Cindy O. Herman

In January 1974, LLB started a girls’ softball program, and in June of that same year a lawsuit on behalf of Maria Pepe allowed girls to play in the baseball program, as well. Cindy O. Herman/For The Daily Item

Nick Lloyd, left, pushes Ethan Renner, 3, and Graylyn Walker, 1, alongside Brittany Hanford and Abbi Hanford, 9, as they walk along the riverfront in Sunbury during the 2021 River Festival. Daily Item file photo

Dale Wolfe, right, explains the process of making a replica colonial rifle to Bob Trelinskie, of Paxinos, Saturday during History Day sponsored by Northumberland County Historical Society. Marcia Moore/The Daily Item

SELINSGROVE — A single farmer today can separate grain from straw with a combine, but our grandparents and great-grandparents relied on many people to gather the sheaves from the field

NEW BERLIN — Now in its 54th year, New Berlin Day traditionally featured live auctions that gradually transformed into silent auctions. This year, the silent auction returns, giving attendees a

After her first child was born in 1996, and while dealing with a bad marriage, Angie Miller, of Sunbury, struggled with emotional eating. In 2006, at 400 pounds, she underwent

DANVILLE — Farmers rely on their tractors to do long hours of work and heavy lifting, but once in a while it’s fun to polish off the fenders and join

of 3 How can parents help? If a child or teen approaches a parent or caregiver about concerns of weight bias or an eating disorder, take those concerns seriously, said Dr.

DANVILLE — The pride residents feel for their town shines through in a weekend of activities celebrating history, art, music and community organizations.

McCLURE — Take a recipe from Civil War-era times, add a sprinkling of amusement rides, games, contests and entertainment, and you’ve got an event that lasts 133 years.