'One little person, so many big ideas'
By Justin Strawser SHAMOKIN - A typical 9-year-old might complain they have to take out the trash as part of their regular chores, but Rosalind Kane is not your typical kid. In fact, Sunday afternoon...
View ArticleSalvation Army accepting applications for assistance
COAL TOWNSHIP - Applications for Christmas assistance, in the form of food and toys, from the Salvation Army will be accepted for three days this week, by appointment only, the Army's advisory board...
View ArticleTrustee asks judge to put hospital building, land in bankruptcy estate
POTTSVILLE - Saint Catherine Medical Center Fountain Springs' trustee asked a federal judge Monday to rule that the hospital building and the land on which it sits are actually the bankrupt company's...
View ArticleStudents urged to obtain School Counts! certification
SHAMOKIN - The Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce again this year is coordinating the School Counts! program at Line Mountain, Mount Carmel Area, Northumberland County Career and Technology...
View ArticleSunbury man charged with rape of 17-year-old
SUNBURY - A Sunbury man is in Northumberland County Prison after being accused of raping a 17-year-old city girl at his residence Sunday evening, at one point telling the victim he is a gang member....
View ArticleNoteworthy: Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Phone number for diabetes 'D' cardsKULPMONT - The correct phone number to call to obtain diabetes "D" cards being sold to benefit the St. Pauline Center is 373-3350. The organization provided an...
View ArticleMemorials: Mount Carmel Area Public Library
MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area Public Library is grateful for the following donations, which have always been the most important and basic source of funds. Birthday Memorial Leona Karwicki from...
View ArticleCommissioners fear lawsuit over DA's handling of sexual assault case
SUNBURY - Northumberland County Commissioners Vinny Clausi and Stephen Bridy believe a conflict of interest exists that could result in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit if the district attorney's office...
View ArticleNovember ushers in holiday season full of fun
Hello, neighbors! Can you believe it's November already? We're already counting the number of shopping days until the holidays, but shopping is only one of the many things to do in the Susquehanna...
View ArticleNorthumberland County typically goes Republican in presidential races
Northumberland County voters value their independence - and their right to "split" their tickets on election day. In the last 50 years, Northumberland County has gone Democrat in nine of 13 elections...
View ArticleMemorials: Divine Redeemer Church
The following Memorials/Donations have been presented to Divine Redeemer Church, Mount Carmel for the month of October, 2012. in memory of Immaculata and Pietro Procopio from Mr. and Mrs. Pat...
View ArticleOn the Ballot in Northumberland County
The following is a list of election races that Northumberland County voters will see on their ballots today. President (Vote for one) - Mitt Romney (Republican) - Barack Obama (Democrat) U.S. Senator...
View ArticleFinal numbers in Masser's win
Final numbers A few precincts were missing from the vote totals reported in Wednesday's edition for the 107th Legislative District election between Republican incumbent Kurt Masser and Democratic...
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Coal Township 1,464 1,229East Cameron 165 81Kulpmont 535 502Marion Heights 110 126Mt. Carmel Boro 938 1,027Mt. Carmel Twp. 538 493Ralpho Township 1,200 654Shamokin City 1,017 843West Cameron 120...
View ArticleTwo in Elysburg chase waive hearings
MOUNT CARMEL - The Berwick man who allegedly fled from police last week and the girlfriend who police say hid him in the attic of her house both waived their cases to county court Wednesday afternoon...
View ArticleFor The Record: Thursday, November 8, 2012
Property TransfersScott K. Heitzman and Sharon L. Heitzman to Harry M. Hunter, property in Rockefeller township, $1.Albert J. Goodlunas and Delores A. Goodlunas to Albert J. Goodlunas and Delores A....
View ArticleLoan plan could free thousands of dollars for Shamokin
SHAMOKIN - The city is again attempting to refinance outstanding debt that could free up hundreds of thousands of dollars. A refinancing plan under review by city council could reduce debt payments on...
View ArticleNorthumberland County Prison too full to house other counties' inmates
SUNBURY - The policy of housing inmates from other counties has generated significant revenue, but Northumberland County Prison will no longer accept out-of-county prisoners because of its increasing...
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MOUNT CARMEL - Jessica Jackson was grateful someone got the family pictures out of her home before she watched fire consume it.It was a glimmer of hope while her house on the 200 block of East Second...
View ArticleLocal groups gathering products to help those hit by Superstorm Sandy
KULPMONT - Linda Rodak, of Kulpmont, said if everyone gave even a little to the hurricane victims in New York and New Jersey, there would be more than enough help and supplies to go around.That's why...
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