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LEWISBURG — A North Carolina man who was in Union County to ride ATVs stole a pickup truck from a Bucknell University employee and caused more than $1,800 in damage to the vehicle, according to Bucknell University Public Safety.

MIFFLINBURG — A Mifflinburg man who claimed he was a federal agent conducting surveillance on a Buffalo Township woman on Jan. 10 was charged with stalking her and impersonating a public servant, according to state police in Milton.

SUNBURY — Sunbury Council and the Sunbury Fire Department will work together to change a burning pit ordinance after reports of fires breaking out within the city.

Led by the health care, education, tourism sectors and small business entrepreneurs, the Valley’s economy should see modest and steady growth in the year ahead, said a Bucknell economist and community business leaders.

MIFFLINBURG — Herr Memorial Library has received a $5,000 grant from the PPL Foundation to support early learning and expand STEM opportunities for children and families throughout Union County.

The move represents a victory for a range of groups, including advocates who argue public defenders play a vital role in helping people dealing with addiction.

LEWISBURG — A Mifflinburg man accused of raping a 9-year-old girl is headed to trial in Union County Court of Common Pleas in March.

MILTON — Milton Borough Council at Wednesday night’s meeting awarded Police Chief Curt Zettlemoyer an $8,100 stipend as compensation for his added role as interim borough manager.

SHAMOKIN — Central Susquehanna Opportunities received a $10,000 grant from CVS Health to support its food programs, with a focus on expanding CSO’s mobile food distributions across the region.