School begins across county |  |  |  |  |  |  | A van waits for a school bus driver to give the all clear signal as the 2008-09 school year begins in Blue Ridge School District. |  |
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Zoning rumors swirl in NTC municipalities "What we're trying to achieve is a good thing. Trying to make people understand it is a difficult thing," said Northern Tier Coalition chairman Dave Darrow of the proposed zoning ordinance in 12 member municipalities. Full Story 
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Teen shoots friend in face at Dimock home A 17-year-old was flown to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville after being shot in the face Friday night, August 22, by another 17-year-old at a private residence on Peterson Road in Susquehanna County, according to state police at Gibson. Full Story 
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Fatal crash claims two lives in Great Bend A one vehicle accident claimed the lives of two Windsor, N.Y. men on Aug. 16 in Great Bend Twp.
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Congressional campaign heats up as summer winds down Left-wing Dems angered with Blue Dog Carney
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Habitat for Humanity embarks on Montrose build |  |  |  |  |  |  | From left: Carol Marker, Sharee Hutchinson, Dave Longacre, George Hill, Susq. Co. Habitat for Humainty founder and vice president; Dolores Foster, Ed Bumby, Rep. Sandra Major; Pat Schneyer, Mary Kay Osburn and Katherine English. |  |
Habitat for Humanity of Susquehanna County held a groundbreaking ceremony August 22 at the site of the organization's latest project on Kelly Street, Montrose. Full Story 
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Hearing continued for Fitch A preliminary hearing for a man accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old boy in April has been continued to Sept. 29 Full Story 
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Gas drillers face ocean-size problem |  |  |  |  |  |  | Water tankers are lined up in place for fracturing shale beneath a farm in Dimock Township. |  |
Tim Budney scoffed at the fliers spread across the table in front of him Full Story 
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County approves four-year IT contract Susquehanna County Commissioners agreed to a four-year contract with Rush Computer Systems to provide IT services to the county at the Aug. 13 meeting. Full Story 
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Trehab honors those who persevered Trehab, the community action agency which serves five northeast Pennsylvania counties, honored residents of each at its annual Recognition Dinner held Aug. 21, at Lizza Studio, Tunkhannock. Full Story 
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Courthouse closed for Labor Day observance
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Elk Lake helps bus contractors with fuel costs The Elk Lake School Board decided on Wednesday, Aug. 20, to assist school bus contractors with rising fuel costs.
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Workshop offered to train private well owners Residents of Susquehanna County and surrounding counties may attend a free training workshop on how to properly manage their home's private water system (wells, springs, or cisterns). Full Story 
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July 4th treat helps build new hospital |  |  |  |  |  |  | From left: Jack Taylor, Broadline Construction, presents a check to Endless Mountains Health Systems CEO Rex Catlin for the EMHS building campaign fund. |  |
Broadline Construction, Montrose, recently contributed to the Endless Mountains Health Systems new facility building campaign Full Story 
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Blueberry Aftermath For the public, the 29th Annual Blueberry Festival ended at 4 p.m., Saturday, August 2. Full Story 
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Sounds of Celebration will echo at Salt Springs |  |  |  |  |  |  | Fine Companions will fill the air at 1 p.m., at the 6th Annual Salt Springs Celebration. |  |
No celebration would be complete without music.The 6th Annual Salt Springs Celebration will feature a variety of genres and regional musicians on Saturday, August 30 Full Story 
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Bald Eagle visits Montrose |  |  |  |  |  |  | Jeanne LaBonte snapped this photo later in the afternoon, as the Eagle rested atop an evergreen. |  |
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