Farmers market 'is actually happening'
ATLAS - It's more than a year behind schedule, but development of a farmers market "is actually happening" at the former Bi-Lo at Routes 54 and 61."We are working on it every day," said Jarret Cohen,...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Monday, June 24, 2013
SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can plead...
View ArticleSafe schools remains live issue
HARRISBURG - Safeguarding schools from violence remains a live issue as state lawmakers work this week to approve the next state budget before Sunday's deadline. The issue is being addressed on two...
View ArticleShamokin-Coal Township Public Library
SHAMOKIN - The Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library has announced that memorials for the period of May 30 to June 18 have been presented for the following persons:Theodore Bakowicz by Rosann and Tom...
View ArticleNoteworthy
Music in the Park schedule setSUNBURY - Each Tuesday at 6 p.m. this summer, Sunbury will host a band or singer at the gazebo for Music in the Park at Cameron Park.In July, the Ann Kerstetter Band will...
View ArticleNew Relay location in town park a big hit
MOUNT CARMEL - The organizers and participants of the Mount Carmel Area Relay For Life loved having the event in the town park so much that they have already decided to come back next year.Police Chief...
View ArticleLine Mountain Jr./Sr. High School
HERNDON - The honor roll for the fourth marking period at Line Mountain Junior-Senior High School has been announced.Distinguished honor roll12th grade - Colton Bowman, Kaitlyn Boyer, Dylan Buddock,...
View ArticleLandlord/Tenant claims and judgements: Monday, June 24, 2013
The following landlord/tenant claims and judgments were filed in magisterial district court:Office of John Gembic III, Shamokin- Cenral Pennsylvania Petroleum LLC, of Tampa, Fla., against Akshar...
View ArticleRainbow Club
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Rainbow Club met at Our Lady of Hope hall for their monthly meeting.Ruth Romanoski, president, opened the meeting with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Over 50 song. The...
View ArticleRoad work: Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Railroad crossingCATAWISSA - Motorists who travel Route 42 (Rupert Drive) in Montour Township are advised that North Shore Railroad plans to replace the crossing just west of Catawissa starting Friday....
View ArticleOur Boys Band gets back together for San Marziale parade in Kulpmont
KULPMONT - When the San Marziale Parade restarted in 2011, it was heralded as the renewal of a borough tradition. Now, a tradition within that tradition will also restart. The Our Boys Band will...
View ArticleBlighted property collapses in Kulpmont
KULPMONT - Borough officials are giving the owners of a Poplar Street property 48 hours to clean up the debris left behind when the wall and window of an abandoned modular home collapsed onto the lawn...
View ArticleCollege News: Provost Prize at Arcadia
Provost PrizeGLENSIDE - Amy Besser, a 2011 graduate of Mount Carmel Area Junior-Senior High School, has been awarded the Provost's Prize for the sophomore with the highest cumulative average for three...
View ArticleGeisinger, Lewistown leadership approve merger; state OK needed
DANVILLE - Geisinger and Lewistown Hospital officials have signed off on a plan to merge, pending regulatory review by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and approval by the state Attorney...
View ArticleTeen, 15, charged with taking gun from truck
SHAMOKIN - A 15-year-old male from Coal Township has been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly stealing a handgun from a truck on South Shamokin Street Friday morning.The teen is accused of...
View ArticleHitch a ride to the rides: LATS now has Knoebels run
MOUNT CARMEL - The Lower Anthracite Transportation System (LATS) has added a Knoebels Amusement Resort route that's being used by park visitors and employees. LATS Executive Director Megan Janolek...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Tuesday, June 25, 2013
SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place June 18 before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court July 29 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Sisters chargedSHAMOKIN - Molly Bell, 21, of 655 Bear Valley Ave., Shamokin, and her sister, Samantha Marie Bell, 24, of 406 S. Market St., Shamokin, have been charged by Cpl. Bryan Primerano with...
View ArticleSpecial meeting will determine outcome for new 911 center system
SUNBURY - Northumberland County commissioners will conduct a special meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday to vote on awarding a contract for a countywide radio communications system. Chief Clerk Gary Steffen...
View ArticleRoad work: Catawissa, Pillow projects on tap
Crossing work expected to start on Saturday CATAWISSA - The detour for the North Shore Railroad's planned crossing replacement on Route 42 (Rupert Drive) just west of Catawissa will start Saturday...
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