Noteworthy 04-01-11
Gallery exhibit opens tonightSHAMOKIN - The Northumberland County Council for the Arts and Humanities Fine Art Gallery presents an exhibition of artwork by the North Mountain Art League titled...
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n SHAMOKIN - John J. Dascani, 66, of Mount Carmel, who was charged by Kulpmont Police Chief Richard Wilson III in connection with a Feb. 8 pedestrian accident, waived to court Tuesday charges of...
View ArticlePractice, dedication advances 3 SAHS seniors to high status
SHAMOKIN -Three Shamokin Area High School seniors have earned the honor to play in the District and Region Band Festivals, while two also received the honor to play in the upcoming All-State Band...
View ArticleApril events salute spring's arrival
Hello neighbors. Spring is officially here! Can I get a big "amen?" I don't know about you but I am thrilled that warmer weather is on its way - and not a moment too soon. So get ready to stretch those...
View ArticleMan dead after jump into river
POINT TOWNSHIP - A man believed to be from Coal Township is dead after jumping from the Barry King Bridge Thursday evening. Emergency personnel responded at 6:13 p.m. to the middle of the bridge that...
View ArticleTerry Madonna: Incident is a 'major political blunder,' but probably not...
Other than being a major political "blunder," Dr. G. Terry Madonna doesn't interpret Northumberland County Commissioner Frank Sawicki's phone message to constitute corruption, especially not on the...
View ArticleVoice mail 'deal' revealed Clausi produces message in which Sawicki says...
SUNBURY - The ongoing friction between Northumberland County Commissioners Vinny Clausi and Frank Sawicki reached new heights Thursday morning when Clausi accused his fellow commissioner of corruption...
View ArticleE. Cameron man facing child porn charges
EAST CAMERON TOWNSHIP - A township man faces charges involving possession of child pornography discovered during an undercover police operation in February 2010 State police Tpr. Ronald Zanella charged...
View ArticleShamokin in store for some snow
STATE COLLEGE - Although spring began about two weeks ago, according to Tony Mach, hydro meteorological technician at the National Weather Service, warmer weather is nowhere in sight for the area. Mach...
View ArticleAnnual job fair Wednesday at Masser's
by justin strawser PAXINOS - It's that time of year when the Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce holds its annual job fair."We are excited this year because most of our 20 vendors do have a wide...
View ArticleN. Schuylkill, Line Mtn. remain in lead
North Schuylkill and Line Mountain continue their long runs atop the lead in the high school and middle school divisions, respectively, after Week No. 7 of the EconomicsPennsylvania Stock Market Game...
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DivorcesLeroy C. Clark, 915 Fern St., Olympia, Wash., from Nichole L. Clark, 945 Spruce St., Kulpmont. Married Feb. 18, 2008.Debra M. Dobson, 155 Somerset Ave., Elysburg, from Leonard F. Dobson, 304...
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Art exhibit reception next FridaySHAMOKIN - The opening reception for the latest exhibit at the Fine Arts Gallery at the Northumberland County Career and Arts Center, 2 E. Arch St., is Friday, April...
View ArticleBrinkash announces candidacy for MCA school board
LOCUST GAP - Michael P. Brinkash, 36, of Locust Gap, has announced his candidacy for Mount Carmel Area School Board. He is running on both the Democratic and Republican tickets.Brinkash is a 1992...
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COAL TOWNSHIP - Jason M. Long, 35, of Coal Township, passed away tragically Thursday, March 31, 2011.Born May 19, 1975, he was a son of Cindy and Tony Poboy and the late Gordon Long. He was a 1993...
View ArticleMan who jumped to death seen swimming
by news-item staffPOINT TOWNSHIP - The Coal Township man who jumped to his death from a Susquehanna River bridge was seen struggling to swim before he succumbed to the cold water, according to...
View ArticleShamokin Filler to build new plant Company wants to be a 'good neighbor'
by justin strawser COAL TOWNSHIP - Working with carbon, the owners of Shamokin Filler Co. acknowledge, is a dirty process.But they have applied for permits from the state Department of Environmental...
View ArticleIndustrial park pump station under construction
by justin strawser MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Several pieces recently falling into place may help the Coal Township-SEEDCO Industrial Park reach its potential of reinvigorating the local economy.These...
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SHAMOKIN - Firefighters responded at approximately 10:30 p.m. Saturday to a fire at a corner row home at 101 N. Marshall St., about two blocks from the Northumberland County Career and Arts...
View ArticleFire strikes Shamokin home
SHAMOKIN — Firefighters responded at approximately 10:30 p.m. Saturday to a fire at a corner row home at 101 N. Marshall St., about two blocks from the Northumberland County Career and Arts Center....
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