Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area will have groundbreaking ceremony today
BURNSIDE - A groundbreaking ceremony for the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) will be held at the trailhead today, marking the start of work for the first permanent structure on the...
View ArticleMount Carmel Area passes $16M budget
MOUNT CARMEL - Mount Carmel Area's $16 million general fund budget for next school year was given final approval Thursday by the district school board. The budget was passed without a tax increase....
View ArticlePolice look for cats that attacked owner
SHAMOKIN - Police said two Bengal cats are roaming free in the city after they caused minor injury to their owner and left their home Tuesday.Despite a spotted marble coat similar to that of the Bengal...
View ArticleFor the Record: Sunday, June 23, 2013
Marriage licensesMatthew Paul Carpenter, of 5290 Upper Road, Shamokin, to Michelle Lyn Carey, of 171 Bates Road, Shamokin. Issued Thursday.Robert Mario Bush, of 509 W. Saylor St., Atlas, to Megan...
View ArticleMount Carmel Relay salutes late Aristes chief
MOUNT CARMEL - Scott Yeager dedicated his life to other people by serving as Aristes fire chief for more than 25 years and helping anyone in need. Even in the last few months of his life, he...
View ArticleCollege News: Susquehanna dean's list
SELINSGROVE - Fifteen local students were named to Susquehanna University's dean's list for the spring semester.The dean's list recognizes students who achieve a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher...
View ArticleDean's list at West Chester
WEST CHESTER - Taylor Getty, a daughter of Bret Getty, of Mount Carmel, and the late Leanne Getty, has been named to the dean's list at West Chester University for the spring semester with a 3.96...
View ArticleHanderhan's pension 'spiked' in final 3 years, Mount Carmel records show
MOUNT CARMEL - Former borough police lieutenant Blaine Handerhan's salary appears to have been "spiked" in the final three years of his employment, driving up his pension payout. From 2002 until his...
View Article24 youths learn skills to save lives at Elysburg Fire Cadet Weekend
ELYSBURG - Twenty-four youths were taught skills that could one day prevent property damage and loss of life at Saturday's day one of Fire Cadet Weekend at the Elysburg Fire Department. Forty...
View ArticleScholarship winner
PHILADELPHIA - Brandon Talisesky, of Elysburg, was awarded an annual $4000 scholarship by the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). Talisesky is a student at Saint Joseph's...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Sunday, June 23, 2013
Surplus food distribution setKULPMONT - A surplus food distribution will be held for enrolled borough residents from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday at the borough garage. Residents are reminded to bring their...
View ArticleMilitary News: Army infantry graduate
FORT BENNING, Ga. - Pvt. Cody J. Kehler, a U.S. Army infantryman, graduated from basic infantry training May 31 at Fort Benning. He is a son of Steven and Tracy Kehler, of Ashland. During his first...
View ArticleCoal Township traffic stop nets 92 packs of heroin; Shamokin man charged
COAL TOWNSHIP - A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a Shamokin man, who police said had 92 packets of heroin. Coal Township police said Saturday that Jeremy Rickert, 20, of 641 S. Market St., was...
View ArticleCollege News: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
PHILADELPHIA - Joanna Marie Kraynak, of Kulpmont, was among the 266 graduates awarded the doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine at the college's 122nd...
View ArticleFarmers market 'is actually happening'
ATLAS - It's more than a year behind schedule, but development of a farmers market "is actually happening" at the former Bi-Lo at Routes 54 and 61."We are working on it every day," said Jarret Cohen,...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Monday, June 24, 2013
SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can plead...
View ArticleSafe schools remains live issue
HARRISBURG - Safeguarding schools from violence remains a live issue as state lawmakers work this week to approve the next state budget before Sunday's deadline. The issue is being addressed on two...
View ArticleShamokin-Coal Township Public Library
SHAMOKIN - The Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library has announced that memorials for the period of May 30 to June 18 have been presented for the following persons:Theodore Bakowicz by Rosann and Tom...
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Music in the Park schedule setSUNBURY - Each Tuesday at 6 p.m. this summer, Sunbury will host a band or singer at the gazebo for Music in the Park at Cameron Park.In July, the Ann Kerstetter Band will...
View ArticleNew Relay location in town park a big hit
MOUNT CARMEL - The organizers and participants of the Mount Carmel Area Relay For Life loved having the event in the town park so much that they have already decided to come back next year.Police Chief...
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