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A book by Sunbury native John P. Deeben features an anthology of soldier letters written specifically for publication in two local Northumberland County newspapers.

SUNBURY — The recommendations of the Shikellamy School District business manager are to hold the line on taxes in the 2027 school year.

NORTHUMBERLAND — The hull of the Central Susquehanna Riverboat Society’s vessel is nearing completion.

NORTHUMBERLAND — A Shikellamy teacher was named one of 63 national winners for the Civic Star Challenge by The Bill of Rights Institute and iCivics.

WATSONTOWN — The Watsontown Historical Association will host a showing of a 2013 documentary about the lost village of Alvira in Union County.

I once heard that the first thing lost in war is humanity. I have never been in the military. I have never fought in a war. But I have been in a conflict zone on more occasions than I could have ever imagined.

MIDDLEBURG — Who says meals have to center around beef, pork and chicken? The world is full of wild animals whose meat just might make a tasty meal. Grilled antelope, anyone? Maybe some frog legs?

From staff reports

SUNBURY — A Sunbury man pleaded guilty to two counts of child pornography and will wait to see if a Northumberland County judge accepts the deal.

SUNBURY — The Northumberland County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will accept applications to the county’s Agricultural Land Preservation Program beginning March 14.