Our Lady's festival all set for this weekend
MOUNT CARMEL - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 47 S. Market St., will hold its annual festival at Fourth and Market streets from 6 p.m to 11 p.m. Friday with entertainment by the Shoreliners and from...
View ArticleResolution attempts to give Kulpmont work to locals
KULPMONT - Borough council is taking steps to ensure that when a new borough complex is built, the work will benefit the local economy as much as possible.Councilman Stephen Motyka proposed and council...
View Article'Early-bird specials' discussion will focus on Centralia mine fire
SELINSGROVE - "What Has Been Learned About the Centralia Coal Fire?" is the topic of Saturday's "early-bird specials" discussion series by Susquehanna University. It starts at 4 p.m. at BJ's Steak and...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Friday, June 21, 2013
Swim club reopens after heavy rainsCOAL TOWNSHIP - Edgewood Swim Club is now open from noon until 8 p.m. daily. It was closed temporarily due to heavy rainstorms. SYBL open gym begins MondaySHAMOKIN -...
View ArticleWidow's Sons' event raises money for bike give-away
FORESTVILLE - The PA Widow's Sons Masonic Riders Association held its second annual MC Rodeo at the Forestville Fire Company grounds to raise money for the annual Santa Bicycle give away. Many turned...
View ArticleSummer eases in, but temperatures will rise this weekend
Turn on the grill and get in the pool - today is the first official day of summer. We'll enjoy the longest amount of daylight, with sunrise at 5:35 a.m. and sunset at 8:41 p.m. Summer began at 1:04...
View ArticleAnthracite Outdoor Adventure Area will have groundbreaking ceremony today
BURNSIDE - A groundbreaking ceremony for the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) will be held at the trailhead today, marking the start of work for the first permanent structure on the...
View ArticleMount Carmel Area passes $16M budget
MOUNT CARMEL - Mount Carmel Area's $16 million general fund budget for next school year was given final approval Thursday by the district school board. The budget was passed without a tax increase....
View ArticlePolice look for cats that attacked owner
SHAMOKIN - Police said two Bengal cats are roaming free in the city after they caused minor injury to their owner and left their home Tuesday.Despite a spotted marble coat similar to that of the Bengal...
View ArticleFor the Record: Sunday, June 23, 2013
Marriage licensesMatthew Paul Carpenter, of 5290 Upper Road, Shamokin, to Michelle Lyn Carey, of 171 Bates Road, Shamokin. Issued Thursday.Robert Mario Bush, of 509 W. Saylor St., Atlas, to Megan...
View ArticleMount Carmel Relay salutes late Aristes chief
MOUNT CARMEL - Scott Yeager dedicated his life to other people by serving as Aristes fire chief for more than 25 years and helping anyone in need. Even in the last few months of his life, he...
View ArticleCollege News: Susquehanna dean's list
SELINSGROVE - Fifteen local students were named to Susquehanna University's dean's list for the spring semester.The dean's list recognizes students who achieve a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher...
View ArticleDean's list at West Chester
WEST CHESTER - Taylor Getty, a daughter of Bret Getty, of Mount Carmel, and the late Leanne Getty, has been named to the dean's list at West Chester University for the spring semester with a 3.96...
View ArticleHanderhan's pension 'spiked' in final 3 years, Mount Carmel records show
MOUNT CARMEL - Former borough police lieutenant Blaine Handerhan's salary appears to have been "spiked" in the final three years of his employment, driving up his pension payout. From 2002 until his...
View Article24 youths learn skills to save lives at Elysburg Fire Cadet Weekend
ELYSBURG - Twenty-four youths were taught skills that could one day prevent property damage and loss of life at Saturday's day one of Fire Cadet Weekend at the Elysburg Fire Department. Forty...
View ArticleScholarship winner
PHILADELPHIA - Brandon Talisesky, of Elysburg, was awarded an annual $4000 scholarship by the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). Talisesky is a student at Saint Joseph's...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Sunday, June 23, 2013
Surplus food distribution setKULPMONT - A surplus food distribution will be held for enrolled borough residents from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday at the borough garage. Residents are reminded to bring their...
View ArticleMilitary News: Army infantry graduate
FORT BENNING, Ga. - Pvt. Cody J. Kehler, a U.S. Army infantryman, graduated from basic infantry training May 31 at Fort Benning. He is a son of Steven and Tracy Kehler, of Ashland. During his first...
View ArticleCoal Township traffic stop nets 92 packs of heroin; Shamokin man charged
COAL TOWNSHIP - A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a Shamokin man, who police said had 92 packets of heroin. Coal Township police said Saturday that Jeremy Rickert, 20, of 641 S. Market St., was...
View ArticleCollege News: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
PHILADELPHIA - Joanna Marie Kraynak, of Kulpmont, was among the 266 graduates awarded the doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine at the college's 122nd...
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