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North Shore Railroad’s Veterans Benefit Voyage raises $16,000

Northumberland, Pa. — North Shore Railroad Company & Affiliates has raised $16,000 for two veterans nonprofits through its third annual Veterans Benefit Voyage. The railroad presented checks of $8,000 each to Hunts for Healing and Expedition Orange on Nov. 4. Heavy rain at the primary event, held July 18 at Test Track Park during Berwick’s World War II Weekend, reduced ridership in the year’s first voyage. To make up the difference, the railroad added proceeds from some ticket sales from later passenger events, including rides at Stallion Infrastructure in Montoursville on Aug. 22 and during Danville’s Heritage Festival, to make the donation more substantial. Hunts for Healing offers outdoor recreation such as fishing and hunting for wounded warriors and is run entirely by volunteers. Expedition Orange uses horse and rider to raise national awareness and support for Vietnam veterans and families affected by Agent Orange exposure, and gives $1,000 to a veterans home in each state it visits. Both organizations pledge to put 100% of donations toward veterans. In 2024, the railroad dedicated two locomotives to members of the U.S. military: LVRR 9052, the Veterans Unit, and LVRR 9050, the Memorial Unit. This year’s rides also featured the railroad’s Semiquincentennial

Northumberland, PA · 1d

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Hazle Township residents press for tougher data center zoning limits on revised ordinance

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A packed auditorium at Hazleton Area High School Monday night, as Hazle Township residents voiced their concerns over a proposed 40-page zoning ordinance that could determine where data centers are allowed to be built. Township supervisors are considering revisions to the ordinance, including...

Hazle Township, PA · 2d

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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 · 2d

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

Route 209 could reopen in 6-8 weeks as rockslide repairs continue

NESQUEHONING – Work is well underway to restore Route 209 in Carbon County after a... The article Route 209 could reopen in 6-8 weeks as rockslide repairs continue first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Carbon County, PA · 1d

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Columbia, Lycoming County libraries win state grants

Harrisburg, Pa. — The Columbia County Traveling Library and the James V. Brown Library in Lycoming County are among 26 libraries throughout Pa. sharing more than $243,000 in Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Action Grants administered by the Pa. Department of Education. The Columbia County Traveling Library received $10,000 for a project that creates Community Access Points in everyday gathering places to bring digital access, books, and resources directly to residents experiencing economic hardship across Columbia County. The James V. Brown Library received $9,390 for All Are Welcome: District Sensory Welcoming Kits, which will provide Sensory Welcoming Kits to all district libraries to support neurodiverse youth with tools that promote regulation, comfort, and inclusive participation during library visits. Action Grants provide up to $10,000 per project for initiatives that strengthen library services, address local needs, deepen partnerships, and build organizational capacity. Eligible projects may focus on adult or youth services, community engagement, staff training, technology and digital access, or innovative programming. “Libraries are the cornerstones of their communities, providing critical resources to patrons,” said Secretary of Education Carrie Rowe. “This funding will help libraries serve the diverse and unique needs of their local residents by creating innovative educational programming

Lycoming County, PA · 1d

Geisinger Serves Nearly 3,500 Meals Honoring Veterans

DANVILLE — Geisinger honored military veterans with nearly 3,500 free meals during appreciation dinners held across Pennsylvania last week. Geisinger says the annual drive-through event took place at 12 locations, including Danville, Bloomsburg, Shamokin, Muncy and Jersey Shore. Geisinger executives, employees and volunteers helped distribute meals to veterans and...

Danville, PA · 1d

Times Leader

Luzerne County 911 holding job fairs to fill 24 dispatcher openings

With numerous telecommunicator vacancies to fill, Luzerne County 911 is holding job fairs at its Hanover Township facility Thursday, Nov. 12 a

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

Times Leader

‘Serious’ concerns remain: Newport Twp. holds meeting, public comments on data centers

NANTICOKE — Attorney Christopher Slusser will no longer represent Newport Township in matters related to data centers. The an

Nanticoke, PA · 3d

Times Leader

Four years later, Nanticoke still lacks reliable 911 radio coverage, officials say

