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Sever Thunderstorm Warning in effect
SUNBURY — Much of The Valley is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Montour County, Northumberland County, Snyder County and Union County. Strong winds are expected. Damaging wind speeds of up to 60mph are possible. Please use caution. The warning is in effect until 8:00p.m. (Codi Jade)
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Truck catches fire in Point Township
NORTHUMBERLAND — Traffic was snagged for a bit on Route 147 in Point Township this evening when a pickup truck caught fire. According to Northumberland County 9-1-1, crews responded to the fire just before 6:00p.m. The truck was reportedly carrying wood that somehow caught fire. Emergency responders from across Northumberland County were able to control the flames by 6:30p.m. No injuries have been reported. The investigation continues. (Codi Jade)
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Pools across The Valley opening soon
SUNBURY — As the warm weather is upon us, kids across The Valley are ready to go swimming. Here is the scoop on when your local community pool will be opening: Lewisburg Community Pool — Saturday, May 25 @ 11:30a.m. Middleburg Swimming Pool — Saturday, May 25 @ 1:00p.m. Liberty Splashland in Northumberland — Tuesday, June 4 @ 11:00a.m. Sunbury Community Pool — Tuesday, June 4 @ 12:00p.m. Selinsgrove Pool — Thursday, June6 @ 12:00p.m. Milton Community Pool — Friday, June 7 @ 12:30p.m. Sunnybrook Park Pool in Danville — Saturday, June 8 @ 12:00p.m.
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“Wake the Lake” in Sunbury Saturday
SUNBURY — The water has been getting warmer, and the folks in Sunbury think it is time to celebrate the opening of the Susquehanna River. The City of Sunbury, Sunbury Revitalization Incorporated, and the Friends of Shikellamy State Park are sponsoring “Wake the Lake” Saturday at the River Front Amphitheater. Tonya Ditty is on the Board of Directors at SRI. She said, “Wake the Lake is a first annual celebration of the Sunbury river opening, starting with the Blessing of the Boat at noon, followed by live entertainment. There will be food vendors there and craft vendors, as well as live music.” Ditty said the event is open to anyone and everyone. “We…
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Input needed for rail trail plans
LEWISBURG — The Buffalo Valley Rail Trail may be getting an extension, but first public input is needed to plan the best approach. Lewisburg Borough is hoping to extend the trail to the West Branch Susquehanna River. They will be holding an informational meeting tomorrow (Thursday), to discuss the proposed extension. The purpose of the meeting is to present a general overview of the extension plans. The focus will be on the section from 5th Street to the West Branch Susquehanna River. The area is currently occupied by St. John Street. Several concept designs will be shared and discussed during the meeting. There will also be an opportunity for public input. The extension is…
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VIDEO HERE: Popular Lewisburg coffee spot up for sale
Cherry Alley up for sale. Video here: LEWISBURG – A beloved coffee spot is for sale in Lewisburg. After seven years, the owners of Cherry Alley Café have put the building and business up for sale. “I love Cherry Alley,” says Lewisburg resident Crystal Des-Ogugua. “I have only lived here for three years, but I come here a lot. My friends come here, some of them work here. It is chill and you can get really good food.” It has been a favorite spot of many locals and out-of-towners alike say Jackie and Billy Kelly of Lewisburg. “I’m sad to see that it is up for sale, but hopefully someone will buy it and keep…
VIDEO HERE: Auction draws a crowd in Milton
Following the stores’ closures in April, there was a big turnout for Kuhns Brothers and American Heritage Crafters auction. MILTON – After shutting their doors last month, Kuhns Brothers Surplus Outlet and American Heritage Crafters in Milton are holding auction for a majority of their items. The first was Wednesday and nearly 500 people packed the store. Ben Courtney works with Hassinger and Courtney Auctioneers and says over $3.5 million worth of items will be sold. “It is a large liquidation. This is probably one of the larger volumes of brand new merchandise like this that we have done.” Rose Hager of Paxinos was one of the many people who came to the first day…
VIDEO HERE: Be a tourist in your own backyard
LEWISBURG – Taking a vacation does not necessarily mean you have to leave the area. The Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau is encouraging everyone in The Valley to be a backyard tourist. Barb Pick is the member services coordinator at the bureau. “We like to educate local people as well as visitors to the bureau what there is to see and do in their own backyard.” Pick says many people are attracted to The Valley’s natural beauty and of course, big draws for the area include Knoebel’s Amusement Resort and Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland. Clyde Peeling says they keep track of their visitors. “About 60% of our visitations are within our Central PA area. About 40%…
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Sever Thunderstorm Warning in effect
SUNBURY — Much of The Valley is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Montour County, Northumberland County, Snyder County and Union County. Strong winds are expected. Damaging wind speeds of up to 60mph are possible. Please use caution. The warning is in effect until 8:00p.m. (Codi Jade)
Truck catches fire in Point Township
NORTHUMBERLAND — Traffic was snagged for a bit on Route 147 in Point Township this evening when a pickup truck caught fire. According to Northumberland County 9-1-1, crews responded to the fire just before 6:00p.m. The truck was reportedly carrying wood that somehow caught fire. Emergency responders from across Northumberland County were able to control the flames by 6:30p.m. No injuries have been reported. The investigation continues. (Codi Jade)
Pools across The Valley opening soon
SUNBURY — As the warm weather is upon us, kids across The Valley are ready to go swimming. Here is the scoop on when your local community pool will be opening: Lewisburg Community Pool — Saturday, May 25 @ 11:30a.m. Middleburg Swimming Pool — Saturday, May 25 @ 1:00p.m. Liberty Splashland in Northumberland — Tuesday, June 4 @ 11:00a.m. Sunbury Community Pool — Tuesday, June 4 @ 12:00p.m. Selinsgrove Pool — Thursday, June6 @ 12:00p.m. Milton Community Pool — Friday, June 7 @ 12:30p.m. Sunnybrook Park Pool in Danville — Saturday, June 8 @ 12:00p.m.
