Shamokin man claims to be brother during traffic stop
ELYSBURG - Ralpho Township Police say they gave a Shamokin man a break when he was pulled over in Elysburg for speeding in April.That break occurred at the expense of the man's brother, whose name...
View ArticleNorthumberland County prison guard fired
SUNBURY - One day after being suspended with pay, a union correctional officer previously named as a defendant in two lawsuits filed against the county has been fired for allegedly wrestling with a...
View ArticleYear-round hunting not allowed on 'Alaska site'
The 342-acre "Alaska site" near Excelsior, scheduled to remain open year-round for hunting under the master plan for the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA), will only be available for hunting...
View ArticleElysburg Haunted House off to 'incredible' start
ELYSBURG - The Elysburg Haunted House is off to an "incredible" start in 2012 as it heads into the second weekend of operation tonight. Long lines of people were on hand for last weekend's opening...
View Article$124,869 in restitution ordered to be released to American Hose
WILLIAMSPORT - A federal judge this week ordered the Clerk of Courts to release the $124,869 in restitution Thea Tafner was sentenced to pay to Mount Carmel's American Hose and Chemical Fire...
View ArticleEquipment part brings debris removal in Shamokin to a halt
SHAMOKIN - Work to remove demolition debris that could possibly include asbestos-containing materials from the site of a building collapse on North Shamokin Street began and soon after stopped...
View ArticleTractor burns in suspected arson in Coal Township
COAL TOWNSHIP - Coal Township Police are investigating a suspected case of arson involving a tractor on coal company land along Route 125. Detective Jeff Brennan said a 1993 John Deere tractor was set...
View ArticleSenior Citizen Activities: October 22 through October 26
Shamokin-Coal Twp.Monday - Morning cards and puzzles, 8:30 a.m.; yoga, 9:30 a.m.; Walk A Mile 10:30 a.m.; Wii bowling, and treadmill for those with doctor's slip.Tuesday - Morning cards and puzzles,...
View ArticleWater problems concern residents in Mount Carmel
MOUNT CARMEL - A Seventh Street resident wants Mount Carmel Borough Council to put the pressure on Aqua PA and the state Public Utility Commission (PUC) for sporadic water service throughout the...
View ArticleMCA students prepare school for Halloween fun
MOUNT CARMEL - High school can sometimes be a scary place. On the weekend before Halloween, the Mount Carmel Area Junior-Senior High School will be even scarier. Students are preparing to present the...
View ArticleDance competition raises awareness
DANVILLE - More than 500 Geisinger Health System (GHS) employees danced for breast cancer awareness and a chance to win $10,000 for the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. The nationwide Pink Glove...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Friday, October 19, 2012
Public welcome at chamber debateSHAMOKIN - The public is welcome to attend the Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce 107th Legislative District debate Tuesday at Christian and Missionary Alliance...
View ArticleShoplifters flee from Mount Carmel CVS
MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - A man and woman who were caught shoplifting at CVS Pharmacy Friday afternoon fled the scene after being confronted by a store employee, according to Mount Carmel Township...
View ArticleHalloween events in area communities
Oct. 24SHAMOKIN - Annual Halloween parade, sponsored by First National Bank and The News-Item. Registration and formation begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Claude E. Kehler Jr. Community Park. Parade beings...
View ArticleGrave Robber Run held in Shamokin
SHAMOKIN - Once again, Mystery Inc. solved the case.A group dressed as Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and the rest of the cartoon gang won the inaugural Grave Robbers Run event in Shamokin Saturday afternoon.Kelly...
View ArticleLATS running better than ever
KULPMONT - Mary Ann Arnoldin, 53, does not have access to private transportation and cannot afford to purchase a new car, so the Kulpmont woman depends on Lower Anthracite Transportation System (LATS)...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Sunday, October 21, 2012
Fall foliage cruiseCOAL TOWNSHIP - The No Name Cruisers car club will hold a fall foliage cruise today with anyone from the area welcome to join them.Anyone wishing to participate is asked to meet the...
View ArticleMount Carmel Area lunch menu changes
MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area School District has announced the following changes in the lunch menus for the elementary and high school for the week of Oct. 22 to 26.The new menus are as...
View ArticleFor the Record: Sunday, October 21, 2012
Marriage licensesEric M. Monroe to Amy Louise Wilk, both of 409 Overlook Blvd., Coal Township. Issued Oct. 18, 2012.Johnathan M. Barnes, of 1125 W. Mulberry St., Coal Township, to Ashley N. Rosini, of...
View ArticleKulpmont Knights' wine festival attracts large crowd
KULPMONT - More than 1,500 people enjoyed a "bit of the grape" Saturday afternoon at the Holy Angels picnic grounds during the Knights of Columbus Wine Festival.Festival-goers came out to enjoy the...
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