Icy conditions cause crash on Connector
STRONG - An accident at the Strong Connector Wednesday morning involving a car, pickup truck and van was attributed to icy road conditions, but police were unable to provide specific details or the...
View ArticleKyleigh's Krawlers ready to kick off fundraising effort
A Coal Township family is increasing their efforts to raise awareness and funds for March of Dimes, an organization that funds research and programs to help newborn babies and their mothers. Laurie and...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014
Religion, homosexuality is topicELYSBURG - God and homosexuality will be explored at Lifetree Cafe from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Elysburg Presbyterian Church, 320 W. Valley Ave.The program, titled "God...
View ArticleWalkers invited to scenic tour
SUNBURY - Penn State Extension-Northumberland County is inviting walkers to join them on a scenic virutal tour of scenic Route 6.The program, part of Everybody Walk Across PA, will invite teams to join...
View ArticleDistrict Court, Gembic: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014
SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court April 28 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can...
View ArticleNo serious injuries in Ralpho accident
RALPHO TOWNSHIP - No serious injuries were reported Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle, weather-related accident on Route 54 near the intersection with Catman Hollow Road.Ralpho Township police...
View ArticleDistrict Court, Jones: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014
MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court April 28 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury,...
View ArticleAshland man waives drug charges, free on bail
MOUNT CARMEL - An Ashland man charged earlier this month with drug offenses following a vehicle stop in Locust Gap was released from prison on unsecured bail several hours after waiving his right to a...
View ArticleGun, drug hearings continued for men questioned in Irish Valley shooting
MOUNT CARMEL - Preliminary hearings were continued Wednesday for two men questioned in the shooting of a Milton woman.Rafael Diroche and Esteven Soto are jailed on gun and drug charges following their...
View ArticleTreasurer reminds dog owners licenses are overdue
SUNBURY - Northumberland County Treasurer Kevin P. Gilroy issued a reminder to dog owners that 2014 licenses are now overdue. He estimated that more than 4,500 dogs in the county are still not...
View ArticleHonor Roll: Southern Columbia Area
Southern Columbia Area High School CATAWISSA RR - Southern Columbia Area High School has announced its distinguished and regular honor rolls for the second marking period of the 2013-2014 school year....
View ArticleSenior Citizen Activities: Feb. 23-March 1
Shamokin- Coal Township Monday - Morning cards, board games, puzzle or movie, 8:30 a.m.; crafts, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.; computer lessons; walk a mile, 9:30 a.m.; bridge, noon;...
View ArticleRoller coasters at Knoebels Amusement Resort
ImpulseScheduled to open 2015SteelTop height: approximately 100 feetTop speed: around 56 mphTrack length: 2,000 feetFlying TurnsOpened Oct. 5, 2013Wood bobsled rideTop height: 48 feetTop speed: around...
View ArticleShamokin police charge man with raping 13-year-old girl
SHAMOKIN - A man has been charged with raping a 13-year-old girl last month at his parents' apartment.Daniel Joseph Covatta, 21, who police said has no permanent address, is facing felonies of...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Friday, Feb. 21, 2014
5K planned to help childrenDANVILLE - The Miracle 5K Run and Walk benefiting Children's Miracle Network will be held at Geisinger Medical Center Saturday, April 26.The out-and-back race will begin at...
View ArticleCoal Township woman seemed unfazed by theft charges
SHAMOKIN - Victoria Fortune seemed unfazed by the seriousness of the theft charges she faces while she made her way to district court Thursday. Fortune, 25, of 1625 Pulaski Ave., Coal Township,...
View ArticleKnoebels reveals plan for new coaster, Impulse
ELYSBURG - Close your eyes. Imagine sitting at a 90 degree angle, looking straight up into the wild blue sky, and slowly moving toward the heavens. Imagine having only the steady, anticipatory beat of...
View ArticleProbe: Shamokin man made 100 trips to Philly for heroin to sell locally
SHAMOKIN - After a grand jury investigation, multiple felony charges have been filed against a Shamokin man accused of making regular trips to Philadelphia County for two years and bringing back heroin...
View ArticleGaming column debuts with a $50,000 question
Editor's note: Deal Me In, a new weekly column, is written by Mark Pilarski, a nationally syndicated gambling columnist. He is a recognized authority on casino gambling and has worked 18 years in the...
View ArticleMCA budget could mean 1-mill tax hike
MOUNT CARMEL - Mount Carmel Area School Board unanimously approved a $17.6 million preliminary budget for 2014-15 Thursday night that calls for a proposed one mill increase.District financial...
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