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The United States and the European Union are heaping hundreds of new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine and in retaliation for the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. President Joe Biden says the U.S. is going to "continue to ensure that Putin pays a price for his aggression abroad and repression at home.” But while previous sanctions have increased costs for Russia’s ability to fight in Ukraine, they appear to have done little so far to deter Putin and it's unclear that the latest big round will significantly alter that.

LEWISBURG — The borough of Lewisburg will spend more than $441,000 on street projects in 2024.

SELINSGROVE — Tina Snyder, one of the first corrections officers hired at Snyder County Prison in 1992, is retiring.

NORTHUMBERLAND — The Susquehanna River is no stranger to riverboats floating along its surface. Williamsport has its paddleboat, the Hiawatha; Harrisburg, The Pride of the Susquehanna.

SUNBURY — A Sunbury resident and the city police department will be together on Front Market Street on Saturday in a show of support for Sunbury and to promote peace, love and unity.

Susquehanna University students are now eligible for acceptance in the early admission program at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) under a new partnership between the schools.

MIFFLINBURG — The Mifflinburg Area School Board will consider permanently eliminating its per capita tax for the upcoming budget season.

DANVILLE — A Turbotville man faces felony charges in Montour County after creating a Facebook account using an alias and failing to report it to police as required by Megan’s Law.

MONTANDON — A major Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) 2024 initiative — artificial intelligence — was discussed during Wednesday night’s board meeting.

MOUNT CARMEL — An Allentown man apprehended by U.S. Marshals last week is in jail for assaulting several patrons in a borough bar in January, according to Mount Carmel Police.