Rich past forged in 1800s, still celebrated
DANVILLE - The borough of Danville, founded in 1792, has a rich history of involvement with the iron industry that still resonates with the residents today through the annual Iron Heritage Festival and...
View ArticleNeighbors shocked by homicide charges; no motive identified yet
LANDINGVILLE - While the investigation into the death of Bryan R. Smith continued Wednesday, neighbors said they were surprised by the incident. "It's uncharacteristic of him to want to kill somebody,"...
View ArticleStay on Center City Apts. sheriff sale upheld
SUNBURY - A Northumberland County judge has upheld the stay on a sheriff's sale of Center City Apartments, Shamokin, while Red Gold Enterprises Inc's final appeal is being considered.In a hearing...
View ArticleMCA names April merit winners
The Mount Carmel Area Board of Education Merit Award winners for April were announced at the May 17 school board meeting.The Merit Award winner from the elementary is fifth-grade student Brianna Ryan,...
View ArticleCarmelite 50-Plus Club
ATLAS - President Cindy Saukaitis opened the monthly meeting of the Carmelite 50-Plus Club held at Village Towne Restaurant. She greeted the 10 members and officers who were present. The meeting...
View ArticleCollege News: Bucknell dean's list
LEWISBURG - Colin Klebon, a son of Daniel and Cynthia Klebon, of Overlook, was named to the Bucknell University dean's list for the spring semester. Klebon completed his junior year, having earned a...
View ArticleOrganization News: Council of Catholic Women
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Council of Catholic Women at Our Lady of Hope Church held its May meeting. Margaret Forbes, president, opened the meeting with the counsel prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Dolly...
View ArticleEagles name Mother of Year
MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Eagles Club held its annual Mother's Day celebration at the Aerie 464 quarters and selected Deb Ortona, of Kulpmont, as its 2012 Mother of the Year. The award recipient...
View ArticleFestivals, camps make summer fun
Hello neighbors! June is here, so grab your shorts, kids, family, friends, bug spray and sunglasses and explore all the awesome things to enjoy this summer in the Susquehanna River Valley. Let the...
View ArticleFour area residents earn degrees from King's College
WILKES-BARRE - Four area residents were among 481 King's College students who received degrees during the college's 63nd commencement exercises on May 20: Sean Michael Stout, of Elysburg, Master of...
View ArticlePenn College of Technology graduates
WILLIAMSPORT - Fifteen local residents graduated from Penn College of Technology during spring commencement ceremonies May 11 and May 12 at Community Arts Center:Lauren C. Holub, of Elysburg, bachelor...
View ArticleDistrict Court 6/1/12
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...
View Article3 charged for dumping; four cited for littering
COAL TOWNSHIP - Three people face criminal charges for allegedly dumping household trash in the Bear Valley area.Another four people were cited for similar offenses throughout wooded areas in the...
View ArticleNoteworthy 6/1/12
Public walk of AOAA plannedCOAL TOWNSHIP - The public is invited to walk the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area on Saturday.The 3.25-mile walk is being organized as part of the national 2012 National...
View Article21-year-old Mount Carmel man accused of statutory sexual assault
MOUNT CARMEL - A 21-year-old Mount Carmel man is being accused of having sex with a 13-year-old girl and providing her with marijuana and other drugs in January and February. Keith Michael Kisela, of...
View ArticleHighlights of county's financial plan
Plan highlights- Property taxes will increase by 2.5 mills starting in 2013 and continue at that rate through at least 2015.- A $5.1 million bond will be sought immediately to give the county money to...
View ArticleRoofing firm circumvents lawyer in 'settling' lawsuit
WILLIAMSPORT - A Shamokin roofing company sued by a former worker has negotiated an out-of-court settlement.The only problem is that the plaintiff's lawyer wasn't involved.With that, an "emergency...
View ArticleHigh tension between Shoch, Clausi still evident
SUNBURY - Northumberland County Commissioner Richard Shoch on Thursday commended Controller Tony Phillips and his staff and budget director Jeff McClintock for their work in developing a long-term...
View ArticleFixing 'financial mess': Northumberland County unveils plan to raise taxes,...
SUNBURY - Property taxes will be raised 2.5 mills in Northumberland County in 2013 as part of a long-term plan to avoid bankruptcy. The 11 percent increase is necessary to pay off a $5.1 million loan...
View ArticleN. Schuylkill says goodbye to Class of 2012
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - Dressed in the school colors, girls in red, boys in blue, the 138 members of the Class of 2012 walked out of the front doors of the North Schuylkill High School for the last time as...
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