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EXCLUSIVE: BEAR ON LOOSE IN GROVE!

April 25, 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak A bear is on the loose in Selinsgrove— and it is hungry! Residents of Harris Estates believe a black bear is prowling around … Continue reading

April 25, 2016 · 1 Comment

ASK IZZY: How to Deal with Jealous Friends

In this week’s Ask Izzy,America’s youngest advice columnist gets a question about how to deal with jealous friends.

April 23, 2016 · Leave a comment

Fundraiser Set For Local Woman

April 22, 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak A local woman is hoping to receive some much needed help paying the medical bills for her sickness. A fundraiser is set on … Continue reading

April 22, 2016 · Leave a comment

UFO Spotted Over Grove

April 21, 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak A mysterious metallic fireball was spotted shooting through south Selinsgrove. Local resident Pam Ritter witnessed the strange burst of bright light on April … Continue reading

April 21, 2016 · 1 Comment

EXCLUSIVE: Grove Woman Stands Up To Flag Thieves

April, 20 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak A Selinsgrove woman who had her American flag stolen from outside of her home nine times is determined to not let the unpatriotic … Continue reading

April 20, 2016 · 2 Comments

Strike Hits Grove

April, 19, 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak Verizon workers in Selinsgrove are on strike! Two workers have been standing outside the phone companies building on Market Street  to protest pensions, job … Continue reading

April 19, 2016 · Leave a comment

SU Students “Terrorized” by Safety Officers

April 18, 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak Susquehanna University students are fighting back on what they say are aggressive policing by campus security. A petition that was started by students … Continue reading

April 18, 2016 · Leave a comment

OSN Top Stories! 528,699 Views (so far) in April!

The OSN is still smashing records! Thank you to all the readers! Here is a list of the most read stories so far this month along with a breakdown of … Continue reading

April 17, 2016 · Leave a comment

ASK IZZY: Fears of Divorce

America’s youngest paid advice columnist talks to a kid who is worried that all the fighting at home means his parents are going to get a divorce.

April 16, 2016 · Leave a comment

UPDATE! Hank the Cat Safely Returned to Owner

  April 15, 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak Hank the Cat, who went missing on Orange Street last Friday night has been safely returned to its owner. “I’m happy to … Continue reading

April 15, 2016 · 1 Comment

The Mirror in the Attic

A Short Story by Hilde Kate Lysiak A family of four sat at a dinner table. On the table sat blue plates with mashed sweet potatoes and broccoli. Around the … Continue reading

April 14, 2016 · 2 Comments

Is THIS the FACE OF VANDALISM?

April 13, 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak A suspect has finally been charged for the vandalism at the Selinsgrove Commons. Exactly ten days after police claimed they caught a man … Continue reading

April 13, 2016 · Leave a comment

BREAKING Vandal Revealed! SU Student Charged!

April 12, 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak A suspect has been charged in the vandalism at the Selinsgrove Commons. Ten days after the incident the Selinsgrove police have released the … Continue reading

April 12, 2016 · Leave a comment

ASK IZZY: GET TO SLEEP LIFE HACKS!

America’s youngest paid advice columnist on get to SLEEP LIFE HACKS!

April 12, 2016 · Leave a comment

HAVE YOU SEEN MISSING CAT “HANK”? OSN REWARD!

 “Hank”, went missing on Orange Street Friday night.The OSN is offering a $100 cash reward for information leading to the safe return of Hank. If you see Hank please email … Continue reading

April 11, 2016 · Leave a comment

DAY 9: Police STILL Refuse to Release Name of Vandal WATCH VIDEO

April, 11 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak Nine days after cops claim they caught the vandal ripping up plants at the Commons, Selinsgrove Police are still refusing to release the … Continue reading

April 11, 2016 · Leave a comment

April SMASHES OSN record for VIEWS!!!

