Low bid for burned Mount Carmel home more than expected
MOUNT CARMEL - Only two contractors submitted bids to tear down a fire-damaged house in the borough.Bids to demolish 244 E. Second St. were opened May 1. Ferdinand Diminick Contracting, of Danville,...
View ArticleFive sisters in their 90s remember fondly their Coal Twp. childhood
COAL TOWNSHIP - On this afternoon, laughter among the five sisters was constant.It's been like that for nearly a century.At a gathering organized by a family member Wednesday at the Coal Township High...
View ArticleGypsy moths irritate, cancel recess, but real threat is to trees
COAL TOWNSHIP - The gypsy moth has made an unwelcome arrival in lower Northumberland County.The moth is in its larva stage after having hatched within the past few weeks. The black quarter-inch...
View ArticleTriangle Tech president disputes allegations made in federal lawsuit
PITTSBURGH - The president of Triangle Tech disputes the allegations made in a federal lawsuit filed by four former employees at its branch near Sunbury.Timothy J. McMahon, who could not be reached for...
View ArticleBridy on election board, eligible for candidacy; complaint filed
SUNBURY - The county Democratic Party chairman has filed a complaint against Commissioner Stephen Bridy for remaining on the Northumberland County Board of Elections despite his candidacy for...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Saturday, May 9, 2015
Special events at KnoebelsELYSBURG - Knoebels Amusement Resort will celebrate WVIA Family day today and Mother's Day Sunday, when free corsages will be given to visiting moms.The general public is...
View ArticleThird generation Boscov, Al's nephew, named CEO
READING - Boscov's Department Stores LLC announced Friday that Jim Boscov has been named CEO of the 43-store retail chain headquartered in Reading.Earlier this year, retail legend Albert Boscov...
View ArticleGod is the author of the greatest love story of all
When you're a reporter for a small daily newspaper, you wind up writing a wide variety of stories. There are meetings, trials, fires, accidents, police blotter items, obituaries and many more. But my...
View ArticlePrettiest Baby Contest Rotary Club event to be held at Anthracite Heritage...
SHAMOKIN - The Shamokin Rotary Club will hold its fifth annual Prettiest Baby Contest at the upcoming Anthracite Heritage Festival Saturday, May 23. Baby photos (8x10 size) of all babies two years old...
View ArticleTwo MCA students chosen as WVIA's 'artists of the week'
MOUNT CARMEL - WVIA Media hosts an "artist of the week" segment to recognize talented high school students. Two Mount Carmel Area students have been chosen as artists of the week.In the art category is...
View ArticleSenior Citizen Activities
Shamokin-Coal TownshipShuffleboard players are wanted to join a new group meeting between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Members interested in Wii bowling, bridge, pinochle, Pokeno, poker, bingo or unlucky 7s...
View ArticleSunbury City Band kicks off 120th year of 'providing, promoting musical...
SUNBURY - For many local towns, community bands have become a thing of the past. Not so in Sunbury.The Sunbury City Band, in existence since 1895, will kick off it 120th year and its summer concert...
View ArticleMemorials: Our Lady of Lourdes
COAL TOWNSHIP - The following memorials were presented to Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School in February and March:Warren Altomare by Diane Altomare and family.Juls Ardan by Frank and Cheryl Anonia,...
View ArticleMCA grad re-elected speaker by delegates of osteopathic association
LEWISBERRY - Dr. Jeffery J. Dunkelberger, of Lewisberry, was re-elected speaker of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) House of Delegates during POMA's 107th annual clinical...
View ArticleIn light of 'Baltimore Mom' video, local experts urge parents not to hit
SHAMOKIN - Motherhood can be a beautiful, rewarding experience when children are well behaved.But when a child misbehaves, motherhood can turn into a frustrating nightmare.For the 16-year-old son of...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Sunday, May 10, 2015
Envirothon set for TuesdayWASHINGTONVILLE - The conservation districts of Northumberland, Snyder, Columbia, Montour, and Union counties will sponsor the 17th annual Susquehanna Valley Middle School...
View ArticleVolunteer Connection: Volunteer with horses, give blood to help others
Today is Mother's Day. Do something special for your mom; she's always been there for you.Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center Inc. (HHTLC) is a therapeutic horseback riding program is...
View ArticlePennsylvania Starwatch: Five planets on display
This week, you have an opportunity to see five of Earth's closest neighboring planets, from Mercury to Saturn, in the evening sky. VenusWithout a doubt, the easiest planet to see is Venus. Since right...
View ArticleFor The Record: Sunday, May 10, 2015
Marriage licensesCleveland George Parks Jr. to Stephanie Ann Ostrander, both of 249 W. Saylor St., Mount Carmel. Issued May 7.Dale Guy Maurer to Alicia Catherine Batts, both of 561 Flying Eagle Road,...
View ArticleMCA Elks names student of the month for March
MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Elks student of the month is senior Hannah Fetterolf, a daughter of Ken and Laurie Beth Fetterolf, of Mount Carmel. Hannah is in chorus, yearbook, and had a lead role in...
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