2 Penn State trustees discuss firing Paterno, Spanier
Some members of the Penn State Board of Trustees broke their weeklong silence Thursday over their Nov. 9 decision to fire the university's president and iconic football coach.Board member Keith W....
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SELINSGROVE - Four local students are among more than 180 students recently honored as University Scholars at Susquehanna University.Hunter Hoffman, of Dornsife, a 2010 graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes...
View ArticleMount Carmel Lions prepare for deer pen, other holiday happenings
MOUNT CARMEL - Mount Carmel Lions Club president Michael Shannon has announced the club's preparations for various seasonal activities. The club, along with the Mount Carmel Rotary, will be in charge...
View ArticleACT auditions scheduled for 'Celebrate Broadway'
MOUNT CARMEL - On the heels of the highly successful run of "Annie," ACT is keeping up the momentum by presenting a musical review entitled "Celebrate Broadway." The show is scheduled for 3 p.m....
View ArticleSenior Citizen Activities
All centers will be closed Thursday and Fridayin observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.Shamokin-Coal Township Monday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.; cards and puzzles.Tuesday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.;...
View ArticleMasser addresses annual chamber dinner
SHAMOKIN - State Rep. Kurt A. Masser (R-107) said he has had a great first year representing the area in Harrisburg, despite what he described as "living in a suitcase" when he travels to the capital...
View Article32 Maryland volunteers help flood cleanup
SHAMOKIN - Local residents who fell victim to the Flood of 2011 were assisted last weekend by 32 volunteers from Maryland. The volunteers helped residents of Sunbury, Chestnut, Rock, Vine and Franklin...
View ArticlePaxinos teen earns Eagle Scout award
NEW BERLIN - Family, friends and fellow Scouts gathered at Messiah Lutheran Church, New Berlin, on Sept. 25 to celebrate the achievement of Eagle Scout with Matthew Charles Brandau.Brandau, 18, a...
View ArticleElks lodge offers contests for scholarships, writing
MOUNT CARMEL - Mount Carmel Elks Lodge 356 reminds parents and students of the Mount Carmel Area, Shamokin Area and Lourdes Regional school districts that deadlines are approaching for several...
View ArticleOrganization News: Rainbow Club
Rainbow ClubCOAL TOWNSHIP - The Rainbow Club met at Our Lady of Hope Parish Hall recently for its November meeting.Ruth Romanoskie opened the meeting with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance and the...
View ArticleNoteworthy 11-19-11
Noteworthy VNA memorial service TREVORTON ROAD - VNA Crossings Hospice will hold a memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mountainside Assembly of God along Trevorton Road. Driver's center closed for...
View ArticleMount Carmel's Lions Club Santa parade to continue with new format
MOUNT CARMEL - The annual Santa Claus Parade sponsored by the Mount Carmel Lions Club, the Mount Carmel Business Association and now the Mount Carmel Volunteer Fire Department will be held at 5 p.m....
View ArticleNo tax hike in Mount Carmel Borough now close to being debt-free
MOUNT CARMEL - Borough council adopted its tentative 2012 budget Thursday night - a budget that is projected to be balanced and include no tax increase - and could find itself debt-free at year's end....
View ArticleAnthracite Fire Company elects officers, delegates
MOUNT CARMEL - James Williams Sr. was elected president of the Anthracite Steam Fire Company No. 1 for 2012. Other officers are: Barbara Wagner, vice president; David Berezovske, recording secretary;...
View ArticleGarfield Camp 34 chooses officers
MOUNT CARMEL - Officers for 2012 for the James A. Garfield Camp No. 43, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, were elected at a meeting on Nov. 9.Elected were David Berezovske, commander; William...
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Property transfersKris G. Rech, Sara Rose Pisarchick-Reich, Rose Pisarchick to Richard J. II and Julie A. McDermott, property in Rush Township, $195,000.Fred A. and Dianne M. O'Connor to Frank J....
View ArticleNoteworthy 11-20-11
NoteworthyNorthumberland County coroner's office moves to ShamokinSHAMOKIN - The Northumberland County Coroner's Office has moved to Northumberland County Career and Arts Center, 2 E. Arch St.The...
View ArticlePromise and frustration Pump station built, locals looking to SEEDCO for action
MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Members of the Mount Carmel Municipal Authority (MCMA) have expressed frustration over a lack of activity at the Coal Township-SEEDCO Industrial Park, particularly after...
View ArticleCreek project inches closer Borough moves for legal control of 7 properties
Mount Carmel Borough is looking to take legal control of parts of seven properties along Shamokin Creek by the beginning of next month.That project has an estimated local price tag exceeding $1...
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Holiday wreaths for saleSHAMOKIN - Fresh wax-dipped wreaths are being sold again this year to benefit Downtown Christmas, which is Saturday, Dec. 3.The price is $15, with bows $1 extra. Pickup will be...
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