Unemployment bill expected to pass House
HARRISBURG - Legislation sponsored by state Sen. John R. Gordner (R-27) to provide for the long-term solvency of the state's Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund passed the Senate Tuesday in a...
View ArticleCulver holds meeting to to discuss park issues
SUNBURY - State Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-108) held a meeting May 31 at the Degenstein Library to inform the public about the Shikellamy State Park complex and related issues.Frank Nanna,...
View ArticleNoteworthy 6-6-12
MCA OM donor's brunchMOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area Odyssey of the Mind World Finals Team will host a donors' brunch at 9 a.m. today in the high school cafeteria. Anyone who sponsored, supported...
View ArticleSHAMOKIN AREA CLASS OF 2012
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Shamokin Area Class of 2012 has experienced an earthquake, the largest flood disaster in decades, a freak snowstorm in October, but never a blackout - that is, until Tuesday night...
View Article16 graduate with honors from SCA
BLOOMSBURG - Sixteen students graduated with honors from Southern Columbia Area High School on Sunday during commencement at Bloomsburg University.Students who complete high school with a grade point...
View ArticleSpecial appearance via Skype
COAL TOWNSHIP - The only student to receive a standing ovation at the Shamokin Area Class of 2012 graduation ceremony wasn't even physically there to enjoy it, but she was able to watch...
View ArticleKent acquitted of 2 charges, convicted of 2 more; jury hung on 7 others
by peter e. bortner Kyle C. Kent did not commit burglary or terroristic threats in a September 2011 incident involving his now-former wife, a Schuylkill County jury ruled on Tuesday.However, jurors...
View ArticleMount Carmel Area names top 5
MOUNT CARMEL - The top graduates of Mount Carmel Area High School have been announced. Alyssa Buggy has been named the valedictorian of the class of 2012. Kirsten Sinopoli is salutorian. Ranked third...
View ArticleLocal couple accused in jewelry theft
SHAMOKIN - A young local couple accused of stealing more than $12,500 in jewelry from the residence of a longtime city councilman and fire official were taken into custody Tuesday afternoon and charged...
View ArticleNorthumberland County Career and Technology Center
COAL TOWNSHIP - The honor roll for the fourth marking period of the 2011-2012 school year at the Northumberland County Career and Technology Center has been announced by Robert K. Beierschmitt,...
View ArticleBloomsburg U.
ELYSBURG - Tyler James, of 728 Bear Hollow Road, Elysburg, a sophomore at Bloomsburg University, has earned dean's list honors for the spring semester with a 3.6 grade-point average. James is majoring...
View ArticleGraduates from Penn College
MOUNT CARMEL - Eric M. Jepko, a son of David and Kathy Jepko, of Mount Carmel, graduated from Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, May 12, with an associate of applied science degree in...
View ArticleRalpho Township Public Library
ELYSBURG - The following memorials were received at the Ralpho Township Public Library.Birthday memorialFlorence and Theodore Backes from daughters Bertha and Grace.Joanne Crowl Reber from Paul and...
View Article'Big brother' and the soda debate
Online now:If given the warning that you were not to, would you still proceed to audibly cheer for your child at graduation? Last week's question:Do you agree with NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's...
View ArticleCoal Township native graduates Summa Cum Laude
WILKES-BARRE - Jordan Haddock, of Coal Township, graduated Summa Cum Laude from King's College with a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in neuroscience. He was the recipient of the "Regina...
View ArticleAshland native earns Doctorate of Pharmacy
Nicole A. Slater, of Ashland, received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from the Bernard J Dunn School of Pharmacy in Winchester, Va., in May 2012.Slater is a 2006 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and was...
View ArticleRegistration is open for summer reading program
The Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library will present its summer reading program beginning Wednesday, June 27.The program, held on consecutive Wednesdays, will start at 10:30 a.m. and continue on July...
View ArticleFor The Record 6/10/12
DivorcesJanet Mincemoyer, no address listed, from Delbert Mincemoyer, 355 Stoney Batter Road, Watsontown. Married June 25, 1966.Marriage LicensesDavid M. Slotterback, 326 S. Beech St., Mount Carmel, to...
View ArticleNoteworthy 6/10/12
Rotary meeting setKULPMONT - The next planning meeting of the Kulpmont Rotary will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at the LIFE Geisinger Center, 1100 Spruce St. Community service projects will...
View ArticleMt. Carmel Area seniors receive awards, honors
MOUNT CARMEL - The following awards and honors were handed out to Mount Carmel Area High School seniors during their Class Night awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 6.Class of 2012 officers: Dylan...
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