Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

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The Borough levies the Emergency and Municipal Services Tax. The tax rate is $52.00 per year and the income limitation for exemption from the tax is $5,000.00 per year. A property tax is also levied.

Local government has been challenged by the increasing amount of property that is tax exempt. In 2004 it was reported that 49.3% of the properties were exempted from paying taxes. This includes the land owned by Susquehanna University, the land held by local churches and the campus of the Selinsgrove Area School District. The Borough has been facing a continued decrease in the value of the taxable real estate for many years. The borough has requested "payment in lieu of taxes" from the exempt entities with limited success. There have also been several successful property tax assessment challenges that have decreased tax revenues. Omega Bank donated property to Selinsgrove Borough which was converted into a police station.

The Selinsgrove Shade Tree Commission meets the fourth Thursday of the month, in the borough building, if it has business to conduct. Borough plans to cut down many mature shade trees in order to upgrade and repair curbs has been addressed by this group.

Subdivisions are reviewed by the [http://www.selinsgrove.org/ Selinsgrove Borough Planning Commission] and the Snyder County Planning Commission and are approved by the Selinsgrove Borough Council. The Selinsgrove Borough Planning Commission meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Borough Office Building, if they have business to attend to. The [http://www.selinsgrove.org/ Selinsgrove Borough Zoning Hearing Board] meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. if they have business to attend to. Selinsgrove Borough provides curbside recycling on a monthly basis. There is a Borough Spring Cleanup service that hauls away large trash items. Brush and leaves can be disposed of at the Compost Yard at the south end of Strawberry Alley. Selinsgrove Borough Council participates in the PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency) and the Degenstein Foundation to offer summer jobs for college students.

[http://www.snydercounty.org/snyder/cwp/view.asp?a=738&Q=408726&snyderNav= Snyder County Government directory]

According to the [http://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/EntryPage.aspx Megan's Law website of the Pennsylvania State Police] there are multiple registered sex offenders living in the 17870 zip code.

Selinsgrove is in the 85th Legislative District for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. This office is held by [http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/house_bio.cfm?id=108 Russ Fairchild] . The Pennsylvania Senate District 27 office is held by [http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/senate_bio.cfm?id=96 Senator John Gordner] . Selinsgrove is in the US House of Representatives 10th district represented by Christopher Carney.

A schism that exists between borough leaders and the school district episodically arises. It is played out in battles over construction projects on the school district campus, routes for the buses, police services to the district and water flooding issues on borough streets especially Broad Street which is prone to flooding in heavy rains.

chools

Selinsgrove Area School District is the local public school system. There are approximately 2900 students clustered on a campus located in Selinsgrove borough. Selinsgrove Area High School has about 950 students in grades 9-12. There is a strong emphasis on music education and extracurricular athletics. The Selinsgrove Area Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 using a team teaching approach. Selinsgrove Area Intermediate School has students grades 3-5. Primary grades are at Selinsgrove Area Elementary School. Kindergarten is located at Jackson Penn School. In the 2007 - 2008 school year, the district initiated All Day Kindergarten as one approach to improving its low elementary math and reading scores. Selinsgrove Elementary will be renovated and enlarged to hold all kindergarten, first and second grades. Jackson Penn School will be closed. [ Selinsgrove school board OKs 2.7-mill tax hike, The Daily Item, June 27, 2007.]

In 2005, Standard & Poors reported the district's student teacher ratio was 15.9 to 1. [ [http://www.schoolmatters.com/app/data/q/stid=39/llid=116/stllid=151/locid=953680/catid=812/secid=3150/compid=771/site=pes School Matters] , Standard & Poors.]

SASD employes about 350 people in 2007. Two hundred of the employees are teachers. The median teacher salary in 2007 is $58,000 plus benefits. Seventy percent of spending is allocated to employee costs. The district reports spending $9800 per pupil in 2007. [Jeffrey Hummel, District Business Manager, [http://www.wkok.com/roundtable/L&L07-19-07.mp3 WKOK Leaders and Lawmakers Show] , July 19, 2007.] According to district business manager, Jeffrey Hummel, the costs for building projects coupled with salaries and benefits will mean continued maximum property tax increases.

