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Members of the Snyder County 4-H placed first in the state’s horse judging contest and will represent Pennsylvania in the national competition.

HARRISBURG — A bill allowing Pennsylvania to enter multi-state agreements for drone research and education at the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria Airport advanced through the General Assembly and is set to be enacted into state law.

POINT TOWNSHIP — The body of an unidentified male who state police said was murdered in 1969 in Point Township was exhumed Monday and sent to a lab for analysis.

WATSONTOWN — Randall Shady, 60, and Pamela Shady, 59, both of 1005 Fisher Ave., Watsontown, were charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, a felony 3, for having intentionally or knowingly tortured a bay mare horse.

Laureen T. Driscoll will assume leadership at WellSpan Health in January following a national search.

SELINSGROVE — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday that all driver’s license and photo centers will be closed Saturday, October 10, 2026, through Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of the Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day holiday.

HARRISBURG — Dozens rallied inside the State Capitol on Tuesday in opposition to data centers, imploring state lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro to enact a moratorium and legislation to protect communities and the environment.

SUNBURY — A packed Northumberland County Courthouse saw 25 people graduate from treatment and family treatment court Tuesday.

SELINSGROVE — Selinsgrove borough council on Monday approved a mobile food truck pilot program, starting in January.

SELINSGROVE — Selinsgrove borough is facing a $106,764 budget shortfall that could lead to higher taxes as officials continue to negotiate with Susquehanna University regarding its withholding of financial contributions.