Shamokin ready for $9,000 fireworks show Saturday
SHAMOKIN - Approximately $9,000 raised last year through various collections will pay for Saturday night's 20-minute fireworks display sponsored by Citizens for a Better Community and Citizens...
View Article50 years of photos
ELYSBURG - Many traditions have been commemorated at Knoebels Amusement Resort over the years, but few can match the uniqueness of LeeAnne Ardan Kaminski getting her picture taken in Playland for 50...
View ArticleLourdes undeclassmen awards
COAL TOWNSHIP - The annual underclassmen awards program was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School June 5 as part of the year-end activities. Following an opening prayer by Deacon Martin McCarthy,...
View ArticleJudge: Part of Best's free speech claim can remain
WILLIAMSPORT - U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Blewitt has recommended part of Kymberley Best's free speech claim, which alleged retaliation against Northumberland County Commissioner Vinny Clausi and...
View ArticleDistrict Court 7/6/12
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...
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Mayor completes walk-throughMOUNT CARMEL - Borough Mayor J. Kevin Jones walked through the Fourth Ward Tuesday and found 20 properties with ordinance violations. Tuesday's walk completed the mayor's...
View ArticleSteppin' Out Fitness program for women and girls starts July 24
ELYSBURG - A new season of Steppin' Out, a women's and girls walk-jog-run program, will begin Tuesday, July 24.Steppin' Out, which began in 2010, has sessions at 6 p.m. every Tuesday for about 12 weeks...
View Article3rd time's a charm?
BLOOMSBURG - One of the top touring comedians in the world will get a third shot at entertaining Columbia County, which will see country legends and rising stars performing at the Bloomsburg...
View ArticlePolice: Speed, faulty brakes blamed for Lavelle rollover
LAVELLE - The driver of a tractor trailer truck lost control early Tuesday morning, causing his rig to overturn along state Route 901 near the Turkey Hill convenience store.The crash occurred around 3...
View ArticleCurrent meter rates
Meter moneyCity councilmen are considering cutting in half the amount of time a quarter can buy at most of Shamokin's parking meters.The cost to park in metered spots under current ordinance is as...
View ArticleCity meter value may be halved
SHAMOKIN - The value of a quarter may be halved at city parking meters in an effort to boost revenue.A quarter is currently good for one hour of metered parking on East Independence Street in...
View ArticleSumma cum laude from Florida State
STONINGTON - Ryan R. Burns, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burns, of Stonington, graduated summa cum laude April 28 from Florida State University with a bachelor's degree in business management, a...
View ArticleCum laude from University of Scranton
MOUNT CARMEL - Ashley Pachutski graduated cum laude May 27 from the University of Scranton, where she majored in biology/pre-med. She earned a 4.0 grade-point average for the spring semester.Her honors...
View ArticleSU student studied law in London
SELINSGROVE - Kenneth Schetroma, of Elysburg, was one of 15 students from Susquehanna University who spent three weeks in London learning about British law and culture. The trip, which included visits...
View ArticleGraduate of Coast Guard Academy
Stephen Nicholas Spotts was awarded a Bachelor of Science in naval architecture and marine engineering and received his officer's commission as an ensign at the 131st U.S. Coast Guard Academy...
View ArticlePromoted to senior chief petty officer
GULFPORT, Miss. - Builder Chief Brian Moroski, a son of Joseph Moroski, of Shamokin, was promoted to senior chief petty officer on June 29.Moroski, an active duty member of U.S. Navy Seabees, is...
View ArticleCMA plans summer camp
SHAMOKIN - Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Second and Arch streets, will present a "Sizzlin' Summer Camp" starting this Wednesday and ending Aug. 8. The camp includes dinner at 6 p.m. and a...
View ArticleLocal lottery winners bring home more than $2.3 million
HARRISBURG - With two of the area's biggest lottery prizes showing up on the list this month, local Pennsylvania Lottery winners have brought home more than $2.3 million in prizes.In June, lottery...
View ArticleNoteworthy 7/7/12
Meeting for band parentsMOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Parents of students participating in the Mount Carmel Area band are asked to attend a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the high school band room.Knoebels...
View ArticleScholarship breakfast held by Elysburg Knights Confirmation students, high...
ELYSBURG - Knights of Columbus Council 14161 of Elysburg honored 22 confirmation students, high school graduates and their parents at a June 10 scholarship breakfast.George Hodder, chairman of the...
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