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NORTHUMBERLAND — Borough council members in Northumberland adopted a $2.2 million 2026 budget with no tax increase at Tuesday night's meeting.

WEST BUFFALO TOWNSHIP — A Union County man accused of intentionally setting fire to his cabin told investigators that he did not care about putting first responders in danger with his actions, according to state police in Milton.

LEWISBURG — A second reassessment public meeting will be held Wednesday night at the Union County Government Center.Tyler Technologies, of Texas, will host the meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at the government center, 155 N. 15th St., Lewisburg. The goal is to present information and answer questions about the county’s first reassessment since 2006.The county contracted with Tyler Technologies at $1,376,564 through Nov. 15, 2027, to conduct a reassessment of 17,647 parcels, including 1,100 commercial and more than 16,500 residential and agricultural parcels.

A North Carolina man is in custody and awaits extradition back to Union County after being accused of stealing $101,000 from ATMs in Snyder, Union and Crawford counties using a technique called “jackpotting.”

SUNBURY — The Northumberland County Housing Authority received a $73,644 boost to fight blight from the Register and Recorder’s office.

Three boys under the age of 5 already make for a stressful holiday season for Coty. Add to that the fact that he has until the end of December to find a new place to live, the Salvation Army’s Here. For Good. campaign relieves some stress during a hectic time.

SUNBURY — Sunbury Police Chief Travis Bremigen is warning residents to make sure they keep an eye on all packages being delivered to their homes during this holiday season.

SUNBURY — Northumberland County Public Defender Cory Leshner is the new chief public defender and Assistant District Attorney Vince Rovito will be the new county solicitor.

SUNBURY — Northumberland County commissioners said goodbye and honored two long-time employees after both won seats as judges.

DANVILLE — The Danville Area Community Center will receive $1 million in federal funding for renovation and construction projects.