Re-enlists in Marine Corps
Sgt. Maj. Ronald Halcovich recently re-enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, continuing what is already a 26-year career for another four years.A 1985 graduate of Mount Carmel Area High School, he joined...
View ArticleDeployed in eastern Pacific
NORFOLK, Va. - U.S. Navy Lt. Thomas G. Litwin, a son of Barb A. and Thomas F. Litwin, of Catawissa, is currently deployed in the eastern Pacific Ocean.Litwin, along with fellow sailors aboard the...
View ArticleSt. Pauline Center memorials, intentions
KULPMONT - The St. Pauline Center has received the following memorials and special intentions:Phyllis R. Holland from Henry Sgro.Evelyn Butkie from Pearl and Victor Martello.Francis J. Kutchen from...
View ArticleShamokin-Coal Township Public Library
SHAMOKIN - The Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library has announced that memorials for the period from April 22 to May 16 have been presented for the following persons:Edward E. Anderson by Walt and...
View ArticleCity fugitive found
SHAMOKIN - A Shamokin fugitive who left a hospital in March, despite being in police custody at the time, is in custody again after he was caught by city police.Shane Picarella, 22, with a last known...
View ArticleNoteworthy 5/19/12
Chorus concert set for MondayMOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - The Mount Carmel Area High School Spring Chorus Pops concert will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, May 21, in the Richard F. Beierschmitt Auditorium at the...
View ArticleGeisinger highlighted in US Senate report
DANVILLE - Geisinger Health System was recently highlighted in a report by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island titled "Health Care Delivery System Reform and The Patient Protection and...
View ArticleCounty seeks unions' help
SUNBURY - Northumberland County is reaching out to unions to help alleviate a potential $3 million deficit by the end of the year.The position of at least one, the Teamsters, is clear: No contracts...
View ArticleShamokin Area grad meets Atlas native while serving in Africa
What better proof than a chance meeting in Djibouti with a stranger from Atlas to prove true U.S. Navy Cmdr. Chris Hodrick's axiom, "You'll find coal crackers in the strangest places"? Hodrick, a 1991...
View ArticleNatural gas line rupture had highway shut down Friday
STRONG - Fifteen customers were without natural gas service Friday when a contractor working on a waterline project along Route 61 in front of DaVita Dialysis hit a line and dislodged it from a main...
View ArticleCharges filed in Shamokin blaze
SHAMOKIN - A first-floor tenant of the Sunbury Street apartment building heavily damaged by fire May 10 was charged Friday with lying to authorities. Even Sabrina R. Hummel's mother wouldn't...
View ArticleCounty insurance premium share (monthly rates)
Bargaining unit 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 AFSCME Residual $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 S-73.71 S-88.45 Expired 2-146.98 2-176.37 F-183.62 F-220.34 Courts $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20...
View ArticleVNA to introduce telehealth monitoring care program
SHAMOKIN -VNA Health System and Honeywell HomMed, a global leader in telehealth and remote patient care, are collaborating to implement a comprehensive telehealth solution designed to streamline VNA...
View ArticleFor the Record 05-20-12
DivorcesDaniel S. Ackley, 226 State St., Sunbury, from Jodi L. Ackley, 17 Queen St., Northumberland. Married May 27, 1995.Tonia Brosius, 117 N. Marshall St., Shamokin, from Randall B. Brosius Sr., 315...
View ArticleNews in Briefs 05-20-12
NoteworthyLuminaries available for festivalSHAMOKIN - Area residents still have time to place a luminary in honor or memory of a loved one for a service that will be held Friday evening in conjunction...
View Articleconsolidation timeline
March 2009The Line Mountain School Board discussed the renovation of Leck Kill and Dalmatia elementary schools. Among the multiple options was closing both schools and building a brand new building at...
View ArticleBarn destroyed in fire
by justin strawser ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP - A barn filled with hay was destroyed Saturday evening in a two-alarm fire that required the efforts of eight local fire companies to battle the blaze.The fire,...
View ArticleLM school closure plan draws opposition
MANDATA - It's been a back-and-forth, "will-they-wont-they?" process for many months as the Line Mountain School Board considers the future of the Dalmatia and Leck Kill elementary schools. A public...
View ArticleNoteworthy 05-21-12
Programs at state park May 27 BARNESVILLE - Two environmental education programs will be presented Sunday, May 27, at the Tuscarora State Park Complex, 687 Tuscarora Park Road, Barnesville. Park...
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