Wow! 463,202 views already this month!! Thank you for making April the best ever month for the Orange Street News! Everyone has been so nice. Thank you. I haven’t been … Continue reading

April 10, 2016 · Leave a comment

EXCLUSIVE: Biz Owner Could Sue Grove Over Wild Roof Parties

April 9, 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak One Selinsgrove business owner is about to hit the roof! Donna Spooner who owns the Mustard Seed on at 20 South Market Street … Continue reading

April 9, 2016 · 3 Comments

Grove Police Refuse To ID Vandal

April, 8 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak Selinsgrove police are refusing to release the name of the vandal found ripping up plants at the Commons. The Orange Street News has … Continue reading

April 8, 2016 · Leave a comment

Brussels Terror Hits Grove

April 7, 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak Fanny Mayeur got a text from her mom early on the morning of March 22nd saying that her home city of Brussels in … Continue reading

April 7, 2016 · 2 Comments

EXCLUSIVE: FATHER BANNED FROM SON’S PRESCHOOL GRADUATION

Considering lawsuit! April 6 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak Susquehanna University has banned a Selinsgrove father from his own son’s preschool graduation after mistakenly accusing him of being a creeper … Continue reading

April 6, 2016 · 3 Comments

Grove Chooses New Cop

April, 5, 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak Selinsgrove has chosen a new police officer. Last night the Borough voted to hire a new police officer to patrol Selinsgrove. “We do … Continue reading

April 5, 2016 · Leave a comment

Borough Limits Public Comment

April, 5, 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak The Borough Council has made changes to the ‘Public Participation Rules.’ Last night council members voted to limit public comments to five minutes. … Continue reading

April 5, 2016 · 2 Comments

OSN Publisher Responds to Critics!

Here is my response to those who you suggesting I “play with dolls” or “have tea parties” instead of reporting the news. Thank you to Isabel Lysiak for helping film, … Continue reading

April 3, 2016 · 24 Comments

EXCLUSIVE: MURDER ON NINTH STREET!

  By Hilde Kate Lysiak Police are investigating a possible murder at 9th Street in Selinsgrove A man is suspected of murdering his wife with a hammer at 9th Street … Continue reading

April 2, 2016 · 198 Comments

BREAKING: Elderly Couple with Severe Injuries Found on Ninth Street!

Police are at the scene of a home at 602 Ninth Street in Selinsgrove. Sources told WKOK that an elderly couple was found in the home with severe injuries. The … Continue reading

April 2, 2016 · 1 Comment

BREAKING: VANDAL ARRESTED!!

April, 2, 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak Selinsgrove Police caught their man! The menacing plant vandal that has been terrorizing Selinsgrove for months may have finally been stopped! Selinsgrove Chief … Continue reading

April 2, 2016 · 3 Comments

BREAKING Vandal Strikes Again! On Eve of Choc Fest

The plant vandal struck again – this time on the eve of one of Selinsgrove’s biggest days! “Pretty rude,” said Grove resident Tucker Fowkes. Vandal also ripped up several plants. … Continue reading

April 2, 2016 · Leave a comment

Chocolate Stroll Could Become Grove Tradition

April, 1, 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak Selinsgrove is kicking off its first annual Chocolate stroll tomorrow! If all goes well, it could soon be a local tradition! Thirty stores … Continue reading

April 1, 2016 · Leave a comment

EXCLUSIVE Taylor Swift Coming to Grove in June!

April 1, 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak Singer Taylor Swift will be performing at a private outdoor concert at Selinsgrove this June, according to the star’s spokesperson. The pop star … Continue reading

April 1, 2016 · Leave a comment

OSN Smashes Record with 17,954 views in March!! Thank you Readers!

Wow! 17,954 views in March! Thank you for making March the best ever month for the Orange Street News! I promise to keep working hard to bring you all the … Continue reading

March 31, 2016 · 1 Comment

BREAKING: Skunk Shot Dead in Grove! Possibly Rabid!

