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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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Geisinger to Host Free Spill the Tea on Breast Health March 21
Healthcare

Geisinger to Host Free Spill the Tea on Breast Health March 21

Geisinger’s breast health team will host a free "Spill the Tea on Breast Health" event with tea and experts at Helix Hall, 6 N. 4th St., Mifflinburg, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21 (EDT).

Lisa Park2m read
Geisinger building $32 million, 40,000-square-foot cancer center in Lewisburg
Healthcare

Geisinger building $32 million, 40,000-square-foot cancer center in Lewisburg

Geisinger is building a $32 million, two-story, 40,000-square-foot cancer center at 4531 West Branch Highway in Lewisburg with a new radiation vault and double-digit infusion capacity.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
PennDOT District 3 Pre-treats Roads, Urges Limited Travel in Union County
Government

PennDOT District 3 Pre-treats Roads, Urges Limited Travel in Union County

PennDOT District 3 pre-treated major routes in Union County on Monday, March 2, 2026, and urged drivers to limit travel as a winter storm was forecast to arrive Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026.

Marcus Williams2m read
Buffalo Valley Rail Trail connects Lewisburg and Mifflinburg through scenic farmland
Community

Buffalo Valley Rail Trail connects Lewisburg and Mifflinburg through scenic farmland

Buffalo Valley Rail Trail links Market Street in Lewisburg and N. 10th Street in Mifflinburg across roughly 9–9.5 miles of farmland, with restrooms at Lewisburg, Vicksburg (40°56’30.66″N, 76°59’2.58″W), and Mifflinburg.

Marcus Williams3m read
Lewisburg man sentenced to up to 25 years for child sexual assault
Government

Lewisburg man sentenced to up to 25 years for child sexual assault

Michael Leon Baker, 50, of Lewisburg was sentenced to consecutive one-to-five year terms on five counts of third‑degree sexual assault - a possible five to 25 years plus 50 years supervision.

James Thompson2m read
FCI Lewisburg Posts FY26 Q3 Food Solicitation; Quotes Due March 10
Government

FCI Lewisburg Posts FY26 Q3 Food Solicitation; Quotes Due March 10

Federal Bureau of Prisons posted solicitation 15B20726Q00000005 for food and disposable utensils at FCI Lewisburg; quotes are due March 10, 2026 by 11:00 AM EST.

James Thompson2m read
Lewisburg's Landen Michaels, Landen Wagner Headed to Hershey PIAA State Tournament
Education

Lewisburg's Landen Michaels, Landen Wagner Headed to Hershey PIAA State Tournament

Lewisburg senior Landen Michaels clinched a PIAA Class 2A state berth by pinning Justin Scanlon in the third-place final at the Northeast Regional in Williamsport on March 4, 2026.

Sarah Chen2m read
DIG Furniture Bank Gets $5,000 for Lewisburg Beds, Reaches 1,000 Families
Community

DIG Furniture Bank Gets $5,000 for Lewisburg Beds, Reaches 1,000 Families

Milton’s DIG Furniture Bank, led by Emily Gorski, has served 1,000 families since opening in 2020 and received foundation funding to buy beds for Lewisburg-area households.

Marcus Williams2m read
Union County to Draw Lots for May Primary Ballot Order March 18
Government

Union County to Draw Lots for May Primary Ballot Order March 18

The Union County Election Office will hold a drawing of lots at 10:00 a.m. March 18 at the Union County Government to set ballot name order for the May 19, 2026 General Primary.

Marcus Williams1m read
Lewisburg committee posts draft March agenda on food truck ordinance, strategic RFP
Government

Lewisburg committee posts draft March agenda on food truck ordinance, strategic RFP

The Lewisburg Administration & Public Safety Committee published a March draft agenda on March 2, 2026, flagging a continued Food Truck ordinance review and budget directions totaling $40,000 for 2026 projects.

Marcus Williams3m read
Bucknell Women's Tennis moves Duquesne match to outdoor Varsity Courts Feb. 28
Education

Bucknell Women's Tennis moves Duquesne match to outdoor Varsity Courts Feb. 28

Bucknell Athletics announced Feb. 26 that Saturday’s Feb. 28 women's tennis match vs. Duquesne was moved from the Central PA Tennis Center to Bucknell’s Varsity Tennis Courts and will start at noon.

Marcus Williams2m read
Garage Fire in Kelly Township Draws Multi-Company Response, No Injuries
Community

Garage Fire in Kelly Township Draws Multi-Company Response, No Injuries

A home and attached garage at 206 Ketchum Lane in Kelly Township were heavily damaged by a Sunday afternoon fire; multiple departments responded and no injuries were reported.

Lisa Park2m read
Bucknell Students Help Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau Complete B Impact Assessment
Education

Bucknell Students Help Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau Complete B Impact Assessment

Bucknell seniors presented a national B Impact Assessment to the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau in Lewisburg, yielding a qualifying score if nonprofits were eligible for certification.

Marcus Williams2m read
Lewisburg Scratching Post Cat Café Spotlights Adoptions for International Rescue Cat Day
Community

Lewisburg Scratching Post Cat Café Spotlights Adoptions for International Rescue Cat Day

WNEP spotlighted the Scratching Post Cat Café in Lewisburg on March 2, 2026; about a dozen cats are available and the café has recorded more than 1,000 adoptions.

