Shamokin must make health insurance cost public
SHAMOKIN - The state's Office of Open Records has ruled that the city must make public the individual cost of health insurance for its elected officials. Benjamin A. Lorah, appeals officer, found that...
View ArticleShamokin Area approves budget, cafeteria contract
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Shamokin Area School Board voted Tuesday to adopt its tentative operating budget and approve a food service contract for next school year. The 2013-14 general fund budget was...
View ArticleBridge projects on tap for June
A PennDOT bridge crew will begin deck preservation projects at bridges in local municipalities.Each bridge will receive a double application of an epoxy overlay and stone chips, which will provide...
View ArticleChance for change: Northwestern cadets graduate during open house
COAL TOWNSHIP - Everyone has an opportunity to change for the better. That was the central thought Tuesday whenNorthwestern Academy opened its doors to the community for graduation and a tour of...
View ArticleSouthern: No furloughs, probably a tax hike
CATAWISSA RR - No teacher furloughs are expected for Southern Columbia Area School District in the 2013-14 school year, but taxes will likely be increased once the board passes the final budget next...
View ArticleManna for the Many Board of Directors
SHAMOKIN - The quarterly meeting of Manna for the Many Board of Directors was held April 24 at the food pantry.Just prior to the meeting, Friends Helping Friends, an organization sponsored by the Home...
View ArticleContractors waiting for pay from Shamokin
SHAMOKIN - Two contractors who finished clearing debris from the site of last year's building collapse on North Shamokin Street are livid they haven't yet been paid in full. City clerk Steve Bartos...
View ArticleTreasurer: Dog licenses past due
SUNBURY - Northumberland County Treasurer Kevin P. Gilroy warned all dog owners that 2013 dog licenses are now past due.Licenses must be renewed each year by Jan. 1 no matter when the previous year's...
View ArticleNo charges expected in Northumberland County courthouse incident between 2...
SUNBURY - Police were called to the county courthouse to investigate an incident Wednesday morning between the two Republican candidates for county prothonotary in next week's primary election. No...
View ArticleMCASB candidates talk district's future
There are five candidate for four positions on the Mount Carmel Area School Board.Candidates include two incumbents, Donna M. James and Raymond Kraynak, and three others, William J. Brecker Jr., Tony...
View ArticlePretty baby contest enters its third year
SHAMOKIN - The Shamokin Rotary Club will hold its third annual Prettiest Baby Contest at the upcoming Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts Saturday, May 25. Photos (8x10 size) of all babies two...
View ArticleInmate changes plea in shank case
SUNBURY - Moments before he was scheduled to go to trial on attempted homicide charges, a state inmate pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to aggravated assault and possessing a prohibitive offensive...
View ArticleFirst police day set for Saturday
MOUNT CARMEL - The inaugural Mount Carmel Police Community Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at town park.A number of displays and vendors, those related to safety, food, emergency...
View ArticleBest Buy supports motorcycle ride to benefit injured veterans
HUMMELS WHARF - Karen Zereconsky has used her musical abilities as the impetus for community benefits since she was a teenager. After a career in music that took her to international stardom as a...
View ArticleProposed new Kulpmont building generates more citizen discussion
KULPMONT - The public comment period of Tuesday night's borough council meeting was once again dominated by debate about a plan to build a new borough building.Arguments, both for and against, were...
View ArticleFire marshal: Atlas porch blaze could be suspicious
ATLAS - A tiny fire that caused minimal damage on the back porch of an Atlas home Wednesday night has been ruled suspicious in nature, said Mount Carmel Township Police Chief and fire marshal Brian...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Schedule change for senior centerMOUNT CARMEL - The borough's senior center's open house, scheduled for Friday, has been moved to Wednesday. Food and beverages will be provided.The schedule of...
View ArticleTickets available for train ride
SHAMOKIN - Tickets for this year's train ride during the upcoming Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts are now available.Beverly's Flower Shop, Shuey Jewelers and Susquehanna Bank, all along...
View ArticleNorthwestern Academy teachers must reapply
COAL TOWNSHIP - All teachers in the regular education program at Northwestern Academy would have to reapply to Shamokin Area School District to keep their jobs next school year, according to the...
View ArticleHarrisburg man gets up to 5 years for local drug deals
SUNBURY - One day after pleading guilty to four felony counts of delivering crack cocaine in Shamokin and Coal Township, Rufus Hudson, 37, of Harrisburg, was sentenced to serve 21 months to 5 years in...
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