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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
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The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

Lebanon Daily News

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PA official touts Lebanon County substance abuse treatment efforts

Pennsylvania Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs Dr. Latika Davis-Jones visited the Lebanon Comprehensive Treatment Center on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to highlight the need for expanding substance abuse treatment centers in rural areas. The secretary toured the treatment center's facilities with administrators and local leaders, and spoke with a resident about his recovery journey. Officials said the center serves more than 400 Lebanon County residents annually at its Schneider Drive facility. Davis-Jones told reporters that the Lebanon facility gives people access to outpatient treatment, counseling and connections needed to combat addiction. "We're excited that they are offering a continuum of services for individuals in this region, especially because we know here in rural settings (residents) need access," she said. The Lebanon Comprehensive Treatment Center is one of more than 750 licensed substance use disorder treatment facilities across the commonwealth. The outpatient drug and alcohol treatment facility delivers medication-assisted treatment, also known as MAT, to adults age 18 and older who are struggling with opioid use disorder. Center director Kylee Zeller said there are around 15 staff members working with the residents who come in and use the facility's services. "The hardest steps that people make are walking through those two

Lebanon County, PA · 1d

Times Leader

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Luzerne County provides statistic on voided general election ballots

In last week’s Nov. 3 general election, 1,393 Luzerne County polling place ballots were voided, which could occur for a variety of reaso

Luzerne County, PA · 22h

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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

Berks Weekly

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Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill returns for 38th season with festive displays and special events

Berks County Parks & Recreation will welcome visitors back to Gring’s Mill this holiday season as the annual Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill returns for its 38th year, beginning Saturday, November 28. The popular holiday tradition features illuminated displays throughout the historic recreation area, highlighting the property’s buildings...

Berks County, PA · 3d

Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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Health department reports 7th measles-associated death statewide

The Pennsylvania Department of Health attributed another death to the state’s ongoing measles outbreak, this time in Montour County. It’s the seventh measles-associated death in the state.  Though overall cases appear to have slowed, more than 1,542 people have been infected across 46 counties. Of those, just five people were vaccinated.  Health officials emphasized that […]

Montour County, PA · 2h

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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 · 2d

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Cornwall-Lebanon school board hears campus improvements bids

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The Cornwall-Lebanon school board plans to take action on an estimated $13.9 million campus improvements project at its regular meeting Nov. 16. The board heard low bids for the project totaling around $7.8 million at...

Cornwall, PA · 11h

NorthcentralPA.com

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Lycoming commissioners approve new DA's salary

Williamsport, Pa. — Lycoming County commissioners approved the salaries of the new district attorney and first assistant district attorney this morning. Martin Wade, previously First Assistant District Attorney under District Attorney Tom Marino, was officially sworn in Friday morning, Nov. 6 following Marino's resignation last week. Commissioner Mark Mussina reminded folks that the DA position will be on the ballot next November, and that Wade is effectively the "interim" DA until then. Under Pennsylvania law, the first assistant automatically assumes the district attorney’s office when the elected district attorney resigns mid-term. Wade will serve the remainder of Marino’s term, which ends in November 2027. Commissioners unanimously voted to pass Wade's annual salary of $233,916 and newly-appointed First ADA Phoebe Yates' annual salary of $107,720. Each is listed to have gone into effect on Nov. 8. Yates — the first woman to hold First ADA position in Lycoming County — began working as a Lycoming ADA in January 2023, and held a similar position in the York County District Attorney's Office for nearly seven years before moving into the Lycoming office. She was sworn into her new position alongside Wade last Friday. This position is appointed, not elected, and thus will

Lycoming County, PA · 1d

NorthcentralPA.com

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Loyalsock Township proposes eliminating municipal property tax for 2027

Loyalsock Twp., Pa. — The Loyalsock Township Board of Supervisors announced a proposal to eliminate the municipal property tax for the upcoming 2027 budget. Under the proposed budget, the township's real estate tax rate would drop from 0.5 mills to 0.0 mills, effectively removing the municipal property tax burden for all local property owners. The financial impact is about $375,000 per year in township revenue, according to Bill Burdett, township manager. Other revenue sources, cost savings measures, and financial reserves will cover the loss of revenue, Burdett added. Former 14-year Loyalsock Township Supervisor and current Lycoming County Commissioner Marc Sortman said at a commissioners' meeting this morning that the proposal is "just a phenomenal thing" and "shows government can work properly." "Government can reduce what they do, the size that they are, and they can save the taxpayers’ money," Sortman continued, largely crediting Burdette for the proposal. The historic proposal was introduced by Chairman Paul Nyman, Vice Chair John Bower, and board members Virginia Eaton, Mike Reed, and Rich Trowbridge to provide direct financial relief to the community amid broader economic pressures. "This action will help our residents, businesses, and particularly our seniors by reducing their property tax burden," Burdett

Loyalsock Township, PA · 1d

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The Pennsylvania Mystery That Still Has No Clear Answer

Next time you go hiking in Bucks County, be sure to pack a hammer and don’t be alarmed if you hear eerie sounds coming from deep inside the woods. No, these noises are not made by humans, animals, or even the movement of trees, but rather by a group of stationary boulders that emit a […]

Bucks County, PA · 10d

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New equipment to aid fire companies in Lycoming and Sullivan counties

Lycoming County, PA · 1d

NorthcentralPA.com

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Route 104 reopens in Perry Township, Snyder County

Montoursville, Pa. — Route 104 in Perry Township, Snyder County, is open again, PennDOT District 3 said in an update this morning. The road had been closed between Route 35 in Mount Pleasant Mills and Martin Brothers Road (Route 2006) in Perry Township because of fire department activity, according to the district. Detours had been in place for southbound traffic via Route 35 and Routes 11 and 15, for northbound cars via Martin Brothers Road and for large commercial trucks south of Mount Pleasant Mills via Route 104 south and Routes 11 and 15. The update did not say when the road first closed or how long the fire department activity lasted. Travelers can check conditions on major roads at 511PA.com .

Snyder County, 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 · 2d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d