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Wrestler's attorney: Line Mountain 'sexualizing' sport

WILLIAMSPORT - Attorneys representing the parents of a seventh-grade girl seeking permission to be part of Line Mountain all-male wrestling program say the district is generalizing the ability of girls...

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Some wrestling moves concern Line Mountain officials in co-ed team suit

In federal court documents filed Nov. 8 in response to a lawsuit from the parents of Audrianna Beattie who was denied participation in the district's all-male wrestling program, Line Mountain School...

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Man to serve four years for conspiracy in heroin case

The fourth and final co-defendant in a federal heroin case was sentenced Friday to nearly four years in prison.Jeffrey Tripp, 27, formerly of Kulpmont, was given a 46-month sentence along with three...

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Chamber seats 3 new board members at annual meeting

PAXINOS - The Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce wrapped up an eventful 2013 with promises of some "exciting" new projects and programs in the coming year.Three new chamber board members and a...

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After standing 90 years, former school razed in Kulpmont

KULPMONT - A school that stood in the borough for nearly 90 years has been razed. Crews from Steinbacher Enterprises Inc., Williamsport, demolished St. Mary's School, along Scott Street across from...

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Northumberland County gives final vote tally

SUNBURY - Alisha Herb, director of elections for Northumberland County, released final tabulations for county row officers chosen in the Nov. 5 election:Controller: Chris Grayson, Democrat, 7,779; Tony...

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Shamokin church is victim in theft of tools from Coal Township house remodel

COAL TOWNSHIP - Paul Eby expressed disbelief when volunteer workers called Tuesday to tell him that thousands of dollars worth of tools had been stolen from a church-owned double home under remodel.But...

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Thanksgiving liturgy held at OLOL

COAL TOWNSHIP - Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School held its annual Thanksgiving liturgy Wednesday. The Rev. Alfred Sceski, chaplain, was celebrant for the special liturgy. The Revs. Andrew Stahmer and...

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Shamokin woman awarded competitive scholarship for degree in medical imaging

DALLAS, Pa. - Samantha Weikel, of Shamokin, a member of the class of 2015 at Misericordia University, was like most high school students working their way toward graduation and eventually college. She...

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Senior Citizen Activities: Week of November 25 to 27

All centers will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 in observance of Thanksgiving.Shamokin-Coal TownshipMonday - Morning cards, puzzles and board games, 8:30 a.m.; crafts, 12:30...

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Baltimore bishop celebrates Divine Liturgy to honor local retiring priest

MOUNT CARMEL - Bishop Mark, of Baltimore, administrator of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, celebrated a Hierarchal Divine Liturgy Oct. 13 at St. Michael's Orthodox Church in honor...

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Organization News: District CCW

MOUNT CARMEL - The Northumberland District Council of Catholic Women held its deanery meeting Nov. 10 at Divine Redeemer Parish Hall. Deanery president Rosemary Boyer called the meeting to...

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Kane spotlights efforts to nab child predators

HARRISBURG - Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane put a spotlight Tuesday on a new command center to track and apprehend child predators, the result of a $3 million funding boost for one of her top...

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Coroner asks assistance in locating next of kin

SUNBURY - Northumberland County Coroner James F. Kelley is requesting the public's assistance in locating blood relatives of 64-year-old Charles G. Keiper.Keiper passed away at 9:05 p.m. Monday at...

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Line Mtn. girl grappler takes stand

WILLIAMSPORT - Audrianna Beattie, the 12-year-old Line Mountain seventh-grade student who is fighting for a permanent spot on the all-male wrestling team, was confident Wednesday in federal court that...

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UNB Bank honored for help in blight fight

MOUNT CARMEL - Mount Carmel Mayor J. Kevin Jones and Mount Carmel Borough Council presented a plaque of appreciation to UNB Bank, Third and Oak streets, Wednesday for all its help and efforts to fight...

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Anthracite Steam Fire Company No. 1

MOUNT CARMEL - Anthracite Steam Fire Company No. 1 has elected the following officers for 2014:James Williams Sr., president; Eric Troutman, vice president; David Berezovske, recording secretary;...

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Noteworthy: Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013

Break begins Tuesday for SASDCOAL TOWNSHIP - Students of Shamokin Area School District will be dismissed early Tuesday for an Act 80 day, the start of Thanksgiving break.Students at the middle/high...

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HARRISBURG - Today's vote in the state House is the "last hurdle" for a comprehensive transportation funding plan, and, thereby, the last hurdle for the long-awaited Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway...

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Our Lady of Lourdes to present 'Wizard of Oz' this weekend

SHAMOKIN - High school students from Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School will return to the stage and present "The Wizard of Oz" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Northumberland County Career and...

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