Pick your commish combo: All outcomes are possible
Seven general election candidates for commissioner - that's a Northumberland County record.The cast of characters: Two Democrats (Kymberley Best and George Zalar), two Republicans (Rick Shoch and Sam...
View ArticleLocal reaction: Child in handcuff sounds extreme
Local school officials and police have policies in place to deal with students' behavioral issues, including those with medical disabilities such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)....
View ArticleElysburg man pleads no contest in molestation case
SUNBURY - A 57-year-old Elysburg man charged with sexually molesting a young female over a two-year period avoided trial last week by pleading no contest to a felony count of corruption of minors. Lon...
View ArticleMan critical after being ejected from vehicle in Route 61 crash
COAL TOWNSHIP - A 31-year-old Mount Carmel man was in critical condition Tuesday at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville after being ejected from his car during a rollover crash late Monday night on...
View ArticleNational Night Out: Annual event aims at local crime prevention and raising...
SHAMOKIN - When the little boy finally reached the front of the line to speak with Shamokin Police Chief Darwin Tobias, he held on to his mother's leg. "Why do you carry a gun?" he asked. Tobias...
View ArticleJury finds Philly man not guilty in Megan's Law violation case
SUNBURY - A Northumberland County jury issued a not guilty verdict Friday in the case of a Philadelphia man accused of violating Megan's Law registration requirements. David Serrano, 36, had been...
View ArticleMount Carmel man who owes ex-mother-in-law among those on new delinquency...
COAL TOWNSHIP - A former Mount Carmel man who defaulted on repaying more than $42,000 in restitution to his ex-mother-in-law has been added to wanted billboards in Coal Township and Natalie. John A....
View ArticleNoteworthy: Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015
School bus stop changes COAL TOWNSHIP - Shamokin Area School District reminds parents who have changed addresses, babysitters or day-care providers that their children will require a different bus...
View ArticleNew owner announced for The News-Item
Towanda Printing Company announced on Wednesday that it has reached an agreement to sell the company, which includes The News-Item, to Sample News Group, based in Huntington and whose newspaper...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015
Early Friday closing for Shimock's KULPMONT - Shimock's Furniture, Chestnut Street (Route 61), will be closing at 6 p.m. Friday rather than its usual closing time of 8 p.m. Faith and science explored...
View ArticleInmates claim hunger strikes at SCI-Coal Township; prison official says...
COAL TOWNSHIP - A county inmate said in a recent letter to The News-Item that a "peaceful" hunger strike is being planned next week at SCI-Coal Township to protest what he claims is unfair treatment....
View ArticleFirm that started Shamokin demo, then sued city, gets new bid
SHAMOKIN - Four bids were received at City Hall for the demolition of two blighted structures on Shamokin Street. Robert Gusick Demolition, Shamokin, submitted a low bid of $71,812 to knock down...
View ArticleAccused husband wants out on $1 bail
SUNBURY - A Sunbury restaurant owner accused of threatening to kill his wife seeks release from county jail on $1 bail.Attorney Michael J. Rudinski filed a motion Wednesday arguing that prosecutors...
View ArticleHoly Angels picnic set for Friday and Saturday in Kulpmont
KULPMONT - Final preparations have been made for the Holy Angels Parish Picnic, which will be held Friday and Saturday. Picnic Chairmen Dave Shinskie and the Rev. Andrew Stahmer said the picnic will...
View ArticleMcDonald's donates $10,000 to Gaudenzia treatment efforts
FRACKVILLE - The Gaudenzia Fountain Springs residential treatment center received a $10,000 donation Tuesday from the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RHMC) of Northeastern PA Inc.The check...
View ArticleSpice smoker started Shamokin apartment fire
SHAMOKIN - A tenant said he was smoking "spice" when he accidentally set his Shamokin Street apartment ablaze early Wednesday, according to Shamokin police. Matthew Allen, 36, was evaluated at...
View ArticleWoman strikes courthouse door, breaks window pane
SUNBURY - A Barnesville woman struck the front door of the Northumberland County Courthouse in anger Wednesday and broke a glass window pane, according to the sheriff's office.Jordan Stravinsky, 19, of...
View ArticleLawmakers may opt for 3-month budget plan
HARRISBURG — AnchorIn a rare move, state lawmakers are considering a three-month budget as an option to keep state government running while a budget stalemate continues. This would involve passing a...
View ArticleMemorials: Mount Carmel Area Public Library
Mount Carmel Area Public LibraryMOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area Public Library is grateful for the following donations, the most basic and important source of funds for the library. In honor...
View ArticleState lawmakers consider temporary budget
HARRISBURG - In a rare move, state lawmakers are considering a three-month budget as an option to keep state government running while a budget stalemate continues. This would involve passing a...
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