Greater need leads to new project for Salvation Army
COAL TOWNSHIP - Because of a greater-than-usual need, the Salvation Army will conduct an area-wide collection for "specific" food items this year to help local families enjoy a Christmas dinner. Brian...
View ArticleFather to serve up to 23 months in jail
SUNBURY - The father of a 1-year-old girl, who died from hyperthermia after being left in a room for 19 hours with a space heater two years ago in Sunbury, was sentenced Monday afternoon to serve 11...
View Article23 to lose jobs at Mountain View
COAL TOWNSHIP - The planned layoff of 23 housekeeping and laundry service employees at Mountain View: A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center came as a shock to one longtime worker, who is still trying to...
View ArticleThefts keep Ashland police busy
ASHLAND - The Ashland Police Department was kept very busy late last week with a rash of burglaries and thefts possibly committed by a few suspects. Police Chief Adam J. Bernodin Jr. said the...
View ArticleShamokin man pleads guilty in teen sex assault
SUNBURY - A 34-year-old Shamokin man charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Coal Township pleaded guilty Monday afternoon to a felony of endangering the welfare of children and...
View ArticleCollege News: Shamokin grad a semifinalist in singing competition
SELINSGROVE - Joshua Druckenmiller, of Paxinos, was named a semi-finalist in the junior men category at the annual singing competition of the National Association of Teachers of Singing's Allegheny...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Tuesday, November 21, 2012
Church planning Thanksgiving mealKULPMONT - Holy Angels Church, 855 Scott St., will host its Thanksgiving Day dinner at 11 a.m. Thursday at the activity center. The public is welcome for the...
View ArticleSentencing for police informant continued again
SUNBURY - The sentencing of Robert Santore, 49, of Ranshaw, a police informant who played a key role in the conviction of Cornell and Diane Delvalle, of Coal Township, has been continued once...
View ArticleCollege News: LCCC graduates
Luzerne County Community College recently awarded degrees to students who completed requirements for their field of study in August. Associate in Applied Science: Kevin Hauer Jr., Coal Township; Daniel...
View ArticleWoman pleads guilty to charges stemming from heroin transaction
SUNBURY - A 24-year-old Shamokin woman charged with felony drug offenses involving a heroin transaction pleaded guilty Monday afternoon to one count of criminal conspiracy to deliver heroin.Jordan...
View ArticleBlaschak Coal workers face temporary layoffs
MAHANOY CITY - Blaschak Coal Corporation has temporarily laid off workers at its three mining operations in order to reduce its inventory of coal, with workers to return in early December.Blaschak...
View ArticleMilton man found dead
MILTON - A man who had been a person of interest in the death of his mother two weeks ago was found dead in his car Monday.Mark Boyles, 55, was pronounced dead at 5:45 p.m. by Northumberland County...
View ArticleMount Carmel chief to speak on meth labs tonight
MOUNT CARMEL - Chief of Police Todd Owens will speak on "How to detect a meth lab in your neighborhood" at the monthly meeting of Friends and Family Concerned About the Abuse of Drugs, 6:30 p.m....
View ArticleLocals to give back, or pay it forward
Several local organizations will benefit from the automatic 2.2 percent pay raise that will be given to state lawmakers starting Dec. 1, as state Reps. Kurt Masser (R-107) and Lynda Schlegel-Culver...
View ArticleCounty will no longer rely on constables to move inmates
SUNBURY - In order to save money, Northumberland County commissioners will no longer use state constables to transport inmates to and from arraignments and hearings.On a split vote Tuesday, the...
View Article3 senior centers closing
SUNBURY - Three county senior action centers with a total of 148 members will be closed at the end of January due to financial constraints plaguing Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging (AAA).On a...
View ArticleAutomatic salary hikes draw response from lawmakers
HARRISBURG - The base salary for state lawmakers will automatically increase 2.2 percent to $83,802 effective Dec. 1 and a number of lawmakers said they won't accept it.Many have not taken the pay...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Food surplus distribution todayKULPMONT - Borough residents enrolled in the food surplus program are reminded a distribution will be held today from 8 a.m. until noon at the borough garage. Residents...
View ArticleStudent fundraising will decide where Latorre sits for MCA-Danville game
DANVILLE - The Mount Carmel Area Red Tornadoes' face-off against the Danville Ironmen Friday evening has inspired a fundraising opportunity for the school's stadium council. Since Cheryl Latorre, who...
View ArticleShamokin salary information
Shamokin salary informationA look at the salaries of administration and elected officials at City Hall:Name Title 2012 2013*George Rozinskie Jr. Mayor $3,300 $3,300William Milbrand Councilman $3,249.96...
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