State police plan more work with local forces
STONINGTON - Local police are teaming up with state police in patrolling roadways in search of drunken, impaired or underage drivers and illegal drug activity.Sgt. Shawn Toboz, commanding officer at...
View ArticleLocal departments concerned for officers nearing retirement
Local police and municipal officials weighed in Tuesday on new proposals in pension reforms for municipal police and paid firefighters.State Rep. Seth Grove (R-196), York, has proposed placing new...
View ArticleUGI asks for PUC OK to expand natural gas system to unserved areas
READING - UGI natural gas utility companies submitted a proposal to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to launch a pilot program designed to provide natural gas service to communities...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Food pantry distribution SaturdayMOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Food Pantry will hold its monthly distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Notary Shop, 215 S. Oak St. for borough residents who...
View ArticleBill would curb pensions for Pa. police, firefighters
HARRISBURG - A pending House bill to curb municipal pension benefits for future paid police and firefighters was touted by the sponsor Monday as a way to help financially distressed cities.Rep. Seth...
View ArticleAfter 13 years, Yuengling fails to comply with sewer authority order
POTTSVILLE - In April 2000, the Greater Pottsville Area Sewer Authority asked D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. to develop a wastewater pretreatment system at Yuengling's brewery at Mahantongo and Fifth...
View ArticleGrant probe motion nixed
SUNBURY - A motion to have the Inspector General's Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the FBI conduct an investigation into the alleged mismanagement of a state...
View ArticleSpringtime brings relief at the pumps
Springtime is bringing some relief at the pump. Susquehanna Valley gas prices fell to $3.56 per gallon this week, making it the sixth week in a row of decreasing gas prices.National averageToday's...
View ArticleAuthority considers 'cheaper' sewer separation option
WEIGH SCALES - A proposed overhaul of the Shamokin-Coal Township Joint Sewer Authority's ongoing sewer separation project could reduce project costs by more than $45 million, according to the authority...
View ArticleGraduates from basic training
Air Force Airman Thomas A. Reed graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in...
View ArticleVerano running for city council
SHAMOKIN - Charlie Verano has announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for a seat on Shamokin City Council in the primary election on May 21.Verano is a lifelong resident of Shamokin....
View ArticleNoteworthy: Thursday, April 11, 2013
Senior forum set for todaySUNBURY - Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-108) invites area senior citizens to attend an annual senior forum at 5:30 p.m. today in the ground floor conference room at the...
View ArticleCommissioners, public debate grant probe, prison location
SUNBURY - Northumberland County Commissioner Vinny Clausi was hoping to have a quiet meeting Wednesday night. The first evening county meeting of the year, which attracted approximately 50 people,...
View ArticleLosiewicz candidate in Shamokin Area
SHAMOKIN - Matthew Reed Losiewicz is a candidate for the Shamokin Area School Board.Losiewicz, a graduate of Shamokin Area High School, earned a bachelor's degree in communication studies from...
View ArticleCreek work ceremony set for Friday
MOUNT CARMEL - A groundbreaking ceremony for the $14 million Shamokin Creek Flood Control Project will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the 300 block of East Water Street.Remarks will be given by state...
View ArticlePennDOT reminds motorists not to drive while distracted
HARRISBURG - As part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, PennDOT urges motorists to drive distraction-free, and reminded drivers of the state's law banning text-based communication while...
View ArticleLM board 'confident' no tax hike needed
MANDATA - Line Mountain Superintendent Dave Campbell urged the school board Tuesday night to not increase property taxes for the 2013-14 school year.His no-millage endorsement came in the wake of an...
View ArticleMan accused of raping ex-girlfriend files lawsuit
WILLIAMSPORT - A 35-year-old Sunbury man accused of raping his ex-girlfriend in November 2011 has filed a federal lawsuit against Point Township, its police department and chief and a former officer...
View ArticleCoal Region community
Volunteers needed for cleanupVolunteers sought, community cleanup, 10 a.m. Sunday, Ranshaw. Meet at Brady Fire Co. Bring gloves. Dress for weather. Trash bags will be provided. Sponsored by Coal City...
View ArticleMan rolls truck, escapes injury
SNYDERTOWN - An 85-year-old man escaped serious injury when his vehicle rolled down an embankment Thursday on Snydertown Road. David Cardell, of Elysburg, rolled a Ford Ranger shortly after 3 p.m....
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