More neighbors credited with helping during Coal Twp. fire
COAL TOWNSHIP - While police continue their probe of Thursday's early-morning blaze on West Arch Street, two neighbors were commended for assisting police and firefighters in making sure the occupants...
View ArticleCBC expanding Hometown Heroes banner project
SHAMOKIN - Citizens for a Better Community (CBC) is expanding its Hometown Heroes banner project to accommodate many requests.Those wanting to purchase a banner, which includes the name and photo of a...
View ArticleHistory of tiny rural Line Mountain school dates back to the 1920s
LECK KILL - The elementary school in this village has roots as far back as the 1920s, and it wasn't always an elementary school. The 2012-13 elementary school yearbook features a brief history of the...
View ArticleRegistration open for Fire Cadet Weekend
ELYSBURG - Registration is now open to potential cadets for the Elysburg Fire Department's third annual Fire Cadet Weekend on June 22-23.Area youth aged 11 to 17 are eligible to become fire cadets for...
View ArticleMemorial Day services
The following local Memorial Day weekend services are planned. The public is welcome.ANNVILLE - The Memorial Council of the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery will present the 31st Memorial Day program...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Township, city tax office schedulesThe Coal Township Tax Office will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and will reopen Thursday.The Shamokin Tax Office will be closed Monday only. (A report in...
View ArticleMan bitten while trying to save dog
RANSHAW - A Rottweiler that police said has terrorized this Coal Township village for three years bit a Kulpmont man in the forehead Friday morning, prompting police to charge the dog's owner with...
View ArticleFarewell, Leck Kill: Staff, students and family say goodbye with school picnic
LECK KILL - Elementary students hurried through the halls of Leck Kill Elementary School Friday, passing excitedly by stacks of boxes packed with school supplies ready to be taken away. Outside,...
View ArticleKulpmont lending library opens for season Sunday
KULPMONT - The Kulpmont Free Lending Library outside Walter Lutz's home at 860 Oak St. will reopen for the season at 2 p.m. Sunday. The public is welcome.Lutz said thanks to the efforts of Cathy...
View ArticleThe return of the 'morning mayor' WISL back to life for a day
SHAMOKIN - When people see Tom Kutza, they usually notice he is walking with a cane, the result of several spinal problems over the years.But on Saturday, Kutza, often referred to as Shamokin's...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Sunday, May 26, 2013
Memorial Day activities in CentraliaWILBURTON - The Wilburton-Centralia American Legion Post 608 announces its Memorial Day activities for Monday.Members will assemble at the post home at 8:30 a.m. for...
View ArticleBloomsburg grad with degree in nursing
COAL TOWNSHIP - Kaitlyn Sienkiewicz, a 2009 graduate of Shamokin Area High School, graduated May 18 from Bloomsburg University with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. She graduated cum laude.Sienkiewicz...
View ArticleBachelor of Science from King's College
WILKES-BARRE - Paige Ann McWilliams, of Coal Township, earned a Bachelor of Science in medical studies May 19 at commencement ceremonies held at King's College.
View ArticleElysburg man accused of molesting young girl
ELYSBURG - An Elysburg man was arraigned Friday on charges he sexually molested a young female over a two-year period. He has since been released on bail.Ralpho Township Police charged Lon E. Gilger,...
View ArticleFor the Record: Sunday, May 26, 2013
Marriage licensesJeremy J. Haile to Alexis A. Santarelli, both of 2 Orchard St., Shamokin. Issued May 24.Daniel David Kramer to Ashley Nicole Wetzel, both of 1663 E. Webster St., Coal Township. To be...
View ArticleAnother successful Anthracite Heritage Festival
SHAMOKIN - While gusty winds may wreaked havoc with some tents, it was the patrons and vendors who were blown away by the success of the eighth annual Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts. With...
View ArticleTwo charged with car theft in Mount Carmel
MOUNT CARMEL - Two men were charged with stealing a vehicle in Mount Carmel Wednesday to help a juvenile escape probation officers.Police charged Jamie M. Giffin, 34, of 58 Fishers Court, Danville, and...
View ArticleOrganization News: Rainbow Club
COAL TOWNSHIP - Our Lady of Hope Rainbow Club met in the church hall, with President Ruth Romanoski presiding. The members recited prayers, pledged allegiance to the flag and recognizes April birthday...
View Article2 hurt in Zerbe ATV crash
ZERBE TOWNSHIP - Two women were injured, with one having to be airlifted to a local hospital, in an all-terrain vehicle accident in Zerbe Township Saturday afternoon.Authorities at the scene reported...
View ArticlePublic official's memory remains; his efforts helped anthracite miners
MOUNT CARMEL - One hundred years ago - on Memorial Day, Friday, May 30, 1913 - thousands gathered in Mount Carmel to honor the memory of a late public official - former state Rep. Daniel F. Gallagher...
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