Man in bizarre accident condition improves to fair
DANVILLE - The medical condition of Lester Yocum of Elysburg, who was injured in a bizarre accident Saturday morning on Route 487 at Sheetz Market in Elysburg, has been upgraded from serious to fair,...
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Railroad display to open Dec. 9SHAMOKIN - The Lower Anthracite Model Railroad Club, located on the second floor of the former American Legion Building, 210 E. Independence St., above the public...
View ArticleLake Augusta Riverfront project would connect six miles worth of riverfront land
by justin strawser It may take at least 12 years to complete, but the Lake Augusta project is expected to transforms six miles worth of local parks, walking trails and riverfronts in seven...
View ArticleCarney could be planning comeback
Five years ago, few observers thought a Democratic political science professor could knock off a four-term Republican congressman well-connected to President George W. Bush in a majority Republican...
View ArticleLawmakers' office rent tops $600k annually
HARRISBURG - State lawmakers representing Northeast Pennsylvania spend more than half a million taxpayer dollars annually in rent on district offices, a Times-Tribune analysis of financial records...
View ArticleLetters to Santa 'golden' in 2011
By Rob Wheary SHAMOKIN - Many have said that Tom Kutza and the "helpers" who bring "Letters to Santa" to the airwaves have hearts of gold.Now the tradition can be called golden as well.The popular...
View ArticleUnited Way has $40,000 toward its $50,000 goal
SHAMOKIN - Lower Anthracite Region United Way (LARUW), part way through its 2011 campaign, is on track toward its $50,000 goal. As of Nov. 23, $40,073.45 had been collected, with corporations, small...
View ArticleMother thankful for school helping son with Tourette's Classmates, staff...
On this Thanksgiving holiday, one local mother is thankful for how her son, who suffers from Tourette syndrome, is treated by the staff at Mount Carmel Area School District."They have really gone over...
View ArticleUnderprivileged children theme of LARC service
DANVILLE - Ministering to underprivileged children served as the theme of Sunday's annual Advent gift-giving service sponsored by LARC (Lutheran, Anglican and Roman Catholic) in the beautiful chapel of...
View ArticleNews in Briefs 12-10-11
Name the deerMOUNT CARMEL - The deadline for the Mount Carmel Name the Deer contest is Dec. 19. Participants can register to name two deer in the town park and win $25.Registration forms can be picked...
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All SaintsAll Saints Evangelical Lutheran, 12th and Scott streets, Kulpmont.Pastor - The Rev. Alfred J. Bashore.Worship service - 9 a.m.Participants - Marsha Karnes, communion assistant; Marsha Karnes,...
View ArticleSenior activities 12/11/11
Shamokin-Coal TownshipMonday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.; cards and puzzles.Tuesday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.; Shopping at Lycoming Mall, van leaves at 9 a.m., cost is $2; bridge, 12:15 p.m.Wednesday -...
View ArticleCar crashes into front porch
SHAMOKIN - Two drivers escaped serious injury Friday morning when a car pulling out from Weis Markets struck another vehicle before crashing into a brick front porch of a home at the corner of Walnut...
View ArticleCare packages sought for troops in Afghanistan
SHAMOKIN - Bob Sandri of Shamokin has been keeping in touch with a friend in the U.S. Army, Col. Kurt Ryan, commander of the 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division. About a month ago, Ryan...
View ArticleRenowned dog expert speaker at Trevorton Elementary
TREVORTON - Renowned dog expert Cesar Millan visited Trevorton Elementary School, the grand prize winner in the Mutt-i-grees America Adopts PSA (public service announcement) Contest.The contest was a...
View ArticleHere's to experience Southern seniors gain knowledge in co-op program
CATAWISSA RR - College graduates know all too well the value of real world experience when seeking employment.A cooperative education program at Southern Columbia Area is helping its students get a leg...
View ArticleFireman hurt in ATV crash Victim hits head in Trevorton rollover
TREVORTON - A Shamokin man was injured in a ATV crash Friday evening, hitting his head off the road after the vehicle he was riding flipped over.A portion of Route 225 was closed for 90 minutes while...
View Article'Off the wall' art sale held
SHAMOKIN - Those looking to add an artistic flair for their Christmas presents this year stopped by the Northumberland County Art Gallery for the first "off-the-wall" sale.The premise was simple: Local...
View ArticleIn search of seven Southern could establish new state record with a win Friday
CATAWISSA R.R. - When Southern Columbia takes the field Friday in Hershey, the Tigers will have already made history with their 13th appearance in a state championship game.That, itself, is...
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Keepsake edition In keeping with tradition for Southern Columbia Area School District's appearances in the state football championship game, The News-Item presents this keepsake edition. The "jacket" -...
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