DANVILLE — Montour County commissioners are hosting a news conference Tuesday to discuss the evacuation and follow-up response involving Danville Suites. The building was condemned last week, forcing dozens of residents to leave.

Commissioners say government agencies, emergency management officials, nonprofits, and others will discuss the evacuation and continuing assistance. The response included help with shelter, food, care, and other needs.

The issue drew more attention after state police said several pets were later found inside the condemned building. Commissioners may also make additional announcements during the news conference.

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SELINSGROVE — Selinsgrove Area School District residents will not see a tax increase in next year’s budget. The Daily Item reports the school board approved a $53.5 million spending plan Monday for the 2026-27 school year.

Officials will use $1.17 million from the district’s unassigned fund balance to close a deficit. Business Manager Michael Sokoloski says $1.9 million will remain in that account after the budget is balanced.

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DANVILLE — Mark your calendar…The Montour County Historical Society will host a fundraiser July 11 at the historic Frank DeLong Mansion near Washingtonville. It is called ‘An Afternoon at the Frank DeLong Mansion: Exploring the Life and Legacy of Frank DeLong.’  The event runs from 4 to 6:30pm at 56 Bush Road.

The afternoon includes light hors d’oeuvres, desserts, refreshments and a presentation by historian and author John Marr. His talk will explore Frank Emerson DeLong, his regional legacy and the mansion’s history.  Admission is $50, and advance reservations are required.

Proceeds support the society’s museums, collections, educational programs, and preservation work.  Reservations may be mailed to the Montour County Historical Society, P.O. Box 8, Danville. Contact Lynn Reichen at 570-898-4123.

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RALPHO TOWNSHIP — More details are out on a house fire that happened Sunday afternoon in Ralpho Township, Northumberland County. The News-Item reports the fire on Windom Lane displaced 3 people, including Elysburg Assistant Fire Chief Eric Haupt.

Firefighters were called around 2:55pm and arrived within five minutes. Ralpho Fire Chief Clint Herr says crews launched an interior attack and brought the fire under control within about 20 minutes.  Officials say the fire damage was mostly contained to the roof and attic, but the home had significant damage. No injuries were reported, and the fire is considered non-suspicious.

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MIFFLINBURG — In our region, the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the Lutheran church is studying how to serve congregations amid declining membership and a shortage of pastors and lay leaders.

Around here, a few Lutheran congregations have closed, a few have merged, and some churches do not always have a pastor or lay leader available to preside and preach. That discussion was part of the synod’s 39th annual assembly over the weekend at Camp Mount Luther.

More than 160 voting members gathered. Vice President Noah Roux said the synod is exploring partnerships with other synods and new ways of doing ministry in the 21st century.

Bishop Craig Miller led the assembly, which also included adoption of a budget, constitutional changes, and elections to Synod Council. The Lewisburg-based synod includes 112 congregations in 10 counties.

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Kulpmont Home Destroyed By Two-Alarm Fire

KULPMONT — A home in Kulpmont was destroyed by a two-alarm fire Sunday evening. The News Item reports, firefighters were called around 7pm to 1351 Poplar Street, where flames had already consumed the rear of the home and a garage near Wood Street.

Kulpmont Fire Department Safety Officer Matt Siko says crews were told some occupants may still be inside.  Firefighters entered the front of the home to search, while crews set up water lines around the property.

Two vehicles and a compact loader were destroyed, and part of the roof collapsed.  Siko says a state fire marshal will investigate the cause. Fire companies from across Northumberland County responded.

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VALLEY TOWNSHIP — State police in Montour County are investigating after animals were found inside the condemned Danville Suites.

Police say the building at 37 Valley West Road was condemned June 3 because of health risks, and people and property had to be removed.

Sunday, state Police say they received a report of barking dogs believed to be inside the building. Troopers found 3 dogs and 1 cat inside locked rooms.

Police say 2 dogs and 1 cat had no food or water. Another dog had some food, but no water.

Dollar General in Montandon donated food and water for the animals. Anyone with knowledge of the owners or these pets is asked to call state police

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HARRISBURG — GasBuddy says Pennsylvania gas prices fell 14.2 cents in the last week, averaging $4.32 per gallon today. The statewide average is down 36.1 cents from a month ago, but $1.12 higher than last year.

GasBuddy says Harrisburg averages $4.19, York is at $4.23, and Hagerstown is lower at $3.64. Local checks show Sunbury prices around $4 to $4.28, with Lewisburg around $4.06 to $4.78.

Danville prices are much lower, from about $3.55 to $3.78, as a local gas war continues. GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan says lower oil costs are helping motorists.

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SELINSGROVE — A student pilot and flight instructor safely made an emergency landing Saturday morning on Route 11/15 in Selinsgrove.  WNEP is reporting… Central Susquehanna Regional 911 official Chad Aucker says the Lancaster County pair had been practicing takeoffs and landings at Penn Valley Airport.

Aucker says they developed engine trouble shortly after takeoff and landed on an empty stretch of the highway just after 9am.  The plane pulled into an emergency vehicle median, and no injuries were reported. Selinsgrove police and state police responded, and the FAA cleared the aircraft to be towed back to the airport.

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UNION TOWNSHIP, UNION COUNTY— State police say a Northumberland man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Friday morning in Union County.  Troopers say 21-year-old Ethan Harvey was riding south on Route 11 (near County Line Road and the Barry King Bridge) around 8pm when he failed to make a curve.

Police say the motorcycle went onto its side, slid into an embankment, and came to rest on its left side facing east.  Harvey was wearing a helmet and was taken by Dauntless Hook and Ladder Ambulance League to Geisinger Medical Center. Police listed driving at a safe speed as the primary violation.

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