Corbett inks budget ahead of midnight deadline
HARRISBURG - Gov. Tom Corbett signed a new state budget Thursday night, reaching his goal of enacting a 2011-12 spending plan before the new fiscal year began - by 15 minutes.The signing ceremony in...
View ArticleLourdes memorials
COAL TOWNSHIP - The following memorials were presented Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School in May and June:Paul N. Urick by Claire and Larry Varney. Paul Anthony Yurick by Mr. and Mrs. Robert...
View ArticleSenior Citizen Activities
All centers will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.Shamokin-Coal TownshipSunday - Wii bowling and cards, 2 p.m.Tuesday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.; shopping at Boscov's, van...
View ArticleStudy program in northern Italy
SELINSGROVE - Casey Henninger, of Coal Township, was one of 16 students from Susquehanna University who spent two weeks studying the music, architecture, art and cuisine of northern Italy.The trip,...
View ArticleBloomsburg Man, woman arrested for running small meth lab in Frackville motel
By FRANK ANDRUSCAVAGE FRACKVILLE - Two Bloomsburg residents are in Schuylkill County Prison after being charged with operating a methamphetamine lab inside a room at a West Mahanoy Township motel.Larry...
View ArticleWoman out for morning walk approached by a naked man
RALPHO TOWNSHIP Â- Ralpho Township Police are investigating an incident involving a woman out for a walk and a naked man in a burgundy SUV. Police said the man, who was not wearing any clothing, got...
View ArticleNoteworthy 7/2/11
Sunbury pool honoring all passesSUNBURY -The Sunbury Community Pool will honor seasonal passes from other pools from July 5 to 23.The pool will be closed July 4 so staff can enjoy the holiday with...
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Although blisters may have slowed her down, a Northumberland County woman's spirits are up as she walked into Pottsville on Friday during a leg of her trek to Citzen's Bank Park in Philadelphia to...
View ArticleArtist enjoys 'quite a homecoming'
COAL TOWNSHIP - Wasil Bakowicz said he has received quite a homecoming while preparing for his first solo art show at a local gallery. The Shamokin native opened his exhibit "Wasil" with a reception...
View ArticleGarden for DUI victims offers solace to parents
OVERLOOK - It's 30 years ago today that Robert and Georgetta Shaffer lost their 12-year-old daughter, Kimberly, to a drunk driver.The pain of that moment so long ago is still fresh, but the Shaffers...
View ArticleMom in jail after party
MOUNT CARMEL - A Mount Carmel mother remained in prison Friday on charges related to an underage drinking party that allegedly occurred at her home June 24.An affidavit also describes police finding...
View ArticlePennsylvania surplus nears $800 million
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania ended the previous fiscal year with a swollen $785 million tax revenue surplus, a sum providing new political fodder on the day after the $27.15 billion state budget for...
View ArticleFare increases as new county transportation service begins
SUNBURY - Day one of the new Northumberland County transportation system, managed by rabbittransit, York, went off without a hitch Friday, according to the company's executive director."Service was...
View ArticleHonor Roll: Shamokin Area
COAL TOWNSHIP - The honor roll for the fourth marking period at Shamokin Area Middle-High School, has been announced by Chris Venna, principal.The two levels of achievement include an honors level and...
View ArticleThomas Jefferson University dean's list
DANVILLE - Thomas Jefferson University has announced the names of area students who have achieved the dean's list for the spring semester. The students are enrolled in the Thomas Jefferson University...
View ArticleDean's list
SELINSGROVE - Matthew Weikel, of Shamokin, was named to Susquehanna University's dean's list for the spring semester.The dean's list recognizes students who achieve a grade-point average of 3.4 or...
View ArticleAshland Diesel turns 20
ASHLAND - Twenty years ago on July 1, William W. "Bill" Wydra Sr. became the owner of an engine shop in Ashland, and through the ups and downs in the economy, Ashland Diesel Engines Inc. is still doing...
View ArticleFor the Record 07-03-11
DivorcesBernard J. Venesky from Danielle N. Venesky, both of 127 N. Vine St., Shamokin. Married June 23, 2005.Property transfersArd Richard Strausser to Ard R. Strausser (trustee), Ard R. Strausser...
View ArticleMan hospitalized after 40-foot fall from roof
SHAMOKIN - A 30-year-old Shamokin man, who reportedly fell approximately 40 feet from the roof of his apartment building on East Sunbury Street early Saturday morning, was listed in serious condition...
View ArticleNews in Briefs 07-03-11
Pool opens todaySHAMOKIN - The Lawton W. Shroyer Memorial Swimming Pool on North Rock Street will open for the season at noon today.The pool will be open daily from noon to 6 p.m. through Aug. 28.Wine...
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