GMC to pay $1.3M to Medicare
DANVILLE - Geisinger Medical Center in Danville has agreed to pay the U.S. government $1.3 million to resolve allegations that it incorrectly billed Medicare, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle...
View ArticleLink creates safety net for county residents in need
SUNBURY - The ultimate goal of the Link to Aging and Disability Resources initiative being developed in Northumberland County is not to allow anyone to fall through cracks in the system."It doesn't...
View ArticleHazleton Area School District: Reporting error may have skewed test scores
HAZLETON - An investigation into anomalies in state test results at five Hazleton Area School District schools suggests that a reporting error could be to blame, a district administrator said.A recent...
View ArticleNo evidence of cheating in state findings, superintendent stresses
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - Two of the three inconsistencies found in state-sponsored school assessment report involving the North Schuylkill School District involves data submitted in 2008 to the Pennsylvania...
View ArticleNominations to replace late district judge open
SUNBURY - Officials from the Northumberland County Democratic and Republican committees have until Sept. 9 to nominate a replacement for Magisterial District Judge Carl Rice, who passed away...
View ArticleCounty prison hires a new food service
SUNBURY - Northumberland County commissioners reported Tuesday that hiring a food service contractor to provide meals to inmates will save the county approximately $200,000 per year.During Tuesday's...
View ArticleVolunteers help Lourdes spruce up for 2011-2012
COAL TOWNSHIP - Students, parents, teachers and other volunteers will be at Lourdes Regional School from 9 a.m. to noon and 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday as part of the...
View ArticleLocal communities celebrate National Night Out
People across the country held block parties, barbeques and other outdoor activities to celebrate the 28th annual National Night Out, an event dedicated to heightening crime and drug awareness, helping...
View ArticleHerndon discusses upgrades to lines at crossings, signals
HERNDON - Borough council members Monday discussed the need for new lines to be painted on Rivershore Drive near the railroad tracks and the angle and visibility of the railroad crossing signal...
View ArticleBook drive hosted by News-Item, Republican-Herald to begin today
FRACKVILLE - Those looking for books for their last summer trips to the beach or for back-to-school can find an assortment at the Schuylkill Mall during the four-day used book sale by The...
View ArticleMark your calendar for ACT's 'Annie'
MOUNT CARMEL - Theater fans are urged to mark their calendar for Aug. 19 to 21 when the Anthracite Citizens Theatre presents "Annie" at Mount Carmel Area Junior-Senior High School Auditorium. As...
View ArticleLocals part of theater's Jekyll & Hyde production
MILTON - Milton Area Community Theatre (MACT) will present "Jekyll & Hyde" at the Milton Area High School Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19 and 20, and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 21.The production is...
View ArticleSinger-songwriter sure to entertain at Masser's
PAXINOS - Dan Orlando, a singer-songwriter with ties to Centralia, will return to Masser's Banquet Hall for a concert with the Band of Hopefuls on Sunday.Orlando, a son of Dan and Maureen Kane, has a...
View ArticleFestival Weekend for local churches
Get ready for "festival weekend" in the area as four local churches present their annual parish festivals this weekend. Transfiguration Ukrainian Catholic Church, Shamokin; Holy Angels Church,...
View ArticleDistrict Court 8/4/11
n SHAMOKIN - Robert Adams, 32, of 1051 W. Gowen St., Coal Township, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge of harassment and was ordered by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III to pay a $100 fine...
View ArticleNoteworthy 8/4/11
Shamokin Area board meeting Aug. 16COAL TOWNSHIP - The regular monthly meeting of the Shamokin Area School District Board of Directors will be held Tuesday, Aug. 16. The work session begins at 7:30...
View ArticleNorthumberland County unemployment rate continues to increase
by justin strawser For the third consecutive month, Northumberland County's unemployment rate rose .3 percent from May to June, according to information released by the Department of Labor and Industry...
View ArticleWing revamp completed at Mountain View center Renovation first step in...
COAL TOWNSHIP - Mountain View: A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in conjunction with Complete HeathCare Resources, has completed the first step of a facility-wide renovation to enhance the...
View ArticleHanderhan trial delayed for the fourth time
HARRISBURG - The child pornography trial of a retired Mount Carmel police officer has been delayed for the fourth time at the request of his attorney.On July 27, U.S. Middle District Senior Judge...
View ArticlePolice investigate shooting, robbery
ATLAS - An Atlas man was allegedly robbed of approximately $100 and shot in the left foot early Wednesday morning in his East Columbia Avenue home near the Viaduct.Mount Carmel Township Police Chief...
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