Public School busing is provided in the district, but not to most borough residents as they live within walking limit set by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

In 2005, the high school was ranked 306th out of 601 Pennsylvania high schools on the annual state testing. The 3rd grade ranked 1215th out of 1779 Pennsylvania third grades. According to Pittsburgh Business Times, which ranks Pennsylvania school districts based on test scores, in 2007 Selinsgrove Area School District was ranked 235th out of 499 state public school districts. According to The Daily Item, in 2007, Selinsgrove also reached adequate yearly progress standards for the first time since the progress analysis began during the 2002-03 school year.

SUN Area Career & Technology Center New Berlin, Union County, PA 17855 [phone]. [http://www.sun-tech.org/ SUN Tech] is a regional school that provides area students with skills needed to compete in today’s job market and receive consideration for advanced college placement. SUN Tech also offers adult education classes, vocational education, and technical career training, serving over 1500 people annually. ISO9001 and Middle States Acredited. SUN Tech was presented with the Significant Achievement Award in Education for raising their Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program criteria score to 648 points, a 345 point increase from 303 points in August 2000.

Residents also have a wide selection of alternative schools. By law, the local public school must provide transportation to schools within 10 miles of the borders of the school district at no charge to the student. The tuition for charter schools is paid by the state and local school district, not the student. Additionally, Pennsylvania's Education Improvement Tax Credit program encourages businesses to provide scholarships and other financial support to schools. Businesses may contribute to a Scholarship Organization, an Educational Improvement Organization, and/or a Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organization. The business in turn receives a state tax credit. [Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) NewPA.com]

St. Monica School 109 Market Street, Sunbury, PA 17801 Northumberland County Phone: [phone] is a parochial school providing a first class education to grades: PK-8. Their enrollment is about 180.

[http://www.sunburychristianacademy.org/ Sunbury Christian Academy] 135 Spruce Hollow Road, Northumberland, PA 17857. (570) 473 - 7592 An ASCI member school prekindergarten to 12th grade. The accomplishments of the students attending the school are frequently noted by local media outlets.

[http://www.norrychristian.net/main/default.asp Northumberland Christian Academy] 351 Fifth Street Northumberland, PA 17857 570-473-9786. NCS was founded in 1972 and is a ministry of the First Regular Baptist Church of Northumberland, Pa. The school offers a full educational program for students from preschool through high school.

[http://www.susqcyber.org/ SusQ-Cyber Charter School] provides students in grades 9-12 with an electronically delivered accredited high school curriculum. [http://www.paayp.com/7567_more_parents.html Met AYP]

[http://www.connectionsacademy.com/state/home.asp?schoolCode=CCA Commonwealth Connections Academy] provides a form of public school that students attend from home. This unique program combines strong parental involvement, the expertise and accountability of publicly funded education, and the flexibility of online classes. Teachers are all certified. Centered on meeting students needs and goals. Has a K-11 program. This cyber charter school is authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students are required to take all state mandated, standardized tests in person at locations designated by the school.

[http://204.108.129.225/aboutus 21st century Cyber Charter School] This state accredited, diploma granting school serves Pennsylvania students in grades 6 through 12. Modifications are made to suit individual student learning styles, varying academic levels and special scheduling needs. Classes are offered in honors, college prep, and career paths. All of the classes are designed to prepare students for standardized tests such as the PSSAs. It has achieved AYP for three years in a row.

[http://www.cpdlf.org/02_welcome.htm Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation - CPDLF] K - 12 program.

[http://www.pdela.com/ The Pennsylvania Distance & Electronic Learning Academy (PDELA)] offers a complete K-12 academic program to assist families that want to educate their children at home.

[http://www.go2pacyber.com/About/about.aspx The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School] provides a free and appropriate course of study to the children of Pennsylvania families. Parents of cyber school students do not pay tuition. The public school district where the student resides pays tuition with state and local tax money through a state formula.

The Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center, located in Sunbury, provides a one year full time program to prepare the individual to enter a career in licensed practical nursing. Classroom instruction and laboratory experience are offered in Sunbury. Affiliated hospitals, nursing care facilities, doctors' offices and childcare settings provide clinical experience.

Susquehanna University, a 4-year private liberal arts school, is located in Selinsgrove borough. [phone].

