Court rules in favor of developer
SUNBURY - Dennis Molesevich Sr. is thrilled the courts ruled in his favor in a complicated civil case over coal royalties on approximately 420 acres in the Natalie area. He is also disgusted that...
View Article10,000 Geisinger employees to receive bonuses
DANVILLE - More than $5 million for 10,000 eligible employees will be distributed among the Geisinger Medical Center's staff this Friday in their regular paychecks, according to a memo from hospital...
View ArticleMan, daughter face charges for garage break in
NATALIE - An Elysburg man and his daughter were arraigned on multiple charges late Tuesday night after they allegedly attempted to break into Joe's Body Shop in Natalie, where the man's pickup truck...
View ArticleFestival time always a hit
Hello, neighbors. Can you believe it's Aug.? While I won't miss this summer's heat, I cannot believe that summer will be ending soon. So, with that in mind, be sure to get out and enjoy all that the...
View ArticleChildren play with simple wooden toys
ASHLAND - It doesn't take batteries, video games and all kinds of electronic wizardry to have fun, which was something children learned recently as they played with simple wooden toys at the Ashland...
View ArticleWoman allegedly threatened to blow up SS office, may face terrorist charges
SELINSGROVE - A Shamokin woman could face charges for making terroristic threats against the Social Security Administration's Selinsgrove field office.State police at Selinsgrove, who are continuing...
View ArticleWoman's April drowning death deemed accidental
WASHINGTONVILLE - Authorities in Montour County reported a woman found dead in Lake Chillisquaque in April is believed to have sought relief from tanning-bed leg burns in the cold water and by taking...
View ArticleDistrict Court 8/5/11
n MOUNT CARMEL - Charges of aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence, fleeing or attempting to elude police, flight to avoid apprehension, simple assault, recklessly endangering...
View ArticleNoteworthy 8/5/11
CCD classes announcedMOUNT CARMEL - Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Divine Redeemer churches will begin religious education classes (CCD) for sixth, seventh and eighth grade classes on Sunday Sept.18, and...
View ArticleA local success story YouthBuild helps students, but is ending for now...
SHAMOKIN - A graduation ceremony for 11 YouthBuild graduates was held Thursday evening in the Northumberland County Career and Arts Center.The Youthbuild program, aimed at young adults 18 to 24 years...
View ArticleTrailer and pallets catch fire at Shamokin Filler
COAL TOWNSHIP - Firefighters were pressed into action Thursday afternoon when a trailer and pallets, including some that held large packages of granular and powder graphite, caught fire. Personnel...
View ArticleDrug defendant from 'largest seizure' has charges bound to court
MOUNT CARMEL - Charges regarding what officials called the largest seizure from a single dealer in June 2010 were bound to court Wednesday. Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, held...
View ArticleRaiders prepare school grounds for new year
COAL TOWNSHIP - The spirit of Catholic education was present at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School Thursday as volunteers took part in the "Raider Beautification Project" sponsored by the Lourdes...
View ArticleGroup seeks EPA action on fracking
A coalition of groups from Pennsylvania and 22 other states asked federal regulators Thursday to require the natural gas industry to perform testing and disclose information on the safety of the...
View ArticleMCA board criticized for co-op girls sports, stadium renovations
MOUNT CARMEL - District parents and concerned citizens packed the board room at Mount Carmel Area High School on Thursday night to voice their displeasure over the recent loss of educational and sports...
View ArticleMCA hires elementary principal
MOUNT CARMEL - Middle school principal Donna Veach was unanimously hired Thursday night by Mount Carmel Area School Board as the new elementary school principal for the district, while two other...
View ArticleAs we travel toward God, we must sometimes stop to continue.
"Road Work Ahead - Detour." A pictograph sign depicted a person holding a traffic flag.These are signs that most motorists dread. All you can think of is, "How long am I going to have to wait?" If you...
View ArticleHowerter family holds 11th reunion
ELYSBURG - On Saturday, July 30, the children of the late Wilbert and Sarah Howerter held their 11th family reunion at the cottage of Jim and Elaine Dallabrida, Elysburg.Eileen Schlegel was the oldest...
View ArticleMemorials
MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area Public Library is grateful for the following donations and memorials, which have always been the most important and basic source of support to the library.In honor...
View ArticleSoldier graduates from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Ga.
Army National Guard Pvt. Cody J. Haas has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.During the nine weeks of training, Haas received training in drill and ceremonies,...
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