3/30/2016 By Isabel Rose Lysiak and Hilde Kate Lysiak A skunk believed to be rabid was shot dead by Selinsgrove police this afternoon. The sick creature was spotted around 5:30 … Continue reading

March 30, 2016 · Leave a comment

Student Found Dead at SU: Not Suspicious

A student died at Susquehanna University, according to officials. The University released a statement about the death of Emma Cook, a sophomore: “It is with heavy hearts that we write … Continue reading

March 30, 2016 · Leave a comment

Business Closes in Grove – Again!

3/30/2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak The Entoguard Pest and Termite store on Market Street has shut down. A sign posted on the outside door said they had moved locations and … Continue reading

March 30, 2016 · Leave a comment

Message From Hilde: SelinsGhost-Town?

The front page story for the April issue of the Orange Street News asks the question: is Selinsgrove becoming a ghost town? One in five storefronts on the the main … Continue reading

March 29, 2016 · Leave a comment

Where Have Selinsgrove Stores Gone?

3/28/16 By Hilde Kate Lysiak Is downtown Selinsgrove becoming a ghost town? An Exclusive Orange Street News investigation has revealed that out of the forty-seven store fronts on Market Street … Continue reading

March 28, 2016 · 7 Comments

HAPPY EASTER! THANK YOU FOR MAKING MARCH OUR BEST MONTH YET!

I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Easter and thank all my readers for making March the best month yet for the Orange Street News. Just in March The Orange … Continue reading

March 27, 2016 · Leave a comment

REWARD DOUBLES TO $200 FOR VANDAL INFO!

3/26/2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak Vandal beware: there is now a $200 reward on your head! The cash reward for information that leads to the discovery of who vandalized the … Continue reading

March 26, 2016 · Leave a comment

Selinsgrove or old town Selin’s Grove?

3/24/2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak Selinsgrove or “old town Selin’s Grove?” If Selinsgrove Chamber of Commerce President Helen Walters has her way downtown Selinsgrove is about to have a name … Continue reading

March 24, 2016 · Leave a comment

Local Journalist Claims To Be Harassed By Borough Council

March, 22, 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak A local journalist claims that the Borough Council is trying to stop his ability to report the news — and the public from … Continue reading

March 22, 2016 · Leave a comment

Officials Pledge to “Get to Bottom” of Vandalism

3/22/2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak Town officials are promising an end to the vandalism that has been terrorizing Selinsgrove! The plant haters struck the Selinsgrove Commons late Friday and Sunday … Continue reading

March 22, 2016 · 1 Comment

BREAKING NOW! VANDAL STRIKES AGAIN! STRIKES SECOND TIME IN THREE NIGHTS!

March 21, 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak On Sunday night vandal struck the Selinsgrove Commons again – for the second time in the last three nights. Vandal also ripped up … Continue reading

March 21, 2016 · 1 Comment

$100 Cash Reward if You Know Who Did This?

3/21/2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak The Orange Street News is now offering a $100 no questions asked cash reward for information that leads to the discovery of who vandalized the … Continue reading

March 21, 2016 · Leave a comment

EXCLUSIVE BREAKING Vandal Attacks Selinsgrove Commons!

3/20/16 By Hilde Kate Lysiak Plant vandals struck the Selinsgrove Commons on Friday night. This time the plant-hater tipped one of the large planters over, spreading a mess of dirt … Continue reading

March 20, 2016 · Leave a comment

Homophobic Vandals in Grove?

3/19/2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak Are these vandals homophobic? Someone wrote dirty messages on a window at 202 S. Market Street that include slurs. Its unknown how long the dirty … Continue reading

March 19, 2016 · 1 Comment

Daily Item Columnist Tackles Vampires!

Do you know that America’s youngest paid advice columnist lives right here in Selinsgrove! This week she gets a question from a resident concerned there might about vampires.

