College News: Sisters graduate, make dean's list
MOUNT CARMEL - Autumn Klusman, a daughter of Bob and Deb Klusman, of Mount Carmel, has graduated from Thomas Jefferson University School of Nursing, magna cum laude, with a grade-point average of 3.9....
View ArticleSchool staff salaries: Shamokin Area
Final of four parts Significant debate about public education funding has spawned numerous requests for publication of the salaries of local administrators, teachers and other staff. Today is the final...
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IRISH VALLEY - The Clark's Grove United Methodist Church will once again present its "Music in the Valley" concert series. The concerts will be held the first three Thursdays in June at 7 p.m. at...
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MOUNT CARMEL - Samantha Yuschock has been chosen to represent Mount Carmel Area High School and her community as a candidate for Laurel Queen. She will be participating in the 71st Pennsylvania State...
View ArticleUnemployment bill expected to pass House
HARRISBURG - Legislation sponsored by state Sen. John R. Gordner (R-27) to provide for the long-term solvency of the state's Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund passed the Senate Tuesday in a...
View ArticleCulver holds meeting to to discuss park issues
SUNBURY - State Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-108) held a meeting May 31 at the Degenstein Library to inform the public about the Shikellamy State Park complex and related issues. Frank Nanna,...
View ArticleNoteworthy 6-6-12
MCA OM donor's brunch MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area Odyssey of the Mind World Finals Team will host a donors' brunch at 9 a.m. today in the high school cafeteria. Anyone who sponsored, supported...
View ArticleSHAMOKIN AREA CLASS OF 2012
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Shamokin Area Class of 2012 has experienced an earthquake, the largest flood disaster in decades, a freak snowstorm in October, but never a blackout - that is, until Tuesday night...
View Article16 graduate with honors from SCA
BLOOMSBURG - Sixteen students graduated with honors from Southern Columbia Area High School on Sunday during commencement at Bloomsburg University. Students who complete high school with a grade point...
View ArticleSpecial appearance via Skype
COAL TOWNSHIP - The only student to receive a standing ovation at the Shamokin Area Class of 2012 graduation ceremony wasn't even physically there to enjoy it, but she was able to watch digitally....
View ArticleKent acquitted of 2 charges, convicted of 2 more; jury hung on 7 others
by peter e. bortner Kyle C. Kent did not commit burglary or terroristic threats in a September 2011 incident involving his now-former wife, a Schuylkill County jury ruled on Tuesday. However, jurors...
View ArticleMount Carmel Area names top 5
MOUNT CARMEL - The top graduates of Mount Carmel Area High School have been announced. Alyssa Buggy has been named the valedictorian of the class of 2012. Kirsten Sinopoli is salutorian. Ranked third...
View ArticleLocal couple accused in jewelry theft
SHAMOKIN - A young local couple accused of stealing more than $12,500 in jewelry from the residence of a longtime city councilman and fire official were taken into custody Tuesday afternoon and charged...
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BLOOMSBURG - Ryan Patrick Smolock, a second-year student majoring in secondary education/biology, has earned a 3.9 grade-point average at Bloomsburg University.Smolock graduated from Nativity B.V.M....
View ArticleDivine Redeemer
MOUNT CARMEL - The following memorials have been presented to Divine Redeemer Church during May:In memory of:Aloysius J. Yurkiewicz from Gloria Tresca.Eleanor Cristan from Gloria Tresca.Nellie Shinskie...
View ArticleMarywood Univ.dean's list
SCRANTON - Sara Melick, a daughter of Andrew and Ann Melick, of Catawissa, has been named to Marywood University's Dean's List for the spring 2012 semester.Melick, a sophomore majoring in biology,...
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PITTSBURGH - Krista Lee Rompolski, a daughter of John Rompolski Sr. and Elaine Rompolski, and a granddaughter of Elaine and Leon Jurgill, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in December 2011...
View ArticleSenior Action Centers Activities 06-09-12
All Northumberland County Senior Action Centers will be closed Thursday in observance of Flag Day.Shamokin-Coal TownshipMonday - Morning cards, 8:30 a.m.; yoga, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; cards and...
View ArticleSan Marzale parade July 8 in Kulpmont
KULPMONT - Members of the Kulpmont community are preparing to continue a religious tradition with the return of the San Marziale Parade.The parade, which returned to the streets last year after a...
View ArticleBusiness manager further clarifies SASD list of salaries
COAL TOWNSHIP - Shamokin Area Business Manager Steve Curran reported Al Varano, Frank Varano, Pat Morrison and Linda Yanick are retired teachers from the district, while Carol Boyce resigned. The...
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