Musician finds 'beauty' in classical saxophone
by Rob Wheary COAL TOWNSHIP - Jason Laczkoski's talent with the saxophone and his love of performing music wasn't born at an early age through some inherent, internal genetic trait.No, he says, it came...
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Mount Carmel food distribution setMOUNT CARMEL - The borough food pantry will have its monthly distribution at the Notary Shop, 215 S. Oak St., from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday for those who have already...
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Drug possessionMOUNT CARMEL - Two 17-year-old males, one from Marion Heights and the other from Catawissa, were charged with drug possession following an investigation by Mount Carmel Borough...
View ArticleMount Carmel man faces court in assault
SUNBURY - A jury of nine women and three men has been picked for the trial of a Mount Carmel man involved in the Aug. 18, 2010, beating of a state correctional officer, whose jaw was fractured in the...
View ArticleTrial for Shamokin tow operator set Friday
SUNBURY - A Shamokin salvage yard owner accused of failing to return a truck he towed will have his day in county court Friday.A jury of seven women and five men was selected Monday morning to hear the...
View ArticleWatsontown Trucking adding space and jobs
MILTON - Watsontown Trucking Co. announced through a press release Monday that it has purchased 14 additional acres in the Milton Industrial Park for further expansion.Steve Patton, president,...
View ArticleMount Carmel woman convicted in Schuylkill County Court of selling heroin
POTTSVILLE - A Mount Carmel woman faces time in a state prison after being convicted Monday in Schuylkill County Court of selling heroin in September 2010 in Mahanoy Township.Francine Gerrity, 44, did...
View ArticleParents recall thrilling moments after the big win
Unlike Eli Manning, Henry Hynoski didn't get to go to Disney World after the New York Giants' Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots. Disney World couldn't have competed, anyway. The hours...
View ArticleRobbery suspects arrested
TAMAQUA - Two men suspected in the robberies of several convenience stores in Schuylkill and Carbon counties were arrested Monday on unrelated charges stemming from a high-speed chase Sunday night.Jose...
View ArticleLocals fans leave Indy elated
By Justin Strawser The last 60 seconds of Super Bowl XLVI was perhaps the most intense period of the game for fans, including several local football enthusiasts who traveled nearly 10 hours by car for...
View ArticleSiblings on dean's list
MOUNT CARMEL - Autumn Klusman, daughter of Robert and Deborah Klusman, of Mount Carmel, has attained a 3.89 grade-point average at Jefferson University School of Nursing. She expects to graduate this...
View ArticleGraduates from California University of Pennsylvania
CALIFORNIA - Matthew F. Miller, of Ash Street, Kulpmont, graduated Dec. 17 from California University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in business/marketing. The graduation ceremony was held...
View ArticleDean's list at Bloomsburg University
BLOOMSBURG - Bryant D. Tomcavage, a freshmen in college and a 2011 graduate of Shamokin Area Junior-Senior High School, was named to the dean's list at Bloomsburg University for the fall...
View ArticleMCA calendar changes listed
MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area School District has announced changes to the 2011-2012 school calendar, which differs from what is currently printed on the red school calendar from the...
View ArticleDistrict Court 2/8/12
SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants who waived their cases or were held for court were ordered to appear for arraignment...
View ArticleNoteworthy 2/8/12
Applicants sought for scholarshipELYSBURG - The Northumberland County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) is participating in the statewide PASR's 75th Anniversary...
View ArticleCarter Tafner dies
ELYSBURG - Carter Tafner, who defended his sister, Thea, at her sentencing on embezzlement charges in federal court last year, has died.Northumberland County Corner James Kelley confirmed Tuesday that...
View ArticleCashman, Mychak to help cover for Bolton
SUNBURY - A senior magisterial district judge (MDJ) familiar with Northumberland County will return in March to cover proceedings in the Milton area.The appointment of Senior MDJ Richard Cashman to...
View ArticlePart-time worker hired to help in the county voter registration office
SUNBURY - Northumberland County government had a need for a part-time worker in its voter registration office.Giuseppe Bua, despite being confined to a motorized wheelchair, wanted a job.Each got what...
View ArticleLocal admins say budget isn't helpful
The governor's proposed spending plan for public education isn't of much help, two area school administrators said Tuesday, even with state money allocated for basic education subsidies at an all-time...
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