State reps get sworn in
by justin strawser HARRISBURG - Both state Reps. Kurt Masser (R-107) and Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-108) were humbled and admittedly still nervous as they took the oath of office for their second terms...
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Ralpho Township Public LibraryELYSBURG - The following memorials were received at the Ralpho Township Public Library.In honor of:Our friends Dot, John, Judy, Eddie, Phyllis, John and Cletus from...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Progress report distributionThe Shamokin Area Middle / High School will be distributing progress reports to students on Tuesday, January 8. All students in grades 7-12 will receive a progress report to...
View ArticleNo deal for Shamokin, chamber
SHAMOKIN - The local chamber of commerce turned down a promotional contract with City Hall. Sandy Winhofer, director of Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, said Wednesday that another contract...
View ArticleMan charged in 3 thefts
ASHLAND - After an investigation into a rash of burglaries and thefts in November, Ashland Police Chief Adam J. Bernodin Jr. charged Michael Fickinger with three of the incidents.Fickinger, 18, no...
View ArticleCartwright, Barletta, and Marino sworn into Congress; Casey into Senate
 Update: Matt Cartwright, Lou Barletta, and Tom Marino have been sworn into the 213th Congress this afternoon in Washington. Mr. Cartwright is one of 82 freshmen; 47 Democrats and 35 Republicans....
View ArticleChurch waives preliminary hearing in Priestley Elementary threat case
MILTON - The man who threatened his ex-girlfriend and said he would do "worse than what happened in Connecticut" at Priestley Elementary School near Northumberland waived his right to a preliminary...
View ArticleBarletta, Marino pleased with bill, but say spending cuts still needed
WASHINGTON, D.C. - It's all about cutting spending, U.S. Reps. Lou Barletta, R-11, and Tom Marino, R-10, said in statements following a New Year's Night's vote to "turn back from the fiscal cliff.""As...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Thursday, January 3, 2013
Reminder about recyclablesKULPMONT - Borough residents are reminded that those that put out glass recyclables to be picked up should separate the items by color.Remember snow ordinanceMARION HEIGHTS -...
View ArticleGirardville policeman, girlfriend arrested
TAMAQUA - Tamaqua police arrested a part-time Girardville police officer and his girlfriend Saturday after a domestic incident.Sgt. Richard Weaver charged Anthony C. Houser, 22, of 114 Patterson St.,...
View Article'New life' celebrated Family, friends help Catawissa RD woman get through...
CATAWISSA - Cathy Dressler's birth certificate records she was born June 13, but she will be celebrating a second date from now on."May 7, 2012. That was the day my new life began," Dressler...
View ArticleGarfield Camp elects officers
MOUNT CARMEL - Officers were nominated and elected at the quarterly meeting of James A. Garfield Camp No. 34, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, held Nov. 14 at the Lithuanian Social...
View ArticleSenior Citizen Activities: Week of Jan. 6-12
Shamokin-Coal Township Monday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.; yoga, 9:30 a.m.; Walk A Mile, 10:30 a.m.; nickel bingo, noon to 1:15 p.m.; executive board meeting, noon, with nominations for health king and...
View ArticleNational Ticket names new VP of sales and marketing
PAXINOS - The National Ticket Company board of directors has announced the appointment of Keith Bax as vice president of sales and marketing.Bax joins National Ticket Company after a successful...
View ArticleFor the Record: Sunday, January 6, 2013
DivorcesScott A. Brouse, 975 S. Second St., Sunbury, from Kristina M. Brouse, 460 Susquehanna St., Northumberland. Married Feb. 25, 1990.Crystal L. Hurne, 5150 Susquehanna Trail, Apt. 2, Turbotville,...
View ArticleMission, priorities, benefits detailed
As we kick off a new year, I want to present some basic information about the Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for this month's column. Mission statement"Our mission is to be a catalyst and...
View ArticleCongressmen target fiscal problems, other priorities
The pressures to cut federal spending and resolve lingering issues from the last Congress overshadowed the priorities of northeast Pennsylvania delegates in their first few days in office.Whether and...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Sunday, January 6, 2013
NoteworthyFinal sign-ups for memory programDANVILLE - The Maria Joseph Continuing Care Community is offering a "Memory Care and Thought Stimulation" enrichment program that is open to the general...
View ArticleNew agent looks forward to helping clients, community
By Rob Wheary COAL TOWNSHIP - Wednesday marked the first day of operation for the Darla Fausey Agency, located at The Plaza at Coal Township.During an open house to mark the occasion, Fausey, a 1997...
View ArticlePaul Caputo's admiration for Southern Columbia Area brings him back as...
By Justin Strawser RINGTOWN - To hear Paul Caputo and his family discuss Southern Columbia Area School District, one might think they're talking about "the one who got away." Caputo, current...
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