Priest changes to affect local parishes
HARRISBURG - A local parish will have a new priest at the helm in the coming weeks after an announcement from the Diocese of Harrisburg.In a press release made by the Very Reverend Robert M. Gillelan...
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Dear Abby: I would like to respond to "Solitary Woman in Ottawa, Canada" (March 5), the expectant mom who asked how she could raise her child to enjoy "periods of quiet, reflective fun by himself." I...
View ArticleOrganization News: Patsies Senior Adult Ministry
PatsiesTREVORTON - Patsies Senior Adult Ministry held its monthly meeting May 20 at St. Patrick Church hall. It was the annual Mother's/Father's Day banquet. There were 39 members present, who said a...
View ArticleAOAA construction delayed; state OK awaited
COAL TOWNSHIP - Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area Authority (AOAA) members hoped construction of a welcome center would start Monday, but the state has not signed the contracts for the work.Chairman...
View ArticlePolice probe Shamokin infant's death; autopsy set for today
SHAMOKIN - City and state police and Northumberland County Coroner James F. Kelley are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an 11-week-old boy Monday morning.Navaydius D. Marciniak,...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Officer available to help vetsSUNBURY - An American Legion officer will be at the Sunbury district office of state Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver, R-108, Wednesday to assist veterans with questions about...
View ArticleOrganization News: Carmelite 50-Plus
Carmelite 50-PlusATLAS - The May meeting of the Carmelite 50 Plus Club was held at Village Towne restaurant.President Cindy Saukaitis opened the meeting and greeted the six members and officers...
View Article'Music in the Valley' starts 7 p.m. today
IRISH VALLEY - Clark's Grove United Methodist Church will once again present its "Music in the Valley" concert series.It will be held the first three Tuesdays in June at 7 p.m. at Clark's Grove U.M....
View ArticlePlea continued in pedestrian accident case
SUNBURY - A 49-year-old Mount Carmel charged with injuring a pedestrian with a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and drugs had her guilty plea continued Monday because she has applied for...
View ArticleCity planners hold up on recommendation
SHAMOKIN - The Shamokin Planning Commission has again held off on making a recommendation to city council on what to do about replacing street lights along Independence Street.The five-member board...
View ArticleOfficials voice concern over county 911 center upgrades
SUNBURY - Fire and government officials from the northern end of the county voiced several concerns Tuesday over a pending decision by the county commissioners involving upgrades to the county...
View ArticleMount Carmel pool opens today
By Justin Strawser MOUNT CARMEL - Today marks the first day of the Mount Carmel community pool, which will once again be run by borough manager Edward Cuff III after borough council attempted to...
View ArticleDean's list at King's College
WILKES-BARRE - Among the students named to the dean's list at King's College for the spring semester were Elen O'Donnell and Diana Pierce, both of Shamokin.
View ArticleFoul play ruled out in death of infant
SHAMOKIN - Northumberland County Coroner James F. Kelley said an autopsy Tuesday morning on the 11-week-old boy who died Monday in Shamokin did not reveal anything suspicious. "There was no bruising...
View ArticlePublic access to AOAA on its way
SHAMOKIN - The first public ride for the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) could be little more than three weeks away if the AOAA authority's plans to move forward are not delayed. Chairman Jim...
View ArticleGet ready to get dirty Braveheart mud run set for June 15
IRISH VALLEY - The Irish Valley Motocross Park is getting a makeover ahead of the Braveheart Freedom Mud Run and Music Fest.The tracks designed for dirt bikes are being adapted to host runners for the...
View ArticleCounty cut $1.9M in expenses in 2012
SUNBURY - Northumberland County cut over $1.9 million in expenses in 2012, according to a preliminary financial report given by Controller Tony Phillips during Tuesday's commissioners' meeting....
View ArticleThrift store to open in former Value City in '14
HUMMELS WHARF - What has been described as the largest thrift store in the country will soon locate at the former Value City location at 1060 N. Susquehanna Trail.The Daily Item in Sunbury reported...
View ArticleNew doctor
PHILADELPHIA - Piotr Szezepan Wrobel, of Mount Carmel, graduated from Drexel University's College of Medicine May 17.Wrobel, a 2004 graduate of Mount Carmel Area High School, graduated cum laude from...
View ArticleNo big dogs for woman after Rottweiler bit man
SHAMOKIN - A Ranshaw woman who had briefly been jailed after her Rottweiler bit a man on the forehead last month was banned Tuesday from possessing a large breed dog weighing more than 40 pounds. The...
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