Member News ~ August 20, 2026
Events & Dates:
MC Federal Credit Union Ribbon Cutting- August 21
Join us to celebrate MC Federal Credit Union as they open their new Berwick office with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Come tour the new location, meet the team, and help mark this exciting milestone! Register Here
Cardinal Estate Planning Free Workshop- Sept 1
Join them for The 3 Cardinal Rules for Planning Your Estate and Protecting Your Assets. To reserve your spot, simply fill out this form or call their office at (570) 252-9043.
PA CareerLink Day Event- Sept 3
Join them for an in-person seminar and learn how to reduce Unemployment Compensation costs by filing for relief from charges! Email dedsell@tiu11.org to register! Thursday, September 3 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. This seminar covers: Eligibility and filing steps, Notifications and key documents, Impact of separations and appeal rights & Critical deadlines to avoid charges.
The Weis Center’s New Season Will Kick Off - Sept. 11
The Weis Center will kick off its new season with bluegrass and Americana artist Bronwyn on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. Learn more by calling 570-577-1000 or online at Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice
Journey Bank Photography Contest Submission Deadline - DUE September 18th
Arts in Bloom Performing Arts Series - Sept 18
The Journey Bank Arts in Bloom Performing Arts Series at Commonwealth University Bloomsburg will open with a performance of “Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story” on Friday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m., in Carver Hall, K.S. Gross Auditorium. “Behind The Lines: A 9/11 Story” is produced by Modern Warrior Live, a production team that works closely with veterans, including co-founder Jaymes Poling, to tell “personal stories of loss, endurance, and how people carry life-changing experiences forward.” Read more.
HearingLife Invites You To Free Educational Seminar- Sept 24
Join their hearing care experts to learn why hearing health is so important and learn how today’s technology can help you stay connected and engaged. Thursday, September 24, 2026, Starting at 5pm. Learn More
Announcements:
2027 Chamber Outstanding Citizen Nominations Open Now!
Let's recognize our outstanding citizens in Columbia & Montour: Nominate The 2027 Outstanding Citizen Now!
PPL Electric Utilities- The Powerline Newsletter is Out Now
PPL’s Powerline Newsletters most recent edition is out now. The edition includes updates on, PPL’s ongoing efforts to strengthen grid reliability, customer resources, the launch of PPL’s new data center resource page and more. You can find the Newsletter here.
Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center Celebrates Graduation of its 121st Class of Practical Nursing Students
Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center celebrated the graduation of its 121st class of Practical Nursing Students. The ceremony was held on August 13th at 7pm in the Lewisburg Area High School auditorium to honor the accomplishments and dedication of 39 graduating students. For more information about the CSLPNCC, visit https://lpn.csiu.org/
Lake Chillisquaque Spillway Update
The spillway upgrade project has been in the excavation phase since spring and remains on schedule. The following activities are expected to take place in the coming months: Excavated material will be crushed on site and trucked to an area on the Montour power plant property. Beginning the week of August 24, truck traffic will increase along Preserve Road to Strawberry Ridge Road as crushed excavated material is moved. This will occur during daylight hours, Monday through Friday and is expected to take a number of weeks to complete. This information will be posted on the project website at https://spillwayupgrade.com/.
Did You Miss Last Week's Member News? Here's News That's Still Timely:
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Presents Knorrwood - Aug 21 & 22
Knorrwood returns to the stage at the Alvina Krause theatre with a return of “Over the Shire and Far Away” on Friday, August 21 and August 22. Showtimes are 7:30 pm on Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22. There will be a beer garden open to ticket holders before the Saturday performance at 5 pm on Center Street in front of the theatre featuring specialty Knorrwood lager from Rock God Brewery as well as pizza from Project Pizza and more! Learn More
Fun Fest and Poker Run to Benefit the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum - Aug 22
Fun Fest will be held August 22nd, 2026 from 11am-5pm at the future home of the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum, 317 Montour Blvd, Bloomsburg. There will be fun for all ages including food trucks, children’s crafts and actives, raffles and prizes! A poker run will be held, registration is 9:00am- 10:30am at the Danville Moose Lodge and the ride will start at 11:00am ending at Vreeland’s Harley Davidson (future home of the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum). More information here.
Camp Victory is Hosts Campfire Gala - Aug 27
This semi-formal evening will include a cocktail hour, seated dinner and presentation of awards. It will be held in our Waterfront Pavilion, from 5 - 8:30pm. The evening will include recognition of two honorees. Visit their website for more information
Active Transportation Plan Survey
The SEDA-COG Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is gathering public input for the MPO’s next Active Transportation Plan (ATP) covering Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties. Everyone is invited and encouraged to complete an online survey to share your active transportation concerns and priorities for shaping the next ATP. For more information about the Active Transportation Plan update, visit the project page here.
Bloomsburg Fair Announces Queen
Ms. Brynn Karnes, 2026 Central Columbia FFA Graduate, was crowned the 2026 Bloomsburg Fair Queen. Brynn served as the 2025 Bloomsburg Fair Queen Alternate and now will step into the role of queen for the 2026 season. Brynn will attend Penn State University majoring in Agribusiness Management. Ms. Kadence Rhone, also a 2026 Central Columbia FFA Graduate, retired from the Bloomsburg Fair Queen as she served as the 2024 alternate and 2025 queen.
Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak Named on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List
Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak, an elder law firm with seven locations in northeastern and central Pennsylvania, announced it has been ranked No. 3728 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Central Columbia FFA Earns Three-Star Gold Rating
The Central Columbia FFA Chapter of Bloomsburg, PA was recently awarded a Three-Star Gold Rating by the National FFA Organization through the National Chapter Rating Award application. Chapters are recognized through an application highlighting their achievements, community involvement and supervised agricultural experience projects. The Central Columbia FFA Chapter ranks in the top 1% of all programs and chapters in the United States. Central Columbia FFA will be recognized at the 2026 National FFA Convention in October in Indianapolis, IN. Learn more about Pennsylvania FFA at www.paffa.org/about-ffa.
B.I.D.A Elects New Board President
The Berwick Industrial Development Association, Inc. (B.I.D.A.) is pleased to announce the election of Rhonda Wieners as the organization’s newest Board President. Mrs. Wieners brings a strong commitment to economic development and community advancement to her new leadership role. As Board President, she will work alongside B.I.D.A.’s Board of Directors and staff to advance the organization’s mission of strengthening the regional economy through business development, strategic partnerships, and community investments.