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Quality of Life Guide 

Snyder, Union, Northumberland and Montour Counties 

2 Introduction 

5 Your Chamber 

Communities 

6 Danville 

9 Lewisburg 

11 Mifflinburg 

14 Selinsgrove 

15 Sunbury 

16 Economic Profile 

24 Education 

29 Health Care 

30 Transportation 

32 Leisure 

40 Newcomer Information 

2004 Quality of Life Guide 1

Introduction 

Welcome! 

Welcome to the Greater Susquehanna 

Valley. Nestled among rolling mountain 

ridges, broad valleys, deep forests and meandering 

streams and brooks, the region offers 

a serene environment for newcomers and 

lifelong residents alike. 

A central feature of the area is the 

Susquehanna River, the nation’s longest, 

non-navigable waterway flowing through 

Pennsylvania’s rural heartland south to 

Harrisburg and, ultimately, the Chesapeake 

Bay. Throughout the centuries, this river has 

shaped the region’s economic, community 

and cultural life, defining the people whose 

values and strong work ethic provided the 

foundation for the region’s entrepreneurial 

spirit. 

Location 

The Greater Susquehanna Valley is located 

within a 3-hour drive of New York City, 

Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, 

D.C. Encompassing Snyder, Union, 

Northumberland and Montour counties, 

the valley offers a unique combination of 

rural quality of life and easy access to 

major urban areas via nearby highways and 

interstates, including U.S. Interstates 80 

and 81, and U.S. Route 11/15. 

2 Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce 

The area, which is connected to major 

transportation hubs, enjoys commercial 

passenger service through Harrisburg 

International Airport (55 miles) and 

Williamsport Regional Airport (38 miles). 

For the recreational flyer, Penn Valley 

Airport in Snyder County and Danville- 

Riverside Airport in Montour County 

provide business service and opportunities. 

Norfolk Southern provides rail freight 

service through the region. 

Population 

The service area of the Greater Susquehanna 

Valley Chamber of Commerce (GSVCC) 

is 130,000, with small towns and hamlets 

dotting the rural landscape and river 

valleys. Sunbury, located at the junction 

of the Main and West branches of the 

Susquehanna River, is the region’s largest 

city, with approximately 11,000 residents. 

Other major towns and boroughs along 

the Susquehanna include Lewisburg 

(pop. 5,600), Selinsgrove (pop. 5,400), 

Northumberland (pop. 3,700), Danville 

(pop. 4,897) and Mifflinburg (pop. 3,594). 

Life here is different 

You’ll soon notice that life here is a little 

bit different. Considered the cradle of 

American history, Central Pennsylvania 

boasts a strong sense of community and 

a proud heritage — characteristics once 

celebrated in every American town. 

Once here, you can take a step back in 

time to celebrate the Norman Rockwell 

way of life that prevails in Central 

Pennsylvania. Vestiges of it are everywhere. 

It’s not unusual to see an Amish family 

trotting by in a horse-drawn carriage. 

Quaint communities beckon with their 

eclectic downtown shops and eateries. 

Friendly people smile as you pass them 

on the sidewalk. 

The region offers a progressive side as well, 

with lucrative business opportunities in the 

Keystone Opportunity Zones and industrial 

parks. The GSVCC is committed to 

enhancing the region’s economic climate, 

focusing its efforts on retaining existing 

businesses while attracting new corporate 

investments. 

Recreation 

Opportunities for outdoor recreation are 

abundant. Trophy small mouth bass, 

walleyes, muskie and other fish species 

abound. Waterfowl of all types are available 

to hunters and casual observers on the river 

and adjoining waterways. The valley is 

home to many state parks and forests, 

providing opportunities for hiking, 

backpacking, canoeing, kayaking and 

mountain biking. In winter, cross-country 

skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating and 

downhill skiing can be accessed via the 

adjacent Pocono Mountains. 

Tiffany Scott Mifflinburg Telegraph


The high quality of life and community 

pride is enjoyed by established residents and 

newcomers alike. Whether you’ve come 

here to retire, take a new job or start your 

own business, you’ll delight in the array of 

attractions, historical events, fairs, festivals 

and outdoor recreational opportunities. 

To anyone who remembers a simpler, gentler 

time, the positive aspects of life in the 

Greater Susquehanna Valley affirm that it 

doesn’t have to be a harried experience in a 

fast-paced environment. The fact that so 

many positive attributes — a low crime 

rate, a pristine environment and lots of 

open space — are found here, underscores 

the region’s identity as a diamond in the 

rough, just waiting to be discovered by 

those seeking a higher quality of life. 

Erica L. Shames, Publisher 

Susquehanna Life Magazine 

History 

Innovation and invention have been at the 

heart of the Greater Susquehanna Valley 

since the first English settlers arrived in the 

1700’s. Joseph Priestley, the discoverer of 

oxygen, had his home and laboratory in 

the borough of Northumberland. 

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s librettist, 

Lorenzo Da Ponte (who penned the words 

for The Marriage of Figaro and other 

works), made Sunbury his home at the 

close of the 18th century. Thomas Edison 

chose Sunbury as the location for his 

experiment with the first 3-wire electrical 

system in the world. And the nation’s very 

first iron mill was erected in Danville. 

The Susquehanna Valley’s native inhabitants 

were the Susquehannock, Delaware, 

Shawnee, Muncy and Iroquois Indian 

tribes, with the first European settlers 

arriving in the 1750’s. Fort Augusta, located 

in Sunbury, served as a frontier outpost 

for the British Army during the French 

and Indian War. Shortly after the war 

ended in 1772, Northumberland County 

was formed. In 1813, Union County was 

formed and Lewisburg was named the 

county seat. In 1850, the General 

Assembly of Pennsylvania divided 

Columbia County, creating Montour 

County, with Danville as the county seat. 

Finally, in 1855, Snyder County was 

carved out of Union County, where 

Middleburg was named the county seat.

Paula J. Cochran 

“And when I had asked the name of the river, and heard that it was called 

the Susquehanna, the beauty of the name seemed to be part and parcel of 

the beauty of the land. That was the name, as no other could be for that 

shining river and desirable valley.” - Robert Louis Stevenson 

The Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce 

The Chamber is a membership-based 

business organization dedicated to 

preserving and strengthening the Valley’s 

business environment and quality of life 

by providing programs and services 

promoting civic, social, business and 

economic growth and development. 

The Chamber, covering Snyder, Union, 

Northumberland, and Montour counties, 

is an organizational network of over 700 

businesses focusing on the advancement of 

the area’s business and economic interests. 

The Chamber helps members succeed 

through networking opportunities and 

group discounts on various services such 

as health and disability insurance, 

computers, and long distance service. The 

Chamber has also been noted for its outstanding 

work in representing the interests 

of business in state, local, and federal 

government. We are the region’s largest 

business voice and support other important 

aspects of the community as well, such as 

linking our educational institutions with 

the world of work and supporting our 

downtown communities through a 

Downtown Affiliates Program. 

The Greater Susquehanna Valley provides 

a beautiful setting for its constantly 

growing residential and business 

communities. Farming is not a lost art 

here, as agriculture plays an important 

part in the region’s commerce. 

The region has long provided a mix of 

education, recreation, business and 

commerce, agriculture and history. Many 

residents, along with the members of the 

Chamber, have a deep commitment to 

continued growth and change, balanced 

by a sense of preservation of the history 

that made the Valley what it is today. 

The Chamber and its over 700 businesses 

encourages you to learn more about the 

Greater Susquehanna Valley and find out 

why we think it’s a great place to live, 

work, and play! 

2004 Quality of Life Guide 5 

Your Chamber

Communities 

Danville 

Located in the heart of the Susquehanna 

Valley in the smallest of Pennsylvania’s counties, 

Danville is the county seat of Montour 

County. The town, a significant iron-making 

center in the 19th century, has retained public 

buildings and homes of prominent industrialists, 

politicians and community leaders. 

Among these noteworthy individuals is 

William Montgomery, who founded and 

laid out the town in the late 18th century, 

and his son, Daniel, for whom the town is 

named. Montgomery established the first 

woolen, saw and grist mill, and later added a 

distillery. He was also a pioneer in the use of 

anthracite coal to heat homes in the county. 

In 1792, William Montgomery constructed 

the stone house that stands at the corner of 

Mill Street and Bloom Road. An attached 

frame structure on the east side replaced an 

earlier log house. Today, the Montgomery 

House, an excellent representation of the 

Federal style of architecture, is a museum 

that displays and celebrates the history 

of the area. 

Another contributor to Danville’s early 

development was the Pennsylvania Canal 

System. In 1826, William Montgomery’s 

son, Daniel, was appointed to the Board of 

Canal Commissioners, serving as its first 

president. Through his leadership, the North 


Branch of the Pennsylvania Canal was established 

to provide transportation for shipping 

a variety of products. A section of the canal 

bed can still be viewed in the downtown 

area crossing beneath Mill Street. 

Danville’s development into an important 

iron manufacturing center increased immigration 

and the use of the canal system and 

railroads. The iron manufacturing era began 

with the John C. Thiel foundry in 1829 and 

continued with the Columbia Furnace, 

which is believed to have been the first 

anthracite furnace in the nation. 

The advance of the iron era led to 

Danville’s greatest contribution to 

America’s expansion, the manufacture of Trails. 

Named for their distinctive “T”shape, 

T-rails were being imported from England 

at a great cost to railroad builders. In the 

mid-1800’s, skilled iron finishers from 

England were brought to Danville to manufacture 

the nation’s first T-rail. The 

demand for the T-rails grew and significantly 

contributed to the growth of the 

railroads, providing employment for over 

1,100 people in the community. 

By 1853, Danville had three rolling mills 

producing T-rails, five blast furnaces and 

four foundries. However, the iron industry 

began to decline following the 1873 

Depression and the country’s conversion to 

steel. The mills continued operation 

through the turn of the century, 

ceasing operation at the end of the 

Great Depression. 

The community’s wealth was demonstrated 

in the architect-designed mansions and commercial 

structures. Public and civic buildings 

sprang up, many which still stand in the 

Danville Historic District. During this period, 

the town was home to many industrialists, 

such as Henry Rempe, who invented a 

self-winding clock in 1901, and J. F. Lavigne, 

an owner of the F.Q. Hartman Silk Mill in 

the mid-1910s. Hartman was instrumental 

in the construction of a recreation center at 

201 Mill Street for women employed at his 

mill. Christopher Sholes, an inventor of the 

typewriter, worked at The Danville News in 

the late 1800’s and perfected the QWERTY 

keyboard, still in use today. 

Top 10 employers in 

Montour County 

1. Geisinger Health System 

2. Danville State Hospital 

3. Strick Corp 

4. PPL Electric Utilities 

5. Grandview Health Homes Inc 

6. Cabinet Industries Inc 

7. HEALTHSOUTH Rehab Ctr 

8. Hines Nurseries Inc 

9. TRW Inc 

10. Gold Star Nursing Home 

Sources: PA Center for Workforce and Information 

Analysis, 2003 Harris InfoSource Directory 

Justine Brooks

In 1871, the Montour County Courthouse 

was erected, followed by over 98 commercial 

buildings representing a diversity of 

commercial styles, building materials and 

periods dating from the mid-1800s to the 

early 1900s. Danville is said to have the 

largest number of Italianate commercial 

styles in the Middle Susquehanna Valley 

commercial districts. 

Geisinger Medical Center, located in 

Danville, is the largest rural healthcare facility 

in the U.S. Its founder, Abigail 

Geisinger (1827-1921), was born and raised 

in Danville. By 1912, she began to tire of 

townsfolk asking for transportation in her 

Hupmobile to the hospital in Bloomsburg 

and decided to build a community hospital. 

The formal dedication ceremonies were 

delayed while the hospital dealt with an 

outbreak of typhoid fever. The hospital, 

which opened in 1915, cared for 761 

patients from 52 Pennsylvania communities 

its first year. By 1920, the facility treated 

patients from 156 communities. Geisinger 

has continued its growth, both in the size of 

the facility and in the specialties it offers. It 

is considered one of the top medical centers 

in the country. 

Today, Danville’s commercial center is 

home to a variety of restaurants and specialty 

shops that attract visitors from around 

the country. Books, candy, specialty coffee 

shops, custom embroidery, antiques and 

many more shops await enthusiastic visitors. 

Community Events 

Spring Fling 

First Saturday in May 

Visitors come by the thousands for the 

annual Spring Fling to enjoy over 150 

crafters, food vendors and entertainers on 

Mill Street, the main street in the downtown 

area. 

Iron Heritage Festival 

July 

Danville is home to this 4-day festival 

which celebrates the community’s iron heritage 

with music, artisans and food. 

Impersonators in period costumes describe 

their lives in the 19th and 20th centuries 

— a fascinating event. Special concerts and 

train rides add to the excitement, along 

with Civil War reenactments, a parade, fireworks, 

an old-time golf tournament and a 

bagpipe competition. 

