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COAL TOWNSHIP — Robert “Bob” Oberosler is the new board president for Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School in Coal Township.

SUNBURY — State Rep. Mike Stender is inviting seniors from the 108th District to a free and educational event on how to protect themselves against scams targeting older Pennsylvanians.

Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of stories featuring high school marching bands from across the region. They will publish on Fridays in The Daily Item.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After a six-month investigation, police have charged a mother in the death of her 6-week-old baby.

In March 2025, the Scranton Police Department reported that they were called to a home in the 1300 block of Eynon Street for the report of a baby not breathing.

Driver possibly charged with DUI after three-car crash

The victim did not survive, and the Lackawanna County Coroner Timothy Rowland ruled their death a homicide.

CATAWISSA — Southern Columbia Area School District officials say a bus transporting students was involved in a vehicle crash near Elysburg on Thursday afternoon.

NORTHUMBERLAND — On a cool, crisp autumn-like night, more than 40 people attended Northumberland’s annual 9/11 ceremony at the King Street Park gazebo.

SUNBURY — The Shikellamy School Board approved a statement of charges against two teachers, which could possibly lead to public hearings.

HARRISBURG — Pittsburgh Regional Transit made a formal request of PennDOT to access up to $106.7 million in state funds reserved for capital and infrastructure projects to support daily operations as the system faces a budget deficit.

DANVILLE — Shanti Mandir will host the fifth annual South Asian Food Festival in Danville this week.

MIFFLINBURG — Valley leaders are gathering this week to strengthen their communities at the “Reducing Recidivism: Collaborating for Success” interactive mini conference.