Public welcome at chamber debate
SHAMOKIN - The public is welcome to attend the Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce 107th Legislative District debate Tuesday at Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 114 N. Second St.
The debate is part of the chamber's monthly luncheon. The public is welcome to take part in the lunch, which begins at noon, for $18. However, they are welcome to attend the debate only at no cost. It will start at approximately 12:40 p.m. and end by 2 p.m.
Featured will be candidates Kurt Masser, the incumbent Republican, and Ted Yeager, the Democratic challenger.
Tax changes due by Nov. 23
SHAMOKIN - Assessment changes for 2013 must be done by Nov. 23, according to city Treasurer Brenda L. Scandle.
Any resident who will be moving, retiring, changing jobs or going to college in 2013 is asked to contact the tax office as soon as possible.
Also, the last day to pay school taxes at face amount is Wednesday Oct. 31.
Program planned at historical society
ASHLAND -The Ashland Area Historic Preservation Society will host at its Oct. 24 meeting author Thomas M. Malafarina, who will give a Halloween presentation that will include two unpublished scary stories. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the society headquarters, 316-318 Centre St.
A native of Ashland, Malafarina has books published in the horror genre, including "Ninety-Nine Souls," "Thirteen Nasty Endings," "Burn Phone," "Eye Contact" and his most recent books, "Malafarina Maleficarum Volume 1" and "Malafarina Maleficarum Volume 2."
His first book, "Ninety-Nine Souls," is set in Schuylkill County in the fictional town of Ashton. It tells the story of three miners trapped in a cave-in, one of whom sold his soul to Satan to get revenge for the disaster. In turn, Satan turns the miner into an immortal, soul-feeding demon who must remain trapped in the mine until he gathers 99 souls.
Malafarina's program is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.