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n SHAMOKIN - Glenn Noble, 18, of 1764 Maple Ave., Coal Township, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor of disorderly conduct and was ordered by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III to pay a...
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Job fair set today in PaxinosPAXINOS - The Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce and Central Susquehanna Opportunities Inc. job fair is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Masser's Banquet Hall.Some...
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Route 225 Sweeping through Trevorton Friday; No Parking RequestedMONTOURSVILLE - PennDOT in Northumberland County is planning to sweep Route 225 through Trevorton in Zerbe Township this Friday, April...
View ArticleNorthumberland County jobless rate shows no change
The latest figures for Northumberland County's unemployment rate show no change from January to February, according to information releasted by the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) Tuesday.The...
View ArticleAnti-bath salts advocates fight ongoing battle against the selling of the...
ATLAS - Rick Catino, president and founder of Take Our Community Back, presented new information he aquired regarding bath salts at the Take Our Community Back meeting last night in the Atlas Fire...
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Code of Conduct for Elected Officials and Employees of Northumberland County1. Elected officials and employees of the county must, first and foremost, act in the interests of the citizens of...
View ArticleCounty commissioners adopt 'code of conduct'
SUNBURY - Northumberland County commissioners adhered to their own "code of conduct" adopted Tuesday by conducting a tranquil meeting.The 1 1/2-page "code of conduct" approved by Commissioners Merle...
View ArticleMotion supported for recreation area on Trevorton Road
SUNBURY - Northumberland County commissioners entered into a 99-year lease agreement Tuesday with Coal Township for approximately six acres of land along Trevorton Road near Mountain View: A Nursing...
View ArticleBill gives public schools relief from mandates pending cuts
HARRISBURG - As state education cuts are debated, the Senate took initial steps Tuesday to place limits on the ability of school boards to hike property taxes to provide offsetting revenue. One bill...
View ArticleParents question school vouchers' relation to failing public schools
LEWISBURG - If Cindy O'Hora were a parent, she would never want to force her child to attend a failing school."If I brought my child to the door of the school and I saw the school was on fire, there...
View Article11th annual Big House Run set for May 7
COAL TOWNSHIP - Motorcycle riders and others are gearing up for the 11th annual Big House Benefit Run set for Saturday, May 7, rain or shine.The ride, which primarily involves motorcycles but is open...
View ArticleDon't forget to apply for 2011 dog licenses
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania dog owners are reminded to apply for 2011 dog licenses, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary for Dog Law Enforcement Jessie Smith said.All dogs must be...
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SELINSGROVE - Heather Crouse, of Shamokin, was one of five students from Susquehanna University who participated in the 241st annual American Chemical Society (ACS) national meeting March 27 to March...
View ArticleLourdes to present 'The Aristocrats, Kids'
COAL TOWNSHIP - Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary Chorus will present their fourth musical, "The Aristocats, Kids" 7 p.m. April 29 and 2 p.m. May 1. Fifty students in grades four through six are involved...
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Our Lady of LourdesCOAL TOWNSHIP - Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School has announced their honor rolls for the third marking period of the 2010-2011 school year.Distinguished Honors Grade 12 - Michelle...
View ArticleApplications available for Bill Shutt Memorial Scholarship
Each year the Pennsylvania State Sportsmen's Association (PSSA), the governing body for trapshooting in Pennsylvania, sponsors a scholarship fund honoring Bill Shutt, a long-time member of PSSA and the...
View ArticleMilitary addresses
SHAMOKIN - The News-Item encourages submission of addresses of those serving in the armed forces. The public is encouraged to send letters to the troops for support. Ryan J. Gardill/1757 2/8 Echo Co....
View ArticlePolice Blotter 04-08-11
HarassmentMOUNT CARMEL - Patrolman Jason Drumheller has cited a 15-year-old male for harassment relating to a domestic disturbance at 6:45 a.m. March 25 at a residence on South Apple Street.Police...
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n MOUNT CARMEL - A charge of hit and run filed by Mount Carmel Patrolman Kevin Katch against Karla M. Lynch, 21, of 322 S. Chestnut St., Mount Carmel, was withdrawn Wednesday before Magisterial...
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Sweeper operating dailySHAMOKIN - Chief of Police Edward Griffiths reminded residents that the city street sweeper is operating Monday through Friday throughout the month of April. He said the sweeper...
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