Shamokin Twp. supervisors reject suggestion to enact 1-mill tax hike
STONINGTON - Shamokin Township supervisors were not enthusiastic about a proposal for a one-mill tax increase to help the Stonington Fire Department.The request for the tax hike was made by fire...
View ArticleMan, 81, dead after vehicle hit by train
CATAWISSA - A Mifflin contractor was killed Wednesday after the pickup he was driving was struck by a moving freight train through the borough.The Press-Enterprise in Bloomsburg reported Robert C....
View ArticleCT deficit tops $190K
COAL TOWNSHIP - Facing a deficit greater than $190,000, Coal Township Commissioners plan to raise taxes to cover one-third of the shortfall in the 2012 budget and make up the remaining difference with...
View ArticleToday is last day for DRC
SHAMOKIN - Today is the last day flood victims can receive help at the disaster recovery center (DRC) at Northumberland County Career and Arts Center, Eighth and Arch streets. The center will be open...
View ArticlePolice raid Mount Royal Mini-Mart for suspicion of synthetic drugs
COAL TOWNSHIP - Coal Township Police Department raided the Mount Royal Mini-Mart in Ranshaw late Thursday afternoon for suspicion of synthetic drugs, but no charges will be filed until all the seized...
View Article9,226 kids from county took part in Second Mile
The nonprofit organization founded by accused child molester Jerry Sandusky served, directly or indirectly, nearly a half-million young Pennsylvanians in 2010, including 9,226 from Northumberland...
View ArticleLocust Gap student earns USAA distinction
The United States Achievement Academy (USAA) announced that Amalia Hinkle, Locust Gap, has been recognized for academic achievement as a United States National Honor Student Award winner.Hinkle, who...
View ArticleFire prevention promoted through coloring books
SHAMOKIN - Vandine's Insurance Shoppe Inc. and local fire departments distributed fire prevention educational coloring and activity books to local schools.Coloring contest winners will be announced...
View ArticleWoman is charged with falsely reporting homicide
KULPMONT - A Mount Carmel woman was placed in Northumberland County Prison after falsely reporting that a homicide had occurred.Marcie A. Howerter, 30, of 338 S. Beech Street, was arraigned Wednesday...
View ArticleSummary trial for MCA player continued
MOUNT CARMEL - A summary trial for one of the Mount Carmel Area High School varsity football players charged in a Sept. 25 traffic stop near Marion Heights has been continued.David Meyrick Lamb Jr. was...
View ArticleLavelle man in critical condition following accident on Route 901 Driver is...
LAVELLE - A Lavelle man is listed in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 901 and Taylorsville Road in Barry Township, Thursday.Matthew Zweizig, 22, was trapped...
View ArticleNoteworthy 11-12-11
NoteworthyRegistrants sought for basketsCOAL TOWNSHIP - Registration is open for Christmas baskets by the Salvation Army.The baskets are both food and toys. Make an appointment for the baskets between...
View ArticleFriendship holds fund drive
SHAMOKIN - Friendship Fire Engine and Hose Company No. 1, Rock and Chestnut streets, recently opened its annual fundraising drive.The Friendship has 20 active members fulfilling roles ranging from fire...
View ArticleSenior Citizen Activities
Shamokin-Coal Monday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.; cards and puzzles.Tuesday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.; shopping at Lycoming Mall, van leaves at 9 a.m., cost is $2; bridge, 12:15 p.m.Wednesday - Morning...
View ArticleFilm to be shown at Schuylkill Mall
FRACKVILLE - "The Mighty Macs" has made it to Schuylkill County.The popular independent film, which includes an actress with ties to Frackville, is currently showing in a limited run at Schuylkill Mall...
View Article'Mighty Macs' actress to visit OLOL Monday
COAL TOWNSHIP - The local star of the "Mighty Macs" feature film will address the student body at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School Monday,Frackville native Katie Hayek, who plays Trish Starkey in...
View ArticleCoal Twp. to help draft county mitigation plan
COAL TOWNSHIP - The township is among area municipalities expected to help shape a hazard mitigation plan for Northumberland County.In correspondence acknowledged during the Coal Township Commissioners...
View ArticleLocal lottery winners took home over $37K in October
HARRISBURG - Local lottery players took home a total of $37,751 during the month of October in listings posted on the PALottery's website of winners of $1,000 or more.The top local winner was Joseph A....
View ArticleHixson in fact winner for MC Council Straight-party votes omitted in...
SUNBURY - The computer software's interpretation of vote totals and how they are posted on the Northumberland County website led to some inaccuracies in the reporting of election results.Gary Hixson...
View ArticleClausi ordered by judge to continue his deposition Best makes additional...
SUNBURY - Northumberland County Commissioner Vinny Clausi has been ordered by a Columbia County judge to continue his testimony in a deposition relating to a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by fired...
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