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Coroner: Second person dies in Columbia County fire
A 68-year-old man died of smoke inhalation following a fire last week near Bloomsburg. His death is the second from that fire.
WNEP Mon, Sep 28 [totalcount]
Second victim dies after house fire
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has died in the hospital after a house fire in Columbia County last week. 68-year-old Ronald T. Avery of Bloomsburg was pronounced dead on Thursday, September 24, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, according to the Lehigh County Coroner. An autopsy was completed, and the cause of death [...]
PA homepage Mon, Sep 28 [totalcount]
Strike averted in Berwick
Teachers had planned to walk the picket line this week
WNEP Mon, Sep 28 [totalcount]
The 171st Bloomsburg Fair returns with deep-fried food, exhibits, and giant pumpkins
PA’s largest agricultural fair is back! The 171st Bloomsburg Fair features 1,400+ vendors, deep-fried treats, livestock, and a 1,383lb pumpkin in Columbia County.
WNEP Mon, Sep 28 [totalcount]
Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash in Columbia County
Police say the motorcyclist was airlifted to the hospital following the crash.
WNEP Sun, Sep 27 [totalcount]
BAEA strike averted after hours of negotiations
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The tentative agreement is back on for the Berwick Area Education Association (BAEA) and a strike has been averted Sunday evening. The BAEA says on Facebook after five hours at the bargaining table, the Sick Bank language has been worked out. The BAEA issued the following statement on Facebook: Thank you to [...]
PA homepage Sun, Sep 27 [totalcount]
One injured in motorcycle, car crash
BRIAR CREEK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person was injured and rushed to the hospital after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car Sunday evening. Columbia County Officials tell 28/22 News authorities were called to the 7000 block of Columbia Boulevard in Briar Creek at about 5:45 p.m. Sunday after a crash involving a [...]
PA homepage Sun, Sep 27 [totalcount]
Traffic, parking reminders for Bloomsburg Fair
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the Bloomsburg Fair ramps up, local authorities are reminding visitors and travelers about affected traffic patterns and parking due to the increased activity. Traffic notices include the following: As for Parking: Street maintenance will also not be enforced during the week of the Bloomsburg Fair, from September 25 to [...]
PA homepage Sun, Sep 27 [totalcount]
Thousands enjoy annual Bloomsburg Fair despite rain
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 171st Bloomsburg Fair officially opened on Friday in Columbia County, drawing over 50,000 attendees despite rain hitting the midway. Wet weather arrived quickly on opening day, presenting a stark contrast to the sunny skies present during preview day on Friday. Visitors equipped with umbrellas, boots and rain ponchos braved [...]
PA homepage Sat, Sep 26 [totalcount]
"Our Worldwide Day of Play" at the Bloomsburg Children's Museum
Nickelodeon creates the annual event to get kids off their tablets.
WNEP Sat, Sep 26 [totalcount]