Pipeline workers accused of illegal deer slaying in Wyoming County
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - A group of seven pipeline company workers from Louisiana and Arkansas were arrested Sunday and charged with illegally killing deer in northern Wyoming County.Wildlife Conservation...
View ArticleAnthracite Citizens' Theatre
MOUNT CARMEL - Anthracite Citizens' Theatre (ACT)'s monthly meeting on Nov. 9 was called to order by President Dan Mock. Fourteen people attended.Secretary Louanne Olson read minutes from the Oct. 12...
View ArticleCouncil of Catholic Women
COAL TOWNSHIP - Margaret Forbes opened the November meeting of the Council of Catholic Women at Our Lady of Hope Church with the Our Lady of Good Counsel prayer.The minutes, read by Dolly Yocum,...
View ArticleChoraliers Christmas concert, set for Sunday, is a 35-year tradition
SHAMOKIN - The sounds of Christmas music will fill the auditorium of the Northumberland County Career and Arts Center at 2:30 p.m. Sunday when the Anthracite Choraliers present their 35th annual...
View ArticleKnights of Columbus Council 14161
ELYSBURG - The monthly meeting of the Knights of Columbus Charles R. Slough Council 14161, based at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church, held Nov. 9. Reports were given on several recent...
View ArticleSeven residents at M.C. Senior Living Community complete training as PEERs
MOUNT CARMEL - The Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging Ombudsman Program held a graduation ceremony for seven residents who became PEERs (Pennsylvania Empowered Expert Residents) at the Mount...
View ArticleDistrict Court 11/30/11
SHAMOKIN - The following preliminary hearings were held Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants who waived their cases to Northumberland County Court in Sunbury or were...
View ArticleNoteworthy 11-30-11
Tax bills can be paid until Dec. 31SUNBURY - Northumberland County taxpayers are reminded that their county/borough/township tax bills mailed March 1 can still be paid to their local tax collectors...
View ArticleMCA Ministerium to conduct Advent Services
MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area Ministerium will conduct mid-week Advent Services for members of the community. All community services will begin at 6 p.m. with the sharing of a common meal...
View ArticleCar slides into cruiser
CLEVELAND TOWNSHIP - A Catawissa woman and a Locust Township police officer escaped injury Monday morning when the woman's car slid into a cruiser on Pine Swamp Road. Locust Township police reported...
View ArticleSeveral ways to keep up with weekend games
More coveragen Change at quarterback has worked for Mount Carmel Area - see today's Sports section. Page 11n Won't make it to this weekend's games? Stay up to speed with us:- Go to newsitem.com/signup...
View Article'Coal region pride' swells
They may be arch-enemies on the football field, but the trio of local teams headed to the quarterfinal round of the state playoffs this weekend are, collectively, coal region proud.The unprecedented...
View ArticlePrecious metal dealer faces 20 misdemeanors
SHAMOKIN DAM - A 36-year-old Florida-based precious metals dealer has been charged with numerous misdemeanor offenses, including failure to maintain proper records of transactions and posting of...
View ArticleDowntown Christmas in 4th year
SHAMOKIN - The city's Downtown Christmas celebration continues to grow in its fourth year. A number of vendors will be inside and around the Fun Shop building at Independence and Eighth streets for the...
View ArticleSanta comes to Mount Carmel Saturday
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 ArticleZerbe event Sunday
TREVORTON - Zerbe Township Recreation Committee has planned the annual Zerbe Christmas event for 6 p.m. Sunday at the Foundry/Rec Area complex. The committee is responsible for the recreation area's...
View ArticleDiocesan collection to aid retired religious
The 24th annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious will be taken Dec. 10 and 11 in parishes of the Diocese of Harrisburg. The theme is "Share in the Care".Last year, people of the Diocese...
View ArticleHoliday activities abound throughout Susquehanna Valley
Be sure to visit the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau website for times, locations, fees and new listings. Also, be sure to sign up for our e-weekly newsletter to have all the event details...
View ArticleNoteworthy 12/1/11
Clausi in hospital for a few daysCOAL TOWNSHIP - Northumberland County Commissioner Vinny Clausi is hospitalized at Shamokin Area Community Hospital after complications from a recent surgery.Clausi...
View ArticlePolice blotter 12/1/11
iPod stolenCOAL TOWNSHIP - A 15-year-old male from Coal Township has been charged by Patrolman Chris Lapotsky with theft and receiving stolen property relating to a Nov. 17 incident at Shamokin Area...
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