'Serious assault' injures one
SUNBURY - Someone was seriously injured during an incident Friday night in Sunbury, but police were very vague on Saturday about details.An unnamed victim of an "alleged serious assault" was...
View ArticleDisaster recovery center to close its doors Friday Residents have until Nov....
SHAMOKIN - The disaster recovery center (DRC) set up at Northumberland County Career and Arts Center will close Friday.Next week, with new hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., will be the last chance for local...
View ArticleDaylight savings time can affect the body's internal clock
DANVILLE - Now that daylight savings time is over, many may struggle to fall back into normal sleep-and-wake routines. While some relish the extra hour of sleep, others find the time change can...
View ArticleStudents crunch into Apple Month
COAL TOWNSHIP - On Wednesday, Oct. 26, Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional School celebrated one of nature's fast foods - apples - by hosting an "Apple Crunch" for students. Celebrated annually during...
View ArticleFlag flown in honor of Kulpmont WWII vet
MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area Joint Veterans Committee held its 423rd Changing of the Colors flag ceremony Oct. 16 in honor and memory of Charles M. "Kaz" Zlockie Sr.Zlockie was born in...
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Church selling dumplingsSHAMOKIN - Apple dumpling orders being taken at First United Methodist Church, Sunbury and Ninth streets. Dumplings may be purchased for $3 each or in pans of 6 for $17. Call...
View ArticleMemorials
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School.COAL TOWNSHIP - Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School has announced its memorials for the months of September and October 2011.Charles M. "Kaz" Zlockie, Sr. from Our...
View ArticleNational Honor Society induction held at Lourdes
COAL TOWNSHIP - The annual induction liturgy for officers and new members of the Father Filippelli Chapter of the National Honor Society at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School was held Tuesday in the...
View ArticleCpl. Rhodes and God Bless America
GOWEN CITY - When asked if he believes God has blessed the United States, Shamokin City Police Cpl. Nathan Rhodes' says, "Yes.""Sometimes we forgot how fortunate we really are, and how, after a...
View ArticleTrevorton holds parade and festival
TREVORTON - Despite two cancellations, Kandie Rebuck was pleased with the attendance at the Trevorton Halloween Parade and Fall Festival Sunday afternoon."It's a good turnout for having to postpone it....
View ArticleCounty safety director has risen to occasion since taking job in April
SUNBURY - Steve Reiner was named in April as acting director of public safety, and since then, has led Northumberland County's emergency management in the face of some wicked weather.Flooding, wind...
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HEGINS - A Northumberland County vocalist will be among the entertainers bringing Christmas cheer to the region during a special performance on Monday, Nov. 28 at Tri-Valley High School.Tirus Twyne, of...
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District justices offices closedSUNBURY - All Northumberland County Magisterial District Judge offices, including John Gembic III's office in Shamokin and Hugh A. Jones's office in Mount Carmel will be...
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Mount Carmel Area Public LibraryMOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area Public Library is grateful for the following donations, its most basic and important source of support. In Honor ofRose Witrosky...
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COAL TOWNSHIP - The Council of Catholic Women met in Our Lady of Hope Parish Hall to finalize plans for the Confirmation reception. Confirmation was held Oct. 22 at Our Lady of Hope Church.The meeting...
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KULPMONT - Betty Chapman, the new president of the Kulpmont American Legion Auxiliary, called the Oct. 25 meeting to order. Chaplain Jackie Butler, opened the meeting with a prayer, followed the Pledge...
View ArticleVeterans to be honored in various area activities
MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area Joint Veterans Committee met Sunday, Oct. 16 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2110 and announced its activities for the Veterans Day holiday as well as...
View ArticleFiling stirs pot again on eve of county election
As it was in May, the political pot was stirred in Northumberland County on the eve of an election.A motion was filed in county court Friday related to depositions involving the lawsuit filed by two...
View ArticleCommissioner race tops ballot
Northumberland County voters will elect a new board of commissioners today from a slate of five candidates.With all three incumbents running, the same three men could still be in leadership when the...
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StatewideJudge of the Superior Court(Vote for one)RepublicanVic Stabile, Cumberland County.DemocratDavid N. Wecht, Allegheny County.Judge of the Commonwealth Court(Vote for one)RepublicanAnne Covey,...
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