March 18, 2016 · Leave a comment

UPDATE: Christmas Finally Over in Grove!

3/17/2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak Welcome Spring! After four long years the famous Selinsgrove Christmas wreath has finally come down. A day after the Orange Street News exclusively reported residents … Continue reading

March 17, 2016 · Leave a comment

Grove Business Owner Defends Spring Christmas Wreath

March 16, 2016 By Hilde Kate Lysiak A Selingrove business owner is defending his right to keep  his holiday decorations up no matter what the season. Isabella’s Italian restaurant on … Continue reading

March 16, 2016 · 1 Comment

Grove Man Runs 4 Miles 600 Days Straight!

By Hilde Kate Lysiak March 15th, 2016 A Selinsgrove man has run four miles outside everyday for 600 straight days Beginning in the summer of 2014, Selinsgrove resident Matthew Lysiak … Continue reading

March 15, 2016 · Leave a comment

OSN INVESTIGATION: What is in Grove Drinking Water?

By Hilde Kate Lysiak March, 14, 2016 Is Selinsgrove’s drinking water safe? The Orange Street News tested Selinsgrove’s tap water to see if it was safe using a water testing … Continue reading

March 14, 2016 · 4 Comments

Grove Church Fixing Up Memorial Garden

By Hilde Kate Lysiak March 13, 2016 This is no ordinary garden. All Saints Episcopal Church is improving its memorial garden. “We’ve been working hard at improving it,” Bruce Johnson, … Continue reading

March 13, 2016 · Leave a comment

Vandal Strikes Union Cemetery

EXCLUSIVE By Hilde Kate Lysiak A gravestone was graffitied at Union Cemetery. A vandal damaged the stone marker for Judge Miles Potter with a peace sign along with the words … Continue reading

March 12, 2016 · Leave a comment

Christmas Season Over in Grove – Finally!

By Hilde Kate Lysiak Is Spring finally coming to Selinsgrove? Three months after the holiday season, the Christmas tree has finally come down at the Selinsgrove Commons. Bruce Johnson, a … Continue reading

March 11, 2016 · Leave a comment

Weavers Nest Opens in Selinsgrove

By Hilde Kate Lysiak A new business has opened its doors in Selinsgrove. Tess Fisher opened Weaver’s Nest on Market Street so that people can buy hand made things like … Continue reading

March 10, 2016 · 2 Comments

Light Stealing Vandal Strikes Selinsgrove

EXCLUSIVE By Hilde Kate Lysiak   The person stealing the lights off from one Orange Street resident better watch out! Richard Shaffer, who lives at 526 Orange Street, is on the … Continue reading

March 9, 2016 · 3 Comments

Selinsgrove To Get New Cop!

By Hilde Kate Lysiak Selinsgrove is getting a fifth police officer! Last night the Borough Council stated they will have a fifth cop within three months. “We are going through … Continue reading

March 8, 2016 · Leave a comment

BREAKING: Selinsgrove To Get a New Officer!

By Hilde Kate Lysiak Selinsgrove is getting that fifth police officer, according to officials at tonights Borough Meeting. The officer will be hired by May 1st! More details coming…  

March 7, 2016 · Leave a comment

BREAKING: Grove Church Egged!

EXCLUSIVE By Hilde Kate Lysiak This vandal doesn’t have a prayer! Now it is St. Paul’s UCC Church in Selinsgrove that was victimized by the egger. “I saw eggs on … Continue reading

March 7, 2016 · Leave a comment

Help Selinsgrove Hire New Police Officer!

Hi, I’m Hilde Kate Lysiak, the publisher of the Orange Street News. Vandalism is on the rise in Selinsgrove. Vandals have been throwing eggs, stealing signs, ripping up plants and … Continue reading

March 6, 2016 · Leave a comment

OSN Short Story THE NEW HOUSE

by Hilde Kate Lysiak Alice Toclaw, a 23 year old girl, sat on a light blue carpet in a tiny room with many windows. Over the glass hung silky blue … Continue reading

March 6, 2016 · Leave a comment

Library Mini Golf a Hit!

