Holiday events abound in Susquehanna Valley
Happy holidays! I've been as busy an elf preparing this column to showcase December events in the Susquehanna River Valley.Our downtowns are full of events. Milton celebrates "Downtown in December"...
View ArticleMount Carmel church to host Ukrainian Christmas Eve celebration
MOUNT CARMEL - A local church will open its doors for the holiday season to share with the community the traditions of a Ukrainian Christmas Eve celebration. SS Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Friday, December 7, 2012
MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Dec. 5 before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can plead...
View ArticleNorthumberland County budget passed, but not without further drama
SUNBURY - Northumberland County commissioners adopted an $82.3 million preliminary budget for 2013 Thursday morning on a split vote, but not before more dissension arose, despite a plea by Vinny...
View ArticleUpcoming events
Clothing GiveawaySHAMOKIN - There will be a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Grace Chapel, 126 Airport Rd., 648-0372.Free Christmas dinnerTREVORTON - Trevorton Community Ambulance will...
View ArticleTo the moon? Firm hopes to sell $1.5 billion trips
WASHINGTON — A team of former NASA executives is launching a private venture to send people to the moon for a price that is definitely out of this world. For $1.5 billion, the newly formed business is...
View ArticleCounty doesn't expect to fight DCED payback
SUNBURY - Northumberland County continues to cooperate with the state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) in regards to paying back what will likely be at least $200,000 in grant...
View ArticleHelp Brewser's help CSO
COAL TOWNSHIP - Brewser's Sports Grille has once again partnered with Central Susquehanna Opportunities Inc., Community Action Agency, to sponsor "Keep Our Kids Warm" program, which provides outerwear...
View ArticleShamokin Area honor roll announced
COAL TOWNSHIP -The honor roll has been announced for the first marking period at Shamokin Area Middle/High School. Seventh-grade distinguished honors - Abagail Blass, Kiara Bonshock, Michael Breslin,...
View ArticleAttorney: Prothonotary office failed to process filing in slip-and-fall suit
SUNBURY - A Kulpmont couple and Northumberland County's prothonotary are entangled in a legal dispute over the filing of a slip-and-fall lawsuit.An attorney for Robert and Allison Starr, Brian J....
View ArticleDeadline to apply for tax rebate is Dec. 31
SHAMOKIN - More than 4,000 Northumberland County residents eligible for a tax/rent rebate program had yet to apply for state money as of early last month.A spokeswoman for Department of Revenue said an...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Saturday, December 8, 2012
'Fill the Truck' campaign todayCOAL TOWNSHIP - The local Salvation Army chapter is hoping to "Fill the Truck" today at Walmart Supercenter.Shoppers are encouraged to purchase new toys and coats for...
View ArticleSCA music dept. up for $50K grant
CATAWISSA RR - Earlier this year, parents, students and taxpayers of Southern Columbia Area School District packed public meetings and influenced the school board not to cut any programs or teachers...
View ArticleDeer hits Jeep; no one hurt
COAL TOWNSHIP - Four people escaped serious injury Saturday morning after the vehicle in which they were riding was hit by a deer that is thought to have been spooked by hunters.John Reidinger, of...
View ArticleShoppers 'fill the truck' to help children
COAL TOWNSHIP - Through the generosity of area residents, some local children will find a few extra gifts under their tree Christmas morning.At Walmart stores across the country, Saturday became "Fill...
View ArticleFor The Record: Sunday, December 9, 2012
Marriage licensesRonald-Joseph Gane Sr., of 315 State Route 2026, Coal Township, and Joan M. Lehman, of 4315 State Route 2026, Coal Township. Issued Dec. 6.Eric David Holtzapple, of 127 Poppy Rd.,...
View ArticleHistorians seek stories, photos to help repair Shamokin Creek
SHAMOKIN - As a project develops to restore the stone channel of Shamokin Creek in the city's downtown, historians are working to piece together its history - and they're seeking the public's help.Tom...
View ArticleMCA Merit Award
The Mount Carmel Area Board of Education Merit Award winner for October 2012 at the elementary level is fifth-grade student, Makenzie Pyle, daughter of Bruce and Lori Pyle of Mount Carmel. Makenzie...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Sunday, December 9, 2012
Phoenix Rehab to host holiday eventSHAMOKIN - Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services invites the public to its free holiday event, Milk and Cookies with Santa.The event will be held from 5 to 8...
View ArticleMonday is Leonardi day in MC, marks 100th birthday
MOUNT CARMEL - Mount Carmel Mayor J. Kevin Jones has proclaimed Monday as Bruno John Leonardi Day in the borough. Leonardi was born Dec. 9, 1912, in a small town in Austria called Tuenno in the Trento...
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