Noteworthy 5-14-12
Stonington VFRA in complianceHARRISBURG - Auditor General Jack Wagner said an audit of Stonington Volunteer Firefighters' Relief Association (VFRA) determined the organization was in compliance with...
View Article'Nuisance neighbor' arrested
SHAMOKIN - A 51-year-old Dewart Street resident described as a "nuisance neighbor" is in Northumberland County Prison after allegedly stalking and grabbing a woman by the breast, assaulting two police...
View ArticleBudget restoration debate takes off
BY ROBERT SWIFT HARRISBURG - While higher education, basic education and county-run human service programs benefit mainly from state aid restoration efforts so far, advocates for a host of other...
View Article3 injured in crash
LOWER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - Three people were injured and two vehicles extensively damaged Sunday in a two-car crash on Route 147, approximately one-half mile south of Hallowing Run Road.Trooper Marc...
View ArticleMount Carmel native performs radiosurgery on world's tallest man to halt...
Many young men aspire to be tall, but in Sultan Kosen's extreme case, being tall had a huge downside.At a towering 8 feet, 3 inches, Kosen, 29, who lives in Turkey, enjoys the celebrity that goes along...
View ArticleBrush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce schedules plant exchange
Why purchase new plants for your home, when you can "swap" plants with someone else?The Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Plant Exchange has been scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m....
View ArticlePolice Blotter 5-28-12
Window kicked outCOAL TOWNSHIP - Joel Silbermann, 26, of Coal Township, will be charged with criminal mischief resulting from an incident in the 1300 block of West Montgomery Street on Wednesday in...
View ArticleNoteworthy 5-28-12
Sunbury pool opens June 6SUNBURY - Sunbury Community Pool will open for the 2012 season at noon June 6.There will be free admission and hot dogs. Tom Morgan from WFYY 106.5 will do a live remote from...
View ArticleProminent Civil War veteran focus of service today
MOUNT CARMEL - A Civil War veteran who would go on to be a prominent local miner and resident will be remembered this Memorial Day by James A. Garfield Camp 34 of the Sons of Union Veterans.Alfred "Al"...
View ArticleGraduates gather at their old stomping grounds
SHAMOKIN - For some St. Stanislaus Catholic School alumni, Sunday marked the first time they walked inside their former classroooms since they graduated from the school, or ate a meal in the...
View ArticleStorm brings flash flood
An intense rainstorm dropped between 1 1/2 to 3 inches of rain in a two-hour period, causing flash flooding and road buckling on a state highway Sunday evening.The pouring rain started a little before...
View ArticleBillboards will promote city events, happenings
SHAMOKIN - The City of Shamokin logo and two upcoming events were splashed onto a pair of billboards Thursday, beginning an effort to promote city businesses and happenings.Next month and thereafter,...
View ArticleProgram held at Southern Columbia Area honors students with scholarships, awards
CATAWISSA RR - The annual Awards Day Program was held Wednesday at Southern Columbia Area High School.The awards and their recipients are as follows:- Elysburg Rotary Club Service Above Self Award,...
View ArticleSchool staff salaries: Mount Carmel Area
First of four parts Significant debate about public education funding has spawned numerous requests for publication of the salaries of local administrators, teachers and other staff.Today begins the...
View ArticleMount Carmel Area Elks awards, April
The Elks Junior Student of the Month for April at Mount Carmel Area is junior Lexie Danilowicz. She resides in Mount Carmel with her parents Keith Danilowicz and Jennifer Rodriguez. Her activities...
View ArticleMount Carmel Area Elks awards, May
The Elks Junior Student of the Month for May is sophomore Luke Duceman. Duceman resides in Mount Carmel Estates with Chris and Dot Blase. Duceman participates in marching, symphonic and jazz band, news...
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WILKES-BARRE - Five area students were named to the dean's list at King's College for the spring semester:Coal Township - Jordan Haddock and Paige McWilliams.Elysburg - Emily Snyder.Paxinos - Hayley...
View ArticleMCA Junior High Pride, April
Mount Carmel Area Junior High Pride Award winners for the month of April have been announced.Seventh-grade winner is Marissa Kleman, a daughter of Marie and Joseph Kleman, of Locust Gap. She is a...
View ArticleRotary Student of the Month, April, May
Rotary Student of the Month for May is senior Michael "Mick" Saukaitis, a son of Joseph and Sandra Saukaitis, of Kulpmont. Mick's activities at Mount Carmel Area include wrestling, cross country, track...
View ArticleMCA Junior High Pride, March
Mount Carmel Area Junior High Pride Award winners for the month of March have been announced.Seventh-grade winner is Madeliene Lyash, a daughter of Kevin and Eve Lyash, of Mount Carmel. Lyash is a...
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