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Court Strikes Mandatory Life Sentences In Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that mandatory life sentences without parole for second-degree murder are unconstitutional. The decision effects cases where a death occurs during...
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Safe Haven Baby Box Planned In Sunbury
SUNBURY - Sunbury officials are working to install a Safe Haven Baby Box at the police department, offering a last-resort option for safely surrendering an infant. WNEP reports Mayor Josh Brosious say...
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All Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt Set For Saturday
SUNBURY - Families in Sunbury are invited to an all-inclusive Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday at the Good Will Hose Company Playground on Sixth and Line Street. Organizers say the event begins at 9:30am...
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Sen. Yaw Proposes Ban On Smoking With Children
HARRISBURG - A new proposal aims to protect children from secondhand smoke inside vehicles across Pennsylvania. Senator Gene Yaw says he plans to introduce legislation banning smoking in cars when you...
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Court Unveils Portrait Honoring President Judge Hackenberg
LEWISBURG - A milestone in Union County...the 17th Judicial District this week honored its first female president judge. The Standard Journal reports...The court recently unveiled a portrait of Presid...
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Bucknell Students Launch Projects To Meet Community Needs
LEWISBURG - Bucknell students are tackling real community challenges through a hands-on business course with a decades-long legacy. University officials say Management 101 has students form social ent...
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Prescribed Fire Season Underway Across Central Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG - The state Game Commission says prescribed burns are underway across the state, including in our area this week. They say the burning of the ground, brush and low trees was conducted in Wh...
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Fire Contained At Wood-Mode Plant In Kreamer
KREAMER - A fire inside a dust collection system at Wood-Mode LLC in Kreamer is under investigation after crews responded Wednesday afternoon. Daily Item: Fire Chief Shannon Moyer says a hot ash or em...
Mar 26, 2026
Affordability Plan Targets Taxes, Costs Across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG - A Snyder County lawmaker is backing a new affordability plan he says will cut everyday costs across Pennsylvania. State House member Dave Rowe says he and fellow Republicans unveiled the ...
Mar 26, 2026
Sen. Yaw Bill Expands Mental Health Access In Rural Areas
HARRISBURG - A state senator from around here is pushing a plan to expand mental health care access in rural communities. State senator Gene Yaw says his bill would allow specially trained psychologis...
Mar 26, 2026







