New company helping Kulpmont residents with local taxes
KULPMONT - Borough officials remind residents their local tax returns are due April 15, and a new company is working to assist residents with filing.For those eligible for a tax refund, the quickest...
View ArticlePipes burst at Shamokin Legion building
SHAMOKIN - Frigid temperatures caused two copper pipes to burst inside the American Legion Building, flooding portions from top to bottom.Water shot through a half-inch split in a pipe along the rear...
View ArticlePennDOT waives federal hours for truck drivers hauling heating fuel
HARRISBURG - To ensure that much-needed heating fuel can reach Pennsylvanians with no interruptions, PennDOT has temporarily waived certain restrictions on commercial drivers to allow for the smooth...
View ArticleLM chorus trip to PSU canceled due to weather
TREVORTON - Line Mountain canceled a trip by its fourth-grade chorus to perform the national anthem at Penn State men's basketball game at Bryce Jordan Center in State College Wednesday because of bad...
View ArticleDriver in fatal 2012 Natalie Mountain crash charged
MOUNT CARMEL - The motorist accused of killing a pair of elderly cousins two years ago in a head-on crash on the Natalie Mountain was charged Wednesday with vehicular homicide.Police said Glenn D....
View ArticleStamets appeals conviction in Labor Day prank
SUNBURY - David J. Stamets, a former Mount Carmel Township police officer, has appealed a January conviction on traffic offenses stemming from a Labor Day prank that led to his dismissal.Magisterial...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015
Farmers breakfast set for Feb. 27SUNBURY - Those who work in or are involved with the agriculture industry in the 108th Legislative District are invited to attend Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver's annual...
View ArticleRegister for NCCD forum by Friday
WATSONTOWN - Deadline to register for the Northumberland County Conservation District (NCCD) third annual Winter Forum is Friday.The forum will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the...
View ArticlePolice chief quickly extinguishes Shamokin kitchen fire
SHAMOKIN - Quick work by the police chief and city firefighters saved a South Diamond Street home from further damage after a pot of grease exploded on a stove Wednesday afternoon. Crews were called...
View ArticleAll but two full-timers keep Northumberland County prison jobs
SUNBURY - Only two full-time county prison employees have been laid off in the wake of the Jan. 14 fire that destroyed the jail. Thirty-eight full-time workers, including administration officials,...
View ArticleMount Carmel Cub Scouts visit The News-Item
SHAMOKIN — Seven Scouts from Cub Pack 3178 of Mount Carmel visited The News-Item Thursday night to learn about newspapers. They were accompanied by five adult leaders. The Scouts learned about the...
View ArticleVietnam reunion in 1968 recalled
COAL TOWNSHIP - Forty-seven years ago today, a story was published about two local soldiers who had an unexpected reunion near Saigon during the Vietnam War.John Costa, now living in Irish Valley, and...
View ArticleOfficials: Keep an eye on neighbors in cold weather, ask for help
With temperatures falling to below freezing and sub-zero levels, safety officials ask residents to check on their neighbors and relatives to make sure they are okay.That's the advice from Stephen...
View ArticleKnoebels schedules job fair
ELYSBURG - In preparation for its 89th season, Knoebels Amusement Resort has scheduled its annual job fair for Saturday, March 7, at the Elysburg Fire Company Hall, East Mill Street. Those interested...
View ArticleBorough employees now allowed to make brief personal calls
MOUNT CARMEL - By a 4-1 vote Thursday, Mount Carmel Borough Council granted its employees the ability to make brief personal calls and send texts.Council members amended the employee policy to allow...
View ArticleCold claims Shamokin woman
SHAMOKIN - The furnace wasn't working in the house where a city woman was found suffering from hypothermia and rushed to the hospital Monday, according to the city code officer. Ellen Jackson, 66, of...
View ArticleHonor roll: Line Mountain High and Middle schools
MANDATA - The honor roll for the second marking period at Line Mountain High School and Line Mountain Middle School has been announced.Distinguished honor rollFifth-grade - Jasmine Baldwin, Maverick...
View ArticleCall to join Day of Action
SUNBURY - Registration is open for the annual Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way Day of Action scheduled for Friday, April 24. The Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way is working to organize...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Friday, Feb. 20, 2015
Gift card bingo postponedCOAL TOWNSHIP - The gift card bingo event scheduled for Saturday at Salem United Church of Christ, Coal Township, has been postponed until Saturday, Feb. 28. Doors will open at...
View ArticleHonor roll: Southern Columbia Area High School
CATAWISSA RR - The Southern Columbia Area High School has announced its distinguished and regular honor rolls for the second marking period.Distinguished honor roll students are those that have...
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