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Unexpected things happen all the time. As we get older, the chances are greater that we'll be admitted to a hospital in a comatose state, receive a diagnosis of a terminal illness or find ourselves...
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Second in a series When it comes to redshirting, the classic method has been to repeat eighth grade. Often this was done when a student who had gone through eight grades at a Catholic school...
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MCA's Promotion/ Retention policyFollowing is the wording of Mount Carmel Area School District's Promotion and Retention policy, which is used in part for cases where it's requested a student repeat a...
View ArticleCoal Hill debate rides on
ZERBE TOWNSHIP - The confusion over the legality of ATV riding on Coal Hill outside of Trevorton persists as both sides continue to debate.ATV riders claim they are allowed to scale the high mounds of...
View ArticleDan Orlando and Band of Hopefuls visit area bearing musical gifts
PAXINOS - As his fingers worked the keyboard, Dan Orlando and his Band of Hopefuls entertained a packed Masser's Banquet Hall with a jazzy-pop feel.For Orlando and his four-member back up band, it was...
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Soldiers Circle Association meetingSHAMOKIN - The Soldiers Circle Association will be holding its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Knocker's Restaurant. All veterans and the public is...
View ArticleVisitors bureau launches mobile area travel app Available free in App Store...
The Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau (SRVVB), which is the tourism promotion agency for Snyder, Northumberland and Union Counties, has partnered with MoJo Active, an integrated marketing...
View ArticleTheater ensemble announces new season
BLOOMSBURG - The 2011-2012 season of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble promises to be an exciting lineup showcasing the ensemble's versatility in a variety of plays from a classic masterpiece to...
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Carmelite ClubMOUNT CARMEL - President Cindy Saukaitis opened the July 13 monthly meeting of the Carmelite 50-plus club and greeted the members and officers present.The group recited the Pledge of...
View ArticleMoyer, Nestor argue convictions were wrong
POTTSVILLE - A federal jury should not have convicted two former Shenandoah police officers in connection with the probe of the fatal beating of an illegal Mexican immigrant in July 2008, the officers'...
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Trail public meeting tonightSHAMOKIN - The final public meeting on the Lower Anthracite Heritage Regional Trail/Greenway Plan Project will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at the Northumberland County Career...
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Third in a seriesBy CHUCK SOUDERSSports Writerchuck_s@newsitem.comNo matter how they feel about redshirting, if there's one thing area administrators and athletic officials agree on, it's that parents...
View ArticleSouthern Columbia business manager resigns
CATAWISSA RR - The resignation of Southern Columbia Area business manager was unanimously accepted Monday night at the monthly board meeting."I thank Mr. (Daniel C.) Rodgers for his great work," said...
View ArticleShamokin to refinance debt service
SHAMOKIN - City council will hear plans to refinance its current debt service loans, thanks to an action taken at Monday night's meeting.On a 4-0 vote, council approved a proposal from Concord Public...
View ArticleCulver to hold town meetings
SUNBURY - To listen to the concerns of the residents of her district, Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-108) will be hosting a series of eight town hall meetings throughout the district in August and...
View ArticleCity woman charged for crimes in 5 municipalities
A 32-year-old Shamokin woman has been charged with multiple offenses relating to crimes committed in five local municipalities.Shauna L. Nahodil, of 410 N. Rock St., faces charges filed by police in...
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Canned goods drive at pool postponedSUNBURY - The Sunbury Community Pool has moved its canned goods food drive to Aug. 10. Anyone who brings a canned good to the pool Aug. 10 will receive a $1.75...
View ArticleZerbe Township gears up for Heritage Days
TREVORTON - For several weeks, the members of Zerbe Township have been getting ready for Trevorton Heritage Days, set for Aug. 20 and 21. A parade will be held at noon Saturday, and food stands,...
View ArticleComputer glitch floods Kulpmont residents with undeserved notices
KULPMONT - Kulpmont residents are not pleased after receiving delinquent 2010 tax notices, especially those who had already paid them last year.Kulpmont Mayor Myron Turlis addressed the issue at...
View ArticleShamokin Area super was told: 'Stop the redshirting'
By CHUCK SOUDERSSports Writerchuck_s@newsitem.comWhen Gerald Nesvold became Shamokin Area's superintendent in 1994, he was given a directive by the school board at that time which was perhaps a little...
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