Curran 'hates politics,' but believes he can help county
Terry L. Curran is a fresh face in the race for Northumberland County commissioner, and the reason he hasn't run for office before is simple."I hate politics," he said. "Politics to me is partiality,...
View ArticleShamokin teacher, coach sees merit in compromise, conduct Schiccatano lone...
SHAMOKIN - Samuel Schiccatano is in a unique position when it comes to the Northumberland County commissioner race.On one hand, he is the only candidate from the coal region. On the other, that coal...
View ArticleTestimony reveals past job trouble for judicial candidate Kulpmont Police...
SHAMOKIN - Kulpmont Police Chief Richard L. Wilson III testified under oath last week that he was fired as a dispatcher for the Pennsylvania State Police for sexual harassment and also was terminated...
View ArticleYoung boy starts ATV, strikes two; unit rolls
KULPMONT - Three people were taken to the hospital Saturday afternoon after a freak accident at the youth baseball fields near the American Legion while a game was in progress. Witnesses said a boy,...
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Divorces Jason A. Bickel, 75 E. Sunbury St., Shamokin, from Alicia D. Bickel, 845 N. Fifth St., Sunbury. Married Dec. 28, 1998. Heather M. Meiser, 312 E. Dewart St., Shamokin, from Shaun C. Meiser,...
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Paving schedule set in Coal Twp. COAL TOWNSHIP - Paving is scheduled as follows for this week in connection with the sewer system work in the township. Monday: Sheridan Street and Tioga to Wabash...
View ArticleAnother decrease for Northumberland County unemployment
by justin strawser Another drop in Northumberland County's unemployment rate shows the downward trend continued from February to March, according to information released by the Department of Labor and...
View ArticleSCA Relay for Life brings in $30,000
by justin strawser ELYSBURG - It was a combination of factors that kept the 2011 Southern Columbia Area Relay for Life from meeting its goal of $60,000, said the chairwoman of the event. "It rained...
View ArticleSawicki: Pro-active approach working Commissioner chair says fiscal...
Editor's note: Latest in a series of interviews with the 11 candidates for Northumberland County commissioner. Series concludes Monday with Vinny Clausi. Frank Sawicki, seeking his third term as a...
View ArticleEVERYONE'S IDOL 400 enjoy show, support recreation
SHAMOKIN - The crowd of nearly 400 people had an epidemic - call it Justin Beiber fever - at the inaugural Anthracite Idol contest Saturday night at the Northumberland County Career and Arts Center....
View ArticleMothers, human after all
Mothers are not perfect. While some of you need a moment to digest that, others - probably mothers - are smiling at the thought that someone finally figured it out. The mother who smiles when she...
View ArticleFrank Sawicki bio box
Age: 65 Residence: Atlas, Mount Carmel Township Occupation: Retired from position as engineer with Sunbury Power Plant; has professional engineer license. Education: Bachelor of Science in physics,...
View ArticleSACH set to sponsor Heck of a Hill 5K
COAL TOWNSHIP - It's sad but true: childhood obesity is an epidemic in the United States today.On Saturday, Shamokin Area Community Hospital will again be sponsoring the Heck of a Hill 5k Run/Walk to...
View ArticleClausi concedes mistakes, will 'continue fight for taxpayers'
Editor's note: Final in a series of interviews with candidates for Northumberland County commissioner. Vinny Clausi is the first to admit that gentility is not always one of his fine points. He also...
View ArticleSunbury raid brings more focus on bath salts and other designer drugs
by News-item staffSUNBURY - A drug raid on a Sunbury store revealed it was illegally selling bath salts, synthetic cannabis and other paraphernalia related to designer drugs, according to a media...
View ArticleVoters will likely experience 'candidate sightings' this week
By News-Item StaffWide-open races for Northumberland County commissioner and Shamokin Area and Mount Carmel Area school boards will give local voters plenty of choices in the May 17 primary.With a...
View ArticleAnnual program in Ashland gives mothers the credit they deserve
ASHLAND - A beautiful Sunday evening in downtown Ashland included some beautiful comments about mothers during the Mother's Day program at the Mother's Memorial.The fifth annual tribute to mothers...
View ArticleVinny Clausi bio box
Vinny Clausi Age: 57 Residence: Coal Township Occupation: Small-business owner. Government service: Completing first term as Northumberland County commissioner; ran unsuccessfully in 2003. Former...
View ArticleChamber political forums tonight, Wednesday
The Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a Meet the Candidate Political Forum for candidates for both the Mount Carmel Area and Shamokin Area school boards.The MCA event is at 6:30 p.m....
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HERNDON - The Mudflaps, the well-known oldies group, will perform at the Line Mountain Junior-Senior High School 7 p.m. Friday, June 24, to benefit Line Mountain Council for the Arts and Humanities.The...
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