News from Danville

 | By Julye Wemple
Saturday, April 18, 2020

DANVILLE — Researchers at Geisinger are involved in several clinical studies, testing the effectiveness of several types of drugs that could be used to fight the new coronavirus, hospital...


 | By GERI GIBBONS
Thursday, April 16, 2020

DANVILLE — Danville borough council members approved next month’s opening of the Ferry’s Growers Market, but with modifications.

Members discussed the issue at length during their...


 | By Julye Wemple
Wednesday, April 15, 2020

DANVILLE — Geisinger is rolling out a new program this week aimed at tracing coronavirus patients and their close contacts in an effort to slow the spread of the highly contagious and sometimes...


 | By GERI GIBBONS
Wednesday, April 15, 2020

DANVILLE — A veteran borough lawman will take over as police chief as of July 1.

During Tuesday’s online meeting, council appointed Cpl. Jonathan Swank, officer-in-charge, to lead the...


Tuesday, April 14, 2020

DANVILLE — The Hygiene Program of the Good Samaritan Mission in Danville will offer its Tuesday product giveaway as scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. However, the following restrictions will be...


 | By Julye Wemple
Monday, April 13, 2020

DANVILLE — For the first time in years, life expectancy in the United States is up, thanks in part to a decrease in drug overdose deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control....


Sunday, April 12, 2020

DANVILLE — A local greenhouse donated some of its excess Easter flowers to Geisinger Medical Center to brighten the day of the emergency department staff, according to a Geisinger press release...


Sunday, April 12, 2020

DANVILLE — Property sales recorded in March at the Montour County Courthouse:

Anthony Township

Jonathan M. Rishel to James T. and Aimee S. Leiby, $105,000...


Saturday, April 11, 2020

DANVILLE — To give patients continued access to primary and specialty care while slowing the spread of COVID-19, Geisinger has expanded its telehealth services to include primary care and more...


Friday, April 10, 2020

DANVILLE — A front-seat passenger of a car stopped for driving erratically last April, first refused police instruction to get back into the vehicle, then refused to get out of it, officers...