Local News

MIDDLEBURG — Eric Birth has been hired to serve as a full-time assistant district attorney in Snyder County.

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

MIDDLEBURG — Snyder County Commissioner Joe Kantz will attend the National Association of Counties legislative conference in Washington, D.C.

MILTON — The Central PA Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors reelected 2025 board members to serve on the executive committee in 2026.

DANVILLE — This year will be transformational for the Danville Area Community Center, officials said.

DANVILLE — Little new information was offered at a public meeting Tuesday evening regarding the ongoing closure of Merck’s Cherokee Plant in Riverside.

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).

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

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

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