NORTHUMBERLAND — A Northumberland couple faces felony endangering the welfare of children after police said a 15-month-old ingested chocolate that was laced with psychedelic mushrooms.
LEWISBURG — A Union County judge denied a former Hartleton police chief’s petition to expunge a felony from his record.
Child abuse reports by county Northumberland County 2024: 504 total child abuse reports, 79 confirmed 2023: 538 total reports, 95 confirmed Snyder County 2024: 108 reports, 14 confirmed 2023: 118 reports, 12 confirmed Union County 2024: 85 reports, 14 confirmed 2023: 90 reports, 13 confirmed Montour County 2024: 75 reports, 9 confirmed 2023: 55 reports, 7 confirmed
HARRISBURG — The accused arsonist who attacked the official Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence advanced his criminal case to Dauphin County Court, waiving the opportunity to contest evidence in a preliminary hearing in district court and seek the dismissal of charges.
LEWISBURG — The Union County Historical Society will host a privy dig at the gallery at 15 N. Water St. in Lewisburg in September.
DANVILLE — Local volunteer Deanna Force was recently recognized by theCentral District Volunteer Fireman’s Association.
Utility relocation and upgrades along Routes 522 and 235 in Beaver Springs will cause lane restrictions in the Snyder County community beginning next week.
MAHONING TOWNSHIP — Montour County officials are reminding residents to be vigilant when visiting recreational areas and trails.
MONTANDON — West Chillisquaque Township residents, businesses and property owners are invited to take part in a shredding event next month.
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories featuring high school marching bands from across the region. They will publish on Fridays in The Daily Item.
