Legislative reform at the margins
HARRISBURG - It was supposed to be a new era. Rocked by scandal and hounded by an angry electorate, the Pennsylvania Legislature had no choice but to change.Six years after calls for reform surfaced,...
View ArticleFlood watch remains in effect until tonight
A flood watch remains in effect for Northum-berland and surrounding counties until at least tonight, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported Saturday."Conditions are supportive of potential...
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Shamokin-Coal TownshipSunday - Wii bowling and cards, 2 p.m.Monday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.; Shamokin traveling to Northumberland SAC to Wii Bowl.Tuesday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.; Shamokin...
View ArticleFor the Record 03-13-11
DivorcesSherry L. Straub, 9643 State Route 44, Watsontown, from Danny L. Straub, 2958 State Route 42, Millville. Married Sept. 9, 2009.Property transfersCarmella Makowski, to 27 South Spruce Street,...
View ArticleNoteworthy 11-13-11
Lincoln is program topicSUNBURY - The Susquehanna Civil War Roundtable will feature "Lincoln Comes to Harrisburg, 1861 and 1865," a program by well-known historian and preservationist Jim Schmick at 7...
View ArticleN. Schuylkill, Line Mtn. stay on top after Week No. 4
North Schuylkill remained on top after Week No. 4 in the high school division of the Stock Market Game, sponsored locally by Sunbury Motor Co. and The News-Item, while Line Mountain was on top for the...
View ArticleEva C. Metzinger
MOUNT CARMEL - Eva C. Metzinger, 93, of Mount Carmel Nursing Center, previously of Ashland, passed away Friday, March 11, 2011, at the nursing home.She was a resident there since 2002.Prior to living...
View ArticleGoing down Susquehanna crested Saturday
SUNBURY - As predicted, the crest of the Susquehanna River came in the early morning hours Saturday, causing minor to moderate flooding along its banks.As of 5:30 p.m. Saturday, seven roads in...
View ArticleCommunities will be second front for state budget fight
HARRISBURG - Gov. Tom Corbett's proposals to seek wage and benefits concessions from school district and state government employees and cut state aid to higher education will propel this year's state...
View ArticleSchools cool to 'freeze' Corbett's suggestion not gaining traction locally
Mount Carmel Area School District may ask its teachers if they would consider Gov. Tom Corbett's recommendation that school district employees statewide take a one-year pay freeze in light of cuts to...
View ArticleSoupie, pasta, wine - and patriotism
ATLAS - With a rousing cheer, soldiers standing at attention and a patriotic atmosphere, the 13th annual Atlas American Legion Wine, Soupie and Pasta Contest got under way Saturday evening, with...
View ArticleWest Chester U.
WEST CHESTER - Kate Eichen, of Elysburg, a junior at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, has been named to the dean's list. Eichen, a daughter of Marty and Elaine Eichen, is a graduate of Southern...
View ArticleSCA board not hearing us, residents complain
by justin strawser CATAWISSA RR - A handful of Southern Columbia Area School District residents said Monday they feel as if the school board isn't acting as the voice of the people when considering the...
View ArticlePlanning director tells chamber 'ABCs' of job
COAL TOWNSHIP - Northumberland County Planning Director Pat Mack knows that building a new business or expanding a current one can be daunting, so he hopes that, through his office, the aggravation can...
View ArticleSobriety checkpoints begin today in Coal Township
COAL TOWNSHIP - The North Central Highway Safety Network's Regional DUI Enforcement Group and the Coal Township Police Department have announced that either roving patrols or sobriety checkpoints will...
View ArticleAlleged heroin dealer's hearing delayed
SHAMOKIN - A preliminary hearing for an alleged major cocaine and heroin dealer in the Shamokin area was continued Tuesday due to a conflict of interest with the attorney scheduled to represent him.The...
View ArticleStabbing victim dies Mifflinburg man now charged with homicide
SELINSGROVE - The alleged attacker of a Selinsgrove man is facing criminal homicide charges following the death of the victim Tuesday morning, according to state police at Selinsgrove.Seth M....
View ArticleNoteworthy 03-16-11
One candidate withdraws petitionSUNBURY - The deadline for candidates who filed nomination petitions to withdraw from the campaign is Wednesday, March 23.As of mid-day Tuesday, the Northumberland...
View Article30 rally, 'Defend Dream'
SUNBURY - There were many concerns that led Dodie Lovett to organize a "Defend the Dream" rally Tuesday evening in Cameron Park, including the recent collective bargaining controversy in Wisconsin and...
View Article911 woes focus of meeting
COAL TOWNSHIP - When public safety is an issue, it attracts the attention of many.Thus was the case Tuesday night when approximately 200 people came to a rare evening meeting of the Northumberland...
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