MC man is cited for allegedly smoking 'spice'
Editor's note: The continuation of this Page 1 story was inadvertently not placed on Page 9 of Tuesday's edition. The full story is republished here. MOUNT CARMEL - Mount Carmel police wasted little...
View ArticleLions to celebrate 14th annual Oak Street Festival
MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Lions Oak Street Festival is celebrating its 14th anniversary this year and has become one of the major events in the Mount Carmel community, featuring crafts, food and...
View ArticleKulpmont bans sale of synthetic drugs
KULPMONT - Kulpmont Borough became the latest municipality to ban synthetic drugs from its borders. On a 4-0 vote, Kulpmont Borough Council voted to adopt the ordinance that would ban the sale or...
View ArticleSenate approves sprinkler mandate repeal
HARRISBURG - The Senate of Pennsylvania has approved legislation that will remove the current mandate to install automatic sprinkler systems in new single family homes, according to Sen. John R....
View ArticleKnights of Lithuania keeps culture and customs alive
FRACKVILLE - Preserving Lithuanian culture and traditions is part of the mission of the Knights of Lithuania, and members in its Amber District met Sunday in Frackville to discuss local, regional and...
View ArticleStudents form friendships with retirees
MOUNT CARMEL - When Mount Carmel Area Junior-Senior High School students enrolled in the Teens in Innovative Educational Structures (TIES) After School Program, they knew they would gain valuable work...
View ArticleMotor carriers required to display U.S. DOT number
HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania State Police reminds all motor carriers operating in the state that they are required to obtain and a display a U.S. Department of Transportation number on their...
View ArticleChoraliers to present vocal tribute to all who fought in U.S. Civil War
SHAMOKIN - History of the American Civil War and its songs, dialogues and legends will come alive Sunday when the Anthracite Choraliers present their 35th annual spring concert at 2:30 p.m. in the...
View ArticleTrial delayed for retired cop indicted on child pornography charges
HARRISBURG - The trial for a retired Mount Carmel policeman indicted in September on federal child pornography charges has been continued for a second time.Jury selection and the trial for a case...
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Date change for Easter egg huntMOUNT CARMEL - Due to a scheduling problem, the Seventh Annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Mount Carmel Celebration of Special Athletes has been rescheduled for 1...
View ArticleJudge Sacavage hospitalized, released; Weist handles cases in his absence
SUNBURY - Northumberland County President Judge Robert B. Sacavage was hospitalized Wednesday with serious back pain that caused him to miss work yesterday and today.The judge was treated Wednesday...
View ArticleHebe house fire ruled accidental
HEBE - A fire that gutted a home at 945 Hebe Bypass Road on Tuesday morning has been ruled accidental by a state police fire marshal.Trooper Norman Fedder of state police Milton, who inspected the...
View ArticleProgram raises awareness for those subjected to crime
SUNBURY - "Victims have a voice in the criminal justice system."That was the message declared by Northumberland County District Attorney Tony Rosini and two victim witness coordinators who were...
View ArticleNorthumberland County Tech School working to trim budget
by justin strawser COAL TOWNSHIP - The Northumberland County Career and Technology Center will be working hard to trim the 2011-12 budget in response to massive state cuts - a move that interim...
View ArticleDA not seeking death penalty for accused killer, who pleaded not guilty Monday
by justin strawser DANVILLE - The Montour District Attorney will not seek the death penalty against a Danville man who pleaded not guilty earlier this week to killing his live-in girlfriend."The...
View ArticleSenior Citizens
All centers closed Friday, April 22 in observance of Good FridayShamokin-Coal TownshipSunday - Wii bowling and cards, 2 p.m.Monday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.; Sunbury SAC visits for Wii bowling, 9...
View ArticleYoung royalty to be crowned at Heritage Parade
SHAMOKIN - The Northumberland County Council for the Arts and Humanities will again crown a Coal Cracker prince and princess during this year's festival.The event includes three age categories: little...
View ArticleShamokin Township crew lauded for excellent winter road maintenance
STONINGTON - Shamokin Township road crew has been applauded all winter for doing an excellent job. At the monthly supervisors' meeting Wednesday evening, township resident Jerry Snyder offered praise....
View ArticleNoteworthy 04-15-11
Marino sets Sunbury office hoursWASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Tom Marino's three constituent service centers in the 10th Congressional District are operating on a full-time basis, it was announced Thursday by...
View ArticleRalpho board, fire company reps discuss dispatch issues
ELYSBURG - Several members of Ralpho and Elysburg fire companies and EMS Coordinator DJ Spotts met with supervisors for an informal talk prior to the Ralpho Township's regular monthly meeting Tuesday...
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