Fall Arts and Craft Fair 

September 

The Fall Arts and Crafts Fair brings together 

vendors from throughout the state. 

Holiday Events 

In late November, Danville is dressed in its 

holiday finery, and special shoppers’ events 

include Candlelight Preview, Holiday Open 

House, Santa’s Homecoming, and a 

Holiday Heritage Weekend. 

We invite everyone to enjoy our events, our 

history and our friendly atmosphere. And 

we hope you will come back again and 

again to the little town with a big heart! 


Make a Stop in the Historic Susquehanna Valley 

Shop in downtown Victorian Lewisburg 

and experience the Market Street of Shops. 

— Nearby Attractions — 

Knoebel’s Amusement Park 

Hiawatha River Boat 

Little League Museum 

Reptileland 

Enjoy your stay with us while you explore 

all that our fantastic region has to offer. 

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Bucknell University 

Tiffany Scott 

Top 10 employers in Union 

County 

1. U.S. Dept of Justice 

2. Bucknell University 

3. Evangelical Community Hospital 

4. Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit 

5. Yorktowne, Inc. 

6. Ritz-Craft Corporation of PA 

7. Pennsylvania House 

8. Albright Care Services 

9. Mifflinburg Area School District 

10. Lewisburg Area School District 



Tiffany Scott 

Lewisburg 

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania is nestled between 

the beautiful Susquehanna River and 

Bucknell University. Recently nominated 

to the National Register of Historic Places, 

Lewisburg’s charming downtown area 

invites visitors and neighbors alike to stroll 

tree-lined, lamp-lit streets and enjoy the 

undisturbed natural beauty of the river. 

Distinctive shops offer an array of merchandise 

ranging from antiques to home 

accents to gear for active people. 

Culture comes alive in Lewisburg’s galleries, 

museums and performing arts venues. 

Friendly restaurants offer everything 

from delicious dinner salads and fresh 

ground burgers to award-winning gourmet 

entrees. Visitors to the Campus Theatre 

can enjoy one of the United State’s few 

remaining authentic, single-screen Art 

Deco movie palaces. Overnight accommodations 

include a historic downtown hotel 

and charming B&Bs. 

Bucknell University, where science and 

engineering have been meeting the arts 

since 1846, brings not only a first-class 

university, but also a strong cultural influence 

and a fresh urban perspective to a 

neighborly country town. Lewisburg is 

home to Evangelical Community Hospital, 

which provides quality medical care to the 

community and the region. 


The Heart of Lewisburg Ice Festival 

Thursday - Sunday, 

First week in February 

The Heart of Lewisburg Ice Festival features 

ice sculptures in the park and 

throughout downtown, including a giant 

1-ton sculpture carved on-site. The festival 

provides first class music, food and entertainment. 

The Lewisburg Arts Festival Street Fair 

Last Saturday in April 

The Lewisburg Arts Festival Street Fair, 

featuring over 80 juried artists, music and 

food, kicks off a week-long event celebrating 

the arts in Lewisburg. 

Music in the Park 

Wednesday evenings, June-August 

Music in the Park offers a summer of free 

concerts in the gazebo in Hufnagle Park, 

featuring great music from folk to jazz and 

classical. 

Fourth of July Celebration 

Lewisburg fetes our country in grand style 

with this extraordinary event. The quintessential 

Fourth of July celebration, with a 

stunning parade, fireworks and entertainment, 

gratifies all who embrace and salute 

America. The Cavalcade of Champions, a 

drum and bugle corp extravaganza, tops 

off the event. 


Communities

ADULT EDUCATION 

Providing Quality Technical 

Education to Area Business and 

Industry for over 35 Years 

Building Trades 

Manufacturing 

Communication 

Transporation 

Health and Service 

Technical 

19 Different skill areas are available to 

secondary and adults attending day 

classes 

Online instructor 

lead courses 

Over 50 

different 

short terms 

courses 

available to 

adults 

throughout the school year 

Special customized training is available 

to business and industry 

SUN Area Career & Technology Center 

815 East Market Street 

21st Century Drive 

New Berlin, PA 17855 

570-966-1031 

www.sun-tech.org 

An equal rights nondiscriminating school 

Tiffany Scott 


Woolly Worm Festival 

October 

Local celebrities consult the famous 

Woolly Worm caterpillar in a spirited 

prognostication for the coming winter 

weather. Food, music, woolly worm 

races and the annual legend of the 

Woolly Worm. 

Stroll through the Arts 

November 

Meet regional artists and enjoy the 

hospitality of downtown shop 

owners, as artists showcase their 

work throughout downtown. 

Victorian Holiday Weekend 

First Week in December 

The Victorian Holiday Weekend features 

a tree lighting and carol ceremony in 

Hufnagle Park on Thursday evening, Late 

Shoppers’ Night until Midnight on Friday 

and the lovely Victorian Parade, featuring 

horses, carriages and authentic Victorian 

characters on Saturday at 1 p.m. 

For more details, visit www.lewisburgpa.com

Mifflinburg Telegraph 

Mifflinburg 

Settled in the late 1700’s by German immigrants, 

the historic town of Mifflinburg is 

nestled in a valley with some of the richest 

farmland in Pennsylvania. The town grew 

in both size and wealth at the turn of 

the century when it became known as 

“Buggy Town” — and with good reason. 

Mifflinburg had 75 buggy makers and 

exported 5000 buggies annually throughout 

the United States. It was prestigious 

back then to be driving a “Mifflinburg 

Buggy-beautifully crafted in the German 

tradition.” It was at this time that the 

homes in the historic area were built, many 

with painted brick and ornate gingerbread 

trim. Enjoy the carefully preserved architecture 

as you stroll the streets and browse the 

charming downtown shops. 

You can return to this classic buggy era 

by visiting the Mifflinburg Buggy 

Museum, the only historic buggy factory 

in the country. The museum is located at 

the corner of Green and 6th streets. 

Some of Mifflinburg’s downtown shops 

attract customers from all over the country, 

such as Mary Koons Quilts (Amish quilts) 

and Design Tiles (hand painted tiles). Many 

other shopping delights line the main street 

— from lovely gift shops to butcher shops. 

Nearby, even more unique shops await you: 

Country Farm and Home (a garden and gift 

Becky Hagenbaugh 

center), Penns Creek Pottery, Gabriel’s gifts 

and many others. If the shopping whets 

your appetite, you may choose from pizza or 

subs to a quiet lunch or dinner at Carriage 

Corner Restaurant amid the historic 

Mifflinburg Buggies. For a change of pace, 

you can take Mifflinburg’s Self-Guided 

Walking Tour through the historic area 

(call (570)966-1666 or (570)966-3873 for 

maps). Hiking and outdoor activities are 

popular with Mifflinburgers and visitors 

alike. Buffalo Creek and the Koons Hiking 

Trail meander along the north edge of town. 

At one point, the creek is crossed by the 

Hassenplug Covered Bridge (you can travel 

over this covered bridge on north 3rd 

Street). Just a few miles south of town is 

Penns Creek, one of the premiere fishing 

streams in Pennsylvania. The mountains 

to the west, north and south are a hunter’s 

paradise for turkey, whitetail and black bear. 

Mifflinburg is rich in farmland and, since 

many farms are Mennonite-owned, it is 

not unusual to find yourself sharing the 

road with horses and buggies. In the 

summer months, you will find many 

roadside vegetable stands with just-picked 

farm produce for sale. 

Mifflinburg’s Annual Events 

Buggy Day Festival 

June 

Each year, Mifflinburg celebrates its 

“Buggy Town” heritage with its Buggy Day 

Festival, held the Saturday prior to the 

4th of July. Activities take place in and 

around the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum. 

The festival includes food, crafts, entertainment 

demonstrations and horse and 

buggy rides. The Mifflinburg Heritage and 

Revitalization Association, The Mifflinburg 

Buggy Museum and the Borough of 

Mifflinburg invite you to come and enjoy 

this special event... and to come back again 

to enjoy other events and Mifflinburg’s 

friendly hospitality. 

The Fourth of July Celebrations 

The 4th of July is an old-fashioned family 

day held in the Mifflinburg Community 

Park. A 5K Run for adults and a “Kids 

Fun Run” begin a fun-filled day that 

includes a Pet Parade, the Kiwanis Chicken 

Barbecue, games, an evening concert and 

a great fireworks display. 

Blueberries and Bluegrass Festival 

July 

Annually, on the third Friday in July, the 

Blueberries and Bluegrass Festival is held 

in the Community Park at 6 p.m. Among 

the many delicious foods available, you can 

enjoy a German sausage sandwich, freshsqueezed 

lemonade and blueberries prepared 

every way imaginable, including 

“blueberry whoopee pies”. 


Communities

Doug Shea 


Paula J. Cochran 

Photographer 

(570)837-1000 

paula4mail@evenlink.com 

Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA 

Sunbury Branch 

1150 N. Fourth St. 

Sunbury, PA 17801 

570-286-5636 

Milton Branch 

12 Bound Ave. 

Milton, PA 17487 

570-742-7321 

We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities 

Mifflinburg Firemen’s Carnival 

July 

The last week of July is the annual 

Mifflinburg Firemen’s Carnival (Tuesday 

through Saturday) with lots of food, games 

and rides. It is held on the VFW grounds, 

just west of town on Route 45. 

Summer Concerts 

Throughout the summer months, concerts 

take place in the Mifflinburg Community 

Park on Friday evenings. Call the Borough 

Office at (570) 966-1013 for the schedule. 

Fall Festival and House Tour 

October 

This event showcases local historic homes 

and features fall harvest crafts and foods. 

Christkindl Market 

December 

Mifflinburg’s Christkindl Market is 

the only authentic outdoor German 

Christkindl market in the country. 

Taking place in early December, this 

event celebrates the town’s German 

heritage. For three days, Mifflinburg’s 

Market Street is transformed into a 

traditional outdoor German Christmas 

market with pine-covered wooden huts 

lining the street. Each hut has vendors 

selling unique crafts or delicious German 

foods. There is continuous entertainment 

and a German sit-down dinner. 

When you visit Mifflinburg for any of 

its events, take time to enjoy some of 

the many things Mifflinburg has to offer. 

When you see all the wonderful things 

there are to see and do in Mifflinburg, 

you’ll want to plan a return trip soon 

to leisurely enjoy it all. 

The Buggy Museum Complex is open 

Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. 

to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m., 

May through October. The Visitor Center 

is open Thursday through Saturday from 

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November through 

April. Call (570) 966-1355 for information, 

log on to www.buggymuseum.org.

Communities 

Selinsgrove 

“Quality of life” is a phrase often used when 

the subject of Snyder County and, particularly 

Selinsgrove, comes up. The charm of 

“America’s hometown” combines with the 

excitement of today’s lifestyle to create a 

ambience that anyone would find fulfilling. 

It’s not unusual to see a couple strolling 

down the brick-paved sidewalks of downtown 

Selinsgrove, or to hear the laughter of 

children on the swings at a local playground. 

The friendliness is genuine - and for those 

lucky enough to settle here - lasting. But 

Snyder County also offers the highest caliber 

of education and employment opportunities, 

shopping experiences, dining, lodging 

and medical facilities. Enjoy the arts, fine 

recreational and sports activities - sometimes 

right in your own backyard! Newcomers are 

drawn to Snyder County’s unique cultural 

heritage and year-round recreation, hunting 

and fishing opportunities. The sheer beauty 

of unspoiled streams, forests and rolling 

farmlands surrounds the quiet majesty of the 

Susquehanna River. Founded in 1787 by 

Captain Anthony Selin, who fought with 

Washington in the Revolutionary War, 

Selinsgrove features a delightful blend of 

small-town friendliness and scenic countryside. 

Quaint shops, restaurants and businesses 

with an abundance of colonial and early 

American architecture set this town apart. 

Stroll the brick-paved sidewalks and 


tree-lined downtown where an array of 

specialty shops, restaurants and professionals 

offer quality goods and services with personalized 

attention. You’ll find shopping, 

or simply browsing, has an unhurried, 

relaxed pace here. 

Selinsgrove is also home to Susquehanna 

University, consistently recognized as one of 

the best liberal arts colleges in the Northeast. 

Its quiet streets, historic homes and easy 

access to shopping centers and schools make 

Selinsgrove an ideal place for families. 

Situated on the shores of the Susquehanna 

River, many opportunities exist for boating 

and swimming in the summer, ice fishing 

and skating in the winter. 

Regardless of the season, Selinsgrove offers 

year-round enjoyment and security as a place 

to work, live and play. 


Selinsgrove Spring Social 

March 

This benefit dinner is held to help fund two 

scholarships given to Selinsgrove Area High 

School students. 

Olde Tymer’s Days and 

Antiques on the Isle 

July 

This annual Antique Show and Sale has 

become one of the most popular events held 

Susquehanna Valley Mall 

in Selinsgrove. Horse and buggy rides 

delight the young and old as they are transported 

around the beautifully scenic parts of 

Selinsgrove. 

