Political newcomer Novakoski wins Kulpmont mayor nomination
KULPMONT - A political newcomer secured his spot on November's ballot as the Democratic nominee for mayor, and, barring a Republican write-in winner, is likely the borough's next mayor. In the only...
View ArticleShamokin festival news: Committee members
2013 Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts Committee Members Jeanne Shaffer, Pamela Burns, Sandy Winhofer, Garth Hall, Gloria Zielinskie, Sol Bidding, Kevin Richardson, Lanza and Chris Williams,...
View ArticleKulpmont mayor race not over; write-ins count
The race for mayor of Kulpmont is not over. Nicholas P. Goretski III, who lost the Democratic nomination to Bernard P. Novakoski, has a 50-50 chance of appearing on the general election ballot by...
View ArticleAll five SCA candidates will be in general election
All five candidates in Tuesday's primary for seats on the Southern Columbia Area School Board move on to the general election.Four of the five candidates filed for more than one race, and two of them...
View ArticleDistrict Court, Gembic: Thursday, May 23, 2013
SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court June 24 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can...
View ArticleSeven women join Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma
WATSONTOWN - At its May meeting, Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) Society International welcomed seven women educators into active membership. The initiation ceremony was held at the United...
View ArticleFor one day, WISL back on the air Classics in parade, at park
Third in a series SHAMOKIN - For the first time in nearly 10 years, listeners can turn their radios to 1480 AM on Saturday and hear Shamokin's "Morning Mayor" broadcasting live. With the assistance of...
View ArticleCommissioners consider LERTA
SUNBURY - Northumberland County commissioners agreed Tuesday to research a recommendation to help revitalize deteriorated properties by developing a Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA)...
View ArticleKulpmont mother gathering items to help Oklahoma tornado victims
KULPMONT - A young borough mother is starting a toy and clothing drive for victims of a tornado that killed 24 people, including 10 children, and injuried more in Oklahoma.Jessica Mirarchi, 29, said...
View ArticleDistrict Court, Jones: Thursday, May 23, 2013
MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place May 15 before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court June 24 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can...
View Article5K starts, ends at Kemp stadium
COAL TOWNSHIP - Saturday's Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts 5K run or walk starts and ends at Kemp Memorial Stadium on the campus of Shamokin Area School District. It was previously reported...
View ArticleGraduation details
Commencement ceremonies for local schools in 2013 are as follows:Line Mountain7 p.m. Friday, May 31. Eagle Stadium (weather permitting).Mount Carmel Area7 p.m. Thursday, June 6. High school...
View ArticlePfc. Trent C. Zimmerman
FORT BENNING, Ga. - Army National Guard Pfc. Trent C. Zimmerman has graduated from basic infantry training in Georgia.During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and...
View ArticleDMVA: No one should pay to apply for vets benefits
Veterans, active military personnel and their dependents should never pay for help to apply for veterans benefits, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs...
View ArticleNew lineup for parade
SHAMOKIN - A revised lineup has been released for Friday's Anthracite Heritage Festival Parade, set to kick off the eighth annual Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts this weekend.Participants in...
View ArticleGOP primary for prothonotary
Dunkelberger SaleskiCoal Township 94 294Delaware Township 214 51East Cameron Township 25 23East Chillisquaque Twp. 43 15Herndon 15 2Jackson Township 31 15Jordan Township 46 20Kulpmont 29 34Lewis...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Barry King Bridge rumors untrueMONTOURSVILLE - In view of apparently widespread and persistent rumors regarding the Barry King Bridge, which carries Route 11 over the Susquehanna River at...
View ArticleDiehl wins both nods for Milton MDJ
MILTON - Mike Diehl won both nominations in a four-way race for magisterial district judge in the Milton area.Unofficial returns show that Diehl enjoyed a healthy margin of victory in the Republican...
View ArticleSchmidts all smiles for festival parade in Shamokin
SHAMOKIN - While the Schmidt family traveled down Independence Street, the smiles on their faces went from ear to ear. With Frank Schmidt in the front seat, and William and Dr. Mary Schmidt sitting in...
View ArticleTeen charged in Ranshaw burglary
RANSHAW - An 18-year-old Ranshaw male who allegedly broke into a home in the 500 block of Main Street late Thursday night while a mother and her daughter were sleeping has been charged with two felony...
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