Marcus Williams3m read
Pat Curtin scores 24 as Bucknell beats Army 65-55 in Lewisburg
Education

Pat Curtin scores 24 as Bucknell beats Army 65-55 in Lewisburg

Pat Curtin scored 24 points and added nine rebounds as Bucknell beat Army 65-55 in the Patriot League first round in Lewisburg.

Sarah Chen2m read
Bucknell Swimmers Vinarub Takes Gold, Raudabaugh Wins Bronze at ECAC Championships
Education

Bucknell Swimmers Vinarub Takes Gold, Raudabaugh Wins Bronze at ECAC Championships

Jackson Vinarub won the one-meter dive at Kinney Natatorium with a score of 288.30, nearly 35 points clear; teammate Matt Raudabaugh also took a medal in the 100-yard breaststroke.

Sarah Chen2m read
Rep. Glenn Thompson Announces $2.5M Federal Grants for Two Susquehanna Valley Projects
Government

Rep. Glenn Thompson Announces $2.5M Federal Grants for Two Susquehanna Valley Projects

U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson announced a combined $2.5 million in federal grants on March 1, 2026 for two infrastructure projects serving communities across the Susquehanna Valley.

James Thompson1m read
Central Columbia girls beat Lewisburg 54-37, advance to District IV 4A final
Education

Central Columbia girls beat Lewisburg 54-37, advance to District IV 4A final

Central Columbia beat Lewisburg 54-37 in a District IV semifinal on Feb. 25, 2026, a win most local reports say kept the Bluejays’ season undefeated.

Sarah Chen2m read
Irish Ensemble Goitse to Perform at Bucknell’s Weis Center March 19
Community

Irish Ensemble Goitse to Perform at Bucknell’s Weis Center March 19

Goitse, the multi-award-winning Irish quintet, will play Weis Center Concert Hall at Bucknell University at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Marcus Williams3m read
Soroptimist of S.U.N. Walk for Women March 15 at Piers Art Park
Community

Soroptimist of S.U.N. Walk for Women March 15 at Piers Art Park

Soroptimist International of Snyder, Union and Northumberland Counties will host a Walk for Women at Piers Art Park in Lewisburg from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, to raise funds for education and training programs.

Lisa Park2m read
Bucknell Golf Club in Lewisburg Hires Robert Birk as General Manager
Business

Bucknell Golf Club in Lewisburg Hires Robert Birk as General Manager

Bucknell Golf Club in Lewisburg hired Robert Birk as general manager on Feb. 26, 2026; he will oversee golf operations, agronomy, food and beverage, membership services and sales and marketing.

Sarah Chen2m read
Bucknell Edges Lehigh 12-11 to Open Patriot League Play
Education

Bucknell Edges Lehigh 12-11 to Open Patriot League Play

Bucknell recorded a 12-11 one-goal win at Lehigh to open Patriot League play, a result the program called a conference breakthrough.

Marcus Williams2m read
Union County Approves $21,230 Change Order for Walnut Street Bridge
Government

Union County Approves $21,230 Change Order for Walnut Street Bridge

Union County commissioners approved a $21,230 change order for the Walnut Street bridge replacement in New Berlin, raising the project’s overall cost.

Marcus Williams2m read
March 2 Real Estate Transactions Roundup Lists Recent Union County Property Transfers
Business

March 2 Real Estate Transactions Roundup Lists Recent Union County Property Transfers

The Williamsport Sun‑Gazette's March 2 real‑estate transactions roundup lists recent Union County property transfers, with sale prices and addresses that local businesses and title companies rely on.

Sarah Chen4m read
Pennsylvania Awards Wildfire Equipment Grants to Union County Volunteer Fire Companies
Government

Pennsylvania Awards Wildfire Equipment Grants to Union County Volunteer Fire Companies

Pennsylvania announced state cost-share grants on March 2, 2026 to supply wildfire suppression equipment to volunteer fire companies in Union County, though the state release did not include award amounts or recipient names.

James Thompson3m read
What Visitors and New Residents Need to Know About Downtown Lewisburg
Community

What Visitors and New Residents Need to Know About Downtown Lewisburg

Downtown Lewisburg is the compact, historic heart of Union County, centered on Market Street and the Susquehanna River, and visitors and newcomers should verify Bucknell ties, events, and services before arranging plans.

Marcus Williams4m read
Lewisburg Area School Board hires Dr. Edward Gunkle, approves administrator raises
Education

Lewisburg Area School Board hires Dr. Edward Gunkle, approves administrator raises

Lewisburg Area School District hired Dr. Edward Gunkle as assistant superintendent under a three-year, $125,000-a-year contract with at least a 3% annual raise; the board also approved administrator pay increases.

Sarah Chen2m read
Lewisburg Area High School Senior Gibson O’Mealy Selected for PDE Video
Education

Lewisburg Area High School Senior Gibson O’Mealy Selected for PDE Video

Lewisburg senior Gibson O’Mealy, the lone student speaker at PDE’s Jan. 14 all-staff meeting in Harrisburg, was invited by Secretary Carrie Rowe to appear in a statewide education video.

Lisa Park2m read
Bucknell Student-Athletes Read to Lewisburg Students for Black History Month
Education

Bucknell Student-Athletes Read to Lewisburg Students for Black History Month

Bucknell student-athletes visited Kelly Elementary in Lewisburg during a multi-day Black History Month reading program, with tennis player Tori Allen reading to about 20 first-graders.

Lisa Park3m read