Shamokin to get more than $3.4M for creek, 99 Steps projects
SHAMOKIN - The city has been approved for more than $3.4 million in grant funding for restoration projects on a pair of high-profile landmarks, according to the city clerk.Shamokin will receive...
View ArticleThree Sunbury officers on admin leave; PSP investigating shooting
SUNBURY - Three Sunbury police officers involved in Wednesday's chase that ended with a police officer shooting a 17-year-old have been placed on administrative leave, Chief Stephen Mazzeo said."The...
View ArticleMCA names this year's top 5
MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area School District announced Wednesday the top five students who will graduate with their classmates at 7 p.m. today in the high school gym. Lisa Darrup has been...
View ArticleCoal Township alumni celebrate 77 years
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Coal Township High School Alumni Association celebrated its 77th anniversary with a banquet at Brady Fire Company Banquet Hall on May 25. It was attended by 217 classmates. The...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Friday, June 7, 2013
Vetovich to hold book signingsSHAMOKIN - Paxinos author Kristalyn Vetovich will be signing copies of her new book "Pure Fyre" at two events in the area.She will be signing copies and reading an excerpt...
View ArticleSchmidt family expresses thanks, pride
Frank, Mary and I, Bill, wish to thank all the people of Shamokin and surrounding areas for the cheerful and heart-warming welcome for our trip back to Shamokin for the Anthracite Heritage Festival. We...
View ArticleSASD studies random drug testing policy
COAL TOWNSHIP - Shamokin Area Athletic Director Rick Kashner was authorized Thursday by members of the district's athletic committee to research options to implement a random drug testing policy for...
View ArticleJJUSA drivers sign in, put their Jeeps on display at Claude Kehler Community...
SHAMOKIN - A portion of West Arch Street at Claude Kehler Community Park Thursday was filled with dozens of Jeeps with license plates from California, Texas, North Carolina and all over the east...
View ArticleCollege News: Cassandra Mace
BLOOMSBURG - Cassandra Mace, a sophomore early childhood education/special education dual major at Bloomsburg University, has been named to the dean's list with a 4.0 grade-point average for the spring...
View ArticleMCA grads urged to show pride, never stop learning
MOUNT CARMEL - In all her time living in the coal region and studying in the Mount Carmel Area School District, valedictorian Lisa Darrup said two important qualities were instilled in her and her...
View ArticleMemorials: Divine Redeemer Church
MOUNT CARMEL - The following memorials were presented to Divine Redeemer Church in May.Helen M. Nolter from Liz Robbins family, Ann DiFrancesco, Frank and Mary Sawicki.Saverio V. and Raffaela Miriello...
View ArticleSunbury shooting probe 'ongoing'
SUNBURY - State police are still working to determine the details of a Wednesday morning chase that ended when, according to police, a city officer shot the teen driver after the teen drove into two...
View ArticleShamokin Area names its top 5 of the class of 2013
COAL TOWNSHIP - Shamokin Area High School announced Thursday the top five students who will graduate with their classmates at 7 p.m. today in the high school gym. Darien Craft has been named the...
View ArticleNCCTC presents awards
COAL TOWNSHIP - Northumberland County Career and Technology Center (NCCTC) presented the following end-of-year awards at a recent ceremony:Coal Township Alumni Association Scholarship: $2,500...
View ArticleCancer and courage: Shamokin area woman shares her journey
I almost decided to skip the annual mammogram last year. The results always read the same and last summer's print articles argued against an annual exam after a certain age. The written word is...
View ArticleCoal Township man drowns while fishing
WEIKERT - A Coal Township man who reportedly fell and was submerged in Penns Creek for at least 20 minutes while fishing Wednesday afternoon passed away later in the day at Geisinger Medical Center in...
View ArticleSenior Citizen Activities
All centers will be closed on Friday, June 14 in observance of Flag Day.Shamokin-Coal TownshipMonday - Morning cards and puzzles, 8:30 a.m.; yoga, 9:30 a.m.; aerobics, 10 a.m.; crafts, 12:30...
View ArticleDean's list at Lock Haven University
LOCK HAVEN - Rachel Niglio, of Kulpmont, was named to the dean's list for academic achievement at Lock Haven University for the spring semester, earning a grade-point average of 4.0.Niglio is a health...
View ArticleSunbury police taking phone threat seriously
SUNBURY - Police remain on guard after a "credible threat" was made on Sunbury officers believed to be in retaliation for the shooting of a 17-year-old male following a car pursuit early Wednesday...
View ArticleSerafin wins Shamokin Area School Board tie-breaker
SUNBURY - It was a good day for Diane Serafin.After retiring Friday as a teacher from the Shamokin Area School District after 33 years, she pulled the winning number to break the tie in the Republican...
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