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A truck fire closed a section of Interstate 81 near Frackville Wednesday morning.

As January unfolds, Pittston's Cycle Yard witnesses a surge of folks eager to maintain fitness resolutions. Experts advise starting slow and setting realistic goals.

MIFFLINBURG — Mifflinburg Area School Board members approved a policy addressing the name, sex and gender identity of students that ensures teachers and staff are not forced to violate their belief systems.

LEWISBURG — Correctional officers at the Union County Jail will soon have body cameras to wear during their shifts.

MIDDLEBURG — The Midd-West School Board is considering purchasing the solar array installed on its property in 2020.

DANVILLE — The Montour County Administration Center is set to undergo up to $1.4 million in HVAC upgrades.

DANVILLE — A Danville hotel offering $5 nightly rooms for families in need has the eye of Valley agencies after reports of unsanitary conditions, failure to provide donated food to residents and a growing number of state police calls to the property.

LEWISBURG — A criminal case involving the theft of $870,000 from the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau will be delayed until the conclusion of the defendant’s unrelated case of sexual assault of a teenage girl.

SHAMOKIN DAM — Bob Garrett, Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce president and CEO is retiring effective March 31.

HARRISBURG — A leader of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus announced she won’t seek reelection, opening competition in a tight district with the lower chamber’s voting majority up for grabs.