Mount Carmel Area OM teams thank their sponsors
The Mount Carmel Area High School Odyssey of the Mind teams, competing this weekend at the World Finals in College Park, Md., wish to thank the many local sponsors who helped fund their trip.Updates...
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Mark Gilger Jr./Staff Photo3rd Place Katelyn Zawalick, 9, sang "Dynomite" in the Talent Show.
View ArticleLet's all take a long walk down Memorial Day Lane
This is one of those rare years when the 30th of May actually comes on the 30th of May. If I seem a bit more confused than usual, please let me explain.When I was a kid, the 30th of May was Memorial...
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Mark Gilger Jr./Staff Photo3rd Place Katelyn Zawalick, 9, sang "Dynomite" in the Talent Show.
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Merlin Schreffler, 84, of Leck Kill, and his daughter, Cindy Renn, traveled the Saturday afternoon train from Shamokin to Paxinos and back again. Schreffler used to take a train from the city to...
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DivorcesChristy K. Schankweiler, 12 Emworth Ave., Shamokin, from David L. Schankweiler, 1241 Mountain Road, Paxinos. Married May 13, 1995.Todd Shaffer from Jennifer L. Shaffer, both of 121 Point...
View ArticleNews in Brief 05-29-11
Red Cross to provide reliefPOTTSVILLE - The American Red Cross of Schuylkill and East Northumberland County is assisting residents in the Seven Stars and Cressona areas following the powerful...
View ArticleMasonic lodge opens its doors for public to visit No Secrets:
SHAMOKIN - Freemasonry has become synonymous with secrecy, but the Freemasons of Shamokin Lodge No. 255 were anything but secret Saturday when they hosted an open house for anyone who was in town to...
View ArticleCelebration time to be proud, enjoy, remember
SHAMOKIN - The weather was as quiet as the crowd for the Combat Field Memorial Service at noon Saturday. Marc Burlile led the solemn ceremony at the Hiker's Memorial at the intersection of Lincoln and...
View Article'A Trip Back in Time'
by justin strawser SHAMOKIN - When asked why he brings his train cars to different areas for cheap trips, Jeff Pontius had a unique way of answering. The Sunbury man stepped into a passenger car and...
View ArticleChild advocate speaks at Shamokin Rotary meeting
SHAMOKIN - Judy Jones of Northumberland County CASA was guest speaker at the most recent Shamokin Rotary Club meeting.CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates for children. The CASA program...
View ArticleCollege News: Tim Betz
KUTZTOWN - Tim Betz, a son of Jake and Judy Betz, of Mount Carmel, graduated magna cum laude from Kutztown University May 7, and received a bachelor of fine arts, concentrating in painting. He also had...
View ArticleCollege News: Tamara Bradley
Tamara Bradley has been named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Misericordia University with a grade point average of 3.81. She also earned dean's list recognition for the fall 2010...
View ArticleCollege News: Beth A. Dallazia
Beth A. Dallazia, of Kulpmont, received a Master of Social Work from Marywood University on May 8. A native of Marion Heights, she is a daughter of Anthony and Diane Dallazia and a granddaughter of...
View ArticleCollege News: Jessica Kalinowski
Jessica Kalinowski, a daughter of Andrew and Doris Kalinowski, of Coal Township, graduated cum laude from Shippensburg University in the May 2011 commencement. A 2007 graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes...
View ArticleMore than 900 graduate from LCCC
More than 900 students earned their degrees from Luzerne County Community College at the 43rd annual commencement exercises, which were held Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena. Local graduates are:...
View ArticleCollege News: Katelyn Morris
Katelyn Morris, of Elysburg, was among the 2,200 students who received degrees during graduation ceremonies April 30 at Indiana Wesleyan University's main campus in Marion. Morris received her degree...
View ArticleCollege News: Kay L. Roth
Kay L. Roth, of Coal Township, received a Master of Social Work from Marywood University on May 8. A native of Shamokin, she is a daughter of Nancy L. Snyder and the late Luther (Mick) Snyder. Roth...
View ArticleShedding light on painful disease
MOUNT CARMEL - Beth Eichner literally wears her heart on her sleeve."Endometriosis is a part of me forever" is the phrase tattooed across her right forearm."It's like a calling card that I never have...
View ArticleMan injured in motorcycle crash
SHAMOKIN - A motorcyclist was taken to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Sunday night after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing to the road. The unidentified man, who was driving a Yamaha...
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