Libraries

The Selinsgrove Community Library is a public library that is part of the [http://www.snydercountylibraries.org/ Snyder County Library system] . Patrons have free use of the [http://www.powerlibrary.org/Interface/POWER.asp PA Power Library] and [http://accesspa.state.pa.us/ Access Pennsylvania] which provide extensive onlline resources for children and adults. The library is on the corner of High Street and Pine Street, one block west of Market Street in downtown Selinsgrove.

The Selinsgrove Area High School Media Center is open to the public one evening a week during the school year.

Snyder County Historical Society 30 East Market St., Middleburg, PA.17842 570-837-6191 [http://www.snydercounty.org/snyder/cwp/view.asp?a=869&Q=430790&snyderNav= 10207| Museum and Library] Research services are provided for a fee.

[http://www.statelibrary.state.pa.us/libraries/cwp/view.asp?a=2&Q=40190 The State Library of Pennsylvania] Commonwealth & Walnut Sts., Harrisburg, PA. This library provides information for State Government and citizens, collects and preserves Pennsylvania's written heritage through materials published for, by, and about Pennsylvania.

The Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way in 2006 commissioned a study regarding what matters most in area communities. They found that some major concerns were: alcohol and drug use among all age groups and its effects on the community, the dependency on social services and assistance across generations, and a lack of public transportation. ["Group works to define quality of life issues." The Daily Item, July 15, 2007.] It is the intention of the organization to focus spending on these issues.

Parks

Major Anthony Selin Park located on Sassafras Street is equipped with horseshoe, quoit and basketball courts and soccer fields. There is a sophisicated play area for small children which is called Kidsgrove. A large covered pavilion for picnics can be reserved for outings and reunions. This facility also offers a kitchen area, restrooms and game equipment. A “Life Trail”, which is a system of exercise and walking trails, is one feature of the park. Local businesses have donated kiosks that provide information on fitness for active adults.

Music at the Gazebo is a program that runs from June through August with free concerts held in Pump House Park.

Selinsgrove borough government is participating in a regional effort to increase and improve outdoor recreation in Eastern Snyder County. A regional plan has been developed by Shamokin Dam borough, Selingrove borough, Monroe Township, and Penn Township officials. Their hope is to garner state tax dollars through grant and matching fund applications. Officials assert that a poll of 10% of residents showed that they were willing to paying higher taxes to add more recreation facilities to the area.

The East Snyder Park is a multiuse facility which is under development using state grants and local donations. It is located along the upper end of University Ave. near Rt. 522, at the location of the existing Penn Township ball fields. The master plan of the park calls for nine professional grade horseshoe pits, baseball, softball, football and soccer fields, a preschool playground with age appropriate apparatus (Kaboom grant) a playground for older children, and a small wetland conservation education area. The facilities are governed by the East Snyder Regional Recreation Association, a 501(c) organization with a board made up of interested parties, local youth recreation organization representatives and area government officials.

One concept brought out in the Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan is for the region to market riverfront recreation opportunties. This is in direct competition with efforts across the river in Sunbury where local and state officials are working on a riverfront project funded in large part by state tax dollars. This effort includes a third attempt to make use of an abandoned building in the Shikellamy State Park.

[http://www.fish.state.pa.us/edind.htm Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Boating access] to the Susuquehanna River on the Isle of Que. Primary boating using shallow-draft, lightweight fishing boats, canoes and inflatables is accessible. Parking is available.

Susquehanna Greenway is a regional effort to link natural, cultural, historic, and recreational resources along the 500-mile corridor of the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. [http://www.susquehannagreenway.org/greenway/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=413318&greenwayNav= 7894| Susquehanna Greenway Partnership]

Tax-exempt and non-profit organizations

There are 91 tax exempt and nonprofit organizations in Selinsgrove with combined assets of $236,146,919 in 2005 as reported by [http://www.taxexemptworld.com/organizations/selinsgrove-pa-pennsylvania.asp TaxExemptWorld.com.]

