Arson suspect to undergo incompetency examination
SUNBURY - Accused arsonist James L. Neidlinger Jr. will undergo an incompetency examination to determine if he understands the ramifications of pleading guilty or facing a trial.Shortly before 4:30...
View ArticleCollege News:Shamokin woman receives Master's degree
BLOOMSBURG - Taryn Gilger of Shamokin graduated May 17 from Bloomsburg University with a Master of Science in elementary education. Her degree certifies her in elementary education for kindergarten...
View ArticleSuspect in 2005 Paxinos armed robbery headed to trial
SUNBURY - A Selinsgrove man is scheduled to go to trial eight years after being charged in an armed robbery at the Paxinos residence of a disabled individual. Erik Jamel Harrington, 23, will face a...
View ArticleWWII mortar found in Shamokin attic
SHAMOKIN - City police contacted explosive specialists to diffuse a potentially dangerous situation at a Sunbury Street home Monday afternoon. Officers from the Pennsylvania State Police Emergency and...
View ArticleSchool News: Christina Halcovich
NEWTOWN SQUARE - Christina Halcovich, formerly of Paxinos, has graduated with high honors from the The Episcopal Academy High School.She was a member of the National Cum Laude Society, Sociedad...
View ArticleCollege News: IUP dean's list
INDIANA, Pa. - The following students from Northumberland County have been named to the spring 2013 dean's list at Indiana University of Pennsylvania:Elysburg - Kayla Marie Bobber, interior design;...
View ArticleJudge tosses Gusick's claim against Shamokin
SUNBURY - A Northumberland County judge tossed a city contractor's claim last week that the City of Shamokin breached a contract to demolish a partially collapsed building last summer in the 700 block...
View ArticleCollege News: Megan Anne O'Neil
SCRANTON - Megan Anne O'Neil received a Master of Science with honors from the University of Scranton in community counseling on May 25. She completed three years of course work at the university and a...
View Article'SOONER OR LATER'
SHAMOKIN - City officials were working Monday to expedite the emergency demolition of an abandoned double home in the 600 block of West Spruce Street that partially collapsed in the early morning...
View ArticleOrganization News: Patsies
TREVORTON - The Patsies Senior Adult Ministry held its monthly meeting June 17 at St. Patrick Church. Twenty-two members attended. The meeting opened with the Senior Adult Ministry Prayer and the...
View ArticleMilitary news: Justin Vu
Army Reserve Pvt. Justin Vu has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons,...
View ArticleMasser, Culver voted for budget
HARRISBURG - Reps. Kurt Masser (R-108) and Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-107) both voted in favor of the state's $28.376 billion budget on Sunday."This budget marks the third consecutive year that...
View ArticleMemorials: Mount Carmel Area Public Library
Mount Carmel Area Public LibraryMOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area Public Library is grateful for the following memorial donations, the most basic and important source of funds.Birthday memorialEliza...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Wednesday, July 3, 2013
SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court Aug. 5 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can...
View ArticleClub, PSSA back in court
SUNBURY - Despite a settlement reached May 25 in a civil lawsuit filed by the Pennsylvania State Sportsmen's Association (PSSA) against Valley Gun and Country Club in Elysburg, lawyers for both parties...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Coping with grief discussedELYSBURG - Ways to cope with grief and find peace after loss will be presented at Lifetree Cafe from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Elysburg Presbyterian Church, 320 W. Valley Ave.The...
View ArticleJuly 4th motorists will enjoy cheaper gas prices
By AAA EAst Central Holiday travelers may have more than July 4th to celebrate, according to AAA East Central. Susquehanna Valley gas prices fell more than three cents this week to $3.464.On the...
View ArticleCity home still falling
SHAMOKIN - A contractor could mobilize heavy equipment as early as today to the site of a partially collapsed double home on West Spruce Street.That the demolition process could begin shortly was good...
View ArticleDriver charged with homicide
SUNBURY - A Port Trevorton man accused of causing a wreck last year on Veterans Memorial Bridge that killed a father and his young son is charged with vehicular homicide.Trooper David Townsend, state...
View ArticleArea Agency on Aging looking for volunteers
SUNBURY - Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging is actively seeking dedicated volunteers for its ombudsman program.According to the agency, approximately six out of 10 nursing home residents never...
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