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State police investigate $5,000 copper wire theft in White Deer Township
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State police investigate $5,000 copper wire theft in White Deer Township

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One dead, two injured in Kelly Township Route 15 crash
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One dead, two injured in Kelly Township Route 15 crash

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Lewisburg man charged in child-exploitation probe, police seize devices
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Lewisburg man charged in child-exploitation probe, police seize devices

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Lewisburg nonprofits launch clothing drive contest to aid local families
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Lewisburg nonprofits launch clothing drive contest to aid local families

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Lewisburg to plant first Arbor Day tree in 4th Ward
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Lewisburg to plant first Arbor Day tree in 4th Ward

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Lewisburg police seek tips after multiple vehicle break-ins before sunrise
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Lewisburg police seek tips after multiple vehicle break-ins before sunrise

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Bucknell Samek Museum opens annual student art exhibition in Lewisburg
Education

Bucknell Samek Museum opens annual student art exhibition in Lewisburg

A steady crowd filled Bucknell’s Samek Museum for a student art opening that ranged from cyanotypes to 3D-printed carvings, with prizes and a civic arts award.

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Lewisburg couple arrested after meth, drug-making materials found with infant
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Lewisburg couple arrested after meth, drug-making materials found with infant

A 5-month-old lived in a Lewisburg home where police said they found meth and drug-making materials, triggering arrests of Breeana M. Streeter and Alexander Michael.

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Montoursville man heads to trial in Union County attempted homicide case
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Montoursville man heads to trial in Union County attempted homicide case

Caleb Daniels heads toward trial after prosecutors say he intentionally ran over a woman in a Kelly Township McDonald’s lot, leaving her severely injured.

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State police investigate $5,000 copper wire theft in White Deer Township
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State police investigate $5,000 copper wire theft in White Deer Township

Troopers say 24 bundles of copper wire vanished from Old Route 15 in White Deer Township, a theft that may ripple into road or utility work.

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Mifflinburg school board advances stadium entry bids, approves 2026-27 calendar
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Mifflinburg school board advances stadium entry bids, approves 2026-27 calendar

Mifflinburg moved its new stadium entry into the bidding stage and locked in a 2026-27 calendar that could include up to five Flexible Instruction Days.

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Union County job seekers invited to Spring Career Fair April 30
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Union County job seekers invited to Spring Career Fair April 30

Union County job seekers will have a three-hour chance to meet employers on April 30 in Selinsgrove. The fair will focus on healthcare, manufacturing, IT and transportation openings.

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One dead, two injured in Kelly Township Route 15 crash
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One dead, two injured in Kelly Township Route 15 crash

A 70-year-old Watsontown man died after a Route 15 red-light crash in Kelly Township, and police say speed may have played a role.

Marcus Williams2m read
Lewisburg nonprofits launch clothing drive contest to aid local families
Community

Lewisburg nonprofits launch clothing drive contest to aid local families

Lewisburg nonprofits will collect clothes, shoes and household items April 25, turning a parking lot drive into a contest to help local families.

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Lewisburg man charged in child-exploitation probe, police seize devices
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Lewisburg man charged in child-exploitation probe, police seize devices

A Lewisburg man was charged after a NCMEC tip led state police to a Victoria Lane home and a search that seized electronic devices.

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Lewisburg police seek tips after multiple vehicle break-ins before sunrise
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Lewisburg police seek tips after multiple vehicle break-ins before sunrise

Police are asking Lewisburg residents to check cameras for a suspect linked to vehicle entries on five streets between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m.

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WellSpan donates Lewisburg land for future crime-victim center
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WellSpan donates Lewisburg land for future crime-victim center

WellSpan gave 2.88 acres in Lewisburg for a planned victim center that could put counseling, legal help and housing aid in one visible place. Planning is just beginning.

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Lewisburg boys tennis tops Towanda 4-1 behind deep lineup
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Lewisburg boys tennis tops Towanda 4-1 behind deep lineup

Lewisburg split the spotlight with Towanda’s Bayley Poll, but the Green Dragons won four other lines to keep their spring surge rolling.

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Mifflinburg junior Sophie Zimmerman earns spot in state wind ensemble
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Mifflinburg junior Sophie Zimmerman earns spot in state wind ensemble

Mifflinburg junior Sophie Zimmerman will take her piccolo to Pocono Manor as one of 77 students in PMEA’s 2026 All-State Wind Ensemble.

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Developer advances four AI data centers in Gregg Township, sparking opposition
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Developer advances four AI data centers in Gregg Township, sparking opposition

PNK Group is pressing for up to four AI data centers at Great Stream Commons, and neighbors are focused on the power, water and farmland costs.

