Tax office closed
SHAMOKIN - The city tax office will be closed today in observance of Good Friday.
No candidates withdraw
SUNBURY - The deadline for candidates to withdraw their nomination petitions came and went Wednesday without any candidates exiting the primary, Alisha Herb, Northumberland County director of elections, reported late Wednesday.
Donations wanted for flower wall
THARPTOWN - "The Flower Crew" is looking for some donations to become part of the Route 61 Wall Project by the Cameron Bridge.
The public can drop off at the wall their old Easter flowers and any other donated flowers that the volunteer crew will do their best to plant. The group thanks everyone who have encouraged them with their support, honks, flowers, Miracle-Gro products, dirt and words of appreciation.
Borough no longer picks up yard waste
MOUNT CARMEL - Residents are reminded that the borough does not pick up bags of yard waste or any other bags. Residents will be cited for leaving bags streetside. Also, officials ask that residents refrain from making dirt piles in the street. The sweeper is more efficient if the dirt is spread out rather than on piles.