Penn State dean's list
UNIVERSITY PARK - The following students were named to the dean's list for the summer semester at Penn State University:Nadine C. Iwanski, Kulpmont, University Park Campus; Tina-marie I. Laskowski,...
View ArticleEarns grand champion title
IRISH VALLEY - Amanda Cavanaugh, of Irish Valley, was named grand champion hunter equitation alumni rider on the flat and reserve champion hunter equitation alumni rider over 2 feet-3 inches, at the...
View ArticleOrganization News: Rainbow Club
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Rainbow Club met at Our Lady of Hope Hall for its September meeting. President Ruth Romanoski opened the meeting with the SAM prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance and the Over 50...
View ArticleOrganization News: Council of Catholic Women and Rosary Altar Society
MOUNT CARMEL - Our Lady's Church of Mount Carmel's Council of Catholic Women and Rosary Altar Society held their monthly meeting on Sept. 6 in the parish hall. President Theresa Conniff brought the...
View ArticleSouthern Columbia Area Superintendent Charlie Reh to retire in 2013
CATAWISSA RR - Southern Columbia Area School Board is set to accept the resignation of Superintendent Charlie Reh Oct. 1 at a special meeting at the high school library.Reh, whose contract is up at the...
View ArticleShamokin seeks DCNR help
SHAMOKIN - The mayor is asking the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for help in the city's effort to have representation on the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA)...
View ArticleLeck Kill students learn about jobs during Vehicular Career Day
LECK KILL - Leck Kill Elementary School hosted a Vehicular Career Day on Sept. 25. Twelve vehicles surrounded the school to teach students how important vehicles are for work. Participants showed...
View ArticleTEEN ADMITS TO BOMB THREAT AT MOUNT CARMEL AREA
MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - A 17-year-old female student at Mount Carmel Area High School, who wanted a day off school and didn't believe police would catch her, has been charged with making three bomb...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Thursday, October 11, 2012
Classic cars wanted in ZerbeTREVORTON - Anyone with a classic car, street rod, muscle car, Corvette, speciality vehicle, antique car, 2 and 4-wheel truck or motorcycle is invited to join in the Zerbe...
View ArticleRegistrants sought for first 'Trunk or Treat' night
SHAMOKIN - Participants are wanted to hand out candy and treats during a new city Halloween event that will provide a safe environment for local children while generating some new holiday fun.Citizens...
View ArticleForum set for 11th, 107th candidates
DANVILLE - The League of Women Voters announced plans for Candidates Night Tuesday, Oct. 23, in Danville for candidates in the 11th Congressional District and 107 Legislative District.The candidate...
View ArticleHUD grants $225K to high-rise
SHAMOKIN - A local high-rise will receive more than $200,000 in federal grant money to help keep elderly residents and those with disabilities living independently.The U.S. Department of Housing and...
View ArticleSt. John's UCC to sponsor fall music festival Sunday
SHAMOKIN - The first annual Fall Music Festival, sponsored by St. John's United Church of Christ, 117 N. Eighth St., will be held 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The outdoor event will take place on Grant Street,...
View ArticleFall festival, boot sale set for Saturday in Shamokin
SHAMOKIN - Plans are set for the fourth annual Fall Fun Festival and Car Boot sale in downtown Shamokin Saturday. "Our vendors are ready and we hope people will stop by for bargains and to have some...
View ArticleHonors program at Susquehanna
SELINSGROVE - Abriel Newton, of Elysburg, has been accepted to Susquehanna University's highly selective honors program. Newton is a freshman majoring in creative writing and French at Susquehanna.The...
View ArticleRecycling options expand in Ralpho Township
ELYSBURG - Ralpho Township Recycling Center will now collect all plastics, from code Nos. 1 through 7. Supervisor Dan Williams, representing the recycling department, told the board at its meeting...
View ArticlePPL responded to crash near Arcos immediately
STRONG - PPL employees responded immediately to an accident in which a utility pole was sheared off Monday morning in this Mount Carmel Township village. A story in Tuesday's edition construed that it...
View ArticleWalmart picks Geisinger for heart surgery services
DANVILLE - Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is one of six health care organizations from across the country selected by Walmart to participate in the company's Centers of Excellence program. As part of...
View ArticlePLENTY TO DO FOR A GOOD CAUSE THIS WEEKEND
It only takes a small fraction of your time and minimal effort to help carry out various projects to improve the community. The following are upcoming events in need of volunteers:MoonShine Paul/Crew...
View ArticleCoal Township group home OKd
COAL TOWNSHIP - A zoning amendment approved by Coal Township commissioners Thursday will allow a group home for pregnant women to be established in the township's west end - and perhaps others in any...
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