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John Brothers Holdings to reopen Mifflinburg plant, add 78 jobs
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John Brothers Holdings to reopen Mifflinburg plant, add 78 jobs

78 jobs are coming back to a shuttered Mifflinburg plant as John Brothers Holdings puts $10.9 million into reopening 100 Industrial Park Road.

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Lewisburg to plant first Arbor Day tree in 4th Ward
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Lewisburg to plant first Arbor Day tree in 4th Ward

A tulip tree will mark Lewisburg’s first Arbor Day planting in the 4th Ward, tying one small tree to bigger goals for shade, flooding and street-life quality.

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New Berlin board set to hire Robert Dunn as head coach
Education

New Berlin board set to hire Robert Dunn as head coach

New Berlin was set to hire Robert Dunn after a coaching carousel that left the Pretzels looking for stability, playoff progress and a fresh direction.

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Lewisburg library to host free landscaping advice program April 28
Community

Lewisburg library to host free landscaping advice program April 28

Lewisburg homeowners can get free help on drainage, fertilizer and tree care when Flora Eyster speaks at the Public Library for Union County on April 28.

Sarah Chen2m read
Mifflinburg School Board weighs 1.75% tax hike in preliminary budget
Education

Mifflinburg School Board weighs 1.75% tax hike in preliminary budget

A Mifflinburg homeowner with a $150,000 assessment would pay about $40.65 more a year under the district's proposed 1.75% tax hike.

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Union County attempted homicide case against Daniels moves toward trial
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Union County attempted homicide case against Daniels moves toward trial

Caleb Daniels’ attempted homicide case moved toward trial after his defense said no pretrial issues remained in Union County Court.

Marcus Williams2m read
Lewisburg’s walkable downtown blends history, business, and river access
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Lewisburg’s walkable downtown blends history, business, and river access

Lewisburg’s downtown and riverfront work together as Union County’s everyday crossroads, but keeping that access open will take steady planning, upkeep, and flood-aware decisions.

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Millmont man pleads guilty in Union County privacy case involving teen filming
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Millmont man pleads guilty in Union County privacy case involving teen filming

Clayton Earl Miller admitted to misdemeanor invasion of privacy after allegations he filmed a 16-year-old in Hartley Township, cutting a case that began as three felony charges.

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Union County commissioners weigh $50,000 in security, safety upgrades
Government

Union County commissioners weigh $50,000 in security, safety upgrades

Courthouse alarms, jail security and new body cameras are among nearly $50,000 in county requests. Commissioners must decide which fixes protect staff and buildings first.

Marcus Williams2m read
Lewisburg-area family dedicates bench honoring Jaxon Snyder's life and legacy
Community

Lewisburg-area family dedicates bench honoring Jaxon Snyder's life and legacy

A bench facing the pond at Fairground Road Park now honors Jaxon Snyder, while his family’s nonprofit works to keep sports gear in reach for Union County kids.

Marcus Williams2m read
No contest plea entered in Union County ATM jackpotting theft case
Business

No contest plea entered in Union County ATM jackpotting theft case

Antoni Jesus Garcia-Cordoba admitted no contest in Union County after investigators linked him to ATM jackpotting thefts that spread across Snyder, Union and Crawford counties.

Sarah Chen2m read
Bucknell's Bison Outdoor Classic draws 100-plus teams to Lewisburg
Community

Bucknell's Bison Outdoor Classic draws 100-plus teams to Lewisburg

More than 100 programs and clubs packed Lewisburg for Bucknell's Bison Outdoor Classic, sending a weekend wave of hotel, restaurant and parking demand into town.

Sarah Chen2m read
Bucknell Earth Day event to spotlight Pennsylvania Green Amendment advocacy
Community

Bucknell Earth Day event to spotlight Pennsylvania Green Amendment advocacy

A free Earth Day forum at Bucknell will put Pennsylvania’s environmental rights on display, with Shaelyn Parker leading the discussion in Lewisburg.

Sarah Chen2m read
Union County scouts raise flags for America’s 250th anniversary
Community

Union County scouts raise flags for America’s 250th anniversary

Three flags rose at the Lewisburg courthouse as Union County Scouts tied a local ceremony to America’s 250th anniversary and a year of service.

Marcus Williams2m read
Lewisburg man charged after hiding social media, alias from police
Community

Lewisburg man charged after hiding social media, alias from police

Caleb Reedy, 29, of Lewisburg was charged after police said he hid social media accounts and an alias required under Megan’s Law, complicating monitoring.

Sarah Chen2m read