By Hilde Kate Lysiak Don’t knock over the books with that put! Several dozen kids showed up Saturday at the Rudy Gelnett Memorial Library Friday and to raise funds for Snyder … Continue reading

March 5, 2016 · Leave a comment

Two Girls Suspected in Grove EGGing!

EXCLUSIVE By Hilde Kate Lysiak Selinsgrove is dealing with an eggstraordinary problem and residents are on the look out for two young girls who may be the culprits. The entire … Continue reading

March 4, 2016 · 1 Comment

Christmas in March? Tree Confusion!

EXCLUSIVE! By Hilde Kate Lysiak For Selinsgrove — its Christmas in March. Three months after the holiday season the traditional Christmas tree is still up at the Selinsgrove Commons. “It’s … Continue reading

March 2, 2016 · 1 Comment

EXCLUSIVE: Little Norway CLOSED FOR SEASON

By Hilde Kate Lysiak The Orange Street News has learned there will be no ice skating this year in Selinsgrove! Officials tell the Orange Street News they have given up … Continue reading

February 24, 2016 · 2 Comments

Vandals Strike Isle of Que! EXCLUSIVE BREAKING NEWS

By Hilde Kate Lysiak Vandals strike again! This time it was the Isle of Que being victimized by egg throwers who struck several cars including on West Pine near Second … Continue reading

February 19, 2016 · 2 Comments

Porn Hacker on Loose on Grove!

. By Hilde Kate Lysiak Kids social media accounts are being hacked by a hi-tech pervert! Instagram accounts of local tweens are being hijacked by a mysterious hacker who has … Continue reading

February 18, 2016 · Leave a comment

Vandals Terrorize Grove Business!

  By Hilde Kate Lysiak The Selinsgrove Vandal struck again! This time the victim was Flip Hair Salon, which is located at 9 University Avenue. The popular hair place has … Continue reading

February 10, 2016 · 3 Comments

BREAKING Drugs in Grove Park EXCLUSIVE PICS!!

By Hilde Kate Lysiak The Orange Street News has found EXCLUSIVE evidence of drug use at the Moose Playground. A tube was found (pictured above) near the fence of the … Continue reading

February 8, 2016 · 8 Comments

FEB ISSUE OF OSN HITS STREETS!!!

Find your copy beginning tomorrow at businesses all over Selinsgrove including Emma’s Food For Life, The Kind Cafe, Michaels Diner, and the Borough Office!!!

January 31, 2016 · Leave a comment

Drugs Hit Selinsgrove Middle School!

SHOCKING EXCLUSIVE Investigation Reveals Serious Drug Problem! By Hilde Kate Lysiak There is a drug problem at Selinsgrove Middle School. Interviews with several students have revealed that drugs like weed … Continue reading

January 31, 2016 · 2 Comments

Grove Needs To Deal With Drugs

Dear Readers, As you know, this issue is all about drugs.  The idea that a kid had drugs at the Middle School Dance makes me crazy.  My sister is that … Continue reading

January 31, 2016 · 1 Comment

The Girl Who Thought She Was On Earth

A Short Story by Hilde Kate Lysiak Hanna Gooley, a 13 year old girl, lived on Cooteal—a planet far away. She was having trouble with her vision so her father, … Continue reading

January 31, 2016 · Leave a comment

Selinsgrove Columnist Goes International

Selinsgrove native and Daily Item columnist Ask Izzy had her column profiled in the United Kingdom!!!   Read article here!

January 25, 2016 · Leave a comment

EXCLUSIVE! Vandal Strikes Emma’s!

By Hilde Kate Lysiak The Selinsgrove Vandal has struck again. The time Emma’s Restaurant was a victim of the vandals destructive ways. The vandal destroyed the sign outside of the … Continue reading

January 17, 2016 · 3 Comments

BANDIT THWARTED!!

