Banquet raises needed funds for pregnancy center
PAXINOS - The valuable guidance and information that staff and volunteers of the Shamokin Pregnancy Care Center provide to the community was the theme of two emotional speeches given during the...
View ArticleHistoric society lauds Edison's inventions, struggles at meal
SUNBURY - Although Thomas Edison's famous experiment at the former City Hotel was the first time the three-wire, overhead system was installed and tested anywhere in the world, the inventor himself...
View ArticleEdison video participants commended
SUNBURY - Participants, including two elementary school students, in a video project promoting the accomplishments of inventor Thomas Edison in Northumberland County were commended at Tuesday's county...
View ArticleCounty saves $168K
SUNBURY - Northumberland County commissioners expect to save approximately $168,000 next year by refinancing its debt service through Bank of America.Commissioners Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi and Merle...
View ArticleTwo injured in crash
ATLAS - Two people suffered injuries in a two-car crash late Wednesday morning at the intersection of Route 61 and the entrance to the parking lot at FNB Bank.Mount Carmel Township Police Chief Brian...
View ArticleDistrict Court 10-20-11
SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can plead...
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Divine Redeemer Autumnfest SaturdayMOUNT CARMEL - The annual Autumnfest sponsored by Divine Redeemer Parish will be held from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday in Divine Mercy Hall and on the adjacent...
View ArticleLantern tours in Sunbury
SUNBURY - The warm glow of candle lanterns and the dancing flames of a crackling campfire will add to the ambience of the evening as tour guides attired in 18th-century period clothing conduct Lantern...
View ArticleDueling Pianos 'something area has never seen before'
RANSHAW - An energetic night of piano playing by two Philadelphia performers will benefit recreation in the Coal Township area.The Lower Anthracite Regional Recreation Committee (LARRC) will present...
View ArticleH.E.A.R.T. concert will benefit flood victims
BLOOMSBURG - The H.E.A.R.T Benefit Concert 2011 will be held to provide relief for flood victims at Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg, on Sunday, Oct. 23. Doors open at noon and bands will play from 1 to...
View ArticleBenefit for Logan
COAL TOWNSHIP - A $10 night to benefit 10-year-old Logan Williams, of Irish Valley, who is in fair condition at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville after being struck by lightning Sept. 28 near his...
View ArticleRegistration still open for Shamokin's Halloween parade
SHAMOKIN - Participants are still being sought for this year's annual Shamokin area Halloween parade, set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26.Everyone needs to be signed up ahead of time if they want to...
View ArticleBone marrow drive to benefit Elysburg woman
ELYSBURG - A special "Be the Match" bone marrow drive will be held Sunday to help an Elysburg resident possibly find a match to help fight her disease.The drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at...
View ArticleMan charged with assaulting officer waives his hearing
MOUNT CARMEL - A 38-year-old Kulpmont man, who allegedly pulled a handgun from an officer's holster and punched the patrolman in the face as police attempted to take him into custody following a...
View ArticleUnited Way kicks off its annual fund drive
SHAMOKIN - Lower Anthracite Region United Way (LARUW) is proud of its mission of helping others, and demonstrated that Wednesday at the kickoff for its annual fund drive.The luncheon Wednesday at...
View ArticleSAHS football parents cry foul
COAL TOWNSHIP - Some parents of Shamokin Area football players are fighting back against what they claim is disrespect from coaches and board members.The board heard criticisms, some levied at their...
View ArticleTime limit set for questioning Mount Carmel Township Board
by justin strawser ATLAS - Two Mount Carmel Township residents didn't take too kindly to a new policy implemented by the Mount Carmel Township that would put a time limit on questioning the board of...
View ArticleSenior Citizens
Shamokin-Coal Township Monday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.; puzzles and cards.Tuesday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.; Shopping at Boscov's, van leaves at 9 a.m., cost is $2; bridge, 12:15 p.m.Wednesday -...
View ArticleSACH to host Chinese Raffle
SHAMOKIN - A Chinese Raffle will be held at noon Saturday in the Mother Cabrini Church basement.Organized by Rose M. Fairweather, all proceeds will benefit the Shamokin Area Community Hospital (SACH)....
View ArticleGreenways project looks to enhance local environment
SHAMOKIN - A greenways and open space plan that could enhance the quality of life in communities throughout Northumberland County was presented Wednesday night to several citizens attending a public...
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