News in Briefs 09-14-11
Roundtable plans programSUNBURY - The Susquehanna Civil War Roundtable will feature "The Grand Reunion of 1913" by Gettysburg National Military park historian John Heiser at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22,...
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SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants ordered to appear for arraignment in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can plead...
View ArticlePrison food contractor expected to save county at least $100k per year...
SUNBURY - A new food service contractor hired Tuesday by Northumberland County commissioners is expected to save the county between $100,000 and $200,000 per year.Commissioners Frank Sawicki, Vinny...
View ArticleShamokin woman wins 'Outstanding Older Worker' award
By Mark Gilger SUNBURY - An 81-year-old Shamokin woman was honored Tuesday by the Northumberland County commissioners and Area Agency on Aging as the "Outstanding Older Worker" in the county in...
View ArticleWage increases for unionized county employees in place
SUNBURY - Approximately 175 Northumberland County employees who are members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) will receive wage increases in the next few years, but also pay more in...
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COAL TOWNSHIP - Members of the Forest Hill Fire Company are looking for the public's help Wednesday evening in order to put the fire company back in business.The fire company said the kitchen and the...
View ArticleFlood victims: Call FEMA, fill out form at relief centers
SUNBURY - In the wake of last week's flooding, those who have suffered property loss and damage are urged to be diligent in filing loss claims. There are two steps all county residents who have...
View ArticleFacebook request explodes with help for flood victims
COAL TOWNSHIP - Little did Marty Sinopoli know just how well her Facebook request for donations to aid flooding victims would be received.Owner of Gigi's Gifts and Home Decor at The Plaza at Coal...
View ArticleCongressman applauds cleanup effort; Knoebels open for weekend
ELYSBURG - As U.S. Congressman Tom Marino toured Northumberland County to assess the damage of recent flooding, he brought with him hope that those affected would see relief in the near future."It's...
View ArticleCity native helps LCCC shine
by justin strawser SHAMOKIN - It wasn't easy for Jessica Trader to go back to college after 13 years in the workforce, but the summer program at Goldman Sachs Learning Center provided her with the...
View ArticleMan trapped in car more than an hour after crash on Rt. 42
CONYNGHAM TOWNSHIP - A 30-year-old Elizabethville man suffered injuries Wednesday morning when his truck collided with a tractor-trailer while attempting to pass it along Route 42 near the entrance to...
View Article3 more arrested in mailed pot case
SUNBURY - Three more individuals have been arrested as the investigation into a marijuana distribution system involving packages sent to Sunbury from Texas for pickup and distribution, the latest...
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No recycling tomorrowSHAMOKIN - The Shamokin City Street Department will not be picking up recycling in Zone 3 tomorrow.Legion meetings for the year setCOAL TOWNSHIP - American Legion Auxiliary 73 has...
View ArticleSome inmates may qualiy for rehab program
SUNBURY - In an effort to help inmates rehabilitate from drug and alcohol problems, Northumberland County Prison is making available a rigorous 14-month rehab program coordinated by an international,...
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ELYSBURG - Ralpho Township Supervisor Chairman Ed Payeski reported Tuesday that state Rep. Kurt Masser has urged residents to report any damage they have incurred as a result of the recent flood,...
View ArticleZerbe schedules pickup of flood-damaged trash
TREVORTON - Zerbe Township supervisors announced Monday that a flood-related trash pickup will be held early next week.Residents are asked to put their trash along the curb by Monday, and township...
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SHAMOKIN - James W. Snyder Jr. was about to continue cleaning his water-logged South Rock Street home Wednesday with help of family and friends, when he learned it would be condemned.The Snyder...
View ArticleApplication process for disaster relief starts in Northumberland County
SHAMOKIN - When a powerful stream of water broke a concrete wall Thursday morning in the backyard of Nick Brokenshire's home, the flood water collected in a pool. When the water started leaking into...
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DANVILLE - Now that the massive clean-up from Tropical Storm Lee has started, homeowners are cautioned that dangers do not disappear just because flood water has receded."There are many dangers...
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BLOOMSBURG - For the first time in its 157-year history, the Bloomsburg Fair is canceled.Following a 90-minute closed board meeting Wednesday meeting, fair officials announced that the fair would be...
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