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WATSONTOWN — The Watsontown Borough Council has raised residential electric rates by an average of 9 percent, borough Manager Jay Jarrett said.

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser and a DHS representative will meet with local officials to answer questions, a county commissioner says.

Local women fear they may have to jump through hoops to maintain their right to vote if the proposed SAVE America Act becomes law.

DANVILLE — Danville Borough will host a neighborhood dumpster day in April.

DANVILLE — Doctors and staff members at Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital got to reunite with pediatric patients and their families during a “Miracle Kid” luncheon Monday at the Pine Barn Inn in Danville.

Sara Eggler, a longtime resident of the 76th District, announced her candidacy for state representative on Monday.

LEWISBURG — Data collectors conducting Union County’s first reassessment since 2006 will be moving into Lewisburg borough this week to continue in-field activities.

LEWISBURG — The warden of the Union County Jail said 10 body cameras arrived at the facility last week.

SUNBURY — Sunbury officials say they are a bit over budget this winter with the severe cold and snow that hit the Valley.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Martin Luther King protege, built a reputation of his own through his years as a civil rights leader, political activist and presidential candidate (twice).