Aber cites people skills in bid for Northumberland County commissioner
by justin strawser staff writer justin_s@newsitem.com SHAMOKIN - Tom Aber's ability to work with others and willingness to serve the residents of Northumberland County is why he thinks voters should...
View ArticleLovett 'dug in' on Northumberland County commissioner race
By Rob Wheary Staff Writer rob_w@newsitem.com SHAMOKIN - Dodie Lovett said her decision to run for Northumberland County commissioner was made because of an ideological difference. Confirmation that...
View ArticleCoroner: Wolfe shot twice in chest
POTTSVILLE - The autopsy of an accused methamphetamine manufacturer who was shot and killed by state troopers inside his home early Wednesday morning found he died from massive bleeding, the Schuylkill...
View ArticleCity police helping to investigate N.J. murder
SHAMOKIN - City police are assisting authorities in New Jersey in a homicide investigation involving the beating death of a 55-year-old man inside his apartment.Chief of Police Edward Griffiths said...
View Article'Independent' candidate hopes to continue impact
Editor's note: It was brought to our attention this week that a candidate announcement submitted via e-mail prior to the deadline had not been published. It is being published now.Mark Anonia has...
View ArticleSouthern Area Relay For Life starts today
ELYSBURG - The 2011 Relay For Life of Southern Columbia Area kicks off today. The relay will be held at the All Home Days Grounds, off Center Street in Elysburg, and will start at 4 p.m. It was moved...
View ArticleFire destroys Coal Twp. home
COAL TOWNSHIP -- A township resident ran shoe-less through flames to escape his burning home early Friday morning. Andrew Britton, 28, of 1153 Pulaski Avenue, was listening to music in his second-floor...
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All Saints, KulpmontAll Saints Evangelical Lutheran, 12th and Scott streets, Kulpmont.Pastor - The Rev. Alfred J. Bashore.Worship service - 9 a.m.Participants - Perry Adams and/or Marsha Karnes,...
View ArticlePublic gets acquainted with SASB candidates
SHAMOKIN - Seven Shamokin Area School Board candidates addressed the audience during a "meet the candidates" event hosted by the Shamokin Area Democrat Women at the Shamokin Knights of Columbus Tuesday...
View ArticleMinisters bid farewell
SHAMOKIN - A farewell luncheon for two ministers who will leave the Shamokin area was held Thursday in conjunction with the monthly meeting of the Shamokin Area Ministerium of Churches.Honored for...
View ArticleHERITAGE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS LUMINARIES ON SALE Luminary in honor of:...
Applications are being accepted for the Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts Luminary Service, scheduled for Friday, May 27, at the stage at the Independence Fire Company, Market and Independence...
View ArticleArea native graduates with honors
Crystal A. Gajkowski graduated with honors from the Graduate School at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a 4.0 grade point average. She received a Master of Science in Education...
View ArticleNews in Brief 05-07-11
Mother's Day program in AshlandASHLAND - The annual Mother's Day program featuring essays and quotes from North Schuylkill Elementary School students will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, at the Mother's...
View Article2 homeless in C.T. fire Unattended cigarette is identified as cause
COAL TOWNSHIP - A township resident ran shoeless through flames to escape his burning home early Friday morning.Andrew Britton, 28, of 1153 Pulaski Ave., was listening to music in his second-floor...
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Terry Curran Age: 63Residence: Snydertown (Shamokin native).Education: Shamokin Area High School, 1967; bachelor's degree in special education, master of science and education, both from Bloomsburg...
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Samuel SchiccatanoAge: 57Residence: Coal TownshipOccupation: Teacher for Shamokin Area School District; assistant coach for football, basketball and track. Education: 1972 graduate of Shamokin Area...
View ArticleATV course set for May 21
DANVILLE - A free ATV safety training course sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and National Resources (PA DCNR) will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21, for children ages...
View ArticleCharges filed in Ralpho's largest-ever drug bust
ELYSBURG - A 48-year-old Elysburg man has been charged with possessing with intent to deliver $22,000 worth of marijuana in the largest drug bust conducted in Ralpho Township.William Nicolas White, of...
View ArticleFlower sale continues today across from News-Item
SHAMOKIN - The Mother's Day flower sale will be held an additional day today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Rock Street across from The News-Item. There are at least 50 plants that must be sold.
View ArticleSouthern Columbia Relay kicks off Fighting for a cure
ELYSBURG - There couldn't have been a more appropriate chorus playing as the cancer survivors and caregivers finished their first lap Friday evening at the 2011 Relay for Life of Southern Columbia...
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