Market Street Festival 

September 

Selinsgrove’s largest single day event in 

which the downtown is transformed into 

an arts and crafts marketplace featuring 

great food, live entertainment, and 

other attractions. 

White Christmas Celebration 

Thanksgiving - Christmas 

White Christmas consists of several events, 

including the Community Tree lighting ceremony 

and Late Shoppers Night. 

Top 10 employers in Snyder 

County 

1. Wood-Mode, Inc. 

2. Philips Products 

3. Professional Building Systems 

4. Penn Lyon Homes, Inc. 

5. Penn Lutheran Village 

6. Apex Homes, Inc. 

7. Thor America, Inc. 

8. Conestoga Wood Specialties 

9. Bingaman & Son Lumber, Inc. 

10. Northway Industries, Inc. 



Mark Bittner

Cameron Café and Bakery 

Sunbury Redevelopment Auth. 

Sunbury 

The historic city of Sunbury is a great place 

to live, work and play. Sunbury is located 

on the confluence of the beautiful 

Susquehanna River. Sunbury, the county 

seat for Northumberland County, was 

incorporated in 1772 and covers 2.33 

square miles. The current city council 

firmly believes in family values and bases 

its decisions on these values. There are 

numerous baseball and softball fields, 

with opportunities for both males and 

females of all ages. The community boasts 

a swimming pool and the only indoor ice 

rink in a 60-mile area. The rink is used 

by area hockey leagues from October to 

March and is Bucknell University’s home 

ice. Sunbury was the first municipality in 

this area to create a skate/bicycle park and 

Top 10 employers in 

Northumberland County 

1. Weis Markets, Inc. 

2. Northumberland County 

3. Conagra Grocery Products 

4. Merck & Co., Inc. 

5. Department of Corrections 

6. Fleetwood Motor Homes of PA 

7. Shikellamy School District 

8. Sunbury Community Hospital 

9. ACF Industries, Inc. 

10. Milton Area School District 



is in the process of planning a walking trail 

at The North Fourth Street Recreation Plaza. 

Sunbury is home to the world’s largest fabridam 

which, when inflated, creates Lake 

Augusta. The Susquehanna River is also a 

fisherman’s delight for shad and walleye. 

The community is served by an excellent 

volunteer fire department and a proactive 

police department. Sunbury is also home 

to the Degenstein Community Library 

and the Shikellamy School District. 

Sunbury, a major railroad center in the 

19th and early 20th centuries, is rich in 

history. Fort Augusta was built in 1756 

along Front Street. In July of 1833, the 

City Hotel (now the Hotel Edison) was 

the first building ever to be wired for 

electricity. Thomas Edison wired the hotel 

using his three-wire system. He wired 

the Railroad Station on Second Street 

on the same day. 

From May to November, the City of 

Sunbury hosts many family-oriented 

activities beginning with the Fireman’s 

Fair in May and ending with the 

holiday parade in November. 

Fireman’s Carnival 

May 

Proceeds from this event go toward 

the City of Sunbury Fire Department. 

Lunch in the Park 

Summer 

Lunch in the Park provides workers 

who choose to eat their lunches in 

Cameron Park with entertainment 

throughout the summer. 

Love and Care Street Fair 

June 

The monies raised from this food and 

game-filled event support Sunbury 

Community Hospital. 

Summer Celebration 

July 

The region’s largest fireworks show is the 

culminating event of three days of softball 

tournaments, splash hops, and other activities. 

Sunbury River Festival 

August 

Music concerts, an antique car show, 

craft and food vendors, and other 

events highlight Sunbury’s largest 

event of the year. 


Communities

Economic Profile 

Population and Statistics 

The Greater Susquehanna Valley provides 

plentiful opportunities for both business 

development and entrepreneurial growth. 

Our dedicated workforce, advanced 

infrastructure, strategic location and 

world-class colleges and universities all 

contribute to the region’s stable economic 

growth. From its inception as one of the 

country’s earliest trading outposts and 

agrarian settlements, to its emergence as 

a national leader in rural healthcare and 

the production of value-added wood 

products, the Greater Susquehanna Valley 

continues to adapt to global economic 

changes while offering a uniquely distinct, 

community-centered quality of life. 

From small-to medium-size family-owned 

businesses to nationally recognized industry 

leaders, the Valley maintains a diverse 

economic base in manufacturing, agriculture, 

retail trade, healthcare and education. 

Manufacturing - The Greater 

Susquehanna Valley shares a rich manufacturing 

history. From the nation’s first iron 

mills in Danville to the country’s largest 

buggy manufacturing center in Mifflinburg, 

manufacturing continues to shape the landscape 

of the Valley. With one out of every 

four residents engaged in manufacturing 

employment, the Valley produces a variety 

of goods from custom kitchen cabinets, 

doors, furniture and modular homes to 

pharmaceutical drugs, playground equipment, 

recreational vehicles and high-end 

apparel. Some of the top manufacturing 

employers include Pennsylvania House, 

Wood-Mode, Inc., Merck & Co., Inc., 

Ritz-Craft, Inc., Yorktowne Cabinets, 

Conestoga Wood Specialties, Sunbury 

Textile Mills, Thor America, Inc. and 

Playworld Systems. 

Agriculture - The Valley’s high quality 

of life is in large part due to its agricultural 

heritage. The fertile lands once inhabited 

by such Native American tribes as the 

Susquehannock and Shikellamy have yielded 

an agricultural lifestyle and agri-business 

community that continues to demonstrate 

the value of a region “borne from the 

land.” With more than 2,290 farms 

producing over $160 million annually, 

agriculture remains the backbone of the 

Valley’s distinctive quality of life. 


Indeed, the Valley’s agriculture and livestock 

production continue to make 

Pennsylvania one of the nation’s leading 

agricultural states. And, as agriculture 

has changed, so too has an industry that 

created such leading agri-businesses as 

Weis Markets, Furman Foods, Farmland 

National Beef and Kreamer Feed, Inc. 

Retail Trade - Whether you enjoy 

the distinctive character of “main street” 

shopping found in our historic downtown 

communities of Danville, Lewisburg, 

Mifflinburg, Selinsgrove and Sunbury or 

the spacious, modern retail convenience of 

the Susquehanna Valley Mall, the Greater 

Susquehanna Valley offers a variety of 

intimate, retail shopping opportunities 

that can satisfy every consumer taste. 

Snyder County 

Total Population - 37,720 

Townships Population 

Adams Township 852 

Beaver Township 527 

Center Township 2162 

Chapman Township 1426 

Franklin Township 2094 

Jackson Township 1276 

Middlecreek Township 1971 

Monroe Township 4012 

Penn Township 3781 

Perry Township 1973 

Spring Township 1563 

Union Township, 1519 

Washington Township 1532 

West Beaver Township 1124 

West Perry Township 1038 

Snyder County Boroughs & Cities 

Beavertown 870 

Freeburg 584 

McClure 975 

Middleburg 1382 

Selinsgrove 5383 

Shamokin Dam 1502 

Union County 



Buffalo Township 3207 

East Buffalo Township 5730 

Gregg Township 4687 

Hartley Township 1714 

Kelly Township 4502 

Lewis Township 1405 

Limestone Township 1572 

Union Township 1427 

West Buffalo Township 2795 

White Deer Township 4273 

Union County Boroughs & Cities 

Hartleton 260 

Lewisburg 5620 

Mifflinburg 3594 

New Berlin 838 




Coal Township 10628 

Delaware Township 4341 

East Cameron Township 686 

East Chillisquaque Township 664 

Jackson Township 928 

Jordan Township 761 

Lewis Township 1862 

Little Mahanoy Township 435 

Lower Augusta Township 1079 

Lower Mahanoy Township 1586 

Mount Carmel Township, 2701 

Point Township 3722 

Ralpho Township 3764 

Rockefeller Township 2221 

Rush Township 1189 

Shamokin Township 2159 

Turbot Township 1677 

Upper Augusta Township 2556 

Upper Mahanoy Township 599 

Washington Township 660 

West Cameron Township 517 

West Chillisquaque Township 2846 

Zerbe Township 2021 

Northumberland County Boroughs 

& Cities 

Herndon 383 

Kulpmont 2985 

Marion Heights 735 

McEwensville 314 

Milton 6650 

Mount Carmel 6390 

Northumberland 3714 

Riverside 1861 

Snydertown 357 

Sunbury 10,610 

Shamokin 8009 

Turbotville 691 

Watsontown 2255




Anthony Township 1388 

Cooper Township 966 

Derry Township 1215 

Liberty Township 1476 

Limestone Township 1004 

Mahoning Township 4263 

Mayberry Township 244 

Valley Township 2093 

West Hemlock Township 489 

Montour County Boroughs & 

Cities 

Danville 4897 

Washingtonville 201 

Regional Statistics 

Average Household Income: $44,085 

Median Household Income: $35,637 

Per Capita Income: $16,686 

Median home value: $83,615 

Demographic data (c) 2003 by Experian/Applied 

Geographic Solutions. / 2000 census 

Regional Industry Profile 

6% 

Service Industry 

Manufacturing 

Retail Trade 

12% 

6% 

4% 


Member Manufacturer List 

Manufacturers in our region 

Advanced Concrete Systems, Inc. 

RD#2, Box 147A 

Middleburg, PA 17842 

(570) 837-3955 

Fax: (570) 837-1182 

Architectural PreCast L.L.C. 

PO Box 157, Paxtonville Road 


(570) 837-1774 

Fax: (570) 837-1184 

Apex Homes, Inc. 

247 U.S. Highway 522 North 


(570) 837-2333 

Bingamon & Sons Lumber 

P.O. Box 247 

Kreamer, PA 17833 

(570) 374-1108 

4% 

3% 2% 

22% 

Construction 

Public Administration 

Transportation 

& Warehousing 

Brush Industries, Inc. 

301 Reagan Street 


(570) 286-5611 

Fax: (570) 286-2649 

Butter Krust Baking Co. 

249 N. 11th Street 


(570) 286-5845 

Fax: (570) 286-0780 

Conestoga Wood Specialties 

441 West Market Street 

Beavertown, PA 17813 

(570) 658-7635 

Fax: (570) 658-4305 

Dinosaw, Inc. 

RR #3, Box 131A 


(570) 374-5531 

Fax: (570) 374-6121 

39% 

Finance, Insurance, 

Real Estate 

Wholesale Trade 

Agriculture, Forestry, 

Fishing, Hunting 

Demographic data (c) 2003 by Experian/Applied Geographic Solutions./2000 census data Statistical data: 30 mile radius from Selinsgrove PA

SUNBURY HAS SUNBURY IT ALL! 

HAS 

IT ALL! 

All the beauty of the country combines 

with the amenities of city life right here 

in Sunbury, situated on the majestic 

Susquehanna River. Residents and visitors 

enjoy our parks, shops, activities and 

celebrations year round. You’ll discover 

excellence in our schools, medical facilities, 

housing, industry, churches and community 

service organizations. Sunbury has it all. 

Contact us for more information and a free brochure 

570-286-7820 

www.cityofsunbury.info 

sunbury1@ptd.net 

Recreation Facilities for Everyone 

• Safe and spacious community 

swimming pool 

• Enclosed ice skating rink - 

open October ‘till April 

• League softball, baseball, soccer 

and hockey 

• Boating and water activities on Lake 

Augusta and the Susquehanna River 

• Parks for strolling, running, biking, 

skateboarding and picnicking 

• Historical sites and formal gardens 

• Festivals, carnivals and block parties 

throughout the spring, summer and fall. 

• Area’s Largest fireworks display - 

2nd Saturday in July

Furman Foods, Inc. 

RR#2 Cannery Road, PO Box 500 

Northumberland, PA 17857 

(570) 473-3516 

Fax: (570) 473-7367 

www.furmanos.com/ 

Geise Engineering, Inc. 

375 Lincoln Street 


(570) 473-8545 

Fax: (570) 473-3252 

Heister House Millworks, Inc. 

RR#1, Box 130H 

Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA 17853 

(570) 539-2611 

IER Industries, Inc. 

1200 S. Highway, Box K 

Liverpool, PA 17045 

(570) 444-3715 

Fax: (570) 444-7463 


Ira Middleswarth & Son, Inc. 

250 Furnace Road, PO Box 354 


(570) 837-1431 

Fax: (570) 837-1731 

Jeld-Wen, Inc. 

215 Packer Street 


(570) 286-5691 

Fax: (570) 286-0228 

Keystone Forging Company 

215 Duke Street 


(570) 473-3524 

Fax: (570) 473-727 

www.keystoneforging.com/ 

Knight Celotex 

1400 Susquehanna Avenue 


(570) 286-5831 

Fax: (570) 286-4004 

Kreamer Feed, Inc. 

P.O. Box 9 

Kreamer, PA 

(570) 374-8148 

www.kreamerfeed.com 

Meckley’s Limestone 

Products, Inc. 

