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Voter turnout was steady, and at times brisk, at the polls throughout Central Pennsylvania Tuesday.

Each year, the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association accepts new song submissions related to the river — its significance, its history and its need for life.

LEWISBURG — Union County has been informed that duplicate mail-in ballots were sent to some Union County voters, according to a media release from Union County.

LEWISBURG — Union County approved revised job descriptions for all county positions as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity procedures following a 2025 cyberattack.

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LEWISBURG — The Public Library for Union County will host its final book sale of the year on Nov. 11 through Nov. 14 in the library’s community room.

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(WBRE/WYOU) — Bob Brooks (D) has defeated incumbent Ryan Mackenzie (R) in the race for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press. Brooks, who previously served for 20 years as a firefighter in the city of Bethlehem, captured 56.8% of the votes after 80% have been counted. All results for the midterm election [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — Control of a key northeastern Pennsylvania Senate Seat on the ballot. Incumbent Republican and long time Pocono resident Rosemary Brown is seeking her seventh term serving Pennsylvania's 40th Senate District. Meanwhile, Jessup native Democratic challenger Brian Wrightson is looking to unseat her. Tuesday evening, Wrightson declared victory in the race, issuing the following [...]