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...
View ArticleRecycling 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...
View ArticlePPL 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...
View ArticleWalmart 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...
View ArticlePLENTY 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...
View ArticleCoal 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...
View ArticleNoteworthy: 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...
View ArticleSCA 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...
View ArticleDistrict 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,...
View ArticleSen. 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...
View ArticleBrothers 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...
View ArticleNorthumberland 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...
View ArticleIs 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...
View ArticleOrganization 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...
View ArticlePolice 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...
View ArticleBusinesses 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...
View ArticleNoteworthy: 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...
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleCoal 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...
View ArticleKraynak 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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