Chesapeake Bay battered by Susquehanna flooding Largest Flows
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - "That's big enough to hurt," naturalist John Page Williams said as he pulled his 17-foot Boston Whaler alongside a tree trunk floating in the Chesapeake Bay.Three weeks after the...
View ArticleThere IS such a thing as a free meal Independent county candidate Steve Bridy...
ELYSBURG - It's not often a political candidate sponsors a free dinner for anyone who wants to attend. But that's what happened Saturday when Stephen Bridy, of Elysburg, an independent candidate for...
View ArticleCelebrating a Life
COAL TOWNSHIP - Saturday night's relentless rainstorm didn't stop people from showing their love for 22-year-old David E. Stefanovige, whose life was cut tragically short as a result of a motor vehicle...
View ArticleFlood, record rainfall made it a SEPTEMBER TO REMEMBER
Almost 20 inches of rain fell in Northumberland County last month, setting a record that eclipsed the old mark by approximately 14 inches.According to figures provided Sunday by the National Weather...
View ArticleLocal woman catalyst in flood relief effort now known as neighbors helping...
COAL TOWNSHIP - Last month's flooding caused much disaster and personal heartache, some that won't be forgotten anytime soon.In spite of it, the good in many people shone through - from volunteer...
View ArticleShamokin girl suffers injuries in car accident
WEST CAMERON TOWNSHIP - A 16-year-old Shamokin female suffered moderate injuries Saturday afternoon when her car rolled over several times along Lower Road (State Route 3004) in this Northumberland...
View ArticleKnights hold installation for first-degree members
MOUNT CARMEL - Knights of Columbus Bishop Lawrence F. Schott Council 628 held a first degree ceremony Aug. 14.Fourteen new Knights from three councils were inducted into the world's largest Catholic...
View ArticleSt. Pauline Center memorials
KULPMONT - The following memorials and special intentions have been presented to the St. Pauline Center.James Krashesky from Donna and Uncle Walter.Loretta Ryan from Walter Janusky and Donna Greco,...
View Article'Vets Court' launches today
SUNBURY - The Veterans Court Treatment Team led by Judge Charles Saylor will officially launch a "Veterans Court" in Northumberland County at a ceremonial session to be held at 11 a.m. today in...
View ArticleNoteworthy 10/4/11
Cleaning up Shamokin CreekKULPMONT - A public meeting on the future of Shamokin Creek and its remediation will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the St. Pauline Center.Doors open at 5:30...
View ArticleShamokin carpet store part of Mohawk's 'Decorate for the Cure'
SHAMOKIN - Homeowners in the market for new flooring have an opportunity to give back to the community and save lives. As part of this year's Mohawk Anniversary Sale, Dobson's Carpet Service, 545 W....
View ArticleElection Day only 5 weeks away
Just as the transformation of leaves from the green of summer to the brilliant shades of red and orange signals the arrival of autumn, so does the proliferation of political signs along highways serve...
View ArticleSomething missing? Yes, but the Coney Island sign will return in downtown...
SHAMOKIN - If it feels like something is missing on Independence Street, you're right. For the first time since Coney Island Lunch opened in 1918, the iconic neon sign that hangs outside is gone, and...
View ArticleCourthouse evacuated after sewer main backs up
SUNBURY - For the second time in less than a month, employees, numerous criminal defendants and citizens seeking services were evacuated from Northumberland County Courthouse on Monday morning.This...
View ArticleKnow the symptoms, maintain furnaces
UGI Utilities Inc. urges consumers who use fuel-burning heating systems to take proper precautions to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.Symptoms of its poisoning include headache, fatigue, shortness of...
View ArticleFamily of three found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning in Coal Township home
COAL TOWNSHIP - An elderly township couple and their disabled daughter were found dead in their home Monday morning from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.Northumberland County Coroner James F....
View ArticleCarmelite 50 Plus
MOUNT CARMEL - President Cindy Saukaitis opened the monthly meeting of the Carmelite 50 Plus Club, greeting the nine members and officers who attended.The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance,...
View ArticleOur Lady of Hope CCW
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Catholic Council of Catholic Women met at Our Lady of Hope parish for its September meeting.Margaret Forbes, president, opened the meeting with the prayer for Our Lady of Good...
View Article11th annual Holiday Tea scheduled
NORTHUMBERLAND - J. Kleinbauer and SUN Home Health & Hospice are joining to present the 11th annual Holiday Tea and Shopping Spree Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club. This...
View ArticleWater runoff concern for Herndon resident
HERNDON - Borough resident Von Nichols attended Monday's council meeting to express concern over an extensive amount of water flowing down Pottsville Street that isn't making it into a drainage pipe.He...
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