Noteworthy 05-02-12
Community service meets SaturdayCOAL TOWNSHIP - Magisterial District Judge John Gembic's community service program will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot of The Coal Bowl, Logan and Tioga...
View ArticleAtlas man in prison over September firearms, bath salts incident
ATLAS - An Atlas man who was reportedly using bath salts and prescription drugs when he shot holes in his home in September was arraigned Friday and committed to Northumberland County Prison.Benjamin...
View ArticlePharmacy robber gets 1-2 yrs.
SUNBURY - A 19-year-old Mount Carmel man charged in connection with a pharmacy robbery was sentenced Monday to 1 to 2 years in a state correctional institution on a felony charge of...
View Article'Lightning-fast response' stops Shamokin fire
SHAMOKIN - A "lightning-fast response" by firefighters helped save a house Tuesday afternoon, the city fire chief said.Crews were called to the home of Audrey and Timothy Wyland II, of 1023 E. Packer...
View Article400 more people employed in county
HARRISBURG - According to state economic data, 400 more Northumberland County residents had jobs in March than in February.There were 42,800 county residents employed in March, up from 42,400 reported...
View ArticleChoraliers feature 'Phantom'
SHAMOKIN - The Anthracite Choraliers will take the stage at the Northumberland County Career and Arts Center at 2:30 p.m. Sunday for the 36th annual spring concert.This year's concert will have a...
View ArticleAirports to get state, fed funds
HARRISBURG - Three area airports are among 27 facilities across Pennsylvania that will improve facilities and enhance safety with federal and state funds, Gov. Tom Corbett announced...
View ArticleFlowers for sale to benefit Shamokin fireworks
SHAMOKIN - A chance to beautify the community and honor Mom on Mother's Day will also raise money for a summer fireworks display. Citizens for a Better Community (CBC) will hold its annual flower sale...
View ArticleMan sought in drug probe turns self in
HARRISBURG - A Ranshaw man wanted in connection with the alleged operation of a drug ring involving "bath salts" and synthetic pot has turned himself in to authorities.Slimane Belabbas, 34, turned...
View ArticlePension problem adds to funding concern
Final in a four-part series Gov. Tom Corbett is intent on making up for ongoing "underfunding" of teacher pensions in his 2012-13 budget.Tim Eller, press secretary for the Department of Education...
View ArticleOpinions vary as funeral bill tiff intensifies
SUNBURY - How much a funeral home can charge Northumberland County for burial of a child who was in foster care, and whether that charge would be different if the funeral home in question is owned by...
View ArticleSCI-Coal Twp. colleague to remembered with Big House Benefit Run
COAL TOWNSHIP - Employees of State Correctional Institution-Coal Township will remember a colleague and friend through this year's Big House Benefit Run. The 12th annual event, organized by C.O.A.L....
View ArticlePolice study new leads in bomb scare at MCA
MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Several new leads have developed in an investigation into who phoned in a bomb threat March 15 that forced the evacuation of some 1,500 students and staff from the elementary...
View ArticleDNA results awaited in probe of robbery at night deposit
SHAMOKIN - City police are awaiting the results of DNA samples taken from the discarded mask and hooded sweatshirt of a young adult male who robbed money about three months ago from an employee of a...
View ArticleDistrict Court 5/3/12
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 ArticlePolice continue assault probe
SHAMOKIN - Police here are continuing their investigation into the alleged assault of a 5-year-old Shamokin boy Saturday night.Chief of Police Edward Griffiths said a 32-year-old Shamokin man, who is a...
View ArticleNoteworthy 5/3/12
Day of Prayer in Kulpmont todayKULPMONT - The annual Day of Prayer service will be held at 12:20 p.m. today in the borough park on Chestnut Street. The public is invited to attend.SATs Saturday at...
View ArticleRoad work 5/3/12
Bridge replacement scheduled May 14A bridge carrying Route 147 over Fidlers Run in Lower Mahanoy and Jackson townships will be replaced with a new concrete arch culvert, starting May 14.The existing...
View ArticleSantore's sentencing continued
SUNBURY - The sentencing of an informant from Ranshaw, who played a key role in the conviction of a Shamokin area man charged with trafficking cocaine, has been continued for a second time.Robert...
View ArticleDisability cuts rally draws Corbett response
HARRISBURG - As hundreds rallied against spending cuts for mental disabilities, Gov. Tom Corbett voiced caution Wednesday about using the state's improving revenue picture as a green light to restore...
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