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Kathleen Dodds, of Sherwood Ore., takes a rest along Route 642 on her way east Friday afternoon. Dodds began her ride with Mystic and Delightful more than 2,900 miles ago in May.

Oregon woman answers call of the road
DANVILLE -- A horse is a horse, of course, of course.

Lewisburg survives head start, Bloomsburg
It was a late-arriving crowd. But how could it not be, with the opening kickoff of Lewisburg Area High's District 4 Class AA quarterfinal against Bloomsburg at 5 p.m. Friday -- two hours earlier than the six other playoff games featuring Valley teams?

Backyard fight ends in stabbing, Valley man says
A Winfield man who investigated why his dogs were barking late Thursday night was stabbed after a struggle in his backyard with an unidentified person.

Forum set for youths in wake of teen suicide
A Richfield pastor is opening his church Sunday to give frustrated and grieving youths an opportunity to express themselves in the wake of Brandon Bitner's suicide.

Christmas giveway program needs food, clothing, toys
DANVILLE " The ballroom is empty, but Community Christmas Tree Program organizers hope it will soon be bursting with donations.

Group sees need for mass transit
SHAMOKIN -- How can public transportation serve you and the community? That was the topic at CareerLink office in Shamokin Friday as the North Central Pennsylvania Public Transportation Taskforce and interested members of the public met to discuss the issue.

The Associated PressPenn State running back Michael Zordich (9) celebrates with teammate Johnnie Troutman after scoring on a 1-yard run against Temple during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game in State College.

Lions hot over point spread against Buckeyes
The oddsmakers say that Penn State won't be within 2 touchdowns of No. 8 Ohio State on Saturday. Some snarling Nittany Lions say those oddsmakers are dead wrong.

High School Football Playoff Scoreboard
District 4 Class AAA semifinals
Shikellamy 23, Shamokin 17, final OT
Selinsgrove 42, Vo-Tech 14, final
District 4 Class AA quarterfinals
Lewisburg 21, Bloomsburg 20, final
Danville 62, Wyalusing 20, final
Mount Carmel 45, North Penn 14, final
Towanda 51, Hughesville 21, 4th
District 4 Class A semifinals
Line Mountain 57, Muncy 20, final
Southern Columbia 68, Canton 52, final

Line Mountain's Martz resigns
A little more than a week away from the first day of winter sports practice, Line Mountain High School wrestling coach Mike Martz has stepped down from the position, and district officials are looking for a replacement.

High school sports: Six Valley teams open state play Saturday
The road to Hershey — or Whitehall — is still open for six Valley sports teams, including five soccer squads and a field hockey team looking to make it back to the state finals.

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