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DANVILLE — The Montour County Planning Commission is not in support of Talen Energy’s rezoning request.

SELINSGROVE — Mady Quigley clutched a cup of hot cocoa and complained about her toes being cold before she voluntarily plunged herself into a tank of cold water on the Susquehanna University campus Wednesday night.

SUNBURY — At least 111 people who paid $50 for zoning permits in Sunbury in 2025 may be entitled to a refund of $45 after a discrepancy in payments made to the code department, according to city officials.

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania state lawmakers continue work to advance legislation designed to protect kids from being sexually exploited by fake images and videos created with artificial intelligence.

NORTHUBERLAND — Northumberland Borough’s Santa House, which is primarily used to store Christmas decorations for the Gazebo in King Street Park, was vandalized, Mayor Dan Berard said.

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity waived all interest accrued on $42.2 million in emergency loans disbursed by the Treasury during this year’s protracted budget impasse, but a provision included in the updated Fiscal Code prevents a return of the program next year in the event of another stalemate.

LEWISBURG — The three non-union employees of Lewisburg Borough will see a total combined salary increase of $16,500 over the next two years.

MAZEPPA — As of Tuesday, the Rev. Ricky Phillips and rapper Nicki Minaj share at least one thing in common.

President Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law, officially directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all unclassified records and documents connected to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 

The bill requires the Justice Department to release all files and communications related to Epstein within 30 days.