WWII vet pilots again
SELINSGROVE - World War II veteran Walter Mattson had not piloted a B-24J Liberator American bomber since leaving Italy in July 1945. For 15 minutes Monday, the 92 year-old Camp Hill man was again...
View ArticleScranton teen sent to jail for May crash that killed toddler on Dark Region...
The mother of the 22-month-old boy killed in a fiery car wreck in May had just one thing to say after watching the 17-year-old accused of causing the crash taken away to jail on Monday."He's a baby...
View ArticleProper diet, prevention, key when coping with flu season
While the fall season approaches, many people are thinking ahead to flu season. Last year's strain was severe, and many health-care facilities took extraordinary precautions, such as restricting...
View ArticleMount Carmel Area Public Library Memorials
MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area Public Library is grateful for the following honors and memorial donations, the most important and basic source of support to the library.In Honor OfHelen Kuzo,...
View ArticleTrevorton Patsies
TREVORTON - The Patsies Senior Adult Ministry group met on Aug. 22 at St. Patrick Church hall. The meeting was opened with the S.A.M. prayer and Pledge of Allegiance led by President Rose Marie...
View ArticlePaxinos man licensed as professional land surveyor
SUNBURY - Joseph W. Knapick, of Paxinos, was recently licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs as a professional land surveyor and is authorized to...
View ArticleMotor Maids to ride in Sept. 11 tribute rally
Local members of Motor Maids Inc., a women's motorcycle group, will participate in the "Ride to Remember" in conjunction with the tenth anniversary of the 9-11 terrorists' attacks. Motor Maids has been...
View ArticleWOMAN KILLED IN HEAD-ON
THARPTOWN - Despite the valiant efforts of rescue personnel and hospital staff, a 23-year-old Shamokin woman became the second local resident to die in the past three days Sunday afternoon as a result...
View Article92nd annual event continues today with 'run for fun,' military tribute
ELYSBURG - Nearly two dozen people freely donned inflatable sumo suits in the early September heat and humidity to duke it out during the annual sumo wrestling competition at All Home Days Sunday. Bill...
View ArticleEvent leaders enjoy giving back
Editor's note: 'Monday Profile' appears the first Monday of the month.ELYSBURG - Somehow while balancing careers, raising children and fulfilling community commitments, Elysburg neighbors Scott Kramer...
View ArticleFestivals and celebration are not in any short supply in September
Hello neighbors. With September come cooler nights, chirping crickets, and a hint of the fall colors to come. The hustle and bustle of summer vacations may be over, but September allows us to enjoy...
View ArticleWilliam Henry Krebs
COAL TOWNSHIP - William Henry Krebs, 65, of 223 Burnside Drive, passed away Saturday afternoon, Sept. 3, 2011, at his home, following an illness of 10 years. Born July 5, 1946, in Shamokin, he was a...
View ArticleNoteworthy Sept. 6, 2011
"White Christmas" auditions this week SHAMOKIN - Auditions for the Northumberland County Council of the Arts and Humanities' production of White Christmas will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and...
View ArticleFallen honored at All Home Days in Elysburg
ELYSBURG - Candlelight set the stage against stormy skies Monday evening during the closing tribute honoring veterans at the All Home Days celebration in Elysburg. As is the annual tradition, attendees...
View ArticleNoteworthy 9/7/11
Re-Creation performance SundayLOCUSTDALE - Re-Creation, a dynamic group of talented young adults who captivate audiences of all ages, will be performing at 6 p.m. Sunday at the new home of the Union...
View ArticleChild discharged from hospital
DANVILLE - The 4-year-old girl who was taken to Geisinger Medical Center following a two-vehicle accident that claimed the life of her mother Sunday was discharged Monday from the hospital, according...
View ArticleLightning does strike twice for one family
SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - Don't tell Earl Ashton lightning doesn't strike twice.For the second time in recent years, a bolt of lightning hit Ashton's home on Fig Road atop a hill in a remote section of Irish...
View ArticleFootball contest launches with 3 perfect scores
SHAMOKIN - Three entries in the first week of The News-Item's 2011 Footbal Contest had perfect scores of 10 correct picks, forcing judges to go to the tie-breaker of most points scored by a single team...
View ArticleAtlas critic is guilty of harassment
MOUNT CARMEL - An Atlas man who has been critical of Mount Carmel Township supervisors about work being conducted at the former Savitski Coal Co. breaker was found guilty Tuesday morning of harassing...
View ArticleRainfall to bring flooding to Northumberland County
Residents of Northumberland County should stay alert in preparation for potential flooding today, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). "People with property along the (Susquehanna) River...
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