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Honors program at Susquehanna

SELINSGROVE - Abriel Newton, of Elysburg, has been accepted to Susquehanna University's highly selective honors program. Newton is a freshman majoring in creative writing and French at Susquehanna.The...

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Recycling options expand

ELYSBURG - Ralpho Township Recycling Center will now collect all plastics, from code Nos. 1 through 7.Supervisor Dan Williams, representing the recycling department, told the board at its meeting...

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PPL responded to crash near Arcos immediately

STRONG - PPL employees responded immediately to an accident in which a utility pole was sheared off Monday morning in this Mount Carmel Township village. A story in Tuesday's edition construed that it...

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Walmart picks Geisinger for heart surgery services

DANVILLE - Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is one of six health care organizations from across the country selected by Walmart to participate in the company's Centers of Excellence program. As part of...

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PLENTY TO DO FOR A GOOD CAUSE THIS WEEKEND

It only takes a small fraction of your time and minimal effort to help carry out various projects to improve the community. The following are upcoming events in need of volunteers:MoonShine Paul/Crew...

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Coal Township group home OKd

COAL TOWNSHIP - A zoning amendment approved by Coal Township commissioners Thursday will allow a group home for pregnant women to be established in the township's west end - and perhaps others in any...

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Noteworthy: Friday, October 12, 2012

Detour continuesRALPHO TOWNSHIP - A crew working on a drainage improvement project on Airport Road has run into some unforeseen issues. As a result, a detour will remain in effect through the weekend...

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SCA student to attend NCCTC

COAL TOWNSHIP - For what is believed to be the first time in its history, Northumberland County Career and Technology Center (NCCTC) will provide instruction to a student from a non-participating...

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District Court: Friday, October 12, 2012

MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court Nov. 26 in Northumberland County Courthouse,...

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Sen. Gordner, DCNR: It's up to Northumberland County

State Sen. John Gordner (R-27) of Berwick believes the authority that operates and maintains the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) should be comprised of outdoor enthusiasts, marketing or...

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Brothers donate train set to Wheelchair Engineers

BLOOMSBURG - Two brothers who want to see children smile have donated a special collector's item to the Wheelchair Engineers model-train program at the Columbia Mall. Francis Hall, of Montour...

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Northumberland County requests dismissal of Kaleta complaint

SUNBURY - The attorney representing Northumberland County Commissioners Vinny Clausi and Stephen Bridy and the county in a lawsuit filed against them by David F. Kaleta, of Shamokin, is seeking the...

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Is God visible in our image?

"Do you really think I look like that?"That was a question posed by a councilwoman whose picture had just appeared with a story in the newspaper. Actually, I thought the picture was a flattering one. I...

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Organization news: Trevorton Senior Action Center

TREVORTON - The monthly meeting of the Trevorton Senior Action Center was held Oct. 4. The meeting was opened with prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Thirteen members were present, including Theresa...

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Police probe report of shot fired from pick-up

OVERLOOK - Police officers responded to a report of a gunshot fired late Friday along a rural road in Ralpho Township.According to emergency communications, a call was placed to 911 at 10:15 p.m. to...

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Businesses asked to help in blight fight in Northumberland County

SUNBURY - Businesses throughout Northumberland County can help fight blight while earning a 75 percent state tax credit by participating in the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). The program was...

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Noteworthy: Saturday, October 13, 2012

Cavalcade tonight at Kemp MemorialCOAL TOWNSHIP - The public is welcome to tonight's 46th annual Black Diamond Cavalcade of Bands, 6 p.m. at Kemp Memorial Stadium, hosted by Shamokin Area High School...

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New Life Church of God to mark 129th anniversary

MOUNT CARMEL - The New Life Church Of God, Mount Carmel, 129 W. Second St., will celebrate its 129th anniversary Sunday with a special service at 10:30 a.m.Interim Pastor John David Ashbaugh will...

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Coal Twp. anniversary book is postponed until December

COAL TOWNSHIP - The Coal Township 175th Anniversary book has been delayed because of a lack of volunteers. Rob Slaby, township manager and committee member, said last week the 256-page book is expected...

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Kraynak still has driver's license

SUNBURY - A Mount Carmel Area School Board director's driver's license has not been revoked while he appeals a civil penalty for refusing chemical testing during a drunk driving arrest.Dr. Raymond J....

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