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The lump sum cash value of Wednesday's jackpot was $450.5 million before taxes.

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators have arrested two people after they say the accused were caught targeting the elderly in a fake money scam. 43-year-old Ceyon Calvert and 38-year-old Christal Calvert, of Florida, were arrested in June by federal agents for conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the [...]

LEWISBURG — The transition of directors for the Susquehanna Valley Chorale (SVC) could not have gone more smoothly — longtime director William Payn led his last classical concert, the “Verdi Requiem,” in collaboration with the Williamsport Chamber Choir, in March. The new director, Caleb Hopkins, joined the singing along with his wife, Susannah Stewart.

SUNBURY — Now in its 26th year, the Northumberland County Fair is set to return on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The public is invited to come out and experience its many agricultural exhibits and livestock entries, as well as enjoy plenty of food, fireworks and a variety of other activities and entertainment.

Dear Car Talk: The cruise control on my 2010 Kia Soul Sport no longer activates when I press the on and off button. The car has 193,000 miles on.

SUNBURY — The Sunbury text-to-pay parking meter system will remain in place after city council officials said they think it’s still a good idea, despite making minimal revenue.

DANVILLE — The Danville Area School District is reporting landmark results in its Advanced Placement program, combining higher enrollment, more course offerings and an AP exam pass rate of 90 percent for high school students.

SUNBURY — Former Sunbury Mayor Kurt Karlovich updated city council on the improvements to the Sunbury Wetland Ecological Educational Park project he jumpstarted eight years ago, and he left with a caring award.

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The SEDA-Council of Governments Metropolitan Planning Organization is inviting residents, commuters, businesses and community stakeholders to help develop its Active Transportation Plan.