The Daily Item

12/31/2025

Former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that the Jan. 6. riot at the U.S. Capitol “does not happen” without President Donald Trump. That's according to a transcript released Wednesday of Smith's closed-door interview with the House Judiciar…

Former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that the Jan. 6. riot at the U.S. Capitol “does not happen” without President Donald Trump. That's according to a transcript released Wednesday

12/31/2025

President Donald Trump says he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon. The move comes after legal roadblocks hung up the effort. Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that h…

President Donald Trump says he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon. The move comes after legal roadblocks

12/31/2025

MILTON — The Milton School District has established a new three-year pathway for students interested in pursuing a career in health care or a related field.

12/31/2025

DANVILLE — Concerned Citizens of Montour County will hold a town hall meeting on human health and environmental issues related to industrialization in response to Talen Energy’s rezoning proposal.

12/31/2025

DANVILLE — When the call came, after 5 1/2 years, Trish Ruth admitted what was said on the phone call was really a blur. All she knew was that the phone call she and her husband, George, had been waiting for had come.

DANVILLE — When the call came, after 5 1/2 years, Trish Ruth admitted what was said on the phone call was really a blur. All she knew was that the

12/31/2025

SHAMOKIN DAM — Thursday is retired state police trooper Scott Davis's first day on the job as Shamokin Dam police chief.

12/31/2025

SUNBURY — One felony eco-terrorism charge against an out-of-state couple accused of releasing 683 mink from a Northumberland County fur farm have been dropped.

SUNBURY — One felony eco-terrorism charge against an out-of-state couple accused of releasing 683 mink from a Northumberland County fur farm have been dropped.

12/31/2025

BEAVERTOWN — One of the Valley's unique New Year's Eve celebrations is returning in 2026 — the Beaver Drop.

12/31/2025

MILTON — Milton Borough on Tuesday was awarded $433,267 in Commonwealth funding to modernize Routes 254 and 405.

12/31/2025

LEWISBURG — Union County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously passed the final 2026 budget without a property tax increase.

12/31/2025

MILTON — A beloved member of the Pennsylvania State Police died on Dec. 4, leaving troopers missing their 3-year-old K9.

12/31/2025

SUNBURY — A new Sunbury police chief will be put in place in the next few weeks after the recent retirement of Chief Travis Bremigen, according to Mayor Josh Brosious.