Nanticoke does not have the blanketed emergency radio coverage promised from a Luzerne County 911 digital communication system upgrade activat

Nanticoke, PA · 2d

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County’s veterans affairs director thanks veterans at VA ceremony

PLAINS TWP. — Keynote speaker Oscar Flores, director of veterans affairs for Luzerne County, delivered a heartfelt message to veterans g

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

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How a local nonprofit is helping veterans heal through music

(WHTM) — Pennsylvania has nearly 700,000 veterans, the fifth-largest veterans’ population in the country. Some of them live with PTSD, and a local nonprofit is helping them heal through music. Guitars 4 Vets, which started in 2018, is striking a chord in two different locations: the Lebanon VA hospital and at St. Joan of Arc’s […]

Hershey, PA · 17h

WFMZ-TV Online

Measles outbreak, including 1.5K cases in Pa., threatens U.S. elimination status

READING, Pa. – "This is kind of unheard of. I didn't think that I would actually see measles in my career," said Dr. Debra Powell, chief of infectious diseases at Tower Health. The U.S. is in the midst of its worse measles outbreak since 1991. There are more than...

Pennsylvania · 11h

NorthcentralPA.com

PennDOT secretary visits Lewisburg roundabout site near U.S. 15

Lewisburg, Pa. — PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll visited the intersection of Hospital Drive and JPM Road in Kelly Township, Union County, where a roundabout is planned through the state’s Multimodal Transportation Fund. Carroll met with local and elected officials at the site and discussed the planned work, which includes building a roundabout, widening and realigning the approach roads, adding signs and other improvements meant to improve traffic flow and safety, according to PennDOT. The $1.2 million project is aimed at improving access to medical facilities, stores and restaurants along U.S. 15, PennDOT said. Construction is expected in 2027. Joining Carroll were Kelly Township Supervisor David Hassenplug, Sen. Gene Yaw, and PennDOT Assistant District Executive Gerald Wertz. More on the program can be viewed here .

Lewisburg, PA · 7d

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Williamsport Sun: November 5, 1946 – Property Left for Library at Montoursville Likely to Benefit Fire Company of Borough

Whether it would possible and advisable for Montoursville to accept the Konkle property at 300 Broad Street as the location for a public library under the provisions of a will of Mrs. Joan Konkle has been studied and discussed through a thorough investigation conducted by the Montoursville Rotary Club. In...

Montoursville, PA · 1d

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Penn College receives ‘Best for Vets’ recognition

Williamsport, Pa. — Pennsylvania College of Technology is among 370 institutions nationwide and 15 in the state recognized in the Military Times’ 2026 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings. “The military-connected student today looks different than many people imagine,” said Jon Simkins, editor-in-chief of Military Times. “It’s a veteran starting a second career, a Guard member balancing drill weekends with classes, a spouse finishing a degree between moves. The schools on this year’s list understand that, and they’re building support around the real lives of the people they serve. That’s exactly what we want our readers to know when they’re choosing where to invest their education benefits.” Colleges and universities are selected for the list based on a detailed survey of each school’s policies, programs and outcomes. The survey covers school culture, student support services, academic policies, costs and financial assistance, and military-connected student success rates. This is the fourth time Penn College has made the Best for Vets list. “The folks at Military Times conduct one of the most comprehensive evaluations of colleges and universities across the country. We are proud at Penn College to be recognized for our long-standing commitment to supporting those who have chosen to serve our

Williamsport, PA · 17h

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County Hall Corner: The Shelter Shortage

The Lycoming County Commissioners met on October 29th to address a crisis affecting some of the community’s most vulnerable residents. Saving Grace Shelter and Family Promise have both closed, leaving the county with virtually zero emergency shelter beds for women and children. Saving Grace Shelter closed in September after...

Lycoming County, PA · 1d

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Mifflinburg Veterans Day Service Honors Military Sacrifices

MIFFLINBURG — A Veterans Day service held over the weekend in Mifflinburg honored generations of Americans who served in the military. The Standard-Journal reports the gathering took place at the Union County World War II Honor Roll. Guest speaker Robert Lauver, a decorated Vietnam veteran and Silver Star recipient,...

Mifflinburg, PA · 3d

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