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  • U.S. Sen. Casey wants federal probe of fiery tanker crash

    HARRISBURG — U.S. Senator Bob Casey wants federal regulators to investigate a fiery tanker crash that caused serious damage at the interchange of Interstate 81 and U.S. Routes 22/322 near Harrisburg.

    May 20, 2013

  • Federal judge weighs fate of governor's lawsuit against NCAA

    HARRISBURG — A federal judge in Pennsylvania says she’ll decide in the next couple weeks whether to dismiss Gov. Tom Corbett’s antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA over penalties against Penn State.

    May 20, 2013

  • Cops23 Police Log

    A daily roundup of police news from around the region.

    May 20, 2013 1 Photo

  • Second person reported dead following Oklahoma tornado on Sunday

    SHAWNEE, Okla. — Oklahoma’s state medical examiner’s office says a second person was killed by a tornado that leveled a central Oklahoma mobile home park.

    May 20, 2013

  • One person killed, four hurt when van and taxi collide in Monroe County

    TOBYHANNA — Authorities say a taxi driver was killed and four firefighters were hurt when the cab crashed into a fire police van in northeastern Pennsylvania.

    May 20, 2013

  • Pennsylvania woman charged with texting before fatal crash

    NEW CASTLE — A western Pennsylvania woman has been charged with text-messaging while driving in connection with a crash earlier this month that killed a former volunteer fire chief.

    May 20, 2013

  • Danville man seriously injured in Montour County motorcycle crash

    DANVILLE - A Danville man is listed in critical condition today at Geisinger Medical Center following a motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon in Montour County.

    May 20, 2013

  • rgbbuckgrad19c.jpg Bucknell University graduates pleased with prospects

    LEWISBURG - Ella Bailey was one proud mom Sunday, snapping pictures of her son Davon, a freshly minted Bucknell University graduate, getting him into different poses with his degree.

    May 19, 2013 3 Photos

  • 50 learn to be savvy shoppers

    SUNBURY — Approximately 50 area residents gathered recently at the Sunbury Social Club to attend a Consumer University sponsored by AARP-Pennsylvania.

    May 19, 2013

  • Scammer: This is not a scam

    Residents from Danville to Beavertown are reporting they’ve been receiving “exciting news!” via postcards in their mailboxes.
    “We are holding $100 in gift cards for YOU — good at Walmart and Target — your choice!” Just call a toll-free phone number and claim your reward.
     

    May 18, 2013

  • BBs damage car on Route 15

    An incident that began along Route 15 near Allenwood ended Wednesday at the Watsontown borough building, with police arresting one man for numerous charges, after they say he shot a BB gun at another man while threatening him.
     

    May 17, 2013

  • Penn State report reviews women's status at university

    STATE COLLEGE — Women at Penn State either haven't made progress or have lost ground when it comes to being represented in several key areas, including leadership positions and enrollment, according to report from a university commission.

    May 17, 2013

  • State unemployment rate drops slightly in April

    HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate declined slightly last month, but remains above the national rate.

    May 17, 2013

  • State attorney general says she opposes decriminalization of marijuana

    HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane says she opposes legislation to decriminalize marijuana.

    May 17, 2013

  • Texas residents missing after tornadoes are found safe

    GRANBURY, Texas — People who were missing in the wake of the destructive tornadoes in North Texas have been found safe, officials said Friday, but they didn’t indicate when residents of one hard-hit neighborhood will be allowed to return to survey damage to their homes.

    May 17, 2013

  • Hartleton police chief faces felony theft and conspiracy counts

    HARTLETON — Donald “Larry” Zerbe, Hartleton police chief for more than 30 years, was charged Thursday in Union County with theft and conspiracy for allegedly funneling traffic citation fines to a community playground fund.

    May 17, 2013

  • Trial to be scheduled for Mifflinburg businessman

    MIFFLINBURG — A Union County businessman waived his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday on charges that he spent $241,000 for personal debt and expenses instead of investing it in a storage facility partnership in West Buffalo Township as he told 10 clients he would.

    May 17, 2013

  • drink17a.jpg Restaurant owner: 0.05 percent DUI level is too low

    SELINSGROVE — The National Transportation Safety Board announced Tueday that states should shrink the standard from the current 0.08 percent blood alcohol content to 0.05 percent - and that doesn’t sit well to many Valley business owners.

    May 17, 2013 2 Photos

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