Hot bus ride irks dad
KULPMONT - Cleveland Parks said his daughter returned from summer camp at Central Oak Heights near West Milton Tuesday evening with her hair soaked from sweat after a two-hour bus ride with no air...
View ArticleRail authority: 1K train cars per month to roll through Shamokin
SHAMOKIN - Renovations to railroad tracks in the city will begin next month as the Shamokin Valley Railroad prepares for a significant increase in rail traffic.More than 1,000 rail cars per month are...
View ArticlePolice: Sunbury man threatened, attacked woman
SUNBURY - A Sunbury man was charged Tuesday for making terroristic threats and attempting to rape a woman early Tuesday morning. Troy Nicholas Bennick, 26, of 136 Lombard St., Sunbury, was arraigned...
View ArticleAfghanistan attack may involve unit based in Williamstown
The Pentagon is expected to release more information about an attack Monday in eastern Afghanistan that may have involved a National Guard unit based in Williamstown.It has not been confirmed whether...
View ArticlePolice: Man tried to enter woman's car in store lot
ASHLAND - A Lebanon man is in Schuylkill County Prison after failing to post $45,000 straight bail after two incidents on Monday night and early Tuesday morning. Borough police said Bryan Kervin...
View ArticleNoteworthy 7/21/11
Swim lessons to resumeELYSBURG - Knoebels Crystal Pool will resume and complete the learn-to-swim program from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Friday. Parents are encouraged to bring their swim suits to swim with...
View ArticleShamokin-Coal Township sewer gets $7.7M loan, $12.2M grant
HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today approved funding for expansion of the Shamokin-Coal Township wastewater treatment facility, according to Senator John...
View ArticleCelebrate Danville's rich musical history at Iron Heritage Festival
DANVILLE - The streets of Danville will be alive with the sound of music as the 2011 Iron Heritage Festival runs today through Sunday.The theme of this year's festival is "Music through the Ages,"...
View ArticleGeothermal is working well at Line Mtn. school
TREVORTON - One might not think twice passing by the playground behind Trevorton Elementary School, but 400 feet beneath the swings and other equipment is a heating and cooling system that controls the...
View ArticleJeff Dunham to deliver laughs at Bloom Fair
BLOOMSBURG - Fans were disappointed when the 2010 Bloomsburg Fair's top draw, a show by ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, was cancelled at the last minute.The fair pulled the plug in the interest of safety...
View ArticleMolesevich addresses critics at regular township meeting
ATLAS - A few residents of Mount Carmel Township continued to issue complaints at the monthly supervisors meeting on Monday about the operation of D. Molesevich and Sons Construction Company, but this...
View ArticleMilitary refuses to name wounded soldiers
The U.S. military on Wednesday released the names of three Pennsylvania soldiers killed in Afghanistan, but declined to release the names of five soldiers who were wounded in the same attack.Sgt....
View ArticleSusquehanna University spring semester dean's list
SELINSGROVE - Jessica Bainbridge of Catawissa was named to Susquehanna University's dean's list for the spring 2011 semester. The dean's list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of...
View ArticlePatsies Senior Adult Ministry
TREVORTON - The Patsies Senior Adult Ministry group met at the Shikellamy Marina for its July 15 regular meeting. The meeting/social was opened with prayer by President Rose Marie Kopyschanski, and...
View ArticleSenior Citizen Activities
Shamokin-Coal TownshipSunday - Wii bowling and cards, 2 p.m. Monday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.; puzzles.Tuesday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.; Shopping at Lycoming Mall, van leaves at 9 a.m., cost is...
View ArticleSelinsgrove man faces felonies in heroin bust
POINT TOWNSHIP - A 63-year-old Selinsgrove man is facing three felonies of drug and other related charges following a tip from a confidential informant Wednesday, July 20, according to Point Township...
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GED test given in AugustMONTANDON - The General Educational Development (GED) Test, which enables adults to earn a Commonwealth secondary diploma, will be given in August at the Central Susquehanna...
View ArticleAOAA granted $300k for road
SUNBURY - Northumberland County has received $300,000 in federal money for the proposed Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA).The federal Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) recently announced its...
View ArticleCritic Chimel cited for alleged harassment of supervisor, son
STRONG - The man who's been at odds with Mount Carmel Township supervisors over renovation work at a burned-out coal breaker in Atlas has been cited by township police for allegedly harassing a...
View ArticleLCE cites Fairview Gun Club
COAL TOWNSHIP - A township organization and its 78-year-old president face charges related to gambling and liquor violations following an undercover investigation by the State Police Bureau of Liquor...
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