Iraq vet claims disrespect at courthouse security check
SUNBURY - A disabled veteran said he was disrespected when he was prevented from taking a weighted pen he uses for therapy into the Northumberland County Courthouse Monday morning.But county officials...
View ArticleOfficer tackles ATV rider after chase in Shamokin
BY LARRY DEKLINSKI SHAMOKIN - A Mahanoy City man was arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly leading police on an ATV chase through the city and then fighting with an officer.Justin A. Klinger, 19,...
View ArticleCorbett signs first bill, repealing home sprinkler mandate
HARRISBURG - Calling it a "common sense" step, Gov. Tom Corbett signed his first bill Monday repealing a state mandate for fire sprinklers in new homes. The governor said the repeal will help keep the...
View Article'Gap' native now auxiliary bishop
PITTSBURGH - The Rev. Frank Karwacki, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, said it's a great honor to have a Coal Region native such as the Very Rev. William J. Waltersheid being ordained...
View ArticleGurba's expected guilty plea delayed over scheduling error
SUNBURY - The court proceeding for the former county deputy prothonotary accused of taking more than $9,000 in county funds did not take place Monday because of scheduling errors.Annette Gurba was...
View ArticleReeder gets $300 fine, probation for extortion
SUNBURY - The Shamokin woman charged with attempting to extort $2,000 from a man by falsely accusing him of having sexual contact with her two daughters 25 years ago pleaded guilty Monday morning to a...
View ArticleShamokin man listed in serious condition after fall down coal bank
DANVILLE - A Shamokin man is listed in serious condition at Geisinger Medical Center following a fall down the Glen Burn coal bank Sunday evening.Hospital officials reported Joseph Spagnoll, 34, of 817...
View ArticlePolice Blotter 04-28-11
Kulpmont incidentMARION HEIGHTS - Brian D. Fisher, 21, of 863 Chestnut St., Apt. C, Kulpmont, was charged by Mount Carmel Township Patrolman Shane Reamer with resisting arrest, flight to avoid...
View ArticleGas drilling in state forests focus of commission session
HARRISBURG - The governor's Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission focused Wednesday on natural gas drilling in state forests and new technologies in hydrofracking as protesters outside criticized the gas...
View ArticleNoteworthy 04-28-11
Danville to get $23K for traffic controlDANVILLE - The borough will received a $23,000 PennDOT grant for traffic control improvements. "Danville residents will see traffic safety improvements because...
View ArticleTornado watch expires with no harm in county
Severe weather patterns Wednesday night prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a tornado watch for Northumberland and 48 other counties in central Pennsylvania.It expired at 10 p.m., with...
View ArticleDistrict to fight Weaver ruling Firing dispute headed to Pa. Supreme Court
SHAMOKIN - Shamokin Area School District will appeal a state court ruling that said groundskeeper Joseph Weaver was fired without just cause three years ago and should be re-instated to his...
View ArticleHyno goes pro
Tracking the 3-day NFL draft, and what it means for Henry HynoskiFormer Southern Columbia Area High School and University of Pittsburgh football star Henry Hynoski is expected to be selected in the NFL...
View ArticlePeople for Progress Coalition hears from executive of ARC
KULPMONT - Ed Coup, executive director of the ARC of Susquehanna Valley, addressed the People for Progress Coalition at its spring luncheon Wednesday about his agency's efforts on behalf of those with...
View ArticleMount Carmel Area Public Library
MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area Public Library is grateful for the following donations, which have always been the most basic and important source of support for the library. Birthday...
View ArticleShamokin Area Middle/High School
COAL TOWNSHIP - The honor roll for the third marking period at Shamokin Area Middle/High School has been announced by Chris Venna, principal.The two levels of achievement include an honors level and a...
View ArticleSenior Citizen Activities
Shamokin-Coal TownshipSunday - Wii bowling and cards, 2 p.m.Monday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.; nickel bingo, noon to 1:15 p.m.; executive board meeting, noon; members meeting, 1:30 p.m.Tuesday -...
View ArticleMahanoy City man charged with numerous offensive in ATV chase
SHAMOKIN - A 20-year-old Mahanoy City man, who allegedly led police on an all-terrain vehicle high-speed chase through the city Monday afternoon before fighting with an officer who subdued him, has...
View ArticleDistrict Court
n M0UNT CARMEL - Jericho Linkchorst, 18, of 415 East Ave., Mount Carmel, was held for court Wednesday on charges of receiving stolen property and corruption of minors after she failed to appear for a...
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