Shamokin sweeper out today
SHAMOKIN - The city's street sweeper will be out of service today. The normal schedule will resume on Wednesday.
I-80 restrictions in effect this morning
MIFFLINVILLE - A lane restriction will be in effect on Interstate 80 westbound between mile 243 and mile 242 (Mifflinville) in Columbia County from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. today.
The contractor will set up daylight signing to close the right westbound lane in order to place stone material for the temporary emergence pull-off.
The work area is off the shoulder; the lane closure will make it safer as trucks slow down to enter the work area.
PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check interstate traffic conditions before heading out.
Community service set for Saturday
SHAMOKIN - Magisterial District Justice John Gembic III's Community Service participants are asked to report to the Shamokin Cemetery at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Anyone wishing to volunteer to help clean up branches, help weed whack and cut grass is asked to gather at that time, and bring rakes and gasoline weed-whackers if possible.
The cleanup is in advance of Memorial Day activities.
Heritage parade participants sought
SHAMOKIN - Members of the community, business people and local leaders are encouraged to participate in this year's Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts parade, set for Friday, May 27. The parade forms at 5 p.m. and begins at 6 p.m.
Entries can include floats, antique cars, organizations/associations, bands, retailers, other businesses, costumed walkers and even pets/animals.
Cash prizes will be given in the following categories: Most Patriotic, Best Use of Coal Mining Heritage Theme, Most Entertaining and Most Creative.
For more information, contact Pamela Brennan Burns, parade chairwoman, at 648-9500. Also, call her to have a registration form faxed, or stop by First National Bank, the parade sponsor, at 10 S. Market St.
Forms can be sent to Burns at the bank, or faxed to 644-0897.