Honor Roll: Southern Columbia Area
Southern Columbia CATAWISSA R.R. - The Southern Columbia Area School District has announced its honor roll for the first marking period of the 2012-2013 school year.Students named to the distinguished...
View ArticleLourdes receives nearly quarter-million to put toward tuition
COAL TOWNSHIP - A newly established scholarship to offset tuition to Catholic schools in the Harrisburg Diocese could open the doors of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School to scores of area children....
View ArticleSafety tips offered to keep holidays safe
There is one gift this holiday season that doesn't need wrapping that will benefit everyone in your home - electrical safety. We all want our holidays to be remembered for the right reasons and not...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Letters to Santa still welcomeSHAMOKIN - Children have until Wednesday to submit letters for The News-Item's annual Letters to Santa program.Letters to Santa can be dropped off or sent to The News-Item...
View ArticleMeeting today will address rabies
KLINGERSTOWN - The Tri-Valley School District will hold a special public meeting today to address concerns children at the Mahantongo Elementary School may have been exposed to rabies.The meeting...
View Article'Nonsense' is how landlord describes proposed Mount Carmel ordinance
MOUNT CARMEL - A new landlord fee being proposed by Councilman Joseph Lapotsky brought much criticism from at least two dozen landlords Monday night at the Mount Carmel Borough workshop meeting. Dr....
View ArticleMCA Elks Student of the Month awards for October
Four Mount Carmel Area students were named Elks Students of the Month in October.Senior student of the month is Thomas Stief, a son of Bill and Barbara Stief, of Mount Carmel. Stief is a member of the...
View ArticleLocal women run in Philly marathon
PHILADELPHIA - Three women, formerly of the Shamokin area, participated in the Philadelphia Marathon Nov. 17 and 18.Janelle Kiersnowski, Taryn Vanaskie and Josette Savidge were among the more than...
View ArticleArea officials weigh in on safety issues
In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown, Conn., Line Mountain Superintendent Dave Campbell said he would support any changes that would prevent such tragedies - including...
View ArticleService of Remembrance planned
LOCUSTDALE - A Service of Remembrance will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Grace Evangelical Independent Church on Main Street.The Revs. Raymond Orloski and Richard Hazzard will preside at the service,...
View ArticleCounty judge to sue officials, guardian
SUNBURY - A Northumberland County judge filed in a court notice Monday his intent to sue two county officials as well as a court-appointed guardian for juveniles.A writ of summons was issued to Michael...
View ArticleAdditional charges filed against couple accused of stealing SUV
WILBURTON - The couple accused of stealing an SUV and eluding police for nearly nine hours last week were allegedly swerving and about to lose control of the stolen vehicle before police backed off the...
View ArticleBattle for Red Gold finally nears end
SHAMOKIN - The battle for control of Center City Apartments may be over after nearly four years of legal wrangling. The Shamokin Housing Authority is in position to acquire the property "very soon"...
View ArticleCoal Township approves new blight ordinance
by justin strawser COAL TOWNSHIP - The township has yet another weapon in its fight against blight. Commissioners unanimously passed the Coal Township Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and...
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Santa to ride Clover Hose truckMOUNT CARMEL - Santa Claus is once again teaming up with Clover Hose Company for his annual ride through borough streets.Clover Hose personnel will hand out candy canes...
View ArticleBlueprints discovered in Shamokin bank vault may prove vital in creek...
SHAMOKIN - Blueprints of the stone channel of Shamokin Creek deemed critical towards piecing together its history were discovered inside an unlocked bank vault in the city's downtown. The documents...
View ArticleOrchestras in concert Thursday night at Shamokin Area
COAL TOWNSHIP — The Shamokin Area Middle School and Senior High School orchestras, under the direction of Barbara DeGaetano, will present their holiday concert at 7 p.m. Thursday in the auditorium....
View ArticleTask force leader says large drug busts have value
MOUNT CARMEL - One of the leaders of a drug task force said major busts like the one conducted Friday in Northumberland County improve the quality of life in communities by ridding the streets - at...
View ArticleMC Twp. supervisors approve budget for '13
ATLAS - In a 15-minute meeting by its supervisors, Mount Carmel Township has a budget for 2013.The board approved the $1.27-million spending plan at Wednesday night's meeting on a 3-0 vote with...
View ArticlePoint Twp. rape defendant out of jail on nominal bail
SUNBURY - A Sunbury man accused of raping his ex-girlfriend was released from prison Monday after Northumberland County Judge Charles Saylor granted him nominal bail because prosecutors failed to bring...
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