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President Donald Trump says U.S. forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion.” He offered a full-throated defense of the war Wednesday night in his first national address since the conflict began more than a month ago. He used his platform before a wide audience to tout the success of the U.S. operations and argue that all of Washington’s objectives have so far been met or exceeded, but said Iran would continue to face a barrage of attacks in the short term.

DANVILLE — The Interstate 80 eastbound rest area in Montour County is closed for a water treatment upgrade.

SUNBURY — Well-known and some not-so-well-known women who made their mark in history will be the subject of a discussion at the Albirght Center for the Arts at 2 p.m. April 19.

DANVILLE — The Columbia Montour Visitors Bureau is bringing back its Master Angler passport program to promote catch, photo and release fishing in Columbia and Montour counties.

Residents of the 27th Senatorial District will have an opportunity to learn about data center development in Pennsylvania at 6 p.m. April 13.

DANVILLE — Geisinger, in collaboration with Allied Services Integrated Health System, has started its triennial Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to better understand the health and well-being of residents and recognize needs and community strengths across the region.

SUNBURY — Environmentally-conscious students in 10th through 12th grades in Pennsylvania can join PennDOT's Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania program.

SUNBURY — The city of Sunbury owes roughly $40,000 to the commonwealth after a mistake in calculations in state aid for non-uniformed employees was noticed during a recent state audit conducted by the office of Auditor General Tim DeFoor.

SUNBURY — A 76-year-old Shamokin man faces corruption of a minor and indecent assault charges after Sunbury police say he had inappropriate contact with a 14-year-old girl.

SUNBURY — A Shikellamy special education teacher is one of 63 educators nationwide receiving an honor from the Bill of Rights Institute and iCivics.