RR#1 Box 1682 

Herndon, PA 17830 

(570) 758-3001 

Fax: (570) 758-2400 

www.meckleys.com/ 

Merck & Co., Inc - 

Cherokee Plant 

PO Box 600 

Danville, PA 17821 

(570) 271-2110 

Fax: (570) 271-2245 

Metso Minerals 

350 Railroad Street 


(570) 275-3050 

Fax: (570) 275-6789

Middleburg Yarn Processing 

Co., Inc. 

909 N. Orange Street 

Selinsgrove, PA 17870 

(570) 374-1284 

Fax: (570) 374-1283 

Modular Structures, Inc. 

259 S. Old Trail 


(570) 743-2012 

Fax: (570) 743-2018 

Moore Wallace Incorporated 

1601 Industrial Parkway 

Lewisburg, PA 17837 

(570) 524-2224 

National Beef Packing 

Company, LLP 

1811 North Old Trail 


(570) 743-4420 

Fax: (570) 743-3310 

www.nationalbeef.com/ 

Northway Industries, Inc. 

PO Box 277, Paxtonville Road 


(570) 837-1564 

Fax: (570) 837-1575 

Ott Packagings, Inc. 

719 U.S. Hwy 522 


(570) 374-2811 

Fax: (570) 374-2891 

Penn Cheese Corporation 

RR#2, County Line Road 

Winfield, PA 17889 

(570) 524-7700 

Fax: (570) 523-9691 

Penn Lyon Homes 

P.O. Box 27, Airport Road 


(570) 374-4004 

Pennsylvania House 


(570) 523-2381 

www.pennsylvaniahouse.com 

Playworld Systems, Inc. 

1000 Buffalo Road 


(570) 522-5312 

Fax: (570) 522-5449 

Resilite Sports Products, Inc. 

P.O. Box 764, Route 11 


(570) 473-3529 

Fax: (570) 473-8988 

Ritz-Craft Corporation 

15 Industrial Park Road 

Mifflinburg, PA 17844 

(570) 966-5116 

Fax: (570) 966-9752 

Runnerless Knits, Inc. 

301 N. 5th Street, PO Box 538 


(570) 286-9326 

Fax: (570) 286-9756 

Selmax Corp. 

599 S. High St., PO Box 149 


(570) 374-2833 

Fax: (570) 374-6908 

Shumaker Industries, Inc. 

924 Water St., PO Box 206 


(570) 473-8861 

Fax: (570) 473-1190 

Sporoco, Inc. 

Route 522, P.O. Box 208 


(570) 374-8116 

Fax: (570) 374-8120 




Strong Industries 

Route 11, P.O. Box 108 


(570) 275-2700 

Fax: (570) 275-2177 

Sunbury Textile Mills, Inc. 

Miller Street 


(570) 286-3800 

Fax: (570) 286-3816 

SUN-RE Cheese Corporation 

178 Lenker Avenue 


(570) 286-1511 

Fax: (570) 286-5123 

Thor America, Inc. 

37 Old 522 


(570) 837-1663 

Fax: (570) 837-5274 

www.thoramerica-rv.com/ 

Wood-Mode, Inc. 

1 Second Street 

Kreamer, PA 17833 

(570) 374-2711 

Fax: (570) 374-2708 

www.wood-mode.com/ 

Yorktowne, Inc. 

5 North 8th Street 


(570) 966-1076

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Education 

The Greater Susquehanna Valley is home 

to two nationally-recognized universities, 

three technical institutions, seven public 

school districts and four private primary 

and secondary schools - all providing a 

solid educational and technical foundation 

to support our regional economy. 

Preparing the next generation of students 

for a successful career is a source of pride 

for the Greater Susquehanna Valley. 

Colleges and Universities 

Bucknell University - founded in 

1846, is a highly selective, private co-educational, 

residential university offering 

world-class undergraduate and graduate 

programs in a safe and rural setting. 

Bucknell students have their choice of 

53 majors and 64 minors, including such 

wide-ranging fields as animal behavior, 

cell biology and East Asian studies, along 

with professional programs in accounting 

and management, education, engineering 

and music. 

Bucknell students also enjoy a wide range 

of extracurricular programs. There are art 

and dance studios, a radio station and 

newspaper office, game rooms and recreational 

spaces, including a brand-new 

fitness center and pool. In all, 26 teams 

play Division I sports, competing against 

such Patriot League schools as Army, 

Navy, Colgate and Lehigh. Students also 

are active in the Lewisburg community. 


Opportunities abound for Bucknellians to 

volunteer in community programs, hospitals, 

nursing homes, and day care and 

community centers, including Sunflower 

Child Care Center on the western edge 

of campus. 

Susquehanna University, founded in 

1858, is a competitive liberal arts school 

that consists of three schools: School of 

Arts, Humanities and Communications; 

School of Natural and Social Sciences; 

and the Sigmund Weis School of Business. 

Susquehanna students have their choice 

of a variety of degrees including professional 

programs in dentistry, law, medicine, 

ministry, teaching and veterinary 

medicine. With an average class size of 

20 and a student to faculty ratio of 14:1, 

Susquehanna combines a personal touch 

with a world-class education. 

Extra-curricular activities consist of more 

than 100 student organizations, 23 

Division III varsity sports and a nationally 

recognized program of volunteer service. 

Technical & Specialized 

Training - Workforce development 

and technical training have long been 

hallmarks of the Greater Susquehanna 

Valley, with several technical schools and 

specialized degree institutions providing a 

wealth of in-demand training opportunities 

“to keep the Valley working.” 

Susquehanna University 

SUN Tech - Located in New Berlin, 

Pennsylvania, SUN Area Career & 

Technology Center provides area students 

with the skills needed to compete in 

today’s job market and receive consideration 

for advanced college placement. 

Education is also offered to adults, serving 

over 1500 annually. 

SUN Tech offers the following programs 

to the high school students of the Snyder, 

Union, and Northumberland county areas: 

Advertising Art & Design, Auto 

Technology, Cabinet/Wood Technology, 

Carpentry, Collision Repair Technology, 

Information Technology, Cosmetology, 

Dental Health Technology, Diesel & Truck 

Mechanics, Drafting CAD Technology, 

Electrical Systems Technology, Electronics 

Technology, Food Service, Health 

Professions & Related Sciences, Masonry, 

HVAC & Plumbing, Police - Corrections 

& Security Sciences, Precision Machining 

and Welding. 

Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech is a fulltime 

area vocational-technical school serving 

the youth of Columbia and Montour counties. 

The school is located just off US Route 

11, between Bloomsburg and Berwick. Their 

mission is to provide quality vocational education 

programs and the necessary supportive 

academic and extra-curricular programs to 

secondary students of all ability levels. They 

also provide training at the adult level in 

numerous vocational education areas. 

Bucknell University

CMVT provides students with a choice of 

17 training areas covering construction, 

technology, service, transportation and 

manufacturing. Ninth grade students are 

put through an “exploratory program,” 

where they rotate through four different 

training areas throughout the year. In tenth 

grade, they select a “major.” The school is 

an extension of the educational programs 

of the seven participating school districts. 

The option of vocational education at the 

Columbia-Montour AVTS gives students a 

full range of educational choices. 

McCann School of Business & 

Technology has been serving our region 

for over 100 years, making it the oldest 

private career school in Northeastern 

Pennsylvania. They offer flexible schedules, 

lifetime job placement, a relaxed, friendly 

atmosphere and an affordable education. 

Programs include a variety of medical 

(Surgical Technology, Medical Assistant, 

Massage Therapy), technological 

(Computer Science, Network Admin.), 

business (Marketing/Management, 

Accounting) and legal (Paralegal, Criminal 

Justice) opportunities. 

Triangle Tech was founded in Pittsburgh 

in 1944 and is a well-established, multipurpose 

technical and business institution 

with schools in Western and Central 

Pennsylvania. 

Triangle Tech is committed to offering 

students a comprehensive training 

program designed to develop their 

abilities in order to receive greater 

employment opportunities and be of 

greater service to society. 

The Sunbury campus offers an Associates 

in Specialized Technology degree in 

Maintenance Electricity and Construction 

Technology, as well as Carpentry and 

Construction Technology, that can be 

completed in 16 months. A night school 

diploma program in Residential and Light 

Commercial Electricity can be completed 

in 12 months. 

Triangle Tech’s programs are maintained in 

accordance with the standards of industry, 

business and education in order to prepare 

its graduates for productive careers. 

P.O. BOX 191 

SHAMOKIN DAM 

PA 17876 

570-743-3100 

FAX: 743-4065 


Susquehanna University 

Public School Districts - The 

Valley’s seven school districts cover the 

areas of Snyder, Union, Northumberland, 

and Montour counties, offering a rural 

and community-oriented setting with a 

teaching environment that places an 

emphasis on small class size and individual 

attention. 

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Danville Area School District 

600 Walnut Street 


(570) 271-3268 

Fax: (570) 275-7712 

Service Area: Danville, Riverside 

Lewisburg Area School District 

208 South 4th Street, Box 351 


(570) 523-3220 

Fax: (570) 522-3278 

Service Area: Lewisburg, Winfield, 

West Milton 

Midd-West School District 

568 E. Main Street 


(570) 837-0046 

Fax: (570) 837-3018 

Service Area: Middleburg, Beaver 

Springs, Beavertown 

Wake Up 

To Holsum Freshness 

Since 1920 

Selinsgrove Area School District 



(570) 374-1144 

Fax: (570) 372-2241 

Service Area: Selinsgrove, Port Trevorton, 

Hummel’s Wharf, Shamokin Dam, 

Freeburg, Kreamer 

Mountain School District 

RR#1 Box 851 

Herndon, PA 17830 

(570) 758-6531 

Fax: (570) 758-3147 

Service Area: Line Mountain, Herndon, 

Trevorton, Dalmatia 

Sunbury, PA 

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Mifflinburg Area School District 

178 Maple Street 


(570) 966-1553 

Fax: (570) 966-4216 

Service Area: Mifflinburg, Vicksburg 

Shikellamy School District 

200 Island Blvd. 


(570) 286-3721 

Fax: (570) 286-3776 

Service Area: Sunbury, Northumberland, 

Snydertown 

Private Schools - For families 

that choose a private-school setting, the 

Greater Susquehanna Valley offers several 

alternatives with a focus on Christian 

values and principles. 

Sunbury Christian Academy is a 

private, not-for-profit Christian school 

located just north of the Borough of 

Northumberland. The Academy was 

established in 1974 as a ministry of the 

Sunbury Bible Church and is committed 

to training students spiritually, mentally 

and physically. SCA currently enrolls 

approximately 230 students from 

pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. 

SCA offers a formal program of academic 

courses with additional classes in art, 

music, foreign language, physical education 

and computer. Also available are s 

pecial services for reading, math and 

speech. Teaching and administrative staff 

have graduated from accredited colleges 

and universities and are state-certified 

professionals. SCA facilities include 

modern, computer-networked classrooms, 

library, fully equipped computer lab, 

science lab, gymnasium, athletic fields 

and a cafeteria for the hot lunch program. 

Northumberland Christian School 

was founded in 1972 to provide a genuine 

alternative for parents who were concerned 

that their children receive a quality education, 

based upon the principles of the 

word of God. The school offers a full 

educational program for students from 

preschool through high school. 

Northumberland Christian School is a 

ministry of the First Baptist Church of 

Northumberland. 

We welcome visitors to our beautiful campus, 

adjacent to Route 15 in Lewisburg. Some of 

the attractions we offer include: 

The Weis Center for the Performing Arts. 

Go to www.bucknell.edu/weiscenter or 

call 570-577-1000 for information on 

upcoming performances. 

Lectures, concerts and other cultural events. 

Go to www.bucknell.edu/events or call 

570-577-3260 for a listing of events. 

The Samek Art Gallery, located in the Elaine 

Langone Center, is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 

weekdays and 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 

Go to www.bucknell.edu/samekartgallery 

or call 570-577-3792 for information on 

upcoming exhibits. 

Bison athletics, with 26 sports, offers exciting 

competition. Go to www.bucknell.edu/athletics 

or call 570-577-1227 for schedules. 

www.bucknell.edu 

Greenwood Friends School is 

located on Route 254 about three miles 

east of Millville in Columbia County 

in Northeast Pennsylvania. Greenwood 

Friends School is an educational community 

in which students, teachers and 

parents value sharing, learning and living 

joyfully. The school reflects Quaker testimonies 

of equality, community, simplicity 

and peace by providing a warm and caring 

environment. Each child is welcomed and 

valued as a unique individual in this community. 

Friends recognize “that of God” 

in each person. This principle is central 

to their philosophy. 

St. Cyril Academy offers a thriving 

preschool and kindergarten and a summer 

drama program for children. In 2002, St. 

Cyril’s also became a satellite campus for 

Marywood University and began hosting 


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continuing education seminars, courses 

and graduate programs in health services 

administration and social work. Sisters at 

St. Cyril’s and Maria Hall provide tutorial 

services for area students and English 

language learning for adult professionals. 

