District Court 4/6/12
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...
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LIHEAP deadline moved to April 13ALLENTOWN - Funds are still available for PPL Electric Utilities customers to help with their utility bills, thanks to an extension of the deadline for the Low-Income...
View ArticleWide variety of Valley activities adds to enjoyment of spring
The groundhog was wrong, and an impatient spring arrived early. April is here - time to explore the wide variety of fun events throughout the Susquehanna River Valley.There are many spring festivals,...
View ArticleService at cross set for Saturday
PAXINOS - The annual community Easter service at "the old rugged cross" atop the Paxinos Mountain overlooking Route 61 will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. This marks the 51st anniversary of the...
View ArticleMarino to undergo surgery for tumors on kidney
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Tom Marino (R-10) announced Thursday that he will undergo surgery to remove small tumors located on his kidney. His doctors anticipate a full recovery and Marino will...
View ArticlePolice identify crash driver, who was discharged Thursday
MOUNT CARMEL - The man who was flown to Geisinger Medical Center Wednesday following a two-vehicle accident was discharged Thursday, according to a nursing supervisor. Mount Carmel Borough Kevin Katch...
View ArticlePig farmer won't rule out another large-scale facility
BEAR GAP - Joel Knoebel has no immediate plans to build a large-scale pig farm in a Cleveland Township residential zone near here, but he won't go as far as to say it's been ruled out."I'm not planning...
View Article$250K given to N. Schuylkill for scholarship
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - The North Schuylkill Board of Education recognized at its March meeting a Frackville man and family for the largest donation in the district's history to set up an annual scholarship...
View ArticleSASD furloughs rumored
COAL TOWNSHIP - As many as 18 Shamokin Area teachers could be furloughed at the end of the school year while the district continues to address a $4.6 million budget deficit for 2012-13.Word that...
View ArticleApartment 'unfit' after water is turned off
SHAMOKIN - An apartment building at 22 W. Lincoln St. owned by a Sunbury man has been declared unfit for human habitation because water has been shut off to the property due to the landlord's failure...
View ArticleChurch News 04-08-12
All SaintsAll Saints Evangelical Lutheran, 12th and Scott streets, Kulpmont.Pastor - The Rev. Alfred J. Bashore.Worship service - 9 a.m. Easter celebration continues.Participants - Marsha Karnes,...
View ArticleMeasure Up campaign to be held in MC
MOUNT CARMEL - Knights of Columbus Bishop Lawrence F. Schott Council 628, of Mount Carmel announced plans for its Measure Up campaign on behalf of The Arc of Pennsylvania. Solicitations will be held in...
View ArticleChurch will be revived Easter Sunday in Gap Ministry of Water and Spirit...
LOCUST GAP - Standing behind the pulpit he built, a wooden cross he also constructed behind him, Pastor James Bowers is ready to lead his congregation again.Beginning Easter Sunday, Bowers' independent...
View ArticleSaint Catherine's gets termination notice as a Medicare provider
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - Saint Catherine Medical Center Fountain Springs received notice this week from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that the facility cannot provide services in the...
View ArticleHouse passes flood bills
HARRISBURG - A pair of flood-relief bills approved Wednesday by the state House could fund repairs at a Northumberland County state park and pay interest on federal loans for small-business owners...
View ArticleThree churches to host Easter sunrise service
SHAMOKIN - Those looking for a different way to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ can wake up early Sunday morning for the Community Sunrise Service at the newly refurbished Claude E. Kehler...
View ArticleCenter to help laid-off employees find work
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - According to a statement released Friday, President/CEO Merlyn Knapp of Saint Catherine Medical Center Fountain Springs said laid-off employees will learn about options for...
View ArticleTaking up his cross
GORDON - While times change, observances like Good Friday and traditions like the annual devotional "Trek of the Cross" continue on. "It brings a little humbleness to everyone, I think. We usually...
View ArticleAlleged murderer told police he lured victim to basement, beat him with a...
MAHANOY CITY - An 18-year-old borough man was jailed Friday and charged with killing another man by beating him with a cast-iron window weight during a burglary earlier this week.Jarvin Malik Huggins,...
View ArticleNoteworthy 4/7/12
Author to give presentation on fearBLOOMSBURG - David Gluck, co-author of "Rhythms of the Game: The Link Between Musical and Athletic Performance," will give a multimedia presentation at 6 p.m....
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