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Orwigsburg Attorney Lora J. McDonald Announces Bid for Schuylkill County Magisterial District Judge

ORWIGSBURG — Attorney Lora J. McDonald has announced her candidacy for magisterial district judge in District Court 21-3-03, serving Orwigsburg and surrounding communities, in the 2027 election. McDonald, an Orwigsburg resident with more than 30 years of legal experience, cited her work in private practice, public defense and courtroom litigation as preparation for the position. “After more than 30 years of practicing law in Schuylkill County, I believe my experience, knowledge, and dedication to public service have prepared me for the responsibility of serving as Magisterial District Judge,” McDonald said in her announcement. Legal Experience and Education Her legal practice has included criminal defense, family law, custody, child support, estates, guardianships, real estate and personal injury matters. “Throughout my career, I have represented individuals and families from all walks of life. My experience in private practice, as an Assistant Public Defender, and in the courtroom has given me a strong understanding of the law and the importance of treating every individual with fairness, dignity, and respect,” she said. A 1986 honors graduate of Nativity BVM High School, McDonald earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from DeSales University in 1990, graduating summa cum laude. She received her Juris Doctor from

Orwigsburg, PA · 2d

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Family Holiday Events & Winter Fun | Schuylkill & Beyond

The winter holidays are officially here, and the Mt. Carmel - Schuylkill - Pottsville area is bursting with festive family fun! No matter what winter holidays your family observes or what ages you are planning for, our local community is packed with inclusive events, seasonal traditions, and winter entertainment for everyone. Check out my top picks for holiday family activities across the region and start planning your seasonal outings today!

Pottsville, PA · 1d
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Times Leader

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Luzerne County DA highlights ‘drastic shortage of lawyers’ in budget discussion

Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce highlighted a “drastic shortage of lawyers” in his office during Tuesday’s

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

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It's playoff time in the 570: Previewing high school football championships across NEPA

FOX56's Bob Ide joins WVIA's Roger DuPuis in the podcast studio with high school football championships at the top of the agenda this week. "It's playoff time in the 570 -- things are going so far so good for most teams," Bob says. "Not too many upsets, but things will definitely get more difficult now as the games get harder, teams get better."

Schuylkill County, PA · 12h
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Knights fall to Penn State Lehigh Valley

Knights sports update: After the game described below, The Knights lost to Navy, in Annapolis, 102-46, on Nov. 8, making the record 0-3. The Knights will face Penn State Schuylkill on Thursday at 8 p.m., in Schuylkill Haven. The Knightly News doesn’t cover Central Penn away games. Read about the Central Penn-Navy game on the Knights Athletics page.

Schuylkill Haven, PA · 3d

Times Leader

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Raises approved for Luzerne County human services first-level supervisors

Compensation has increased for approximately 30 supervisory employees in two Luzerne County human services agencies through agreements County

Luzerne County, PA · 3d

KYW News Radio

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Seventh measles-related death confirmed in Pennsylvania

The Health Department confirmed on Friday that an unvaccinated Montour County resident tested positive for measles and died. This comes just one week after a measles-related death in Jefferson County.

Montour County, PA · 1h

PennLive.com

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York College to buy Penn State campus

York College of Pennsylvania plans to buy the Penn State York campus for $7.4 million, officials announced Thursday. The college plans to partner with WellSpan Health to turn the property into a hub for education, healthcare training and regional workforce development. Penn State York will stay open through the spring...

York, PA · 1d

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Danville Route 11 paving finishes two weeks early

Danville, Pa. — A $1.6 million paving project on Route 11 in Danville Borough and Mahoning Township, Montour County, is complete, PennDOT announced Tuesday. The project finished two weeks ahead of schedule, the department said. HRI, Inc. was the prime contractor for the resurfacing between Railroad Street in Danville Borough and Clinic Road in Mahoning Township. Work included base repairs, milling, resurfacing, line painting and sign upgrades. Work began Oct. 5 and was completed the week of Nov. 10.

Danville, PA · 2d

Skook News

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Blue Mountain Girls Advance to PIAA Soccer Quarterfinals; Boys Fall to Holy Ghost Prep

Blue Mountain's girls soccer team advanced to the 2026 PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory over Conrad Weiser on November 10. The Blue Mountain boys' season ended with an 8-1 loss to Holy Ghost Prep in the first round. Blue Mountain PIAA Soccer Results: November 10, 2026 2026 PIAA Class 3A first-round soccer results Division Final Score Class 3A Girls Blue Mountain 2 , Conrad Weiser 1 Class 3A Boys Holy Ghost Prep 8 , Blue Mountain 1 Blue Mountain vs. Radnor: Girls Soccer State Quarterfinals Blue Mountain will face Radnor in the PIAA Class 3A girls soccer quarterfinals. The game is scheduled to take place at Emmaus High School at 12:00pm on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Schuylkill Haven, PA · 1d

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Covered Bridge Brewhaus To Close December 31 After 11 Years In Shamokin

Covered Bridge Brewhaus, located at 506 N. 8th St. in Shamokin, will close its doors on December 31 after 11 years in business. Owner and brewmaster Eric Kuijpers and Cindy Popewczak shared the news in a video posted to the brewery’s Facebook page on November 5, saying they felt “it wasn’t right to just make a Facebook post.”