The Villa Conservatory of Music offers 

piano lessons to children and adults. 

A new effort, The Learning Connection, 

uses the facilities of Maria Hall to provide 

children with special help in study skills, 

standardized test preparation, etiquette 

and conflict resolution. The sisters are 

at present exploring the possibilities of 

partnership in a new educational 

initiative geared to autistic children. 

Central Susquehanna Intermediate 

Unit offers services that an individual 

school or organization may not be able to 

conduct as economically. Their primary 

service area consists of Columbia, Montour, 

Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties. 

They provide several programs and 

services in three primary areas - technology 

solutions, administrative and management 

services and instructional programs. 

Technology Solutions 

The CSIU provides computer software 

and services, technology and network 

planning, desktop software training and 

online courses and web development services 

for area school districts. 

Administrative and Management Services 

To help school districts save money, 

the CSIU offers joint purchasing and 

other cooperative business programs. 

They can also offer services in public 

relations, human resources and 

marketing. Programs support grant 

writing, curriculum development and 

staff development workshops. 

Instructional Programs for Students 

of All Ages 

Students can directly benefit from 

driver education classroom and on-road 

instruction, and special education, early 

intervention and Head Start programs. 

Adults are assisted through programs 

and literacy tutoring. 

Susquehanna University

Health Care 

Advanced, quality health care is not just a 

personal necessity, it’s a vital ingredient to 

making the Greater Susquehanna Valley a 

great place to live, work and play. Unlike 

other rural communities, residents of our 

Valley know that they don’t have to leave the 

region to access world-class, personal care. 

COMMUNITY HOSPITALS 

Evangelical Community Hospital - 

For more than 75 years, Evangelical 

Community Hospital has promised and 

delivered the very best service to its 

patients and their communities by providing 

compassionate and accessible health 

care. Ever since three physicians, along 

with other community supporters, established 

Evangelical in 1926, it has maintained 

its commitment to be a caring and 

quality healthcare provider. 

Evangelical is licensed to accommodate 

123 overnight patients, 25 Subacute Care 

Unit patients and 14 newborn babies. It 

is a private, not-for-profit hospital offering 

a full continuum of care. Services range 

from comprehensive diagnostic tests to 

delicate microsurgery, and from specific 

treatment programs to numerous 

outpatient services. 

Sunbury Community Hospital is an 

acute-care, nonprofit community hospital 

that began as the Mary M. Packer Hospital 

in 1895. Originally, the hospital was 

housed in a Victorian mansion on 

Catawissa Avenue in Sunbury. By the 

mid-20th century, community health 

needs had outgrown the building and 

strong community support was mounted 

to build a new hospital. 

The modern 5-story brick building we 

know today as Sunbury Community 

Hospital & Outpatient Center was 

constructed on North Eleventh Street in 

Sunbury in 1951. Its most recent expansion, 

dedicated in 1998, features a state-ofthe-art 

Outpatient Center that includes a 

new surgical suite and post-anesthesia care 

unit. Earlier expansions took place in 1967 

and 1984. 

MEDICAL CENTERS 

Geisinger Medical Center is a 437bed 

hospital in Danville that comprises 

a Level I trauma center, Janet Weis 

Children’s Hospital, Janet Weis Women’s 

Health Pavilion, The Heart Hospital at 

Geisinger Medical Center (a hospital 

within the hospital) and treatment centers 

for cancer, kidney transplants, neurological 

diseases, infertility and more. 

Geisinger not only serves as the community 

hospital for Danville, but is also the 

region’s largest primary care site. The 

Medical Center staff includes professionals 

in more than 75 medical and surgical 

specialties, including cardiothoracic and 

vascular surgery, spinal cord injury surgery, 

high-risk obstetrical care and neonatal 

intensive care. All doctors who practice 

at the hospital have outpatient offices on 

campus. The hospital also houses diagnostic 

services such as MRI, PET and CT 

scanners, and outpatient services, including 

a pharmacy, an eyewear center and an 

in-and-out surgery center. 

Geisinger Medical Center has repeatedly 

been named in the Top 100 Hospitals 

Study as among the best-performing 

hospitals in the United States. In recent 

years, it has been singled out in the study 

for setting benchmarks in coronary artery 

bypass graft surgery and stroke care. 


Health Care



Situated near major interchanges such as 

Interstates 80, 81 and 180, along with 

U.S. Routes 11 & 15, the Greater 

Susquehanna Valley is poised to offer a 

myriad of transportation opportunities. 

Two local airports serve the region and the 

Harrisburg International Airport is less 

than an hour away. 

Penn Valley Airport, located one mile 

north of Selinsgrove, provides a full-service 

general aviation facility. The 3800 by 75 

ft., fully-lit runway with parallel taxi-way, 

provides access to nearly all single and 

twin-engine aircraft. The airport provides 

aircraft rental, flight instruction, air charter 

and single and twin engine aircraft maintenance 

and repair services. 

Danville/Riverside Airport, located 

in Riverside, is licensed and operated by 

Montour and Northumberland counties. 

The airport provides major repair, tie 

downs and instruction. A 3000-foot 

paved runway is the newest addition 

to the airport. 

Union/Snyder Transportation 

Alliance (USTA) is a public, non-profit 

transportation alliance formed in 1979 to 

provide consolidated transportation for 

local human service agencies. USTA is a 

branch of the Union-Snyder Community 

Action Agency (CAA), one of two 


community action programs in 

Pennsylvania that began as public bodies 

under the control of the county commissioners. 

USTA and Union-Snyder CAA are 

governed by the Joint Board of the Union 

and Snyder County Commissioners. In 

1981, by opening its system to the general 

public, USTA made itself eligible to use 

Pennsylvania State Lottery funds to cover a 

percentage of the cost of trips for those 

over the age of 65. 

The USTA service area covers approximately 

650 square miles and, on average, 

has 20 vehicles, ranging from station 

wagons to small transit buses, on the road 

daily. While USTA’s primary service area is 

Union and Snyder counties, in some cases 

it is possible to cross the county lines. 

USTA does provide a daily shuttle service 

to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. 

USTA’s service is a door-to-door, reservation 

only, para-transit service. 

As the designated county coordinator for the 

Shared-Ride Program for Senior Citizens, 

USTA is able to offer transportation to those 

over the age of 65 for a nominal fee. USTA 

is a recipient of funds from the Pennsylvania 

Department of Transportation to provide 

transportation for residents of Union and 

Snyder counties that are disabled, also at a 

nominal fee. USTA administers the Medical 

Assistance Transportation Program for the 

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, 

providing transportation to eligible residents 

of Union and Snyder counties to eligible 

medical appointments at no cost to the 

rider. USTA contracts with many other local 

agencies, providing transportation to social 

service agencies and sheltered workshops. 

USTA is also open to the general public at 

full-fare rates. 

Mark Keller

WE DO WHAT 

WORKS FOR you. 

Visit our conveniently located Weis Markets in the Central Susquehanna Valley 

DANVILLE Weis Market Shopping Ctr., Rt. 54 

LEWISBURG Route 15 North 

MIFFLINBURG 36 Chestnut Street 

MILTON 555 Mahoning Street 

SELINSGROVE North Broad Street & Rt. 522 

SELINSGROVE Susquehanna Valley Mall 

SHAMOKIN 339 West Walnut Street 

SUNBURY North 4th Street 

SUNBURY 135 Market Street 

tel: 570.473.3524 • fax: 570.473.7273 

email: sales1@keystoneforging.com 

Quality Products 

Keystone Forging Company produces a variety 

of products for numerous industries ranging 

from aerospace to construction. We can quote 

on quantities as small as one, or on quantities 

of thousands. 

The art of forging metal is a tradition at Keystone 

Forging, and all of our products are built with the 

expertise necessary to accommodate various 

industries. Each customer’s specification is carefully 

transformed into a cost-efficient reality. Every 

part we create is a representation of our overall 

dedication to craftsmanship. 

www.keystoneforging.com 

weis 

www.weismarkets.com 


Leisure 

Enjoy a weekend stay at the nationallyknown 

Inn at New Berlin or catch a baseball 

game at the 2003 New York Penn- 

League Champions, the Williamsport 

Crosscutters. How about a canoe or kayak 

journey down the Susquehanna River? 

Catch a fish by the world’s largest fabridam 

at the Adam T. Bower Dam in Shamokin 

Dam and Sunbury. Camp overnight at 

Shangri-La on the Creek Campground. 

Come and discover what makes the 

Greater Susquehanna Valley a great place 

to live, work, and play! 

Area Attractions - 

Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland - Since 1964, 

Reptiland has served as a specialized zoo 

that introduces visitors to the less-loved 

members of the animal kingdom in a safe, 

entertaining format. Explore the world of 

mambas, cobras, vipers, pythons and other 

rare and beautiful snakes. Giant alligators, 

gentle tortoises, curious lizards and 

colorful frogs also await discovery on 

this zoological adventure. An exciting 

multi-media show reveals the close-up 

world of reptiles on the big screen and 

live lecture demonstrations offer guests 

the chance to touch harmless specimens 

and speak with friendly experts. 

Reptiland is truly a year-round attraction. 

The newly renovated indoor exhibit 

complex allows comfortable viewing of more 

than 40 species in recreated natural habitats. 

During summer months tortoises, iguanas 


and aquatic turtles live in outdoor habitats 

among lush gardens where ornamental 

grasses, bamboo and flowering perennials 

abound. A visit to Reptiland explodes 

common myths and inspires scientific 

curiosity. This world-class specialized 

zoo offers an unparalleled educational 

adventure for the whole family! 

OTHER AREA 

ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE: 

The Bloomsburg Fair 

Bloomsburg 

Pennsylvania’s State Fair for over 150 years. 

The Campus Theatre 

Lewisburg 

One of less than 100 art-deco movie 

theaters remaining in the United States, plays 

host to film festivals and independent movies 

throughout the year. 

Knoebel’s Amusement Resort 

Elysburg 

Voted one of America’s Favorite Family 

Parks and home to two world-class 

roller coasters. 

T&D’s Cats of the World 

Penn’s Creek 

Animal refuge specializing in exotic 

felines and wildlife. 

The Joseph Priestley Museum 

Northumberland 

Tour the discoverer of oxygen’s home. 

Mifflinburg Buggy Museum 

Mifflinburg 

Tour the original buggy factory that was 

once the center of buggy manufacturing 

in the United States. 

Packwood House Museum 

Lewisburg 

View beautiful antiques and art. 

Slifer House Museum 

Lewisburg 

The museum hosts a concert series, 

fashion shows, Victorian teas and 

a variety of other activities. 

Dining - 

Burger King 

28 S. Susquehanna Trail 


(570) 743-7618 

BJ’s Steak & Rib House 

17 North Market Street 


(570) 374-9841 

Fax: (570) 374-2445 

BJ’s Steak & Rib House 

291 Mill Street 


(570) 275-5110 

Mark Keller

Brewers Caffe 



(570) 372-0555 

Brews ‘N’ Bytes 

20 Lower Mulberry Street 


(570) 275-8666 

Buffalo Bill’s Tex-Mex 

Grille & Saloon 

4663 Westbranch Highway 


(570) 523-8900 

Fax: (570) 523-8882 

Bull Run Inn-Rusty’s- 

Brynwood on 6th 

611 Market Street, P.O. Box 423 


(570) 524-2121 

Fax: (570) 524-4932 

Burger King 



(570) 286-9620 

Fax: (570) 286-6383 

Cameron Park Café & Bakery 

152 Market Street 


(570) 286-2431 

China House Buffet 

209 South Old Trail 


(570) 884-2222 

Fax: (570) 884-3223 

Cilantro’s 

2110 Bloom Road 


(570) 275-4174 

Fax: (570) 275-5854 

Country Cupboard 

101 Hafer Road, P.O. Box 46 


(570) 523-3211 

Fax: (570) 524-4291 

Danville Sub Shop 



(570) 275-5366 

Domino’s Pizza 

RR#1 Box 321-C 


(570) 286-9405 

Fax: (570) 286-7003 

Dunkin Donuts 



(570) 275-3998 

Fax: (570) 275-3998 

Front Street Station, Inc. 

#2 Front Street 


(570) 473-3626 

Fax: (570) 473-7975 

Golden Corral 

RD#4, Box 77G 


(570) 743-3666 

Hoss’s Steak & Sea House 

5 Susquehanna Trail 


(570) 743-3224 

Fax: (570) 743-2076 

Leakas Quality Food, Inc. 

629 North Derr Drive 


(570) 524-0469 

Fax: (570) 523-9279 

Kentucky Fried Chicken 

33 North Derr Drive 


(570) 524-2657 

Fax: (570) 524-5300 

McDonald’s Restaurant 

833 Chestnut Street, PO Box 265 


(570) 966-3148 

Fax: (570) 966-3291 

Marco’s 



(570) 275-8122 

Fax: (570) 275-8113 

Mulberry’s 



(570) 275-6615 

Fax: (570) 275-4210 


Mark Bittner 


The Muffin Man, Inc. 