Stolen Wagon Returned to Owner! Police Still Have No Clues Aboutr Orange Street Bandit! By Hilde Kate Lysiak A dose of Holiday cheer thwarted the Orange Street Vandal after a … Continue reading

December 29, 2015 · 1 Comment

Little Norway on Thin Ice

By Hilde Kate Lysiak What is winter with no ice skating? Some are worried that Little Norway II, the borough’s ice skating rink may not open this year. Last year … Continue reading

December 29, 2015 · 1 Comment

68 Days of Vandal on Loose!

Dear Readers, On January 1st it will be 68 days since the Selinsgrove Police had footage of the plant vandal and still they haven’t found him. 68 days!!!! The vandals … Continue reading

December 29, 2015 · 2 Comments

VANDAL STEALS WAGON! $50 CASH REWARD

VANDAL STRIKES!! ORANGE STREET NEWS IS OFFERING A $50 CASH REWARD FOR THE RETURN OF THIS WAGON! NO QUESTIONS ASKED!!! THE RED OLD WAGON WAS LAST SEEN ON THE 300 … Continue reading

December 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dec Issue of the OSN is Out!!!1

The December issue of the Orange Street News is out and it is a Christmas Spectacular! Pick up your copy tomorrow at the Kind Cafe, Emmas, the Borough front desk, … Continue reading

December 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Christmas Spectacular! Vandal Trap?

By Hilde Kate Lysiak Selinsgrove is bracing for an epic Christmas that not even the hated plant vandal can ruin! `The list of Holiday Happenings is full: *Dec 1st, Tuesday … Continue reading

December 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Death Street in Grove?

By Hilde Kate Lysiak Slow down Market Street drivers! The curve on Market Street near All Saints Church in Selinsgrove is an accident waiting to happen, according to residents. “Its … Continue reading

December 1, 2015 · 3 Comments

UPDATE: Plant Vandal Still Loose

By Hilde Kate Lysiak The elusive Selinsgrove Plant vandal is still on the loose. An officer from the Selinsgrove Police Department told the Orange Street News they aren’t close to … Continue reading

December 1, 2015 · 1 Comment

The Door

A Short Story  By Hilde Kate Lysiak It was a dark room. You could see cloths tucked under doors, food scraps laying around. There was a pale, old, thin woman … Continue reading

December 1, 2015 · 2 Comments

Police Need to Catch Bandit

Dear Readers, People think of Selinsgrove as a safe, quiet town. But is Selinsgrove really the safe quiet town that people think it is? The vandal or vandals have been … Continue reading

December 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

FRONT PAGE: VANDAL CAUGHT ON TAPE!!

Do you know this vandal? `This destructive menace was caught on tape ripping up plants outside of Vivace Music at 32 S Market Street by the camera shortly after 1 … Continue reading

November 5, 2015 · 2 Comments

Noisy Street Cleaners Rattle Grove

By Hilde Kate Lysiak No alarm needed! Residents are complaining about the early morning loud noises caused by the street cleaning machines. “They wake me up at like 5 in … Continue reading

November 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Hero Aunt – a Short Story by Hilde Kate Lysiak

A girl named Chelsea and her family decided to move to a new home. While her parents were looking at houses, Chelsea went to stay with her Aunt Molly. Chelsea … Continue reading

November 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

VANDAL CAUGHT ON FILM! EXCLUSIVE!! BREAKING NEWS

By Hilde Kate Lysiak Do you know this vandal?? The Selinsgrove plant vandal struck again – – but this time the destructive man was caught on film! The angry plant … Continue reading

October 24, 2015 · Leave a comment

Vandals Strike Grove – BREAKING NEWS

EXCLUSIVE By Hilde Kate Lysiak Holiday hating vandals are on the lose in Selinsgrove! Late Saturday night someone broke a huge vase and ripped lots of expensive flowers at the … Continue reading

