2 killed over Easter holiday
HARRISBURG - Two persons were killed and 196 others were injured in the 527 crashes investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police during the three-day Easter holiday driving period, Commissioner Frank...
View ArticleSteve Bartos hired as Shamokin city clerk
SHAMOKIN - Steve Bartos, president of the Mount Carmel-based Keystone Energy Technology Enterprise Center (KETEC) Board of Directors and former Northumberland County planning director, was hired...
View ArticleCommunity awareness night focuses on cyberbullying
MANDATA - Cpl. Carl Finnerty, of the South Williamsport Police Department, addressed the dangers of internet misuse as guest speaker of the second Line Mountain Community Awareness Night Tuesday...
View ArticleFatal accident
THARPTOWN - A 30-year-old Shamokin man was killed as a result of a motorcycle crash Tuesday afternoon along Route 61 near Brewery Curve, just north of this Coal Township village.Patrolman Joshua Wynn,...
View ArticleTurlis sees need for better working relationships in Northumberland County
Editor's note: One in a series of interviews with the 11 candidates for Northumberland County commissioner. SHAMOKIN - Improvements to the Northumberland County 911 Center, developing a better working...
View ArticleOfficials focused on crack down of bath salts
SUNBURY - Bath salts have become the scourge of society in recent months and law enforcement officials in Northumberland County are doing their best to crack down on the sale, use and possession of the...
View Article'Britney' fundraisers stopped by court due to biological parents' complaints
A judge has temporarily ordered Britney Tongel's foster family to stop using her name and likeness to raise money.Columbia County President Judge Thomas James ruled in favor of Carey Ann Torres and...
View ArticlePublic safety workers see pay increase
SUNBURY - Telecommunicators and supervisors in the Northumberland County Public Safety Department were granted pay increases totaling $32,569 by the county salary board Tuesday in an effort to retain...
View ArticleMyron Turlis bio box
Myron F. Turlis Age: 54 Residence: Kulpmont Occupation: Owner/operator of Turlis Sewer and Drain Cleaning Company. Previous government experience or candidacies: Mayor of Kulpmont (elected in 2009),...
View ArticleRalpho Township Library
ELYSBURG - The following memorials were received at the Ralpho Township Public Library.In memory of:All fallen heroes by Mary Kay Deroba.Florence Backes by Bertha and Grace.Joan Bell by Phyllis...
View ArticleTrevorton Senior Center
TREVORTON - Trevorton Senior Action Center held its monthly meeting April 7 with 13 members in attendance. President Edwina Savidge opened the meeting with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The...
View ArticleC.T. Alumni group to mark 75th anniversary
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Coal Township High School Alumni Association will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a banquet at Masser's Banquet Hall on May 29. Any student who attended Coal Township High...
View ArticleOrganization news: Kulpmont American Legion Auxiliary meets
KULPMONT - Upcoming events were discussed at a meeting held by the American Legion Auxiliary. Chaplain Jackie Butler said the opening prayer, followed by President Joanne Schaschezk leading the Pledge...
View ArticleMay offers much to do in the Valley Backyard Tourist
Hello neighbors. May is finally here. It's time to get outside to discover, stretch and explore. With the price of gas changing almost daily, we believe that the fun and events found in the Susquehanna...
View Article19 candidates meet the public
by justin strawser SHAMOKIN - More than 70 people, including 19 Democratic candidates, packed the Shamokin Knights of Columbus Tuesday night for a "meet the candidates" event hosted by the Shamokin...
View ArticleSATs at SAHS
COAL TOWNSHIP - The SAT Reasoning and the SAT Subject Tests will be administered to pre-registered candidates at the Shamokin Area High School Saturday. Check-in and room assignment will begin at 7:30...
View ArticleNoteworthy 5/6/11
SASB committee to meetCOAL TOWNSHIP - The Shamokin Area School Board Buildings and Grounds Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the board conference room at the Shamokin Area Middle/High...
View ArticleDodie Lovett biography
Dodie LovettAge: 61Education: Double major in English and theatre; minor in social anthropology from Bucknell UniversityCareer: Social worker employed by Northumberland County Adult Services.Past...
View ArticleMarino, others reiterate: No tolls for I-80
WASHINGTON - U.S. Reps. Tom Marino (R-10) and Lou Barletta (R-11) are among four Pennsylvania congressmen who are urging the state Department of Transportation to disregard any consideration of...
View ArticleTom Aber biography
Tom AberAge: 66Residence: MiltonOccupation: Retired. Former housing inspector for Northumberland County Housing Authority; former Milton tax assessor; former building supervisor/administrator for...
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