15 S. D&H Avenue, PO Box 106 

Riverside, PA 17868 

(570) 275-8811 

Pappas Restaurant 



(570) 275-2941 

Peppermint Lounge 



(570) 988-1958 

Rita’s Italian Ice 

105 Northumberland Street 


(570) 275-7515 

Fax: (570) 275-8575 

Rocco’s Deli 

401 B Mill Street 


(570) 275-0982 

Staff’s Place 

24 North 3rd Street 


(570) 286-9074 

Tedd’s Landing, Inc. 

PO Box 132 


(570) 743-1591 

The Lewisburg Hotel 



(570) 523-7800 

Fax: (570) 523-7823 

Townside Garden Café 

271 Front Street 


(570) 473-2233 

V&L Kentucky Fried Chicken 

Routes 11&15 


(570) 743-2822

Festivals 

Iron Heritage Festival - Every year 

during the month of July, thousands of 

people gather to celebrate the big role that 

the small town of Danville played in the 

expansion of America. In the middle of the 

1800’s, it replaced England as the preferred 

provider of T-Rails for the railroad industry. 

This development enabled the railroad 

industry to grow at a faster rate, while 

providing jobs for over 1100 people 

within the community. 

View historic homes, window displays and 

period architecture including several iron 

storefronts. The festival includes tours of the 

original iron furnace, evening stage shows, 

fireworks, a parade and many other activities. 

Sunbury River Festival - Held every 

year in August, Sunbury Revitalization, Inc. 

sponsors this week-long celebration along the 

Susquehanna River. Events include a Junior 

Miss Pageant, Craft Fair and bands playing 

at multiple stages throughout the week. 

Selinsgrove Market Street Festival - 

Held each year in September and organized 

by Selinsgrove Projects, Inc., the Market 

Street Festival features food vendors, craft 

stands and entertainment. 

Mifflinburg’s Christkindl Market - A 

version of an authentic Christmas Market 

inspired by the 700-year-old traditional 

German Christkindl Market, or Christ 

Child Market, is a festive event prepared 

by various churches, organizations, schools 

and residents. For three days, 

Mifflinburg’s Market Street, with its many 

churches, is lined with festive outdoor huts 

featuring unique handmade crafts and 

traditional Christkindl treats. 

The air is filled with the enticing aroma of 

roasted almonds, hot chocolate, Hungarian 

goulash, sweet sausages, gourmet coffees and 

hot-spiced wines. Sample the delicious 

Christmas cookies, desserts and the traditional 

German Lebkuchen (gingerbread) 

hearts. Catch the spirit of the season as 

glorious holiday music is performed on 

outdoor stages and in churches. It is truly 

a good time for the entire family. 

Golfing - 

Frosty Valley Country Club 



(570) 275-4000 

Fax: (570) 271-3741 

Sunny Hill Golf Course 

RD#2 Box 329K 


(570) 286-5980 

Fax: (570) 286-5980 

• Restaurant and Lounge 

on premises 

• Spacious King, Double, 

and Jacuzzi rooms 

• All guestrooms include 

coffeemaker, iron/ironing 

board, hairdryer and data 

port access 

Susquehanna Valley Country Club 

Routes 11 & 15 @ Mill Road, Box 144 

Hummels Wharf, PA 17831 

(570) 743-1714 

Fax: (570) 743-2095 

White Deer Golf Course 

352 Allenwood Camp Lane 

Montgomery, PA 17752 

(570) 547-2186 

Fax: (570) 547-2827 

• Free Local Calls, Free 

USA TODAY 

• Free HBO/ESPN and Exercise Room 

• Area's largest Outdoor Pool 

• Conference facility that can hold 

up to 200 people 

• Short drive to area Malls, 

Restaurants and Attractions 

Quality Inn & Suites 

& Conference Center 

2 Susquehanna Drive 

Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania 17876 

570-743-1111 

Fax: 570-743-1190 

1-800-4CHOICE 

www.CHOICEHOTELS.com 


Weaver 

Lodging - 

BED & BREAKFAST 

The Doctor’s Inn 

Bed and Breakfast 

101 W. Market Street 


(570) 275-1821 

Fox Boro Bed & Breakfast 

RD#1 Box 179 


(570) 374-8750 

Potteiger House Bed & Breakfast 

8 W. Chestnut Street 


(570) 374-0415 

Sleepy Hollow Bed and Breakfast 

RR 2, Box 71A, Sleepy Hollow Road 

Elysburg, PA 17824 

(570) 672-2828 

HOTEL/RESTAURANT 

Hotel Edison 



(570) 286-5605 

The Pine Barn Inn & Restaurant 

One Pine Barn Place 


(570) 275-2071 

Fax: (570) 275-3248 


The Inn at New Berlin 


New Berlin, PA 17855 

(570) 966-0321 

HOTEL 

Comfort Inn - New Columbia 

I-80 & Route 15 

New Columbia, PA 17856 

(570) 568-8000 

Fax: (570) 568-0660 

Comfort Inn 

710 US Highway 11&15 


(570) 374-8880 

Fax: (570) 374-8880 

Country Inn & Suites 

134 Walter Dive 


(570) 524-6600 

Fax: (570) 524-6211 

Hampton Inn 

97 Valley School Road 


(570) 271-2500 

Fax: (570) 271-9110 

Hampton Inn 

3 Stettler Avenue 


(570) 743-2223 

Fax: (570) 743-5404 

Holiday Inn Express 

160 Commerce Park Drive 

New Columbia, PA 17856 

(570) 568-1100 

Fax: (570) 568-0202 

Phillips’ Motel, Inc. 

Routes 11&15, PO Box 191 


(570) 743-3100 

Fax: (570) 743-4065 




(570) 743-1111 

Fax: (570) 743-1190 


15 Valley West Road 


(570) 275-5100 

Fax: (570) 275-1886 

Major Malls - 

Susquehanna Valley Mall is located in 

Selinsgrove and is home to over 80 specialty 

stores including Aeropostale, American 

Eagle, Bath & Body Works, FYE, Gap and 

Victoria’s Secret. The mall boasts the area’s 

first and largest state-of-the-art cinema 

within a 35-mile radius, offering digital 

surround sound and stadium seating to 

accommodate more than 1,600 viewers. 

The Susquehanna Valley Mall is a 

community-oriented shopping center 

with an activity-packed calendar of events. 

Performing Arts 

The Weis Center for the 

Performing Arts opened in 1988, a 

bequest from the late Claire Weis reflecting 

her life-long interest in the cultural life of 

the Susquehanna Valley and her vision for 

a facility that would not only serve 

Bucknell University, but provide for the 

cultural enrichment of the entire region. 

Professional and campus music, dance and 

theatre events, as well as lectures, convocations 

and other functions are held in the 

1200-seat Weis Center, an architecturally 

striking and acoustically exceptional performance 

space which boasts two Steinway

concert grand pianos. The lobby is home 

to a collection of watercolors by artist 

David Armstrong, and the building contains 

rehearsal rooms for Bucknell’s large 

instrumental and choral ensembles. 

The Weis Center Performance Series 

features some of the best artists in the 

world. Wynton Marsalis, Itzhak Perlman, 

Emanuel Ax, the Philadelphia Orchestra, 

Mark Morris Dance Company and Aquila 

Theatre have performed in the hall. The 

annual season of top-quality professional 

performing arts events is supported by 

grants from the Bucknell University 

Association for the Arts and the Commonwealth 

of Pennsylvania Council on the 

Arts, in conjunction with the National 

Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, 

and donations from businesses and 

individuals, including members of the 

Weis Center Green Room Board and 

Green Room Circle. 

The Lore Degenstein Gallery at 

Susquehanna University, whose 

mission is to exhibit, interpret, collect and 

preserve objects of art and material culture, 

has a rich and diverse exhibition program 

of inquiry supporting academic investigations 

and contributing to the cultural life 

of Central Pennsylvania. 

While adhering to professional standards 

of museum ethics, the gallery provides the 

environment required for preserving and 

displaying art from both the university’s 

permanent collection and loans from other 

institutions and private collections. 

The gallery program supports cultural 

life in the campus community and the 

community at large. Moreover, it participates 

in the educational and research 

programs of other institutions with 

which it establishes mutually supportive 

relationships through the exchange of 

scholarly inquiry and the development 

of cooperative projects. 

The Arts at Susquehanna 

University - Susquehanna University 

takes great pleasure in offering members 

of the campus and surrounding 

communities access to a wide variety 

of cultural events and programs from 

acclaimed violinist Gregory Fulkerson 

to rap artist Busta Rhymes. 

Whether you choose one of our 62 floor plans or want a completely custom built home, Brookside makes building 

a new home easy. We can develop a set of plans for your new home exactly the way you want it, down to every detail. 

Recent performances of the University Artist 

Series have included the Tamburitzans of 

Duquesne University, The String Trio of 

New York, A Christmas Carol, the Martha 

Graham Dance Ensemble, The Pittsburgh 

Camerata, The River City Brass Band, fiddler-mandolinist 

Peter Ostroushko and 

guitarist Dean Magraw. The Student 

Government Association (SGA) and the 

Student Activities Committee (SAC) 

sponsor annual events by performers 

such as Smash Mouth, Adam 

For A Home 

That Is Uniquely 

Yours. 

THE DISTINCTIVE LOOK OF BROOKSIDE 

Ten East 18th Street, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 Phone: 570-374-7900 www.brookside-homes.com 

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday 9am to 9pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 1pm - 4pm 

Sandler, Collective Soul, George Carlin, 

Howie Mandel, and the Goo-Goo Dolls. 

Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble - The 

Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble was founded 

in 1978 to establish a resident professional 

ensemble for the production of quality 

entertainment and educational programs 

for the region, and to promote the arts. 

With visionary start-up support from the 

Town of Bloomsburg and area patrons, the 

Ensemble presented two plays in the Central 

Columbia Middle School “cafetorium” 


Photos By: Sunbury Redevelopment Authority 

which became their home for the next three 

summers. In 1980, BTE purchased the 

Columbia movie theatre in downtown 

Bloomsburg and reopened it in 1983 as 

the Alvina Krause Theatre, named in honor 

of the legendary acting teacher who was the 

Ensemble’s founding inspiration. BTE 

celebrated its 25th anniversary during 

the 2002-2003 Season. 

On the mainstage of the Alvina Krause 

Theatre, BTE has produced over 150 

plays. The production history includes 

American and European classics by 

Euripides, Shakespeare, Moliere, Chekhov, 

Beckett, Shaw, Miller, Wilder and 

Williams, as well as adventurous contemporary 

plays such as Molly Sweeney, The 

Baltimore Waltz, Arcadia, The Laramie 


Project, Ambition Facing West, (world 

premiere of revised version), Oleanna, 

The Firebugs, Rain. Some Fish. No 

Elephants., Lebensraum, and Whispering 

to Horses. Ensemble-written adaptations 

of literature include Dickens’ A Christmas 

Carol (over 300 performances), Barrie’s 

Peter & Wendy, Carrol’s Alice’s Adventures 

in Wonderland, and Poe’s A Midnight Dreary. 

The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble today 

combines the artistry of the resident 

ensemble with a dedicated professional 

staff of administrative and production 

personnel backed by a regional Board of 

Trustees and numerous volunteers. With 

local support from businesses and 

Ensemble Circle Donors, and major 

funding from national and regional 

foundations, BTE continues to grow as 

an organization and artistic force. It is 

a theatre dedicated to awakening the 

imagination, provoking questions, and 

emboldening the spirit. 

Recreation - The outdoor enthusiast 

will enjoy both the scenic beauty and 

abundant recreational opportunities in 

the Valley. For anglers, the Susquehanna 

River abounds with trophy small mouth 

bass, walleyes, muskie and many other 

fish species. 

The serene setting of the Susquehanna 

Valley provides for outdoor adventures, 

sporting opportunities and peaceful hideaways, 

all in an environment free of the 

hustle and bustle of everyday life. 

Danville Area Community Center 

1 Liberty Street 


(570) 275-3001 

Fax: (570) 275-0251 

Greater Susquehanna 

Valley YMCA 



(570) 286-5636 

Fax: 286-5961 

Magic River Skateland 

1408 Montour Blvd. 


(570) 275-1473 

Fax: (570) 275-5845 

Middlecreek Area 

Community Center 

P.O. Box 65, One Elm Street 

Beaver Springs, PA 17812 

(570) 658-2276 

Sports Teams 

Williamsport Crosscutters - 

Minor league baseball has roots in 

Williamsport dating back to the late 

1800s. Over 400 players who have worn 

a Williamsport uniform have gone on 

to appear in the major leagues, including 

Nolan Ryan, Dick Allen, Jim Rice, Bill 

Mazeroski and most recently, 1998 NL 

Rookie of the Year, Kerry Wood, and

2002 AL Rookie of the Year, Eric Hinske. 

Minor league baseball ranks as the 

second most popular tourist attraction 

in Lycoming County! 

