Fire tears through Girardville block
GIRARDVILLE - Five homes along Main Street were destroyed Wednesday by a quick-moving fire sparked by Duraflame logs in a wood burner.Girardville fire Chief Frank Zangari said the resident of 112 W....
View ArticleParishes prepare for a change in wording
Area priests have been looking over new translations to the Catholic Mass that will come into place in November, and while the Catholic church is often renown for its traditionalism, local pastors...
View ArticleDonchak, Piekarsky sentenced in fatal beating
WILKES-BARRE - Derrick M. Donchak and Brandon J. Piekarsky, two men convicted of a hate crime for their part in the fatal beating of an illegal Mexican immigrant, must each spend nine years behind...
View ArticleDanville man will stand trial for murder
DANVILLE - The charges against a Danville man accused of killing his live-in girlfriend were ordered bound to Montour County Court following a preliminary hearing Wednesday. An open count of criminal...
View ArticleScholarship to benefit LCCC students
SHAMOKIN - The Luzerne County Community College Foundation, Inc. recently received two major donations to assist students in the Shamokin area with tuition assistance and to establish a learning...
View ArticleMCMA members retained
MOUNT CARMEL - The five members of the Mount Carmel Municipal Authority were reappointed last week by the borough council, reported council President Tony Matulewicz. Matuewicz cast the lone dissenting...
View ArticleApplications for property tax/rent rebate available
HARRISBURG - Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-108) announced forms for the state's property tax/rent rebate program for 2010 are available. Eligible participants can receive a rebate of up to $650 based...
View ArticleWorking class needs to stick together
To the editor: Thanks for printing "Wisconsin in middle of power play." It clearly describes how events in Wisconsin (and now other states) are NOT about state budgets or union demands, but about the...
View ArticleLife insurance: It's for the people who live
Life insurance: It's for the people who live By Jason Tisland State Farm® Agent Life insurance is a practical way to protect your family's financial hopes and dreams. The death of a family member can...
View Article3 municipal candidates file petitions
Candidate Filings 3 municipal candidates file petitions SUNBURY - Three candidates for municipal offices have filed nomination petitions with the Northumberland County Board of Elections between...
View ArticleCurran appeal denied
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has denied a petition for appeal for convicted murderer Richard C. Curran of Shamokin.Northumberland County District Attorney Tony Rosini confirmed the appeal was denied...
View ArticleHearing continued for trooper charged with unlawful conduct with a minor
HARRISBURG - A preliminary hearing for a state trooper from Lewisburg charged with unlawful contact with a minor and criminal use of a computer has been continued until 9:30 a.m. March 9 in Dauphin...
View ArticleNoteworthy
Noteworthy Kindergarten registration set at SCA CATAWISSA RR - G. C. Hartman Elementary Center will hold kindergarten registration for the 2011-2012 school year from 8:40 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, March...
View ArticleBully policy review is due in 2012
Schools statewide were required to implement policies regarding bullying by Jan. 1, 2009, based on legislation then-Gov. Ed Rendell signed into law the prior July.Schools had to either adopt a policy...
View ArticleCampbell: Nothing to hide in the LM district
MANDATA - Line Mountain School District Superintendent Dave Campbell says he has discussed with high school Principal Jeffery Roadcap the accusations that bullying problems involving Britney R. Tongel...
View ArticleGirardville fire displaces 21 residents
GIRARDVILLE - Wednesday's blaze on the 100 block of West Main Street displaced 21 residents in four of the five homes destroyed, according to Girardville Fire Chief Frank ZangariThe smell of burnt wood...
View ArticleRain, melting snow may result in flooding today
A significant amount of rain today combined with melting snow could create some overflowing of small streams and creeks, according to the National Weather Service.A flood watch has been issued for...
View ArticleConstituents' desire for help evident at Masser open house
PAXINOS - Moments after state Rep. Kurt Masser (R-107) cut the red, white and blue ribbon in celebration of the official opening of his district office Thursday afternoon, he was fielding questions as...
View ArticleSol Bidding announces cadidacy for SASD school board director
COAL TOWNSHIP - Sol Bidding has announced his candidacy for Shamokin Area school board director."I am not a member of any team, nor am I a member of any cronyism group," Bidding, of Coal Township, said...
View ArticleHousing Authority apologizes to those left out in the cold
SHAMOKIN - The Shamokin Housing Authority offered its apologies to the media for shutting them out in the cold during a special meeting of the board on Feb. 3In remarks made Thursday evening during the...
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