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Kids' Weekend: Trains, cultural festival and homerun derby

2012-05-11T09:30:00-04:00

A look at community events that may be of special interest to children and families. Please tell us about other events or activities you recommend for future weekends. Email to: dstello@dailyitem.com

At The Movies: A great weekend at local theaters

2012-04-26T17:35:09-04:00

This weekend looks like a busy one at area theaters. The Campus Theatre in Lewisburg will show “A Separation,” a drama about the dissolution of a marriage set in contemporary Iran that won the Oscar this year for best foreign picture, tonight and then feature “Friends With Kids,” a comedy starring John Hamm, Kristen Wiig and Jennifer Westfeldt, starting Friday.

Milton Area High School presents '42nd Street'

2012-04-26T09:44:16-04:00

The high school musical theater season continues. Here's a look at productions on a high school stage near you:

Weather forces sports postponements

2012-04-23T14:16:00-04:00

Today's high school schedule

Video Games: Call Of Duty Black Ops 2

2012-04-20T13:01:05-04:00

There was a lot of interesting video game news this week, but the biggest piece is probably the one with the dollar sign and all of the zeroes attached to it.

Cat shot near Mifflinburg

2012-03-26T10:17:59-04:00

State police are investigating the apparent shooting of a cat along Creek Road just north of Mifflinburg sometime Sunday morning.

Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver Hines Ward retires

2012-03-20T12:28:12-04:00

PITTSBURGH — Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward retired today rather than try extending his career with another team. The decision comes three weeks after Ward was released by the Steelers in a salary cap maneuver.

Cat shot near Mifflinburg

2012-02-26T10:00:00-05:00

State police are investigating an incident in which a male red, tabby cat was apparently shot by a .22 caliber or other small caliber roundf.

The shooting happened in the area of Creek Road just north of the Mifflinburg Borough municipal line between 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Spend a hot August day with Henry Hynoski Jr.

2012-02-05T04:00:00-05:00

Henry Hynoski Jr. just ordered a beer. And not just any beer — the one he’s eyeing comes in a huge cone. It’s 100 ounces of pure American alcoholic excess. The mere sight of it would bring a tear to Homer Simpson’s eye.

No. 2 Alabama beats No. 1 LSU 21-0 for BCS title

2012-01-09T23:56:25-05:00

NEW ORLEANS — Jeremy Shelley kicked five field goals and Trent Richardson broke a 34-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter as No. 2 Alabama beat No. 1 LSU 21-0 on Monday night — the first shutout in BCS title game history.