Selinsgrove Area Youth Foundation SAYF was founded in 1994. It has endowed assets of approximately $400,000 and has affiliated with the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation (CSCF). The Board of Directors are Thomas Gates (President), Michael Flock (Vice President), John Fischer (Treasurer), Marvin J. Rudnitsky, J.D. (Asst. Secretary), Kendra Aucker, Arthur F. Bowen (Secretary), Dr. Fred Johnson, Kurt Kissinger, Dr. Jay Lemons, and William D. Robinson. SAYF's giving includes $9,000 in scholarships is to four Selinsgrove Area school students. In addition it has funded community projects such as KidsGrove, the Selinsgrove Pool, Snyder County Library System, [http://www.economicspa.org/content/view/231/215/ EconomicsPA] . and improvements at the high school's Bolig football field and track fields.

There is a [http://www.dailyitem.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060906/NEWS/609060320/-1/NEWS10 public swimming pool] which was founded in the early 1970s. It is run by Selins Grove Area Recreation, INC. [http://www.dailyitem.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060903/NEWS/609030318/-1/NEWS10 community board] . The pool is located on Linda Lane, off Rte 522. Parking is available. Annual memberships and daily admissions are sold. Hours vary with the facility open from around Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming lessons are provided. Private parties are accommodated. There is a lap lane and a baby pool for preschoolers. The pool offers an eating pavilion, shaded lounge area and tables with a concession stand and various drink machines.

The Selinsgrove Adult Band gives an annual spring concert utilizing school district facilities. This concert benefits the American Cancer Society raising over $91,000 to help with research, education, advocacy and services for people with cancer.

Crime

In 2005 the following crime statistics were reported to the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System by the borough police department:

Sex-related offenses - 11
Robbery - 1
Assaults - 129
Property offenses - 366
Arson - 1
Drug violations - 16
Other alcohol crimes - 57

In 2006 the following crime statistics were reported to the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System by the borough police department:

Sex-related offenses - 14
Robbery - 2
Assaults - 136
Property offenses - 387
Arson - 2
Drug violations - 23
Other alcohol crimes - 77

[http://ucr.psp.state.pa.us/ibi_apps/WFServlet?IBIF_ex=RUREP01&MAPAREA=54 PSP Focus Report]

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 5,383 people, 1,767 households, and 987 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,790.3 people per square mile (1,076.9/km²). There were 1,912 housing units at an average density of 991.1/sq mi (382.5/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 94.67% White, 2.73% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.91% Asian, 0.87% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.92% of the population.

There were 1,767 households out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.1% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the borough, the population was spread out with 14.6% under the age of 18, 34.9% from 18 to 24, 18.7% from 25 to 44, 15.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 77.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.7 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $31,034, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $29,679 versus $22,115 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $13,401. About 7.8% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

The average weekly wage for Snyder County in 2005 was $553. This is equivalent to $13.83 per hour or $28,756 per year, assuming a 40-hour week worked the year around. [http://www.paworkstats.state.pa.us/lmi/area/areaprofiledata.asp?session=areadetail&geo=4204000109&mode=1 Center for Workforce Information and Analysis.]

Work

The largest local employers are housing related manufacturers and educational institutions including the public schools and Susquehanna University. Educational Services and Health Care & Social Assistance combined are projected to be about 90.7% of all job growth by 2014 in the central region. Manufacturing of both Non-Durable and Durable Goods are expected to lose over 4,000 jobs (a change of about -9.1% in employment) in the same time period. Construction is the only goods producing sector projecting job growth, where employment may increase by about 210 jobs (or about 2.1%). [http://www.cpwdc.org/labormarketinfo/Research/Central%20Industry%20Projections%202004-2014.pdf Central Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Area]

As predicted, [http://www.dailyitem.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070404/NEWS/704040319 ongoing manufacturing job losses continue] . In 2007 over 250 manufacturing jobs have been lost. Efforts to improve the downtown have stalled. Public schools, in the region including Selinsgrove, continue to hire specialists in order to meet demands of No Child Left Behind. Several districts are planning major renovations and new construction projects which may mean temporary employment for construction workers.

Outside of the community local region employment includes: service jobs in local businesses, area hospitals which includes Sunbury Community Hospital in Sunbury, Pa. and Evangelical Hospital in Lewisburg, PA. In 2007, local service jobs are in decline with an upward trend of business loss on the 11& 15 strip.