Historic Bowman Field, home of the 

Crosscutters, opened in 1926 and 

stands as the second-oldest minor league 

stadium operating in the United States. 

The stadium has undergone over $3 

million in renovations in the last decade, 

yet still retains the old-time charm that 

is impossible to duplicate. 

The Crosscutters are a minor-league 

affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates and 

captured the New York-Penn League 

Championship in 2001and 2003. 

State Parks 

The Bureau of State Parks provides a 

recreational guide which includes general 

information on all parks, park facilities 

and information on camping, crosscountry 

skiing, snowmobile trails, cabins 

and reservations. Call 1-888-PA Parks 

for more information. 

SUNBURY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL & OUTPATIENT CENTER 

For the health 

of our community. 

Shikellamy State Park is in Union and 

Northumberland Counties. The 78-acre 

Shikellamy overlook section is on the western 

shore of the Susquehanna River and 

overlooks the confluence of the West 

and North Branches of the river. The 

54-acre Shikellamy Marina section is in 

Northumberland County, between the 

Borough of Northumberland and the City 

of Sunbury, on the southern tip of Packer’s 

Island, at the confluence of the West and 

North Branches of the Susquehanna River. 

Sand Bridge State Park offers Rapid 

Run’s lovely murmur and the sounds of 

birds in this lovely picnic spot. The three 

rustic picnic pavilions hug the side of 

Seven Notch Mountain, conveniently 

located at the side of Route PA 192. 

R.B. Winter State Park lies in a narrow 

valley 1500 feet above sea level, surrounded 

by oak forests on steep mountain 

ridges. A spring-fed mountain stream flows 

through the valley, overshadowed by large 

second-growth pine and hemlock trees, 

At Sunbury Community 

Hospital our staff is 

made up of caring professionals 

who work to 

provide you with the 

tools you need for a 

long, healthy life. As a 

part of the community, 

we take pride in giving 

our neighbors the best 

possible service and the 

highest quality of care. 

Professional. 

with areas of dense rhododendron and 

mountain laurel. R. B. Winter State Park is 

located in the Ridge and Valley Province. 

The land is divided by long ridges that are 

500 feet higher than the valleys. 

Montour Preserve is operated by PPL 

Utilities, Inc. The 165-acre Lake 

Chillisquaque located at the center of the 

preserve, was developed to provide a backup 

reservoir of cooling water for the 1.5million 

kilowatt power plant. The lake 

now offers a variety of educational and 

recreational opportunities. Montour 

Preserve offers a variety of outdoor activities 

throughout the year. Forests, fields, 

ponds and streams provide opportunities 

for birding, nature study, photography and 

watching wildlife. Hiking, fishing and picnicing 

are also popular pastimes at the preserve. 

A multi-sensory Braille trail provides 

sight-impaired visitors an opportunity to 

enjoy the outdoors. Exhibits and displays 

in the Visitors Center focus on wildlife, 

Indian culture and land management. 

At Sunbury Community 

Hospital our staff is made 

up of caring professionals 

who work to provide you 

with the tools you need 

for a long, healthy life. As 

a part of the community, 

we take pride in giving 

our neighbors the best 

possible service and the 

highest quality of care. 

350 North Eleventh Street 


ph. 570-286-3333 

www.sunburyhospital.com 


Introduction

Newcomer Information 

Government 

ELECTED OFFICIALS/FEDERAL 

U.S. SENATORS 

Rick Santorum 

511 Dirksen Senate Office Building 

Washington, D.C. 20510 

Phone: 202-224-6324 

District Office: 


Harrisburg, PA 17101 

(717) 231-7540 

(717) 231-7542 fax 

Arlen Specter 

711 Hart Building 

Washington, DC 20510 

Tel: 202-224-4254 

Fax: 202-228-1229 


Room 1104, Federal Building 



Tel: 717-782-3951 

Fax: 717-782-4920 

U.S. CONGRESS 

Don Sherwood 


106 Arch Street 


(570) 286-1723 


ELECTED OFFICIALS/STATE 

GOVERNOR OF 

PENNSYLVANIA 

Ed Rendell 

225 Main Capitol Building 


(717) 787-2500 

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 

Catherine Baker Knoll 



(717) 787-2500 

PENNSYLVANIA STATE 

SENATE 

SENATORIAL DISTRICT 27 

John Gordner 

Senate Box 203027 

Harrisburg, PA 17120-3027 

(717) 787-8928 

District Office 

P.O. Box 456 


570-743-1918 


Jake Corman 



(717) 787-1377 

Mark Bittner 


31 West Third Street 

Lewistown, PA 17044 

(717) 242-2410 phone 

(717) 242-4775 fax 


Roger Madigan 



(717) 787-3280 


330 Pine Street 

Suite 200 

Williamsport, PA 17701-6243 

PENNSYLVANIA STATE 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

Hon. Robert Belfanti - 107th 

District 

Room 30 

East Wing 


(717) 787-5780 

Fax: (717) 787-5763 

Hon. Russ Fairchild - 85th District 

106 Ryan Office Building 


(717) 787-3443 

Fax: (717) 772-5500 


P. O. Box 183, Felmey Road 

Winfield, PA, 17889 

(570) 524-2788 

Fax: (570) 524-7547 

Hon. Adam Harris - 82nd District 

51B East Wing 


(717) 783-7830 

Fax: (717) 772-9869 


9 South Main Street 

P.O. Box 393 


(570) 837-1904 

Fax: (570) 837-1923

Hon. Merle Phillips - 108th 

District 



(717) 787-3485 

Fax: (717) 783-7722 


106 Arch Street 

Sunbury, PA, 17801 

(570) 286-5885 

Fax: (570) 988-1627 

COUNTY GOVERNMENT 

SNYDER COUNTY 

COMMISSIONERS 

Steven D. Bilger 

Rick L. Bailey 

Richard Bickhart 

PO Box 217 


(570) 837-4208 (VOICE) 

(570) 837-4282 (FAX) 

UNION COUNTY 

COMMISSIONERS 

Preston Boop 

William Haas 

Harry VanSickle 

103 South 2nd Street 


(570) 524-8600 

NORTHUMBERLAND 

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 

Sam Dietrick 

Kurt Masser 

Frank Sawicki 


Administration Center 

399 S. Fifth Street 


(800) 692-4332 

MONTOUR COUNTY 

COMMISSIONERS 

Bernice Swank 

Harold Hurst 

MODEL HOME & DISPLAY AREA 

RT. 15 LEWISBURG 

• 48 House plans and the flexibility to meet YOUR needs 

• 5 Locations allow us to pass on savings from volume purchasing 

• Desired specifications such as a 10-year warranty, steel beam, 

2 x 6 exterior walls and 30-year architectural roof shingles 

• Brand name material such as Kohler plumbing and GE appliances 

• A display area featuring a wide selection of material 

• Professional and ethical reputation with proven quality since 1972 

Building Lots Available In 

Lewisburg, Selinsgrove and Elysburg 

Trevor Finn 



(570)271-3000 

Fax: (570)271-3088 

www.commissioners@montourco.org 

Useful Numbers & 

Addresses 

ARCHITECTS 

Architecture by Seiple, Ltd. 

159 S. 2nd Street 


(570) 286-4547 

Fax: (570) 286-2847 

Hiller Speser Associates 

45 N. Front Street 

Milton, PA 17847 

(570) 742-9352 

Fax: (570) 742-9379 

LeFevre Wilk Architects 

7A East Pine Street 


(570) 374-5130 

Fax: (570) 374-2710 

Wolfe Associates/Architects 

309 N. 5th Street, Suite A, Wolfe Plaza 


(570) 286-2526 

Fax: (570) 286-0348 

Assisted Living 

Danville Manor 



(570) 275-2721 

Fax: (570) 275-8331 

Grayson View 

29 Grayson View Court 


(570) 374-2923 

Fax: (570) 374-5936 

© 2004 

Maria Joseph Manor 



(570) 275-4221 

Fax: (570) 275-4711 

Route 15, 

4 Miles South 

of Lewisburg 

(570) 524-7333 

MODEL HOME 

OPEN 

Weekdays 10-8 

Saturday 10-4 

Sunday 12-4 

www.finelinehomes.com 

HARRISBURG 

LEWISBURG 

HAZLETON 

SAYRE 

STATE COLLEGE 


Enriching 

Learning ... 

Enriching 

Lives 

Outlook Pointe at Lewisburg 

180 Old Turnpike Road 


(570) 524-7999 

Fax: (570) 524-7993 

Nursing Homes 

Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village 

211 Fairground Road 


(570) 524-2221 

Fax: (570) 524-9631 


CENTRAL SUSQUEHANNA 

INTERMEDIATE UNIT 

A regional education agency providing Susquehanna Valley 

schools and their communities with more than 

100 programs and services 

For more information about CSIU instructional programs 

that serve learners of all ages ... 

Visit the CSIU website ... www.csiu.org 

Or call 523-1155 

SATISFACTION 

WITH CLASSICALLY BEAUTIFUL 

CABINETRY. 

For almost a century 

Available at: 

3 Cedar Green Center Mifflinburg, PA 17844 

(570) 966-3300 

Yorktowne offers you high 

quality cabinets and accessories 

– featuring rich, classic styling – 

that are supported by truly 

attentive service. 

For you convenience, we offer 

a tiered pricing structure to 

multiply your choices across a 

beautiful spectrum of styles, 

finishes, features and options. 

...Yorktowne Cabinetry, for a 

warm, inviting design that 

reflects your personal tastes. 

© 2004 Yorktowne, Inc. 

ManorCare Health Services- 

Sunbury 

800 Court Street Circle Drive 


(570) 286-7121 

Fax: (570) 286-2418 

www.hcr-manorcare.com/ 

Nottingham Health Care Services 

Strawbridge Road 


(570) 473-8366 

Fax: (570) 473-9752 

RiverWoods 

1 River Road 


(570) 524-2271 

Fax: (570) 524-5137 

Penn Lutheran Village 

800 Broad Street 


(570) 374-8181 

Fax: (570) 372-2398 

Automobiles 

Pennsylvania Department of 

Transportation (PennDOT) 

Inside PA: (800) 932-4600 

Outside PA: 717-391-6190 

Driver’s License Renewals 

(570) 374-8320 

Auto Renting & Leasing 

Enterprise Rent-A-Car 

19 Susquehanna Trail, Box 411 


(570) 743-6111 

Fax: (570) 743-6823 

Quality Plus Auto Leasing, Ltd. 

PO Box 178, Montour Blvd. 


(570) 275-2212 

Fax: (570) 275-4013 

Auto Sales & Service 

Alexander Pontiac, Buick, 

Cadillac, GMC 



(570) 286-4541 

Fax: (570) 286-9299 

http://www.alexanderpontiac.com/ 

B-Z Motors 



(570) 523-1256 

Fax: (570) 523-7820 

http://www.bzmotors.com/

Hawkins Chevrolet 

Oldsmobile, Inc. 



(570) 275-0710 

Fax: (570) 275-4231 

http://www.hawkinschevolds.com/ 

Paul Stine Chevrolet, Inc. 



(570) 374-1151 

Fax: (570) 374-6807 

http://www.alexanderpontiac.com/ 

Selinsgrove Ford 

RD#4 Box 1 


(570) 374-8131 

http://www.selinsgroveford.com 

Sunbury Motor Company 

943 N. 4th Street, PO Box 229 


(570) 286-7746 

Fax: (570) 286-6293 

www.sunburymotors.com 

Zimmerman Enterprises, Inc. 



(570) 286-2100 

Fax: (570) 286-5117 

www.zimmermanmotors.com 

Banks / Financial 

Institution 

AgChoice Farm Credit 

5000 Ritter Road, Suite 101 

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 

(800) 349-3568 

Fax: (717) 796-9830 

www.agchoice.com 

Community Banks 

1 West Side Drive, PO Box 130 


(570) 884-2000 

Fax: (570) 884-2101 

www.communitybanks.com 

First Susquehanna 

Bank & Trust 

400 Market Street, P.O. Box 248 


(570) 863-6242 

Fax: (570) 286-2132 

www.thefirst.com 

FNB Bank, NA 



(570) 275-3740 

Fax: (570) 275-7630 

www.fnbbank.com 

Integrated Financial Concepts, LLC 

1207 Bloom Street 


(570) 271-4883 

Fax: (570) 275-8793 

M&T Bank 

101 W. 3rd Street 

Williamsport, PA 17701 

(570) 327-2920 

Fax: (570) 327-2173 

www.mandtbank.com 

M-C Federal Credit Union 



(570) 275-6155 

Fax: (570) 275-4176 

http://www.mcfcu.org 

MCS Bank 

19 North Brown Street 

Lewistown, PA 17044 

(717) 248-5445 

Fax: (717) 248-6602 

Mifflinburg Bank & Trust 

250 E. Chestnut Street 


(570) 966-1041 

www.mbtc.com 

Northumberland National Bank 

245 Front Street, PO Box 271 


(570) 473-3531 

Fax: (570) 473-9697 

www.norrybank.com 

Service 1st Federal Credit Union 

11 South Susquehanna Trail 


(570) 743-0881 

Fax: (570) 743-0882 

www.service1.org 

Sovereign Bank 



(570) 524-4504 

Fax: (570) 524-2258 

www.sovereignbank.com 


SunBank 

2-16 S. Market Street, PO Box 57 


(570) 374-1131 

Fax: (570) 374-7006 

www.sunbankpa.com 

Swineford National Bank 

Routes 11&15, Box 241 

Hummels Wharf, PA 17831 

(570) 743-1361 

Fax: (570) 743-7796 

www.swineford.com 

West Milton State Bank 

P.O. Box 69 

West Milton, PA 17869 

(570) 568-6851 

www.westmiltonstatebank.com 

Child Care 

Child Care Information Services of 


Helps families of all economic backgrounds 

find quality child care services. 

