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Backup generator use clarified in Luzerne County’s proposed data center zoning ordinance

Luzerne County’s proposed data center zoning ordinance has been updated to clarify when these facilities can operate emergency backup ge

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

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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 · 7h
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The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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Legislators, community leaders cut ribbon on Tamaqua dental clinic

TAMAQUA – A former pharmacy in eastern Schuylkill County is now a training ground for... The article Legislators, community leaders cut ribbon on Tamaqua dental clinic first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Tamaqua, PA · 3d

NorthcentralPA.com

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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

Skook News

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Schuylkill County Native Named Principal of St. Joseph Center for Special Learning

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — St. Joseph Center for Special Learning has named Elisabeth Hughes as its new principal, bringing an educator with 24 years of experience and local ties to lead its programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hughes will serve as the center’s chief executive and educational leader, overseeing both its school-age program and Adult Program. She succeeds Bob Giba, who became principal in 2019. Experience in Schuylkill County Schools An Orwigsburg native, Hughes spent more than two decades in the Schuylkill Haven Area School District, where she taught first and third grades before serving as a Title I reading specialist from 2014 to 2024. During that time, she worked with fellow Title I teachers to develop an Orton-Gillingham reading curriculum for kindergarten and second grade. Since January 2025, Hughes has worked as a reading interventionist in the Blue Mountain School District. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Elizabethtown College, a master’s degree in education from Alvernia University and a reading specialist certificate from Wilkes University. She also is certified in special education and the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction and has training in Science of Reading methods. “Elisabeth Hughes has spent her

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d

Wellsboro Gazette

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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

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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Community remembers Ambrose Cerene, the only soldier from Olyphant killed in Vietnam

OLYPHANT, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — In 1967, Ambrose Cerene was killed by a sniper in his third tour in Vietnam. And out of the roughly 60,000 people that died in the conflict, he was the only one from Olyphant. And now, roughly 6 decades later, the Olyphant community gathered to make sure he would never be forgotten.

Olyphant, PA · 1d

Skook News

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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 · 1d

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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Mahanoy Twp. adds data center regulations as developer mulls old power plant site

MAHANOY CITY – Mahanoy Township voted to adopt regulations pertaining to data centers a week... The article Mahanoy Twp. adds data center regulations as developer mulls old power plant site first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Mahanoy City, PA · 2d

NorthcentralPA.com

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Laurel Health offers free Pennie and Medicaid enrollment help

Mansfield, Pa. — Laurel Health Centers are offering free insurance enrollment counseling for Pennie marketplace plans, Medicaid, and CHIP for residents of Tioga, Bradford, and Sullivan counties during Pennsylvania’s open enrollment period, which runs through Jan. 15, 2027. People who enroll by Dec. 15 can get coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2027. Enrolling after Dec. 15 means coverage begins Feb. 1, 2027, according to the centers. Jan. 15 is the last day to enroll in Pennie plans for 2027 coverage. Appointments with certified application counselor Carla Westlake are available at 570-723-3424 or westlakec@laurelhc.org. Counseling is free and open to everyone, including people who are not Laurel Health patients, a release from Laurel Health said. “We assist patients with reviewing and comparing their coverage options on the state marketplace, Pennie, and insurance affordability programs like Medicaid and CHIP. Our goal is to help everyone find a health plan that is a good fit,” Westlake said. “Anyone is welcome to make an appointment at 570-723-3424. While we’re busiest during the marketplace’s open enrollment period, we can also assist with special enrollments throughout the year. Free appointments are available year-round to discuss insurance questions and coverage.” Laurel Health does not provide Medicare enrollment

Sullivan County, PA · 1d

WOLF

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FOX56 Community Calendar through November 15

Community counts with FOX56. Here’s what’s happening in and around your area with FOX56’s Hannah Poggi:. This weekend is the Wallenpaupack High School Band and Color Guard Annual Craft Fair. The two-day event boasts more than 75 vendors, along with music, food, raffles, and family-friendly activities from 10 to 3. Admission is three dollars.

Scranton, PA · 1d

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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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Maternal and Family Health Services Receives $25,000 Grant from Scranton Area Community Foundation to Sustain Essential Health Services in Lackawanna County

Maternal and Family Health Services (MFHS) has received a $25,000 grant from the Scranton Area Community Foundation through its 2026 Community Support Initiative. The grant will help MFHS maintain essential clinical and supportive services while navigating fluctuations in external funding and maintain continuity of care for the individuals and families who rely on MFHS services.

Lackawanna County, PA · 1d

WOLF

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Tunkhannock local business take the stage in first annual 'Tiger Tank'

TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING CO. (WOLF) — On Thursday night, owners of five small businesses stepped into the Tiger Tank, but it wasn’t at a zoo or sanctuary, it was at the Dietrich theater – and they all had their eyes on the prize: a ten-thousand-dollar check. “I just...

Tunkhannock, PA · 17h

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Jessup Christmas House returns, lighting Winthrop Street nightly through Jan. 7

ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The holiday season is already shining bright in Lackawanna County, where the Jessup Christmas House is lighting up Winthrop Street with nearly 700 decorations, primarily nostalgic holiday blow molds. Homeowner Matt Somers began collecting holiday blow molds after moving from Scranton in 2019, finding...

Jessup, PA · 2d

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Former Lackawanna College President presented with award in Scranton

SCRANTON, Pa. — The University of Scranton presented Colonel Mark Volk with the David Wenzel Award for Public Service. Volk is a double alumnus of the university and the former president of Lackawanna College. Colonel Volk had a career spanning more than 25 years serving in the Army. The...

Scranton, PA · 1d

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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

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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 · 20h

Only In Your State

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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