants should feel like they have moved from being a novice to an advanced beginner, LEWISBURG, Pa.- The Bucknell women's track & field team is set to compete at the ECAC Championships on March 4-5, hosted at Boston University's fabled fieldhouse. The game was the Leopards first victory over Bucknell since the 2014-15 season. But the sounds of the real war rumbling just a short distance away underscore the high stakes in this part of Ukraine. It's only a drill. Hare said police began to stage at the store and officers started to patrol the city, securing the scene, and about an hour or so later spotted a Blue BMW that was allegedly the vehicle Uhuru was driving. Lisa Itts was discovered at the age of 9 by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary. Types of drugs such as marijuana or opioids, if identified in testing, are also now tracked.. Lamar and Lena Ressler attended schools that were consolidated into Line Mountain School District. 788 talking about this. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Knoebels Amusement Resort is bringing in a new ride which employees call the fastest one at the park. Ukrainian tanks and soldiers train every day on the country's northeastern front. No deliveries available. The fall and rise of Romes ruling class takes us on a journey into a world of conspiracy and betrayal. The Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of 84 cents per share. Showers continuing overnight. Northumberland County's Local Breaking News, PA - Home - Facebook LEWISBURG The animal control officer for Lewisburg and East Buffalo Township is urging elected officials to adopt an ordinance banning leg hold traps in their respective municipalities. SHAMOKIN Former Shamokin City Councilman Joseph Leschinskie Jr. is accused of driving under the influence of medical marijuana following a two-vehicle accident in Shamokin Township on Jan. 27. Shapiro: 200 from Pa. visit health center related to toxic train derailment, Judge reads to students as part of Read Across America Day, Culver reads to children at St. Cyril's Preschool and Kindergarten, Lewisburg Arts Council preparing for Celebration of the Arts, Danville Area students ready for a wacky wedding in 'The Addams Family', Student cast ready to bring 'Chicago' to Milton stage, Lewisburg students to play saints and sinners in 'Guys and Dolls', Valley Musicals: Excited to celebrate the student theater community, Family Practice Center partners with health care firm, Musician Lisa Itts to perform at Watson Inn's First Friday, Five things for families to do this weekend: March 3 thru March 5, 'The Griegol' to take Weis Center audience on wondrous theatrical journey, Three-piece Senate bill whittled down by House committee to single proposal for abuse survivors, Milton Area highlights career and tech education with Olympics, Lack of snow, warm weather no hindrance for Snowfest, Donkey basketball returns to Shikellamy High School, Sunbury: Text-to-pay parking signs to arrive soon, CSVT's estimated cost increases by $38 million, Lobbyist confirms sexual harassment allegation against sitting House Democrat, Scholarship established in honor of two Valley natives, Former Mifflinburg business owner charged with theft, Student hopes to start esports at Milton Area, Bloomsburg institute gets nearly $4M for student mental health programs, Kasich, Axelrod discuss derailment, misinformation, PennDOT to realign roads in Monroe Township, Township seeking bids for recycling facility upgrades, Spring session for Nature's Explorers announced, UPDATE State Sen. Culver sworn in; 100 supporters gather for ceremony, Northumberland County Jail advertises job openings. According to Emergency Management Planner Amy Marree, the plan accounts for all types of disasters. SUNBURY Investigations continue into the deaths of a Sunbury man and a Philadelphia man who were both discovered dead in separate incidents on Feb. 18, according to Northumberland County. The company has been awarded numerous grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, The National Endowment for the Humanities, the New York State Councils for the Arts and Humanities, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The Black American West Museum & Heritage Center presents two documentaries by Davon Johnson. West Sunbury News, Weather, Safety, Sports | NewsBreak West Sunbury, PA Police are looking for a man who they consider armed and dangerous. Low 31F. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public. stage when MauraJenceleski, Agnes at Fifty: A look back at the flood of 1972, Wilkes-Barre stabbing leads to car chase and crash, Best smart home devices for older users, according, How to get started on spring cleaning early, according, Worried about your student using ChatGPT for homework? Crews will be clearing trees, brush, and roots in preparation for utility moves between the BUTLER TWP. Davis' recommendation for the medal had been lost, resubmitted a. 2900. Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected late. Sunbury Police are looking for the man they say shot and killed another man in a convenience store Thursday afternoon. August 1, 2022. Scranton St. Patricks Parade Countdown is on! MILTON A high school senior who hopes to establish an esports team at Milton Area School District may not ever benefit from the fruits of his labor. Town Staff and the Downtown Businesses Improvement Area are currently look for horticultural services, including the assessment and planting of beds, supply of plant material, and delivery of hanging baskets for the downtown. Newsradio 1070 WKOK | Sunbury PA SHAMOKIN Robert A. Chaundy Jr., 60, of Shamokin, passed away. MIFFLINBURG Intro to Google drives, 3 to 4 p.m., Herr Memorial Library, 500 Market St. MIFFLINBURG Evening meal and prayer service, 6 p.m., First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 404 Market St. COAL TOWNSHIP Shepherds Table, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., 863 W. Chestnut St. Homebound deliveries and pick up available. Crossroad Farms delivers dairy products, bakery items, produce, prepared food and meats. Although PennDOT has always been able to provide suspected drug related fatal crash statistics, a change in reporting in 2018 tracks suspected drug related in any crash, fatal or otherwise, said spokesperson Kimberly Smith. English. Fresh from success on the battlefield, a triumphantCaesar returns to Rome a virtual dictator. DANVILLE Every family is a little wacky in their own way, but theres nothing like adding a wedding to bring out the wildly funny eccentricities that make families unique. According to a release issued by the County Friday afternoon, Attorney H. William White III is no longer operating in the role of solicitor. Williamsport man charged with indecent assault. Park officials say Butler County officially gave approval to an updated emergency operations plan. HARRISBURG Pennsylvanians lack of retirement savings risks a near $18 billion fiscal cliff for the commonwealth in increased spending on social services combined with lost tax revenue, according to a new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts. LEWISBURG Sensory Friendly Family Night, 4 to 7 p.m., Lewisburg Childrens Museum, 815 Market St., https://bit.ly/3wEnKOg. TURBOTVILLE The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, 7:30 p.m., Warrior Run Middle School auditorium, Susquehanna Trail. Error! MOUNT CARMEL Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., at Knights of Columbus. LEWISBURG The Biden administration should have responded quicker to the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, said former Ohio Gov. SELINSGROVE Work on the southern section of the $900 million Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway project continues to move forward with plans to relocate three roads in Monroe Township in the next few months. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Inside Pennsylvania Magazine by di_digital Stack - Issuu The Bison went 12-20 this season, finishing with a More than 51,100 lives lost, and thats just the official death toll. Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds overnight. The district saw 51 fatalities in 2022 compared to 61 in 2017, 67 in 2018, 52 in 2019, 60 in 2020 and 64 in 2021. Deutsch. Evagelical Hospital recognized as one of America's Best Employers High 46F. The Danville native has set his sights on the tallest trees at the highest elevations in Pennsylvania's 67 counties. On a per-share basis, the Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based company said it had net income of $1.35. Proudly serving the Central Susquehanna Valley since 1936 That is the assessment of Acting Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook and multiple fire officials in the state, nation and Valley. {div class=mn-event-head}SHAMOKIN DAM Economist Anirban Basu will join the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce next week for the 12th consecutive year to detail global, national, and regional economic performance trends that are impacting and will impact the Valleys business . Pittsburgh, PA | News | 20h PA To Consider Adopting Significant Police Protection Measures With three PA police officers killed on duty already in 2023, a state lawmaker is introducing four. Now, she is sharing those talents locally through performances at area establishments and teaching young musicians the ropes. SHAMOKIN Former Shamokin City Councilman Joseph Leschinskie Jr. is accused of driving under the influence of medical marijuana following a two-vehicle accident in Shamokin Township on Jan. 27. Breaking News. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. Thursday at a house along East Main Street in Eau Claire, when state police received a report of a shooting. MOUNT CARMEL First UMC, Lenten service, 6 p.m., meal held in church social hall. Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds overnight. COAL TOWNSHIP Chocolate-covered peanut butter and coconut cream egg sale, Salem UCC, call 570-648-3590 or 570-644-0190 by March 25 to order. The Lewisburg Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, April 29. Trick of the Light Theatre will take audiences on a visual journey with its production. Police said the incident happened Tuesday night on West New Castle Street. Van Wagner, a high school agriculture teacher and certified arborist and forester, is on a mission. Students absences finally caught up to them as they realized they couldnt answer a single question on their midterm study guides. The womens basketball team (10-18 overall, 7-11 Patriot League) broke its six-game losing streak during its senior day on Saturday, defeating Bucknell 69-61. Sales begin after judging with tasting cups available. Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds overnight. LEWISBURG Union County District Attorney D. Peter Johnson is endorsing Brian Kerstetter as his successor. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. SUNBURY At least 80 signs will be spread through downtown Sunbury and side streets explaining how to use the new text-to-pay parking meter system that will soon be put in place. SHAMOKIN Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library, 210 E. Independence St., LEGO club, 5 to 7 p.m. MILTON Free blood pressure, 2 to 5 p.m., blood glucose, bone density and lipid point of care screening, St. Pauls UCC, 1125 Mahoning St. MIFFLINBURG Silly Seuss storytime, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Herr Memorial Library, 500 Market St., 570-966-0831.