“Wake the Lake” in Sunbury Saturday
SUNBURY — The water has been getting warmer, and the folks in Sunbury think it is time to celebrate the opening of the Susquehanna River. The City of Sunbury, Sunbury Revitalization Incorporated, and the Friends of Shikellamy State Park are sponsoring “Wake the Lake” Saturday at the River Front Amphitheater. Tonya Ditty is on the Board of Directors at SRI. She said, “Wake the Lake is a first annual celebration of the Sunbury river opening, starting with the Blessing of the Boat at noon, followed by live entertainment. There will be food vendors there and craft vendors, as well as live music.” Ditty said the event is open to anyone and everyone. “We…
Input needed for rail trail plans
LEWISBURG — The Buffalo Valley Rail Trail may be getting an extension, but first public input is needed to plan the best approach. Lewisburg Borough is hoping to extend the trail to the West Branch Susquehanna River. They will be holding an informational meeting tomorrow (Thursday), to discuss the proposed extension. The purpose of the meeting is to present a general overview of the extension plans. The focus will be on the section from 5th Street to the West Branch Susquehanna River. The area is currently occupied by St. John Street. Several concept designs will be shared and discussed during the meeting. There will also be an opportunity for public input. The extension is…
Low voter turnout in The Valley
UNDATED – One local official was disappointed by the low voter turnout Tuesday during the primary election. Snyder County Commissioner Peggy Chamberlain-Roup says she is surprised more people do not come out to vote during local elections. “In this country, we don’t have armed guards at our polls; we don’t have voter intimidation at the polls. We try very hard to be inclusive. The numbers of voter registration is shameful as well.” Voter turnout throughout The Valley was low. “I would think that you would be talking over your back fence about your neighbor who is running for a township or county position,” says Chamberlain-Roup. “I’m appalled that they don’t turn out for the municipal,…
Local Chamber hosts Beat the Heat
Milton— The Central Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce is bringing to the area a new way to get active, while staying cool in the summer heat. Beat the Heat is an event put on by the Central Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce and event coordinator Jeff Shaffer. “ It is a circuit training stlye event; there will be eight different stations. There will be push-ups, sit-ups, burpees, lunges, squats, dip, and pull-ups. It should be fun, it should give you a full body workout, and it’s a great way to support our brand new Just Drive initiative at the Central PA Chamber as well as the annual support campaign of the Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA.”…
Local Red Cross supporting Oklahoma tornado victims
SUNBURY — If you want to help those impacted by the devastating tornados in Oklahoma, you can give to the local Red Cross. The Sun Area Chapter of the American Red Cross says they can help you get donations to the victims who most need it. Tom Szulanczyk is chapter executive. He said, “Oklahoma folks do not need stuff, but the Red Cross will ensure that monetary contributions are funnelled directly to the area where it is needed most. Local folks here can contribute to the local Red Cross chapter and we will funnel the money to the disaster relief efforts. Or they can make a contribution through texting.” The number to text…
Milton residents evacuated after gas leak
MILTON — A gas leak kept residents from their homes for over an hour in Northumberland County this morning. According to reports, contractors hit a natural gas line during construction at Carr Avenue in Milton. UGI shut off the leak, but residents within a two block radius were asked to leave their homes. Rail traffic is still at a standstill while the situation is being investigated. No injuries have been reported. We will update you with more information as it becomes available. (Codi Jade)
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