Easter egg hunts slated Saturday
- OVERLOOK - Oak Grove United Methodist Church will hold an Easter egg hunt for children between the ages of 1 and 12 at 11 a.m. Saturday. Prizes will be given to all participants and refreshments will be served.
- MOUNT CARMEL - Union Evangelical Free Church, 601 W. Fifth St., will have an egg hunt at 11 a.m. for children of all ages.
For more information, call Pastor Larry Coutlee at 933-1151.
Election News
Democratic Women to host candidates
SHAMOKIN - Shamokin Area Democrat Women will be holding a "Meet the Candidates" evening at the Shamokin Knights of Columbus, Independence and Rock streets, Shamokin, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3.
Candidates for county, city, townships and school board offices are welcome to present their credentials and mingle with the public. Light refreshments will be served by members of the club following the presentations.
Any questions, contact club President Peggy Ferrari at 648-4724.
Jones endorsed by DAs, sheriff
RIVERSIDE - Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones of Mount Carmel has been endorsed in his bid for election to a full term by Northumberland County District Attorney Tony Rosini, Montour County District Attorney Bob Buehner and Montour County Sheriff Ray Gerringer.
The endorsement took place at a news conference April 15 outside Riverside Borough Hall.
Jones' magisterial district now encompasses Riverside, Rush Township and West Cameron Township, in addition to Mount Carmel, Mount Carmel Township, East Cameron Township, Marion Heights, Kulpmont and Ralpho Township.
"I am humbled by the endorsement of these fine law enforcement officials who have served with distinction in their respective jurisdictions," Jones said.
Jones' opponent in the election is Kulpmont Police Chief Richard L. Wilson III.
No political signs on borough property
ASHLAND - Political signs are not allowed on borough property, according to Borough Manager Thomas Joyce. Any signs found in parks and other locations owned by the borough will be removed, Joyce said.