Anyone can call the CCIS for information 

or referrals to other programs. However, if 

you are interested in subsidy, you must 

apply for services in your home county. 

CCIS provides information concerning 

licensed and registered day care sites, as 

well as information on other local and 

state agencies. Collect calls are accepted. 

Non-residents of Montour County, who 

need more assistance, will be provided 

with the number of the CCIS for your 

home county. (570) 275-3996 

Child Care Information Services, 

Snyder & Union Counties 

Child Care Information Services (CCIS) 

of Union, Snyder and Mifflin counties is a 

state and federally funded agency that 

serves the Union, Snyder and Mifflin 

counties area. The CCIS manages the 

money that helps families in Union, 

Snyder and Mifflin counties pay for child 

care costs incurred when parents are 

employed and/or in training. There is a 

CCIS office in every county in the 

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 


CCIS provides comprehensive child care 

information and resource and referral services 

to all parents who inquire, regardless 

of income. The CCIS office will help 

identifying child care options and provide 

information needed to help select the 

child care services that meet the needs of 

individual family circumstances. Profiles 

of registered and licensed child care centers 

and homes are available on request. 

(570) 374-8716 

CHILD CARE SERVICES 

Busy Little Beaver’s Child Care 

5 Wesner Lane 


(570) 275-5988 

Fax: (570) 275-8660 

Concerned Citizens for 

Child Care, Inc. 

5th & Market Streets, PO Box 613 


(570) 286-5616 

Kidcare Solutions 

137 Furnace Road 


(570) 837-0404 

Fax: (570) 837-1175 

www.kidcaresolutions.com/ 

Danville Child Development Center 

398 Wall Street 


(570) 275-4047 

Fax: (570) 275-3953 

Lutz Preschool 

636 E. Market St. & 14 Oak Street 


(570) 275-4164 

Fax: (570) 275-4202 

SUM Child Development Inc. 

14 S. 11th Street 


(570) 966-2845 

Fax: (570) 966-9639 

www.sumcd.org 

Consumer Information 

Better Business Bureau of 

Northeastern PA 

4099 Birney Avenue 

Moosic, PA 18507 

(570) 614-4222 

Fax: (570) 342-1282 

HUNTING & FISHING 

LICENSES 

Pennsylvania Fish & Boat 

Commission 

Fishing Licenses 

(717) 705-7930 

Boat Registration 

(866) 262-8734 

Pennsylvania Game Commission 

License Division 

2001 Elmerton Avenue 


(717) 787-2084 

Emergencies 

Fire/Police/Ambulance- 911 

State Police- 

Milton- 570-742-8761 

Shamokin-(570) 644-0464 

Sunbury-(570) 286-5601 

Selinsgrove-(570) 374-8145 

Home Building 

Brookside Homes, Inc. 

10 E. 18th Street 


(570) 374-7900 

Fax: (570) 374-7970 

www.brookside-homes.com 

Carriage Manor Builders, Inc. 



(570) 275-4444 

Fax: (570) 275-9557

Fine Line Homes, Inc. 

1189 West Branch Highway 

Winfield, PA 17889 

(570) 524-7333 

Fax: (570) 524-0226 

www.finelinehomes.com 

John Fogarty Custom 

Built Homes, Inc. 

4550 Westbranch Highway 


(570) 523-3203 

Fax: (570) 523-0699 

Kitchen Tune-up 

1188 Long Run Road 

Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 

(570) 739-1492 

Fax: (570) 739-0959 

Pinebrook Homes, Inc. 



(570) 275-0821 

Fax: (570) 275-7686 

Landscaping 

A Touch of Class 

Landscapes & Floral LLC 

13 Baldwin Court 


(570) 473-9767 

Fax: (570) 743-8208 

Leisure/Tourism 

Columbia Montour Visitors Bureau 

(570) 784-8279 

www.itourcolumbiamontour.com/ 

Susquehanna Valley Visitors 

Bureau 

(800) 525-7320 

www.visitcentralpa.org/ 

Libraries-Public- 

Beavertown Library 

(570) 658-3437 

Degenstein Community Library 

(Sunbury) (570) 286-2461 

Herr Memorial Library 

(Mifflinburg) (570) 966-0831 

Kauffman John R Jr. Public Library 

(Sunbury) (570) 286-2461 

McClure Community Library 

(570) 658-7700 

Middleburg Community Library 

(570) 837-5931 

SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY MALL 

Routes 11 & 15, one-half mile North of Selinsgrove, PA 

Bon-Ton, Boscov’s, JCPenney, Sears and Cinema Center plus 80 stores 

570-374-8222 

Priestley Forsyth Memorial Library 

(Northumberland)- (570) 473-8201 

The Public Library for Union 

County (570) 523-1172 

Thanks 

Selinsgrove Community Center 

Library (570) 374-7163 

Thomas Beaver Free Library 

(Danville) (570) 275-4180 

Vicksburg Community Center 

(570) 966-4636 

West End Library 

(Laurelton) (570) 922-4773 

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WMLP 1380 

www.wvly.com/ 

CABLE TV 

Service Electric Cablevision 

(570) 286-5951 

CATV Service, Inc. 

(570) 275-3101 

Digital Direct Network 

(570) 743-4449 

Charter Communications 

(570) 966-0675 

NEWSPAPERS 

The Daily Item 

(570) 286-5671 

Fax: (570) 286-7695 

www.dailyitem.com 


Milton Standard-Journal 

(570) 523-1268 

Fax: (570) 742-9876 

www.standard-journal.com 

Snyder County Times 

(570) 837-6065 

Fax: (570) 837-0776 

www.snydercountytimes.com 

Danville News 

(570) 271-3235 

Fax: (570) 275-7624 

www.danvillenewspa.com 

The Review 

(570) 374-8167 

Fax: 837-0239 

www.countryprint.com/ 

Press-Enterprise 

(570) 387-1234 

PA Business Central 

(800) 507-1222 

Fax: (814) 234-4487 

www.pabusinesscentral.com 

Local Post Office information 

Toll Free (800) 275-8777 

Mover / Relocation / Storage 

Chillisquaque Point, Inc. 

RR#2 Box 502-B 


(570) 473-0188 

Glenn Underhill Trucking 

698 Paxtonville Road 


(570) 837-0529 

Fax: (570) 837-6239 

Keystone Relocation 

3340 Wahoo Drive 

Williamsport, PA 17701 

(570) 374-1118 

Fax: (570) 326-2156 

O’Brien’s-Gray’s Moving & Storage 

307 Edgar Avenue 

Bloomsburg, PA 17815 

(570) 387-0470 

Fax: (570) 387-0175 

Real Estate 

Booth and Deutsch 



(570) 275-0691 

Fax: (570) 275-4439 

Bowen Agency Realtors 

1 Courtyard Offices 


(570) 743-2165 

Fax: (570) 743-1396 

www.bowenagency.com 

The Broscious Agency 

c/o Stayman Park Apts, 8 Smokehouse Ln. 


(570) 743-2212

Cobler Realty Advisors, Inc. 

Brown Street & PA Avenue 

P.O. Box 426 


(570) 743-6700 

Fax: (570) 743-1900 

Coldwell Banker Fleck Agency 



(570) 275-3773 

Fax: (570) 271-0124 

Coldwell Banker 

Penn One Real Estate 



(570) 524-7500 

Fax: (570) 524-2814 

ERA Classic Realty, Inc. 

1100 West Market Street 


(570) 523-1000 

Fax: (570) 523-6010 

ERA Classic Realty, Inc. 

701 Bloom Street 


(570) 275-7696 

Fax: (570) 275-5375 

Griffith Developments 

418 Chestnut Street 


(570) 966-4444 

Fax: (570) 966-3130 

Hometown Abstract 

& Real Estate Services 



(570) 275-6330 

Fax: (570) 275-6338 

Mericle Commercial 

Real Estate Group, Inc. 

PO Box 464 

Berwick, PA 18603 

(570) 752-3700 

Fax: (570) 752-0973 

Realty World Town 

& Country Properties 

P.O. Box 219, 111 Susquehanna Trail 


(570) 743-1999 

Fax: (570) 743-1998 

Reichley Realty 

300 Magnolia Avenue 


(570) 374-0661 

Re/Max River Valley Realty 

166 Eighth Street 


(570) 473-8888 

Fax: (570) 473-8898 

Square Diehl Realty, Inc. 



(570) 286-6344 

Villager GMAC Real Estate 

521 N. Derr Drive 


(570) 523-3244 

Fax: (570) 523-0993 

Villager GMAC Real Estate 



(570) 275-8440 

Tax Information 

SNYDER COUNTY TAX 

ASSESSMENT 

(570) 873-4216 

UNION COUNTY TAX 

ASSESSMENT 

(570) 524-8611 

NORTHUMBERLAND 

COUNTY TAX ASSESSMENT 

(570) 988-4312 

MONTOUR COUNTY TAX 

ASSESSMENT 

(570) 271-3006 

Utilities / Electricity 

PPL Electric Utilities 

(800) 342-5775 

GAS COMPANIES 

PG Energy 

(800) 432-8017 

PPL Gas Utilities 

(800) 652-0550 

RECYCLING 

Recycling Hotline 

(800) 346-4242 

TELEPHONE SERVICE 

Verizon 

(800) 479-1919 

D&E Communications 

(570) 524-2200 

Cavalier Telephone 

Residential Customer Service 

(888) 850-4600 

Business Customer Service 

(888) 855-1900 

Full Service Network 

(888) 327-9115 


Talk America 

(877) 796-5000 

Z-Tel- 

Residential Service 

(800) 246-5450 

Customer Service 

(800) 511-4572 

Excel Telecommunications 

Danville 

(570) 275-9043 

Keystone Communications 

Northumberland 

(570) 473-3146 

Sprint PCS 

Mill Hall 

(570) 974-3005 


WATER COMPANIES 

Buffalo Township 

(570) 524-2829 

Danville Borough 

(570) 275-3091 

Eastern Snyder County 

Regional Authority 

(570) 374-1173 

Kelly Township 

(570) 523-3843 

Lewisburg 

(570) 524-7069 

Selinsgrove 

(570) 374-8902 

Upper Augusta Township 

(570) 286-0912 

Our Customers Always Come First 

Pennsylvania-American Water Co. 

(800) 717-7292 

Voter Registration 

Snyder County 

(570) 837-4209 

Union County 

(570) 524-8681 


(570) 988-4209 


(570) 271-3000 

REMEMBER WHEN LIFE WAS SIMPLE 

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to a banker you know and where phones are answered by real people. At the same time we 

provide convenient new high tech products that help you manage how and when you bank. Let 

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The Northumberland National Bank 

245 Front Front Street Street 

Weis Markets 

Drive In on Queen St. Susquehanna Valley Mall 

Northumberland, PA 17857 Selinsgrove, PA 17870 

473-3531 

374-5533 

Sunbury Office & Drive-In 

403 N. 4th St. 

Sunbury, PA 

Member 

286-8856 

FDIC

SUNBURY HAS SUNBURY IT ALL! 

HAS 

IT ALL! 

All the beauty of the country combines 

with the amenities of city life right here 

in Sunbury, situated on the majestic 

Susquehanna River. Residents and visitors 

enjoy our parks, shops, activities and 

celebrations year round. You’ll discover 

excellence in our schools, medical facilities, 

housing, industry, churches and community 

service organizations. Sunbury has it all. 

Contact us for more information and a free brochure 

570-286-7820 

www.cityofsunbury.info 

sunbury1@ptd.net 

Recreation Facilities for Everyone 

• Safe and spacious community 

swimming pool 

• Enclosed ice skating rink - 

open October ‘till April 

• League softball, baseball, soccer 

and hockey 

• Boating and water activities on Lake 

Augusta and the Susquehanna River 

• Parks for strolling, running, biking, 

skateboarding and picnicking 

• Historical sites and formal gardens 

• Festivals, carnivals and block parties 

throughout the spring, summer and fall. 

• Area’s Largest fireworks display - 

2nd Saturday in July

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