Cemeteries

Evergreen (Baker's)
Saint Paul's United Church of Christ
Trinity (English, New) Lutheran
Sharon (German) Evangelical Lutheran
Wagenseller's Union
Old Lutheran Cemetery - The grave of three time Pennsylvania Governor Simon Snyder is here. Made of Quincy granite, the monument has brass reliefs and is topped with his bust, life size, was erected by the state in 1885.

Churches

*All Saints Episcopal Church Market and Snyder Streets, Selinsgrove, PA 17870. Services are every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Sunday school begins after the Gospel and children return for Holy Communion. "Once you attend, you are considered one of the Saints."

* [http://www.christchurchselinsgrove.org Christ United Methodist Church] Eighth and Mill Street, Selinsgrove, PA 17870. 570 374-8539. Contemporary worship: 8:00-9:00; Sunday School: 9:15-10:15; Traditional worship: 10:30-11:30.

* [http://www.ccumchurch.org Christ Community United Methodist Church] 3939 Park Road, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 570 743-7303 Contemporary worship 8:20, Sunday School 9:30 Traditional Service: 10:50

* [http://www.selinsgrovenazarene.org Church of the Nazarene] West Sassafrass St., Selinsgrove, PA 17870. 570 374-0028. Offers Sunday worship services, a family devotional hour and Sunday School.

*Sharon Lutheran Church 120 South Market Street, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 570 374-8744.

*St. Paul's United Church of Christ 400 North Market Street, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 570 374-8749. Handicapped accessible with a nursery provided. for 10:30 a.m. service.

*Saint Pius X Catholic Church 112 Fairview Drive Selinsgrove, PA 17870 570 374-4113. Mass: Call for weekday Mass times; Sat Vigil 5pm; Sun (Winter 9 a.m. & 11:30am); (Summer 8:30 a.m. & 10am). Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 3:30-4:30pm. Eucharistic Adoration: Mon 6am-Fri 6am.

* [http://www.susquehannavalleybiblechurch.com "'Susquehanna Valley Bible Church] 89 Fisher Road, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 570 743-7811. Sunday Services: 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Worship. Handicapped accessible with a nursery provided.

*Wesley United Methodist Church 300 Rhoads Ave, Selinsgrove, PA 17870. 570 374-8015. Offers Regular and contemporary services along with a youth fellowship and nursery.

Famous residents or former residents

* [http://www.pa-roots.org/data/read.php?707,444717 David Norman App] farmer, teacher, politician
* [http://www.webroots.org/library/usahist/honcpa27.html Grant Bolig] station agent at Dornsife station
* [http://www.ieee.org/web/aboutus/history_center/biography/chesney.html Cummings C. Chesney] , 1863 - 1947 Electrical Engineer, social activist.
* [http://www.multied.com/bio/rec/JacobCoxey.html Jacob Sechler Coxey] (1854-1951) politician
*Jim Davidson of the USA television show Pacific Blue
* [http://www.skydogcomics.com John B. Gallagher] Comic Book Artist/Cartoonist (Buzzboy)
* [http://www.pa-roots.org/data/read.php?707,363572 Captain Charles Selin Davis] Civil War soldier
* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9404E3D71031F936A25752C1A96E958260 Charles B. Degenstein] (1906-1998) business and civic leader
* [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=15612078 Pfc. Justin Dreese] 82nd Airborne, Killed In Action in the Iraq War
* [http://www.pabook.libraries.psu.edu/LitMap/bios/Fincke__Gary.html Gary Fincke] author, educator, Father of Aaron Fink
* [http://www.pabook.libraries.psu.edu/LitMap/pamap3.swf Lillian Fisher] author, historian b.1891
* [http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/chi-0610070198oct08,1,7945646.story?page=4&coll=chi-entertainment-utl Jennifer Gunn] musician
* [http://www.webroots.org/library/usahist/honcpa19.html John Nevin Hill] attorney at law
* [http://www.pabook.libraries.psu.edu/LitMap/Snyder.html Sandra Kohler] poet
* [http://www.perseusbooksgroup.com/runningpress/author_detail.jsp?id=1000020930 Alexander D. Mitchell, IV] author historian
* [http://www.susqu.edu/news/releases/02-03/potter.htm Dr. Neil Potter] scientist, educator
* [http://www.captainselinscompany.org/selinhistory.html Anthony Selin] founded Selins Grove, Revoluntionary War soldier [http://www.captainselinscompany.org/ Selin's Rifles reenactors]
* [http://www.usfieldhockey.com/teams/women/smith_k.htm Keli Smith] athlete
* [http://maley.net/transcription/Sketches/snyder_charles.htm Charles Albright Snyder] lawyer, businessman
* [http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/bah/dam/governors/snyder.asp?secid=31 Simon Snyder] , governor of Pennsylvania 1808-1817 only three term governor in Pennsylvania history.
*John Snyder (Pennsylvania) (1793-1850) politician
* [http://users.ev1.net/~homeville/fictionmag/s792.htm#A30567 Arthur Sullivant Hoffman] editor Adventure Magazine (1876-1966)

