$9k raised at golf classic
MILTON - Pennsylvania Cystic Fibrosis Inc. raised $9,000 during its 18th annual golf classic at Wynding Brook Golf Club. "Our sponsors, donors, and players came through for us and we'll use the monies...
View ArticleCity passes franchise fee increase
SHAMOKIN - Shamokin City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday night that increases the television cable franchise fee from Service Electric from 4 to 5 percent, which will generate...
View Article'Cruise for Heroes' on Saturday
SHAMOKIN - Plans are under way for the second annual Shamokin car cruise and several other events Saturday, all to help a number of causes this year.The theme of this year's cruise is "Cruise for...
View Article335-mile ride to eradicate polio endemic ends today
SHAMOKIN - After decades of fighting the global poliomyelitis (polio) endemic, Rotary members are attempting to "pedal out" the remaining 1 percent of cases in the world by cycling through eight local...
View ArticleBorough to host San Marziale parade July 10
KULPMONT - Members of the Kulpmont community are preparing to bring a religious tradition back to its streets with the return of the San Marziale parade.The parade, last held in 1999, will take place...
View ArticleBack in 1927...
- Topic "A" for the day was a mysterious shooting. Joseph Wynn had been shot in his Fifth Ward home in Shamokin. Wynn was taken to Shamokin State Hospital, but he died there without saying a word about...
View ArticleDistrict Court 6/29/11
n SHAMOKIN - Susan Poltenovage, 47, and her 28-year-old daughter, Belinda Smith, both of 1440 Hemlock St., pleaded guilty Tuesday to harassment and were ordered by Magisterial District Judge John...
View ArticleNoteworthy 6/28/11
Community serviceCOAL TOWNSHIP - Participants in a community service program coordinated by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III are requested to meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Coal Bowl on Tioga...
View ArticleLibrary Memorials
Shamokin-Coal Township Public LibrarySHAMOKIN - The Shamokin Coal Township Public Library has announced that Memorials for the following period of April 21 to June 14 have been presented for the...
View ArticleHeritage Days coming to Trevorton
TREVORTON - Mindy Shingara and the Heritage Days Committee want the August event they're planning for Zerbe Township to be the first of many to come."We want to involve everyone. There's not much to do...
View Article18 teens cited for underage drinking
MOUNT CARMEL - Borough police cited 18 teenagers and are filing charges against several adults following an underage drinking party on West Second Street Friday night.Police were called at...
View ArticleJudge: Grohowski not guilty due to ineffective counsel
SUNBURY - Kazimir Craig Grohowski, a former Northumberland County Prison guard convicted by a jury of felony drug-related charges in 2006, has been acquitted of all offenses due to ineffective counsel...
View ArticleLine Mountain taxes increase
MANDATA - It took three attempts, but the Line Mountain School Board finally agreed on a property tax increase as part of the 2011-12 budget."This area cannot afford to keep raising taxes. It'll drive...
View ArticleChurch members arrive at sanctuary to find landlord had changed its locks
MOUNT CARMEL - A local church is exploring its legal options after the organization that owns the building locked the doors and is not allowing members access to church property and personal items...
View ArticleFireworks schedule
TodayMount Carmel - dusk, during the Picnic in the Park.Saturday- Sunbury - dusk, N. Fourth St. Recreation Area.- Numidia - dusk, Numidia Dragway.Sunday- Ashland - dusk, Memorial Field.- Allentown - 9...
View ArticleThe coal region celebrates America's birthday
SHAMOKIN - In showing their pride for America and the people that serve our country, members of Citizens for a Better Community hope that this year's celebration will top last year's inaugural...
View ArticleShamokin Fire Bureau urges fireworks safety
The American traditions of parades, cookouts and fireworks help us celebrate the summer season, especially our nation's birthday on the Fourth of July. However, fireworks can turn a joyful celebration...
View ArticleHousing authority teaches attendees life saving skills
ELYSBURG - The Housing Authority of Northumberland County sponsored a first aid and life saving technique training for its board members and employees and college students who work in the clerical and...
View ArticleMake a wish, honor a loved one at VNA Butterfly Release
SHAMOKIN -VNA Health System Crossings Hospice will hold 12th annual Butterfly Release and Service of Remembrance at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 17 at Market Street near Independence Street.A handed down...
View ArticleWilburton man charged for hitting police cruiser
MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - A 21-year-old Wilburton man has been charged with numerous offenses relating to a May 7 chase in which he rammed the side of a Mount Carmel Township police cruiser before losing...
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