Mount Carmel Township resident brings up $130K in uncollected permit fees
MOUNT CARMEL - A Mount Carmel Township resident wants someone held accountable to help the township recoup $130,000 in permit fees not collected during the expansion of the Mount Carmel Municipal...
View ArticlePenn State dean's list
UNIVERSITY PARK - The following students were named to the dean's list for the summer semester at Penn State University:Nadine C. Iwanski, Kulpmont, University Park Campus; Tina-marie I. Laskowski,...
View ArticleEarns grand champion title
IRISH VALLEY - Amanda Cavanaugh, of Irish Valley, was named grand champion hunter equitation alumni rider on the flat and reserve champion hunter equitation alumni rider over 2 feet-3 inches, at the...
View ArticleOrganization News: Rainbow Club
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Rainbow Club met at Our Lady of Hope Hall for its September meeting. President Ruth Romanoski opened the meeting with the SAM prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance and the Over 50...
View ArticleOrganization News: Council of Catholic Women and Rosary Altar Society
MOUNT CARMEL - Our Lady's Church of Mount Carmel's Council of Catholic Women and Rosary Altar Society held their monthly meeting on Sept. 6 in the parish hall. President Theresa Conniff brought the...
View ArticleSouthern Columbia Area Superintendent Charlie Reh to retire in 2013
CATAWISSA RR - Southern Columbia Area School Board is set to accept the resignation of Superintendent Charlie Reh Oct. 1 at a special meeting at the high school library.Reh, whose contract is up at the...
View ArticleSU panel to discuss hazing
SELINSGROVE - The public is invited to attend a panel discussion on hazing, "Rituals to Grow by or Violation of Dignity?" scheduled to be held from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday in Isaac's Auditorium...
View ArticleIn the new and sprawling 11th, debates could matter
It's not the same old 11th Congressional District.The "old" 11th District consisted of a five-county section of northeastern Pennsylvania dominated by the Wilkes-Barre and Scranton areas and all points...
View ArticleFor The Record: Sunday, September 23, 2012
Marriage licensesDuane A. Winnie and Rebecca Lynn Confair, both of 122 W. Saylor St., Mount Carmel.Joey R. Mace and Denelle Maeirene Schreffler, both of 3235 Schwaben Creek Road, Rebuck.Brent Michael...
View ArticleShamokin wants a seat on AOAA authority board
SHAMOKIN - If the City of Shamokin wants to share potential revenue created by the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA), they would have to be willing to share potential losses, a county...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Sunday, September 23, 2012
Church plans holiday bazaar MOUNT CARMEL - SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church invites local crafters and catalog/home party consultants to be vendors at a holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4...
View ArticleCity seeks DCNR help
SHAMOKIN - The mayor is asking the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for help in the city's effort to have representation on the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA)...
View ArticleLeck Kill students learn about jobs during Vehicular Career Day
LECK KILL - Leck Kill Elementary School hosted a Vehicular Career Day on Sept. 25. Twelve vehicles surrounded the school to teach students how important vehicles are for work. Participants showed...
View ArticleTEEN ADMITS TO BOMB THREAT
MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - A 17-year-old female student at Mount Carmel Area High School, who wanted a day off school and didn't believe police would catch her, has been charged with making three bomb...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Thursday, October 11, 2012
Classic cars wanted in ZerbeTREVORTON - Anyone with a classic car, street rod, muscle car, Corvette, speciality vehicle, antique car, 2 and 4-wheel truck or motorcycle is invited to join in the Zerbe...
View ArticleRegistrants sought for first 'Trunk or Treat' night
SHAMOKIN - Participants are wanted to hand out candy and treats during a new city Halloween event that will provide a safe environment for local children while generating some new holiday fun.Citizens...
View ArticleForum set for 11th, 107th candidates
DANVILLE - The League of Women Voters announced plans for Candidates Night Tuesday, Oct. 23, in Danville for candidates in the 11th Congressional District and 107 Legislative District.The candidate...
View ArticleHUD grants $225K to high-rise
SHAMOKIN - A local high-rise will receive more than $200,000 in federal grant money to help keep elderly residents and those with disabilities living independently.The U.S. Department of Housing and...
View ArticleSt. John's UCC to sponsor fall music festival Sunday
SHAMOKIN - The first annual Fall Music Festival, sponsored by St. John's United Church of Christ, 117 N. Eighth St., will be held 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The outdoor event will take place on Grant Street,...
View ArticleFall festival, boot sale set for Saturday
SHAMOKIN - Plans are set for the fourth annual Fall Fun Festival and Car Boot sale in downtown Shamokin Saturday."Our vendors are ready and we hope people will stop by for bargains and to have some fun...
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