Shamokin, PA · 3d

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Bridge Work To Cause Delays On Route 54

DANVILLE — Drivers along Route 54 in Montour County can expect more and longer delays next week as a $30 million intersection and bridge reconstruction continues. PennDOT says crews will begin moving a crane into position Monday to remove existing beams from the Mahoning Creek bridge. The work is...

Montour County, PA · 10h

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Northumberland Commissioners Split Over Maintaining Property Tax Rate

SUNBURY — On a sharply divided 2-1 vote Thursday, the Northumberland County commissioners seek court approval to maintain the county’s current property tax rate. Commissioner Meghan Beck opposed the request and questioned whether recent savings and increased revenue could allow the county to reduce taxes. Beck said, “We’ve been in a mode of just paying the bills and we aren’t improving the economics of our community. There’s a lot of activities we could potentially be involved in, which would help improve the economics of our county.”

Sunbury, PA · 11h

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Overnight I-81 closures planned in Luzerne County for bridge work next week

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Interstate 81 will close overnight in both directions next week as crews install beams on an Interstate 80 bridge over I-81, PennDOT said. Southbound I-81 will close from 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Northbound I-81 will close during the same hours Wednesday, Nov. 18, into Thursday morning. Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 4 to 8 p.m. before each closure.

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NorthcentralPA.com

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Montour County resident died of measles, Pa. health department announces

Danville, Pa. — An unvaccinated Montour County resident has died after testing positive for measles, the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed Friday. It is the seventh measles-associated death reported in the state this year. The department said it will not release further details about the individual to protect the family’s privacy. The death has been reported to the CDC and added to the state’s measles dashboard. As of Friday, Pennsylvania has recorded 1,542 confirmed measles cases across 46 counties in 2026, along with 305 hospitalizations. Thirty-seven new cases have been confirmed since Nov. 9. Of the total cases, five involved people who had been vaccinated — less than 1%. The seven confirmed measles-associated deaths this year were two residents of Jefferson, three of Lancaster, one of Mifflin, and one of Montour counties. The department said it is still investigating a reported death of a Franklin County resident in October and has not yet confirmed it meets the criteria for a measles-associated death. To be counted as measles-associated, a death must occur within 30 days of symptom onset in someone with clinical evidence of measles and a positive lab test, and it cannot be due to an unrelated cause. The Health

Montour County, PA · 2h

NorthcentralPA.com

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Sunbury Thomas Edison Bridge to have overnight lane closures

Sunbury, Pa. — Crews will remove the overhead sign structure on the Thomas Edison Bridge over the Susquehanna River between Northumberland and Sunbury on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and Thursday, Nov. 12, PennDOT said. The work will run overnight from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Drivers can expect intermittent short-term lane closures controlled by flaggers, according to a District 3-0 release. The work is part of a $3.7 million road and bridge improvement project that continues on Front Street (Routes 405 and 61) in Sunbury and on the Thomas Edison and Joseph Priestley bridges in Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. is the prime contractor. The project is expected to be completed in November, PennDOT said. Additional work listed in the release includes milling and resurfacing on Front Street in Sunbury and Bridge Avenue in Upper Augusta Township, overhead sign replacement on the Thomas Edison Bridge, epoxy overlay and lighting upgrades on the Thomas Edison and Joseph Priestley bridges, guide rail upgrades, tree trimming and pavement markings. Travelers can check conditions on major roads at 511PA.com .

Sunbury, PA · 2d

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Channel Your Inner Wizard At This Enchanting Harry Potter-Themed Coffee Shop In Pennsylvania Today

Nobody ever looked back on their life and wished they’d spent fewer mornings in a cozy, Harry Potter-themed coffee shop tucked into the mountains of Pennsylvania. Muggles Mug in Jim Thorpe is the kind of discovery that makes you feel genuinely pleased with yourself for finding it, even if someone else told you about it first.

Jim Thorpe, PA · 2d

Times Leader

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Mohegan Arena to host 2 community holiday events

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — The Mohegan Arena will again be the site of two longstanding holiday projects. At Wednesday’s meeti

Luzerne County, PA · 13h

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Vizient recognizes Geisinger as 2026 Top Performer, Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital for quality patient care

Geisinger has been recognized as a 2026 Top Performer in Stewardship by Vizient®. Geisinger was the top-ranked performer in the critical access care cohort and is recognized for leadership in stewardship through measurable sustainability and responsible sourcing impact. The Vizient Stewardship Award recognizes healthcare organizations that demonstrate leadership and...

Bloomsburg, PA · 1d

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PennDOT warns drivers about snow squalls; NEPA has seen massive pileups over the years

MONTOURSVILLE, LYCOMING CO. (WOLF) — PennDOT is urging drivers to use caution as winter weather could bring snow squalls, blowing snow and icy roads to parts of northern Pennsylvania. Snow squalls can quickly cover roads and sharply reduce visibility, sometimes with little warning. If the National Weather Service issues...

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d