IUP dean's list
INDIANA, Pa. - Matthew Charles Altomare, a 2011 graduate of Mount Carmel Area High School, was named to the dean's list at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for the spring semester.He is a son of...
View ArticleCity man faces felony charge of aggravated assault
SHAMOKIN - A 46-year-old city man who allegedly attempted to punch and bite police officers and emergency medical personnel late Monday night after being taken into custody for causing a disturbance in...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Wednesday, June 5, 2013
SHAMOKIN - Two people accused of burglarizing the property of a deceased neighbor waived their rights to a preliminary hearing Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III.n Christen...
View ArticleSuit settled between roofing company, former employees
WILLIAMSPORT - The lawsuit between a former employee and a local roofing company has been settled in U.S. District Court, according to court documents.According to the documents filed May 29, Jason...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Car cruise set for June 30KULPMONT - The 11th Great Kulpmont Cruise will be held rain or shine at 3:30 p.m. June 30.Registration begins at noon at Holy Angels picnic grounds in the 800 block of Scott...
View ArticleFlag retirement ceremony planned in Coal Township
COAL TOWNSHIP - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 317 will hold a flag retirement ceremony on Flag Day, Thursday, June 13, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Coal Township Municipal Building, 805 W. Lynn St.The...
View ArticleCoal Township Big K-Mart sells at auction for $210K
SUNBURY - The former Big K-Mart building along Route 61 in Coal Township was sold during Wednesday's judicial sale at the Northumberland County Administration Building. Vacant since approximately...
View ArticlePolice shoot fleeing teen in Sunbury
SUNBURY - Police shot a 17-year-old boy after he eluded their pursuit, struck two police vehicles and tried to run over an officer with his car early Wednesday, state police reported.The teen, who was...
View ArticleFriends of Sunbury teen: 'Scared' kid didn't deserve it
SUNBURY - Friends of Naheem Reams said the teen was hiding from juvenile probation officers for a few days, was scared and didn't deserve to be shot early Wednesday morning by a police officer. A...
View ArticleSCHOOL AWARDS: Mount Carmel Area
MOUNT CARMEL - The following awards, scholarships and honors were presented to Mount Carmel Area High School seniors during "Class Night 2103" awards ceremony Monday evening at the Richard F....
View ArticleSAES students win prizes, extra credit for science projects
COAL TOWNSHIP - Students in fourth through sixth grades participated in an annual science fair at Shamokin Area Elementary School.The winning exhibits were those that received the most points in the...
View ArticleNorthumberland County Prison warden said guards found, confiscated contraband
SUNBURY - Northumberland County Prison Warden Roy Johnson told the prison board Wednesday officers confiscated four contraband items in the last month.Johnson said the items had been thrown over the...
View ArticleRelay for Life to kick off Friday at Kemp stadium
COAL TOWNSHIP - Teams and individuals will gather Friday to raise money for the American Cancer Society during the annual Relay for Life event for the Shamokin area at Kemp Memorial Stadium.The event...
View Article'Disaster pastor' still helping He's been tireless in assisting Shamokin...
SHAMOKIN - For some, the Flood of 2011 may seem like a distant memory, but there are people who are still dealing with its the long-term effects. One person who has not forgotten how the flood impacted...
View ArticleLourdes holds senior awards program
COAL TOWNSHIP - Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School held its annual awards program May 25 to honor senior class scholars.The following students were award winners:Valedictorian - Dustin...
View ArticleCollege News: Lynch School of Education
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Dave Shinskie, a son of Dave and Joann Shinskie, of Kulpmont, was awarded a Bachelor of Arts from the Lynch School of Education at the 137th commencement of Boston College May...
View ArticleGasoline prices generally stable in local area
Prices at the pump continue to remain stable in Susquehanna Valley while drivers pay $3.471 this week, down 2 cents.On the national frontToday's national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is...
View ArticleMount Carmel girl vying for Laurel Queen
WELLSBORO - The Wellsboro community is again inviting the public to join in the week-long Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival celebration beginning Saturday. This family-friendly event includes the...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Thursday, June 6, 2013
Public welcome at JJUSA signup todaySHAMOKIN - The public is welcome to Claude Kehler Community Park today for the Jeep Jamboree USA registration.JJUSA is in town for the Pirate Coal Mountain Jeep...
View ArticleMemorials: Shamokin-Coal Township Library
Shamokin-Coal Township Public LibrarySHAMOKIN - Memorials for the period of April 28 to May 29 have been presented to Shamokin Coal Township Public Library for the following persons:Renee Apichell by...
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