Reports from Indianapolis
Dan MacArthur, a sports writer and photographer for The News-Item, will be in Indianapolis starting today to report on the appearance of Southern Columbia Area High School graduate Henry Hynoski in the...
View ArticleAshland Woman charged for role in pharmacy robbery
TREMONT - Hegins Township police filed charges against a 21-year-old Ashland woman for allegedly helping a man rob Tri-Valley Pharmacy, Valley View, by pretending to be a victim.Leanne Micklesavage,...
View Article'Henry Hynoski Day' proclaimed in the coal region
"Henry Hynoski Day in the Coal Region" has been proclaimed for Saturday by the following mayors, board chairmen and state officials representing their respective boards and councils.The proclamation...
View ArticleShamokin-Coal Township Public Library
SHAMOKIN - The Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library has announced that memorials for Oct. 26 to Jan. 14 have been presented. This listing is a continuation from the Jan. 21 and Feb. 2 editions.Michael...
View ArticleDean's list at St. Francis University
LORETTO - Devin Conrad, a 2011 graduate of Shamokin Area High School, has been named to the dean's list at Saint Francis University for the 2011 fall semester with a grade-point average of 3.5.Conrad...
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Anniversary committee to meetSHAMOKIN - The city's 150th Anniversary Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 inside city hall.Attendees will form subcommittees and begin to form plans for the event. All...
View ArticleShamokin may require fee for guaranteeing sewer authority loan
SHAMOKIN - If city council is to guarantee a joint sewer authority loan, it may ask to be paid a fee in return. The fee was compared by city officials to a franchise fee paid by Service Electric, which...
View ArticleFormer ADA files grievance
SUNBURY - Northumberland County Commissioner Vinny Clausi chastised longtime county district attorney Tony Rosini on Thursday for supporting a grievance filed by John P. Muncer and the Teamsters union...
View ArticleWheary retained, Hendricks demoted
SUNBURY - Northumberland County Prison Warden Roy Johnson confirmed Thursday morning that Brian Wheary will be retained as an operations commander, while former operations commander Dennis Hendricks...
View Article'Hyno the Rhino' as elusive as nearly extinct herbivore
Now I know how big-game hunters feel. If you think being an undrafted rookie free agent fullback in the NFL sounds like a tough gig, try being the sports writer from Pennsylvania sent halfway across...
View ArticlePizza shop coming to Plaza at Coal Township
by justin strawser COAL TOWNSHIP - The owner of a new pizza shop coming to the township said he has three ingredients in his recipe for success. "The product, a fantastic business plan and a brain...
View ArticleHynoski family enjoying Indy
INDIANAPOLIS - Arriving on in Indianapolis Thursday, the Hynoskis, Henry Sr. and his wife Kathy, were already getting the royal treatment. "We flew out on a charter plane the players use," Kathy said....
View ArticleNCCD awarded grant from Growing Greener
SUNBURY - Northumberland County Conservation District (NCCD) has been awarded a $195,193 Growing Greener Grant for improvements to the Little Shamokin Creek Watershed. The grant is part of a larger...
View ArticleMC native joins Jersey Shore law firm
JERSEY SHORE - The law firm of Carpenter, Harris and Flayhart has announced that Jonathan F. Bach, esquire, has joined the firm as an associate. He will concentrate his practice in the areas of family...
View ArticleFor the Record 02-05-12
DivorcesDavid A. Boudman, 276 Schoolhouse Road, Milton, from Linda G. Boudman, 296 Satellite Drive, Milton. Married Oct. 8, 2005.Stuart L. Hagenbuch, 493 Rovendale Drive, Watsontown, from Michelle L....
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Elysburg drive under wayELYSBURG - The Elysburg Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services' annual ambulance subscription drive is under way for residents of Ralpho Township and surrounding...
View ArticleShamokin Area Ministerium to hold annual Lenten services
SHAMOKIN - Plans for mid-week worship services during the Lenten season and an annual community-wide observance on Good Friday during Holy Week were discussed at the February meeting of the Shamokin...
View ArticleNavy retiree honored by Mandata American Legion
MANDATA - Members from the Alvin E. Long Post 504 American Legion presented Brian Smith with a flag in honor of his years of service in the U.S. Navy. "I was a regular Joe," Smith said during a...
View ArticleCorbett is facing another fiscal test
HARRISBURG - Struggling school districts, social service agencies and charities that help feed, clothe and house children, the elderly and disabled are bracing for another round of deep spending cuts...
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Near the NCAA Hall of Champions is a sculpture that has colored blocks on one side and mirrors on the other. At the right time of the day, these mirrors can either blind or inspire you. Frustration...
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