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Page 2- The President's Proclamation- A poem: "Freedom"Page 3- From World War I to today's national holiday: A history of Veterans DayPage 4- World War II veteran had no help to cope with his PTSDPage...
View ArticleWWII vet had no help to cope with his PTSD
SUNBURY - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was not something many doctors understood at the end of World War II."I knew there was something wrong, but I just had to deal with it," Guy Shipe said...
View ArticleCOLLEGE NEWS:Penn State University
Penn StateUniversitySTATE COLLEGE - Phil Rathosky, Mount Carmel, was recently initiated into the Penn State Circle of the national Omicron Delta Kappa Society, which recognizes outstanding student...
View ArticleMEMORIALS:Divine Redeemer
Divine RedeemerMOUNT CARMEL - The following Memorials/Donations have been presented to Divine Redeemer Church, Mount Carmel for the month of October. In Memory OFVirginia Volonoski from Sister,...
View ArticleCOLLEGE NEWS:McCann Dean's
McCann dean'sSUNBURY - The McCann School of Business and Technology Sunbury Campus have announced their dean's list, honors list and perfect attendance achievement for the summer 2011 semester.To...
View ArticleMEMORIALS:Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Our Lady of Mount Carmel ChurchMOUNT CARMEL - The following memorials for the month of October have been presented to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.Anniversary MemorialAgnes Sadusky (Oct. 13, 2000)...
View ArticleNoteworthy 11/10/11
Relay for Life kickoff tonightSHAMOKIN - The Shamokin Relay for Life will wrap up the 2011 season and kick off next year's plans with a meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at the Knights of Columbus,...
View ArticleNew 'Christmas Canticles' programs to help Ringtown teen with medical expenses
ASHLAND - An early Christmas music program will be held in two area churches this weekend to raise funds for a Ringtown teen's medical expenses.The first of the "Christmas Canticles" concerts to...
View ArticleCity discusses preliminary budget for 2012
SHAMOKIN - City council and administration are working to erase a $375,000 shortfall for the 2012 budget.Based on figures that remain very preliminary, the city's estimated revenue is $2,503,869.64...
View ArticleLine Mtn. evacuated
by justin strawser MANDATA - Line Mountain Jr./Sr. High School was evacuated and one teacher was treated for minor burns following a chemical spill inside a science classroom cabinet Wednesday morning....
View ArticleGet your 'up,' 'down' Friday
SHAMOKIN - Moments after long-time Coney Island Lunch employee Sharon Wichuroski flicked the switch to test the newly refurbished sign that hangs outside, a motorist pulled over and walked to the front...
View ArticleCounty workers react to election of Shoch, Bridy
SUNBURY - Fresh faces, new ideas, different opinions.That's what the newly-elected Northumberland County commissioners will bring to the table in January, according to county row officers who offered...
View ArticleTrevorton Senior Action Center
The Trevorton Senior Action Center held its monthly meeting on Nov. 4. Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance opened the meeting.There were 14 members present. The secretary report was read by Marlene...
View ArticleDistrict Court 11/11/11
MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh A. Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court on Jan. 6, 2012, in Northumberland County Court,...
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RANSHAW - A fire at an abandon home Thursday morning is considered by local officials as suspicious.The fire started in a one-story extension of 110 Clay St. at 5:45 a.m. The home has been abandon for...
View ArticleNoteworthy 11/11/11
Commissioners' meeting changedSUNBURY - Due to a conflict in scheduling, Tuesday's meeting of the Northumberland County Board of Commissioners has been postponed until 1 p.m. Wednesday.A meeting of the...
View ArticleRalpho to double occupational tax
ELYSBURG - Ralpho Township residents who are employed will see their occupational tax double next year under a budget that was given tentative approval this week.The board of supervisors at its meeting...
View ArticleMother Cabrini to hold eucharistic devotions
SHAMOKIN - The Rev. Michael Heine, who has served as a teacher, guidance counselor and missionary, will be the guest speaker at 40-hour eucharistic devotions Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at Mother...
View ArticleDrawing breaks tie in football contest
SHAMOKIN - Two competitors had perfect scores in week 10 of The News-Item's Football Contest, prompting officials to use a random drawing to determine the top two finishers.Jen Zimmerman, of 860 W....
View ArticleGeneral fund gets $46,000 cash infusion
SHAMOKIN - More than $46,000 was transferred into the city's general fund during Wednesday's council meeting.City Clerk Steve Bartos and Treasurer Brenda Scandle had recently been at odds over the...
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