October 18, 2015 · Leave a comment

Selinsgrove Girl Scores! EXCLUSIVE

By Hilde Kate Lysiak Selinsgrove has its very own soccer star. Jessica Smith, 12, was picked out of one hundred girls to go meet soccer legend Abby Wambach in New … Continue reading

October 6, 2015 · Leave a comment

Vandals on Orange Street

Orange Street Sign Broken Better have a map. A vandal broke the street sign on the corner of Pine and Orange Street in Selinsgrove early last week. “It was probably … Continue reading

September 30, 2015 · 1 Comment

Homeless in Selinsgrove! EXCLUSIVE

By Hilde Kate Lysiak Did you know there is a homeless man in Selinsgrove? Walter Keister sleeps in a tent that he carries as he walks back and forth from … Continue reading

September 25, 2015 · 34 Comments

Martha’s Table Fills Bellies

By Hilde Kate Lysiak I hope you are hungry! Selinsgrove residents can sit down for a meal of tomato soup, roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots, and desert. On the first … Continue reading

September 25, 2015 · Leave a comment

Poor on Purpose

By Hilde Kate Lysiak A Selinsgrove Man is poor on purpose. Jason, 44, sits outside of WalMart on the weekends asking people for food and hoping to spread the word … Continue reading

September 25, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Exterminator A Short Story by Hilde Kate Lysiak

A Short Story by Hilde Kate Lysiak It was a dark room. Specks of light were coming in from beneath the closed curtains. Dust collected on glass shelves that contained … Continue reading

September 25, 2015 · 1 Comment

Message From Hilde

I’ve been getting a lot of attention for the Orange Street News. Lots of people wanted to talk to me about my paper and television crews followed me around. Its … Continue reading

September 25, 2015 · 3 Comments

SELINSGROVE ALERT! HAVE YOU SEEN THIS DOG?

September 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Bear Loose in Grove!

By Hilde Kate Lysiak A bear is on the loose in Selinsgrove. The bear was spotted Monday, August 23rd at the parking lot of the new Coles Hardware, according to … Continue reading

September 1, 2015 · 1 Comment

August Issue of Orange Street News Hits Streets!!

Pick up your brand new copy of the Orange Street News at the Kind Cafe, The Selinsgrove Borough, Michaels Restaurant, Emmas and the Library!!!

August 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

Twister Strikes Grove!

By Hilde Kate Lysiak A twister struck the Isle of Q in Selinsgrove on Thursday, July 9. The trees crashed down all over the road blocking traffic and sending emergency crews … Continue reading

August 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Curious Case of Manla’s Chicken

Manla’s by Hilde Kate Lysiak Once there was a girl named Emma. She was twelve years old and not easily impressed. One day, Emma was on a walk when she … Continue reading

July 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Happy Independence Day

Happy Independence Day!  Independence Day is about when America became its own country. Some people did not want this to happen so they tried to kill us.  Then the Revolutionary … Continue reading

July 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

June Issue of Orange Street News Hits Selinsgrove!

Pick up your copy today at the Kind Cafe, Michael’s Restaurant, or the Borough Bill Paying window!

June 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Miracle at Christ United

By Hilde Kate Lysiak A local church is counting its blessings even though it suffered terrible damage. Despite the trouble, every one is just happy that no one was hurt … Continue reading

June 1, 2015 · 1 Comment

Short Story: The Clouds (Murder or Missing?)

By Hilde Kate Lysiak There was a boy siting in the grass next to a graveyard. He lived next door He liked to come to the graveyard to look at … Continue reading

June 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Seal Teacher Races to Glory

By Hilde Kate Lysiak A popular Selinsgrove Kindergarten teacher won the Long Island Marathon. Ryan McGuire won the 35th Long Island Marathon event by finishing the half marathon in one … Continue reading

June 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

11-year old Detained at Boscov’s! EXCLUSIVE!

