Weis Markets begins annual 'Believe in Heroes' promotion
SUNBURY - Weis Markets has announced the launch of its second annual Believe in Heroes promotion to benefit Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), an organization that raises awareness and enlists public...
View ArticleDCNR secretary 'wowed'
BURNSIDE - "Wow." That was the first word out of the mouth of Richard D. Allan when asked about his first visit to the proposed Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA). "It's amazing. Absolutely...
View ArticleFormer Friars leader to visit for devotions
SHAMOKIN - The Rev. Joachim Anthony Giermek, former minister general of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual, will serve as the guest speaker at 40-hour devotions Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at Mother...
View ArticleLocal church listings for weekend of Nov. 10-11
All Saints All Saints Evangelical Lutheran, 12th and Scott streets, Kulpmont. Pastor - The Rev. Alfred J. Bashore. Worship service with word and sacrament - 9 a.m. Participants - Marsha Karnes,...
View ArticleMilton man questioned, but not taken into custody
MILTON - The son of a Milton woman reportedly found dead in a bathroom shower at her home Sunday afternoon was released Thursday after being located and interviewed by police. Police found Mark Boyles,...
View ArticleWhere, when and what to donate to local efforts
What to give and where A suggested list of donations compiled from online sources and volunteers: cash, gas cards, gift cards, gasoline, blankets, bottled water, food, flashlights, batteries of all...
View ArticleGirardville man dies in I-81 crash
MAHANOY CITY - A Girardville man died when the pickup truck he was driving crashed on I-81 sometime late Thursday or early Friday. James Kelly, 70, of Duck Street, was pronounced dead at the scene at...
View ArticleLocal collection efforts continue today, Sunday
SHAMOKIN - Three donation collections will be held this weekend to assist victims of Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey. In two cases, the collections were spurred by local residents with ties...
View ArticleYet another group headed east today
MOUNT CARMEL - It's only a small truck-load, but it will go a long way to help others affected by a recent disaster, thanks to the concern of a borough woman and members of an organization for which...
View ArticleSaturday's Spirit: God within us is the source of our inner beauty
Sonya Hamulla would have been the most surprised of all to find herself as the subject of a spiritual column on the religion page. Sadly, this column could only be written after her death last week at...
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Trevorton Senior Adult Ministry TREVORTON - The Trevorton Senior Adult Ministry met at St. Patrick Church hall Oct. 15 for its monthly meeting and Octoberfest covered dish social. There were 29 members...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Saturday, November 10, 2012
Applebee's offering free lunches Applebee's in Selinsgrove and Bloomsburg are among those participating in the chain restaurant's annual promotion to thank veterans and active-duty military personnel...
View ArticleBucknell fall concert slated for Nov. 18
LEWISBURG - The Bucknell University Concert Chorale will present its annual fall concert at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell. The concert, which is free...
View ArticleLeaving no vet behind
SUNBURY - Four veterans charged with breaking the law made amends - and history - by becoming the first graduates of the Northumberland County Veterans Treatment Court. Charles Oushick, 64, of Mount...
View ArticleFor the Record: Sunday, November 11, 2012
Marriage licenseEric R. McAndrew and Kaitlyn M. Schauer, both of 1241 Poplar St., Kulpmont. To be issued Nov. 12.DivorcesSharon M. Carl from Mark D. Carl, both of 1046 W. Willow St., Coal Township....
View ArticleCoast Guard member from Shamokin area featured in magazine
A former Shamokin woman was featured in an annual publication of the Department of Defense that highlights the work of those in all branches of the military.Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Sandra...
View ArticleLove 'em or hate 'em, polls called the outcome
President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney took a lot of flak during the election campaign from each other and outside groups, but a close third behind them in the...
View ArticleSchuylkill soldier watches daughter's birth via Skype
A veteran serving overseas in Afghanistan was present during the birth of his daughter thanks to the gift of modern technology.Justin Solomon, 23, a sergeant in the Army was in the delivery room via...
View ArticleMCA grad gets degree
KULPMONT - Megan Homicz, a daughter of Joseph and Therese Homicz, graduated in August from Lock Haven University with a Bachelor of Science in recreation management with a therapeutic concentration and...
View ArticleGrad students renew search for missing Gordon man
FRACKVILLE - It was like a scene from the television series "Bones."A group of forensic anthropology students from Erie spent Saturday morning lending their support to an effort to bring the case of a...
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