History

Selinsgrove was founded in 1787 by Captain Anthony Selin, who fought with George Washington in the American Revolution.

Occurring on October 16, 1755, the Penns Creek Massacre was the first Indian hostility event in the region after General Braddock's defeat in Seven Year War. A marker on the bank of Penns Creek north of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, commemorates the massacre of settlers by Native Americans, with fourteen killed and eleven taken captive. The Leroy Massacre site is about 2 km southeast of Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania. Near here, John Jacob Leroy was killed by Indians on 16 October 1755, following the Penn's Creek Massacre. In response, Conrad Weiser organizes local defence. Fort Augusta at Shamokin now Sunbury, Pennsylvania, the largest of Pennsylvania's frontier forts, was built in 1756 as a result of this conflict. [ [http://ns1763.ca/remem/7yw-timeline-w.html "Timeline of the Seven Years War"] , 1754-1763 in North America, July 2007.]

References

External links

* [http://www.selinsgrove.org/ Official Borough Site]
*Property Tax/ Rent Rebate Program is available to citizens with incomes up to $40,000 per year. Seniors 65 years of age or older, widows or widowers 50 years of age or older and the permanently disabled 18 years of age or older may qualify for this program. Only 1/2 of Social Security income is counted for qualification. [http://www.revenue.state.pa.us/ptrr/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=258877 Pennsylvania Department of Revenue]
* [http://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/04/national/04GROV.html?ex=1144987200&en=dc2c0d96398280a6&ei=5070 "As Diversity Sweeps Nation, a Placid Town Is Unchanged,"] Dan Barry, New York Times
* [http://www.seda-cog.org/snyder/cwp/view.asp?a=727&Q=416167&snyderNav=%7C7356%7C Snyder County Comprehensive Plan 2001]
* [http://archive.dailyitem.com/archive/2004/0102/local/stories/12local.htm Three nonprofit groups donate in lieu of taxes to Selinsgrove] Finnerty, John, Daily Item, January 2004.
* [http://www.dailyitem.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061202/NEWS/612020302 Selinsgrove budget up for a vote]
* [http://www.scorecard.org/env-releases/hap/county.tcl?fips_county_code=42109 Hazardous Air Pollutant Report]
* [http://www.csvt.com/ Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway]
* [http://www.dailyitem.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070306/NEWS/703060316 More tests in future to rule out cancer risk]
* [http://www.dailyitem.com/0100_news/local_story_163000144.html Valley schools all over the chart]
* [http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1173153316169030.xml&coll=1 State plans Selinsgrove study Cancer Cases: 18 students known to develop disease by 30] by Ford Turner, The Patriot-News March 6, 2007.
* [http://www.state.pa.us/papower/cwp/view.asp?A=11&Q=460512 DEP Mobile Analytical lab to conduct Air Sampling in Selinsgrove] March 6, 2007.
* [http://www.whptv.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=280b2ca7-d991-4bdd-bec9-4ccccce9f94c Cluster or Coincidence?]
* [http://www.ahs.dep.state.pa.us/newsreleases/default.asp?ID=4450&varQueryType=Detail Naturally-Occurring Arsenic Found in Low Level; Herbicides Found at One Monitoring Well DEP Press release]
* [http://www.wvly.com/1070_WKOK/NEWS_ARCHIVES/040407.htm Selinsgrove factory to close]
* [http://www.dailyitem.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070406/NEWS/704060324/-1/NEWS10 Officials pledge to support Atwood workers]