SASD, NWS debate lease rental fees
SUNBURY - As Shamokin Area and Northwestern Academy's parent company negotiate terms regarding the future of the special education program at the juvenile detention facility, the two entities continue...
View ArticleShamokin-Coal Township Public Library
SHAMOKIN - The Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library has announced that memorials for Oct. 26 to Jan. 14 have been presented. This listing is a continuation from the Jan. 21 and Feb. 2 editions.Michael...
View ArticleDean's list at St. Francis University
LORETTO - Devin Conrad, a 2011 graduate of Shamokin Area High School, has been named to the dean's list at Saint Francis University for the 2011 fall semester with a grade-point average of 3.5.Conrad...
View ArticleNoteworthy 2/3/12
Anniversary committee to meetSHAMOKIN - The city's 150th Anniversary Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 inside city hall.Attendees will form subcommittees and begin to form plans for the event. All...
View ArticleShamokin may require fee for guaranteeing sewer authority loan
SHAMOKIN - If city council is to guarantee a joint sewer authority loan, it may ask to be paid a fee in return. The fee was compared by city officials to a franchise fee paid by Service Electric, which...
View ArticleFormer ADA files grievance
SUNBURY - Northumberland County Commissioner Vinny Clausi chastised longtime county district attorney Tony Rosini on Thursday for supporting a grievance filed by John P. Muncer and the Teamsters union...
View ArticleWheary retained, Hendricks demoted
SUNBURY - Northumberland County Prison Warden Roy Johnson confirmed Thursday morning that Brian Wheary will be retained as an operations commander, while former operations commander Dennis Hendricks...
View Article'Hyno the Rhino' as elusive as nearly extinct herbivore
Now I know how big-game hunters feel. If you think being an undrafted rookie free agent fullback in the NFL sounds like a tough gig, try being the sports writer from Pennsylvania sent halfway across...
View ArticlePizza shop coming to Plaza at Coal Township
by justin strawser COAL TOWNSHIP - The owner of a new pizza shop coming to the township said he has three ingredients in his recipe for success. "The product, a fantastic business plan and a brain...
View ArticleHynoski family enjoying Indy
INDIANAPOLIS - Arriving on in Indianapolis Thursday, the Hynoskis, Henry Sr. and his wife Kathy, were already getting the royal treatment. "We flew out on a charter plane the players use," Kathy said....
View ArticleWhen we follow our faith, we walk toward God.
You don't hear the expression "following in someone's footsteps" much anymore. Although it was much more prevalent when I was growing up, it was rarely heard in our home.My two brothers, sister and I...
View ArticleCarmelite 50-Plus Club
MOUNT CARMEL - Cindy Saukaitis, president, opened the monthly meeting of the Carmelite 50-Plus Club that was held at the La Cucina di Marco restaurant. There were six officers and members who...
View ArticleSnyder Co. man seeking selection as GOP delegate
MIDDLEBURG - Mark J. Harris is seeking to become delegate to the Republican National Convention.Harris, a resident of Snyder County, lives in the 10th Congressional District.He said 2012 promises to be...
View ArticleDivine Redeemer
MOUNT CARMEL - The following memorials/donations were presented to Divine Redeemer Church during January.In memory of:John Shiko from daughter, Irene Kurland.Hilda Wagner from Patricia Bartos; John and...
View ArticleTrevorton Senior Action Center
The Trevorton Senior Action Center held its February meeting Thursday. The meeting was opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. There were 16 members present. The meeting was conducted by...
View ArticleArea churches take on hunger during Souper Bowl of Caring Event to benefit...
SHAMOKIN - Parishioners attending services in area churches this Sunday will take on the challenge of fighting hunger by participating in a national event called "Souper Bowl of Caring," an annual food...
View ArticleMan accused of having sex with 2 teens waives rights
MOUNT CARMEL - A 25-year-old Mahanoy City man charged with two counts of statutory sexual assault and corruption of minors waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday before Magisterial...
View ArticleDistrict Court 2/4/12
MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones. Defendants who waived their cases or were held for court were ordered to appear for plea court...
View ArticleNoteworthy 2/4/12
Report cards to be sent outCOAL TOWNSHIP - Report cards for students in grades seven through 12 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School will be distributed Monday.OLOL information session setCOAL...
View ArticleHYNO: I'M GRATEFUL
INDIANAPOLIS - Sometimes the smallest things leave the biggest impressions. That what's happened so far this week for Henry Hynoski. As of Thursday night, the biggest thrill of the week of Super Bowl...
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