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Union County, Pennsylvania
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About Union, PA

Population
Approximately 44,923 residents
County Seat
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Coverage Area
316 square miles in central Pennsylvania

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Union County libraries launch hands-on programs to build skills and community

Union County libraries launch hands-on programs to build skills and community

The county library system is hosting in-person programs Jan. 14-15 that teach quilting and introduce teens to science; t...

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Old Union County Courthouse in New Berlin anchors local heritage

Old Union County Courthouse in New Berlin anchors local heritage

The 19th-century Old Union County Courthouse in New Berlin anchors local history and walking tours, reminding residents ...

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Education

Casey’s corner three lifts Bucknell women over Colgate

Casey’s corner three lifts Bucknell women over Colgate

Isabella Casey hit a game-winning 3 with 18 seconds left as Bucknell beat Colgate 46-43. The win is Bucknell’s first Pat...

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Community

Buffalo Valley Rail Trail Boosts Health, Transport and Local Tourism

Buffalo Valley Rail Trail Boosts Health, Transport and Local Tourism

The Buffalo Valley Rail Trail is Union County's more than 9-mile rail-trail linking Lewisburg and Mifflinburg, offering ...

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Community

Mifflinburg Christkindl Market Sustains Downtown Holiday Economy

Mifflinburg Christkindl Market Sustains Downtown Holiday Economy

Mifflinburg’s annual Christkindl Market, a three-day outdoor German-style festival held on Market Street, ran in Decembe...

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Government

Union County Trail Authority holds public meeting in Lewisburg

Union County Trail Authority holds public meeting in Lewisburg

The Union County Trail Authority met Wednesday to discuss trail oversight and community priorities. Residents should wat...

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America250PA yearlong tour will stop at Lewisburg courthouse Jan. 21

America250PA yearlong tour will stop at Lewisburg courthouse Jan. 21

America250PA will bring artifacts and programming to the Union County Courthouse on Jan. 21, offering local civic and ed...

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Government

Lewisburg council to consider new parking rules and permits

Lewisburg council to consider new parking rules and permits

Borough council will consider a parking ordinance affecting two municipal lots and a new permit program; changes could a...

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Education

Bucknell women dominate Loyola; men show improvement at meets

Bucknell women dominate Loyola; men show improvement at meets

Bucknell women beat Loyola 214-85 while the men fell 172-128; Bucknell hosted La Salle the next day and streamed the mee...

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Community

Historic New Berlin Community Center restored to serve residents

Historic New Berlin Community Center restored to serve residents

The restored New Berlin Community Center now accepts rentals and donations, offering space for local events, services an...

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Union County expands Fourth of July celebration with 250th events

Union County expands Fourth of July celebration with 250th events

Union County is expanding its Fourth of July festivities to mark the 250th anniversary with a drone show, flyover and tw...

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Education

Bucknell falls 157-143 at Army in tight Patriot League dual

Bucknell falls 157-143 at Army in tight Patriot League dual

Bucknell lost a close Patriot League dual at Army on Jan. 10, 157-143; standout swims and multiple Top-10 program times ...

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Mifflinburg Educator Karen Fritz Remembered for Community Service

Mifflinburg Educator Karen Fritz Remembered for Community Service

Karen Marie Fritz, an 83-year-old longtime elementary teacher and active Mifflinburg volunteer, died Jan. 4 at WellSpan ...

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Government

Mifflinburg Civil Service Commission Reorganization Meeting Feb. 2 at 8:30 AM

Mifflinburg Civil Service Commission Reorganization Meeting Feb. 2 at 8:30 AM

The Mifflinburg Civil Service Commission will hold a public reorganization meeting Feb. 2 at 8:30 AM; the session sets c...

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Government

Mifflinburg council to hold hearing on ending elected pay

Mifflinburg council to hold hearing on ending elected pay

Borough Council will hold a public hearing Jan. 20 to consider repealing $1,800 annual pay for mayor and council; decisi...

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Education

Cornell builds 20-0 lead, defeats Bucknell 26-9 at Davis Gym

Cornell builds 20-0 lead, defeats Bucknell 26-9 at Davis Gym

Cornell beat Bucknell 26-9 after winning the first five bouts; Bucknell rallied late, highlighting student-athlete resil...

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Mifflinburg Schools Post Flu Season Reminder Ahead of Keystone Tests

Mifflinburg Schools Post Flu Season Reminder Ahead of Keystone Tests

Mifflinburg Area School District posted a Flu Season Reminder and related family communications on Jan. 9, 2026, advisin...

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Government

Mifflinburg Planning Commission to Elect Officers, Review Stadium and Short-Term Rentals

Mifflinburg Planning Commission to Elect Officers, Review Stadium and Short-Term Rentals

The Mifflinburg Planning Commission meets today at the Borough Office to elect officers and weigh a revised high school ...

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Business

Members 1st opens branch inside Lewisburg Giant Food Store

Members 1st opens branch inside Lewisburg Giant Food Store

A new full-service Members 1st branch opened inside Lewisburg's Giant Food Store, increasing local access to banking and...

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Education

Bucknell swimmers post top-10 times despite 191-109 loss at Army

Bucknell swimmers post top-10 times despite 191-109 loss at Army

Drew Davis and Jason Kellerman recorded program top-10 times, but Bucknell fell 191–109 at Army on Jan. 10. Local Bison ...

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Government

Draft Wolfe Field Master Plan Presented; Public Review Open Through January 30

Draft Wolfe Field Master Plan Presented; Public Review Open Through January 30

Draft Wolfe Field master plan presented to borough council; public review open through January 30. Residents can inspect...

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Education

Bucknell women fall 62-49 to Lafayette at Sojka Pavilion

Bucknell women fall 62-49 to Lafayette at Sojka Pavilion

Bucknell lost 62-49 to Lafayette after surrendering second-half runs; poor shooting and rebounding undercut the Bison. T...

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Education

Bucknell rallies with hot three-point shooting to beat Lafayette

Bucknell rallies with hot three-point shooting to beat Lafayette

Bucknell erased a second-half deficit with an 11-0 run and 12-of-22 threes to win 76-69, improving to 3-2 in Patriot Lea...

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Community

Mifflinburg man charged in state game lands camera theft case

Mifflinburg man charged in state game lands camera theft case

A Mifflinburg man was charged after state game lands trail cameras were taken; the case raises concerns about enforcemen...

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Community

Linda Gower, longtime Lewisburg worker and neighbor, dies at 79

Linda Gower, longtime Lewisburg worker and neighbor, dies at 79

Linda Gower, a lifelong Lewisburg resident who worked at Milton Shoe Factory and Days Inn, died Jan. 15; her passing is ...

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Education

Mifflinburg schools post January calendar with Keystone testing, meetings

Mifflinburg schools post January calendar with Keystone testing, meetings

Mifflinburg Area School District updated its online calendar on Jan. 7 with Keystone testing and a school board meeting;...

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Government

Union County Planning Commission meets with public access at Government Center

Union County Planning Commission meets with public access at Government Center

The Union County Planning Commission met Jan. 12 in Lewisburg with public attendance available at the Government Center....

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Government

Mifflinburg council schedules January meeting at borough building

Mifflinburg council schedules January meeting at borough building

Mifflinburg Borough Council will meet Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. in person; residents can attend at the borough building to follo...

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Community

Selinsgrove resident Darlene Attig remembered for family and community

Selinsgrove resident Darlene Attig remembered for family and community

Darlene K. Attig of Selinsgrove died Jan. 11; her loss resonates through extended family and local social networks. Her ...

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