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n SHAMOKIN - Jeffrey J. Nahodil, 38, of 325 S. Shamokin St., Shamokin, pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession of drug paraphernalia and was ordered by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III to serve...
View ArticleProperty owners identified in fire
MOUNT CARMEL - The property owners of two vacant homes damaged in a fire late Monday night in the 400 block of East Third Street caused by a bottle rocket have been identified by Mount Carmel Fire...
View ArticleNoteworthy 07-07-11
Changes to Mass will be explainedMOUNT CARMEL - Seminarian Kevin Kayda will explain the Catholic Church's changes to Mass in a one-hour meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church...
View Article3 homeless after mobile home blaze near Mandata
MANDATA - Three people were left temporarily homeless late Tuesday afternoon when fire destroyed the living room of their mobile home at 1228 Raupstal Road near here. The fire broke out at about 5:15...
View ArticlePositive outlook at final AOAA meeting
COAL TOWNSHIP - If approved by the Northumberland County commissioners and proper funding is secured, the proposed Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) covering more than 6,000 acres in five local...
View ArticleDisplay of relics meant to inspire by saints' example
KULPMONT - The St. Pauline Visintainer Center has become the repository for relics - parts of saints' bodies (such as blood, bone or hair) or clothing worn by saints - that will be made available for...
View ArticleChild dies after pool injury
LOCUST TOWNSHIP - Tragedy occurred at Knoebels Amusement Resort Wednesday afternoon when a six-year-old boy died from injuries he sustained when he struck his head jumping into the park's Crystal Pool....
View ArticleStay granted again for Center City sheriff sale
SUNBURY - A sheriff's sale for Center City Apartments has been delayed again as the two sides involved in an ownership dispute wait to see if the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear an appeal....
View ArticleAOAA Steering Committee
Members of the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) steering committee are: - Kurt Masser, state representative, former Northumberland County commissioner, hunter - Kathy Jeremiah, AOAA project...
View ArticleShamokin native among reenactors struck by lightning
GETTYSBURG - A Shamokin native, who was struck by lightning along with her husband, another couple and their son during a Civil War reenactment on Sunday, returned to her home in Jacobus after...
View ArticleSenior Citizen Activities
Shamokin-Coal TownshipSunday - Wii bowling and cards, 2 p.m. Monday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.; puzzles; nickel bingo, noon to 1:15 p.m.; executive board meeting, noon; members meeting, 1 p.m.Tuesday -...
View Article'Georgie was an amazing child' Parents share memories of boy who died in pool...
WILKES-BARRE - Despite the heartache they are experiencing with the loss of their child, Daniel and Ann Marie Howey are doing their best to focus on all the wonderful memories of their 6-year-old son,...
View ArticleSACH is designated drop-off location for unwanted newborns A safe haven
COAL TOWNSHIP - "Kids are always listening," said Jim Kelley, Northumberland County Coroner. Kelley was referring to his granddaughter and her questions regarding the news report about a baby who lost...
View ArticleCoal Township native plays key role today in space shuttle launch
HOUSTON - A Coal Township native playing a key role in today's NASA mission has a bittersweet feeling when considering it's the last shuttle launch since the program started 30 years ago."It's going to...
View ArticleNoteworthy 07-09-11
Marino signs 'Cut Cap Balance Pledge'WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Tom Marino (R-10) has signed the Cut Cap Balance Pledge that vows to take steps to restore fiscal soundness, including a constitutional...
View ArticleNorthumberland County keeps fifth-class status
HARRISBURG - Gov. Tom Corbett signed a bill into law Thursday that keeps Northumberland County a fifth-class county despite its loss in population.HB 1549, sponsored primarily by state Rep. Kurt Masser...
View ArticleNorthumberland County unemployment rate increases .3 percent
by justin strawser The unemployment rate in Northumberland County increased slightly for the second straight month in May, according to information released by the Department of Labor and Industry...
View ArticleWalker with bleeding leg thanks helpful Weis crew
MARION HEIGHTS - It took a terrifying experience earlier this week for Jon Derrick to realize he could count on the kindness of others.Derrick, 65, of Marion Heights, was walking his beagle, Schmoo,...
View Article'Bazooka' shell causes scare
MOUNT CARMEL - Tom Pivarnik came across quite a surprise Friday when cleaning out the basement at 435 E. Second St.The Mount Carmel man, along with his grandson, Travis Yeager, were going through items...
View ArticleFormer carrier charged
SHAMOKIN - A former Shamokin United States Postal Service mail carrier has been charged with failure to deliver mail entrusted to him during a three month period in 2010. According to U.S. Attorney...
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