Gordner defends support of Voter ID bill
HARRISBURG - As debate continued Monday over the "Voter ID" bill, state Sen. John Gordner (R-27) defended his support of the legislation last week in the Senate. "This bill is about keeping the...
View ArticleSouthern Columbia board votes to allow discussion with union
CATAWISSA R.R. - Cooperation with unions and employees make the difference in saving programs at Southern Columbia Area School District. The district's board of education voted 7-0 Monday to allow the...
View ArticleSexual assaults send Sunbury man to prison
SUNBURY - A 21-year-old Sunbury man has been charged with having sexual intercourse with two 14-year-old girls at his residence. Joe White, of 700 Susquehanna Ave., is in Northumberland County Prison...
View ArticleDistrict Court 3/14/12
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 plea court...
View ArticleNoteworthy 3/14/12
Hallowing Run work set for ThursdayLOWER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - A PennDOT maintenance crew is scheduled to replace a large cross pipe beneath Route 4020 (Hallowing Run Road) to improve drainage.This work...
View ArticleCity received $10K in permits, fees
SHAMOKIN - The city's code office generated $10,417.50 in permits and related fees last month, boosted by a substantial haul for rental property registration. Landlord-tenant registration fees, which...
View ArticleShamokin man charged with indecent assault waives hearing
SHAMOKIN - A 22-year-old Shamokin man charged with assaulting and attempting to force a 17-year-old Northumberland female to have sex with him in December waived his right to a preliminary hearing...
View ArticleMcDonald's offers free breakfast for students taking PSSA tests
SHAMOKIN - For the first time ever, McDonald's Restaurants in Shamokin and Elysburg will serve students taking the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment tests (PSSA) a free breakfast.The free...
View ArticleSuper's use of computer still a controversy
TREVORTON - A former school director hand-delivered a written complaint to the board president and district solicitor Tuesday night about the alleged computer activity of Line Mountain School...
View ArticleUnion warns Clausi
SUNBURY - Northumberland County Commissioner Vinny Clausi is flirting with a libel suit if he continues to use the word "shyster" in his reference to the Teamsters and its representatives, according to...
View ArticleLocals part of group that wins at Scranton St. Patrick's parade
SCRANTON - A regional group with members from the Shamokin area was awarded one of the top honors Saturday at Scranton's 10-division St. Patrick's Day parade. Members of the Victorian Highwheelers were...
View ArticleInternship at Susquehanna
SELINSGROVE - Skyler Deitrick, of Coal Township, is serving an internship at Susquehanna University's Residence Life this spring.Deitrick's responsibilities include research, reports, assessment of...
View ArticleNoteworthy 3/15/12
Kindergarten registration slatedTREVORTON - The Line Mountain School District will hold kindergarten registration April 11 at Trevorton Elementary and April 12 at Dalmatia Elementary. Registration is...
View ArticleSenior activities 3/15/12
Shamokin-Coal TownshipMonday - Morning cards and puzzles, 8:30 a.m.; exercise, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.Tuesday - Morning cards and puzzles, 8:30 a.m.; shopping at Lycoming Mall, van leaves at 9 a.m., cost is...
View ArticleLocal rock band to play with Breaking Ben, Black Label Society drummer
by justin strawser RANSHAW - A local rock band will be joined by the drummer of Breaking Benjamin and Black Label Society Saturday night at the Brady Fire Company. Mount Carmel band True Becoming will...
View ArticleMemorials: Our Lady of Lourdes
(continued from Tuesday) Deborah A. Korbich from Barbara Chervanik, C.R. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Jason Dampman, Leo and Mary Mulhall, Howard and Theresa Sandri, Ed and Mary Jo Christiano, Edward and...
View ArticleDog rescued from roof
SHAMOKIN - Sometimes, it is good to know you can count on your neighbors. Kathy Petrovich, of 34 N. Second Street, found that out late Wednesday morning when Aries, her one-and-a- half-year-old female...
View ArticleLine Mountain may have to write off $567,000 in delinquent taxes
TREVORTON - Line Mountain School District may have to write off approximately $567,000 in delinquent occupation and per capita taxes.Statewide Tax Recovery is contracted by the district to collect...
View ArticleHeater catches fire at hospital
SUNBURY - No one was hurt when a small fire ignited inside Sunbury Community Hospital Wednesday evening.Sunbury Fire Chief Mike Rhoads said a capacitor of a heating unit on the fifth floor "exploded"...
View ArticleSewer project moves ahead
WEIGH SCALES - The Shamokin-Coal Township Joint Sewer Authority awarded construction contracts Wednesday, signaling that the expansion and upgrade of its sewer plant is imminent.It's assumed once the...
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