Popular Daily Item Columnist Detained for Walking Alone!! Store says Sorry!! By Hilde Kate Lysiak Isabel Lysiak, 11, also known as Ask Izzy, the kids columnist for the Daily Item, … Continue reading

May 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Laura Leaving Kind Cafe Moving Across Country to Work on Farm

Moving Across Country to Work on Farm By Hilde Kate Lysiak Laura Jeanine Prosseda is leaving her job at the Kind Cafe to help a friend grow an organic vegetable … Continue reading

May 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Short Story: Happy Birthday Lenis

Once there was a girl. Her name was Lenis. She had blue eyes and a pale face. She was five years old. It was just before night. The clock said … Continue reading

May 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Message From Hilde: Happy Memorial Day

Memorial Day is coming soon! Memorial Day is about people who died in the war fighting for our country. I have a grampa who was in World War 2, but … Continue reading

May 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Print Dead at Seal High! FRONT PAGE STORY!

By Hilde Kate Lysiak Print is dead – at least at Selinsgrove High School. Journalism students at Selinsgrove say they would like a printed paper but there isn’t enough money … Continue reading

April 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

Mystery Beast Spotted in Grove! EXCLUSIVE!!

By Hilde Kate Lysiak A mystery beast was seen at Rotary Field on April 1, a witness exclusively told the Orange Street News. Kristen Freed, 12, told the News she … Continue reading

April 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

Layla and the Talking Toothbrush SHORT STORY

Layla and the Talking Toothbrush  A Short Story By Hilde Kate Lysiak “Wake up!” said Layla’s parents. “It is time to brush your teeth.” “Ok!” said Layla, and she went … Continue reading

April 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

Message from Hilde: Easter Wishes!

By Hilde Kate Lysiak Easter is coming up. I like Easter. I love dying Easter eggs and seeing all the different colors. I always wonder what the Easter Bunny will … Continue reading

April 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

Cookie Friendship Day

A Short Story By Hilde Kate Lysiak Once there was a village.  But it was not like any other village.  There were gingerbread houses as homes.  There were gingerbread people. … Continue reading

January 29, 2015 · Leave a comment

Seed Exchange Event

By Hilde Kate Lysiak It may be winter, but we are already looking forward to planting in the spring. The Rudy Gelnett Memorial Library will hold a seed exchange on … Continue reading

January 29, 2015 · Leave a comment

EXCLUSIVE: Orange Street Safe

Selinsgrove Police Determined to Keep it that way EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW! By Hilde Kate Lysiak Robbers should not bother on Orange Street. According to Officer Christopher Fortin, Orange Street is safe … Continue reading

January 6, 2015 · Leave a comment

Looming Seals Raise $300

Local girls raise enough to help six children! By Hilde Kate Lysiak Orange Street sisters Isabel and Hilde Lysiak sold enough rainbow loom bracelets to buy presents for six local … Continue reading

January 6, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Message From Hilde: New Years Resolutions

Dear Readers, Happy New Year! I was so excited to deliver the first issue of the Orange Street News. Seeing it in my hands really made all my hard work … Continue reading

January 6, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Message from Hilde

Hi. I’m Hilde Lysiak. I’m the publisher of the Orange Street News. I believe it is important to write this newspaper because I believe people need to know what is … Continue reading

December 31, 2014 · 1 Comment

Orange Street Singer Hits All the Right Notes

By Hilde Kate Lysiak Amy Caron sang at Musical Theater, November 14-16 at Bucknell University. The people who hired her thought she had a good voice, according to Amy. “It … Continue reading

December 31, 2014 · Leave a comment

Ask Izzy Featured on WKOK

By Hilde Kate Lysiak . Isabel Lysiak, 11, was asked to appear on a radio show to talk about her advice column, Ask Izzy. “I’m going to talk about my … Continue reading

December 31, 2014 · Leave a comment

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