SACH staff move to decertify union
COAL TOWNSHIP - Employees at Shamokin Area Community Hospital (SACH) voted Wednesday to dissolve their membership in the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).The move to...
View ArticleHabitat head looks to feds to help combat dumping issues
COAL TOWNSHIP - Habitat for Wildlife's Dave Kaleta is frustrated about the lack of prosecutions regarding illegal dumping in our area, and he is looking for help at the federal level.Kaleta and Mike...
View ArticleAtlas man lends a directorial eye to local theatre productions
MOUNT CARMEL - It's deep into rehearsal for the Anthracite Citizens' Theatre's (ACT) production of "Annie" and director Ronnie Scicchitano is watching as cast members Tom Pat Noonan and Elyse Erdman go...
View ArticleThree taken to hospital after four-car accident
MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Two drivers and a passenger were sent to Shamokin Area Community Hospital in Coal Township after a four-vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 54 and Brennans Farm...
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SASD looking for bus changesCOAL TOWNSHIP - The Shamokin Area School District reminds parents of students who have changed addresses, sitters, or day care centers that their children will require a...
View ArticleBlood donors awarded with shot to win new car
SUNBURY - American Red Cross Blood Services Northeastern Pennsylvania Region and Sunbury Motors teamed up to thank presenting blood donors in May and June by offering one lucky person a one-year lease...
View ArticleBloom grad accepted to medical college
Amy Cortellini, daughter of Mary Cortellini, Mount Carmel, and the late Vincent E. Cortellini, graduated magna cum laude on Dec. 18 from Bloomsburg University with a grade-point average of 3.82....
View ArticleLaw school dean's list
LANSING, Mich. - Edward Nolter, Kulpmont, made the dean's list and the honor roll in a recent term of study at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Mich. He is a graduate of the University of...
View ArticleCalendar gives kindergarten tips
SHAMOKIN DAM - The Early Care and Education Coalition of Northumberland County is distributing "Getting Ready for Kindergarten" calendars designed for children preparing to enter kindergarten in...
View ArticleBU welcomes new priest
BLOOMSBURG - The Rev. Tim Marcoe, new priest of Bloomsburg University's Catholic Campus Ministry, plans to bridge the gap between the church and student life on campus through spiritual and social...
View ArticlePair of Shamokin Area students earn awards
COAL TOWNSHIP - Two students from Shamokin Area Middle/High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams.Patrick W. Erickson qualified for the award...
View Article"Homeless" banner stirs pot
MOUNT CARMEL - A banner with the word "homeless" written on it placed on the new Anthracite Steam Fire Company ladder truck by members of the fire company while it was displayed at the annual Picnic in...
View ArticleMarino, Barletta vote in favor of debt deal
Republican U.S. Reps. Tom Marino and Lou Barletta voted for the debt-limit deal that passed the House on Monday, but Sen. Pat Toomey said he would vote against it when the Senate votes today.In a...
View ArticleDrivers die in head-on
FISHERS FERRY - A head-on crash Monday morning along Route 147 in Lower Augusta Township claimed the lives of two area women and closed a two-mile section of the highway for more than three...
View ArticleNew funding would target deficient bridges
HARRISBURG - The state Department of Transportation can revive a program to reduce a backlog of structurally deficient bridges if a new state revenue package is approved this fall by Gov. Tom Corbett...
View ArticleBucknell graduate
LEWISBURG - Bucknell University conferred bachelor's and master's degrees to students who completed their graduation requirements during the summer. Degrees were awarded in July for studies in liberal...
View ArticleDivine Redeemer
MOUNT CARMEL - The following memorials and donations have been presented to Divine Redeemer Church during July.In memory of:John Yakup from Pat, Dot and Jack and Audrey Yakup.Louise A. Bridy from Pat...
View ArticleNoteworthy 8/3/11
Independents file for electionSUNBURY - Independent candidates who filed nomination papers were Scott Bolick and Edward Ososkie, for Mount Carmel Borough Council, and a team of four candidates, running...
View ArticleCharges filed in July 4 blaze
MOUNT CARMEL - Police have charged a borough man with reckless endangerment after a July 4 fire started by a bottle rocket damaged two structures and injured three firefighters.Cpl. Christopher Buhay...
View ArticleFresh face joins race
ELYSBURG - "Either I was going to give up voting, or jump in with both feet," independent candidate Stephen Bridy said Tuesday, explaining his decision to enter the race for Northumberland County...
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