Fire company mergers?
SHAMOKIN - A dearth of manpower for daytime emergency dispatches has city firemen at least listening to the contentious idea of consolidation.Councilman William Milbrand, head of council's public...
View ArticleJudge to make call on tax issue
SUNBURY - Taxing bodies will have to wait a little longer to learn who will be the countywide earned income tax collector.After hearing testimony from seven witnesses and closing arguments from...
View ArticleTownship adopts 2012 budget
Coal Township Commissioners on Thursday adopted, as expected, the 2012 operating budget and tax levy.Expenses and revenue are balanced at $2,825,118.The tax levy includes a 3/5 mill increase in real...
View ArticleNews in Briefs 12-10-11
Name the deerMOUNT CARMEL - The deadline for the Mount Carmel Name the Deer contest is Dec. 19. Participants can register to name two deer in the town park and win $25.Registration forms can be picked...
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All SaintsAll Saints Evangelical Lutheran, 12th and Scott streets, Kulpmont.Pastor - The Rev. Alfred J. Bashore.Worship service - 9 a.m.Participants - Marsha Karnes, communion assistant; Marsha Karnes,...
View ArticleSenior activities 12/11/11
Shamokin-Coal TownshipMonday - 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 -...
View ArticleCar crashes into front porch
SHAMOKIN - Two drivers escaped serious injury Friday morning when a car pulling out from Weis Markets struck another vehicle before crashing into a brick front porch of a home at the corner of Walnut...
View ArticleCare packages sought for troops in Afghanistan
SHAMOKIN - Bob Sandri of Shamokin has been keeping in touch with a friend in the U.S. Army, Col. Kurt Ryan, commander of the 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division. About a month ago, Ryan...
View ArticleRenowned dog expert speaker at Trevorton Elementary
TREVORTON - Renowned dog expert Cesar Millan visited Trevorton Elementary School, the grand prize winner in the Mutt-i-grees America Adopts PSA (public service announcement) Contest.The contest was a...
View ArticleHere's to experience Southern seniors gain knowledge in co-op program
CATAWISSA RR - College graduates know all too well the value of real world experience when seeking employment.A cooperative education program at Southern Columbia Area is helping its students get a leg...
View ArticleFireman hurt in ATV crash Victim hits head in Trevorton rollover
TREVORTON - A Shamokin man was injured in a ATV crash Friday evening, hitting his head off the road after the vehicle he was riding flipped over.A portion of Route 225 was closed for 90 minutes while...
View Article'Off the wall' art sale held
SHAMOKIN - Those looking to add an artistic flair for their Christmas presents this year stopped by the Northumberland County Art Gallery for the first "off-the-wall" sale.The premise was simple: Local...
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NoteworthyBU sets commencement ceremoniesBLOOMSBURG - The Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania fall 2011 graduates are winding down their last semester.Commencement ceremonies will be held for...
View ArticlePortion of highway to be named after local soldier killed in Iraq
HARRISBURG - Zachariah W. Long, a local hero killed in Iraq, will be forever acknowledged due to legislation that was unanimously passed in the Senate Wednesday.Under House Bill 1792, the portion of...
View ArticleNo vote taken by Coal Twp. on Big Mountain ordinance Plans to halt road...
COAL TOWNSHIP - A plan to halt maintenance of Big Mountain Road is on hold indefinitely.Coal Township Board of Commissioners did not vote Thursday on the second and final reading of a Ordinance 468,...
View ArticleHoliday party held for Make a Wish children A day to have fun
MILTON - Inside St. Joseph's Parish Center, children and parents were laughing and having a good time. Some were making crafts and gingerbread houses.They even enjoyed a concert from a young singer who...
View ArticleSunbury mayor sees way to stop drug dealers Persing proposes background check...
SUNBURY - When more than 100 people in Northumberland County were arrested for drug offenses last month, the mayor of Sunbury said it's time to do something.That "something" started with a suggestion...
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SHAMOKIN - A partnership between the city and Shamokin Area School District could lead to the creation of a mock city council.Council members will vote Monday on whether to move forward on a plan to...
View ArticleParticipants sought for Rotary Exchange trip to Philippines
LEWISBURG - Rotary Clubs in District 7370 are seeking business and professional men and women between the ages of 25 and 40 to participate in a vocational, cultural, goodwill and educational Rotary...
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Veteran's group looking for membersKULPMONT - The Black Diamond Detachment No. 846 of the Marine Corps League invites all local Marines and FMF Corpsmen to join their ranks. Members have served the...
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