Doctorate from Univ. of North Carolina
SUNBURY - Steven Seth Bordner received a doctorate in philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in December.A native of Sunbury, he is a son of De Bordner, of New Columbia, and...
View ArticleInducted into Misercordia honor society
DALLAS, Pa. - Kathleen Clutcher, of Shamokin, and Anne Kulick, of Elysburg, students in the Misericordia University Nursing Program, were among the 31 students inducted recently into the Theta Phi...
View ArticleSusquehanna student presents results of research
SELINSGROVE - Heather Crouse, of Shamokin, recently presented the results of her research and extended coursework at Susquehanna University's Senior Scholars Day on April 26.Crouse is a senior majoring...
View ArticleTake-Back Day 2 another success
District Attorneys Tony Rosini and Robert Buehner, Jr. announced that the Northumberland-Montour Drug Task Force participated in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day sponsored by the U.S....
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Book signing by former Eagles ownerSHENANDOAH - The Shenandoah Area Free Public Library will host Shenandoah native Jerry Wolman for the signing of his biography, "Jerry Wolman: The World's Richest...
View ArticleSpending remains modest in primaries
Vinny Clausi has spent the most so far of all 11 candidates for Northumberland County commissioner, according to pre-primary financial reports filed with the county board of elections.Up to this point...
View ArticleOnly 3 of 9 candidates attend chamber forum
By Justin Strawser MOUNT CARMEL - Having only three of nine candidates running for the Mount Carmel Area School Board attend the Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce's "Meet the Candidate...
View ArticleCity Council cracks down on landlords
SHAMOKIN - In an effort to crack down on absentee landlords and get more people living in the city on the tax rolls, Shamokin City Council approved the first reading Monday night of an amended landlord...
View ArticleMan rams cruiser
MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - A 21-year-old Wilburton man faces multiple offenses, including aggravated assault by vehicle, related to a chase early Saturday morning in which he rammed the side of a Mount...
View ArticleEmergency personnel, police, volunteers scour third patch for missing...
COAL TOWNSHIP - Police and rescue personnel are continuing their search this morning for a 47-year-old Coal Township man who was last seen Sunday morning.Coal Township police reported Russel F. Hummel,...
View ArticlePolice find body of missing man
COAL TOWNSHIP - A missing Coal Township man was found dead in a clearing near the Third Patch of Bear Valley Avenue early this afternoon. Police confirmed searchers located the body of Russel Hummel,...
View ArticleLIFE Geisinger recognizes Older Americans Month with open houses, public...
KULPMONT - A series of events will be held at LIFE Geisinger (Living Independently For Elders) in recognition of Older Americans Month.Two open houses are scheduled at LIFE Geisinger's Kulpmont...
View ArticlePolice: Driver's medical issue contributed to crash
SHAMOKIN - The driver of a red Dodge Ram truck that crashed into two parked vehicles Monday afternoon in the first block of East Sunbury Street was experiencing a medical problem and will not be...
View ArticleCoal Twp. woman pleads guilty for filing false reports with HUD
WILLIAMSPORT - A Coal Township woman pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court to a misdemeanor count of filing false reports to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development...
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Street sweeper in Atlas ThursdayATLAS - Mount Carmel Township Board of Supervisors requests residents of Atlas remove their vehicles from the east side of all side streets for the street sweeper on...
View ArticleSenate committee OKs unemployment benefits extension, changes to procedure
HARRISBURG - The Senate Labor and Industry Committee on Tuesday approved legislation that will continue federal unemployment compensation benefits through the end of the year, and at the same time,...
View ArticleSenate approves salts ban bill
HARRISBURG - The Senate unanimously approved its own bill Tuesday to ban the sale of "bath salts" and other dangerous synthetic drugs. The Senate action to ban bath salts, synthetic marijuana and...
View ArticleRed Gold appeal is denied
SUNBURY - Red Gold Enterprises Inc. asked Northumberland County Court to reconsider its motion that requires the company pay more each month to the Shamokin Housing Authority, and the court said no two...
View ArticleMissing man found dead
COAL TOWNSHIP - The search for a missing Coal Township man ended tragically Tuesday when his body was discovered in a clearing near the third patch of Bear Valley.Authorities confirmed the body of...
View ArticleSCA still working to balance budget
CATAWISSA R.R. - Southern Columbia Area School District is about $20,000 away from a balanced 2011-2012 budget. While the board continues to work on the budget, more than 70 residents and students...
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