Local News

LEWISBURG — Marlee Tornez barely flinched when asked Friday if she wanted to perform a tracheotomy on a pig’s larynx.

Late March and early April always mark the confluence of the world’s highest-profile religions. Ramadan ended Friday, with Palm Sunday and Easter occurring over next two weekends. April 2 also marks the beginning of Passover.

A UGI utilities natural gas main replacement work is scheduled to begin Sunday, March 22, on a section of Routes 11-15 in Monroe Township.

The League of Women Voters of the Lewisburg Area reminds write-in candidates seeking inclusion in the Union County Voters Guide for the upcoming 2026 Pennsylvania General Primary Election that they must formally notify the organization of their candidacy by March 30.

DANVILLE — The public will have a last chance to comment on changes to the data center ordinance at a 10 a.m. meeting on April 14 at the Montour administration building, conference room B, Montour County Planning Commission Director Gregory Molter said on Thursday.

SELINSGROVE — Selinsgrove Police Chief Francis Petrovich is scaling back part-time job hours amid complaints from borough police officers in his department.

The results are in from Raise the Region 2026, and prize-winning nonprofits have been announced. Here are a few highlights from the massive 30-hour fundraising event for area nonprofits.

Former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane will not “defend the past,” but plans to speak about the future in her new podcast, “Through the HurriKANE,” by telling real people’s stories.

DANVILLE — Danville’s 40th annual Spring Fling is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 2 in downtown Danville.

SELINSGROVE — East Snyder Community Garden is accepting applications for garden plots.