Dean's list at Lock Haven University
LOCK HAVEN - Rachel Niglio, of Kulpmont, was named to the dean's list for academic achievement at Lock Haven University for the spring semester, earning a grade-point average of 4.0.Niglio is a health...
View ArticleSunbury police taking phone threat seriously
SUNBURY - Police remain on guard after a "credible threat" was made on Sunbury officers believed to be in retaliation for the shooting of a 17-year-old male following a car pursuit early Wednesday...
View ArticleSerafin wins Shamokin Area School Board tie-breaker
SUNBURY - It was a good day for Diane Serafin.After retiring Friday as a teacher from the Shamokin Area School District after 33 years, she pulled the winning number to break the tie in the Republican...
View ArticleAwards presented to SCA seniors
CATAWISSA RR - Southern Columbia Area High School held its annual awards day program, with the following seniors earning awards:Elysburg Rotary Club Service above Self Award ($1,000) - Maria...
View Article'Lucky' Class of 2013 bids farewell to SAHS
COAL TOWNSHIP - Shamokin Area High School Class of 2013 valedictorian, Darien Levi Craft, told his classmates Friday night to make sure their feet are in the right place, stand firm and follow their...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Saturday, June 8, 2013
Mayor plans walking toursMOUNT CARMEL - Mayor J. Kevin Jones will conduct walking tours of the borough next week to look for code violations.The tour schedule is as follows: Monday, first ward;...
View ArticleFive from area attended CDA convention
MOUNT CARMEL - Five members of Court Our Lady of Victory No. 588, of Mount Carmel, attended the 50th biennial Catholic Daughters convention in State College from April 26 to 29. They were, Mary...
View ArticleCollege News: Bloomsburg University dean's list
BLOOMSBURG - Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania has released its list of students named to the dean's list for the spring semester. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must earn a...
View ArticleCabrini finalizes plans for picnic
SHAMOKIN - Mother Cabrini Church of Shamokin has finalized plans for its 18th annual parish picnic at the Ranshaw Civic Association (RCA) grounds Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The picnic is one of the...
View ArticleMount Carmel woman pleads guilty to felony related to DUI
SUNBURY - A 49-year-old Mount Carmel woman charged with injuring a pedestrian with a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and drugs pleaded guilty to a felony offense Tuesday morning and was...
View ArticleWoman charged in theft of Shamokin officer's phone
SHAMOKIN - A woman who went to Shamokin Police Station Monday evening to report her 15-year-old daughter missing has been charged with stealing a patrolman's cell phone and causing damage to its...
View ArticleShamokin Housing Authority sued, faces HUD sanctions in suit
SHAMOKIN - Sanctions against the Shamokin Housing Authority (SHA) are possible over its refusal to provide federal housing subsidies to a tenant, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court July 29 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can...
View ArticleCollege News: PSU graduation list
UNIVERSITY PARK - The following area students were awarded degrees at Penn State University commencement exercises:- Michelle Balsavage, Ashland, Hazleton Campus, with distinction, Associate of...
View ArticleShamokin man who allegedly attempted to assault officers apologizes before judge
SHAMOKIN - A 46-year-old city man who allegedly attempted to punch and bite police officers and emergency medical personnel last week apologized to Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III after...
View ArticleRescued Coal Township woman says flooding was 'worse than 2011'
SHAMOKIN - What was a steady light rain for most of Monday quickly turned into a torrential downpour, causing headaches for residents living in low-drainage areas. Calls for pump details, water...
View ArticleOrganization News: Trevorton Senior Action Center
TREVORTON - The Trevorton Senior Action Center held its regular monthly meeting June 7. There were eight members present. The meeting was opened with prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. The secretary's...
View ArticleGas prices drop 2 cents locally
Susquehanna area motorists will be saving a bit more at the pump this week, while gas prices drop almost 2 cents to $3.453 a gallon.NationallyToday's national average price for regular unleaded...
View Article442nd flag marks 20 years of changing colors in Mount Carmel
MOUNT CARMEL - On May 30, 1993, the five memorials erected on the lot of the Susquehanna Bank at Second and Oak streets were dedicated by VFW Post 2110. At that time, the first flag raised over the...
View ArticleJudge rejects plea agreement in toddler abuse case in Sunbury
SUNBURY - Northumberland County President Judge Robert B. Sacavage rejected a plea agreement Friday for a 28-year-old Sunbury woman charged with physically abusing her former boyfriend's 2-year-old...
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