Catino's takes 'plunge' with expansion, blight fight
MOUNT CARMEL - A borough businessman purchased two abandoned and blighted properties on South Oak Street to expand his business and make the downtown area a little nicer. Art Catino said he "took a...
View ArticleKraynak set for trial Aug. 30
SUNBURY - A doctor and member of Mount Carmel Area School Board charged with driving under the influence of alcohol last year has secured a new attorney and is scheduled to go to trial Aug. 30.Dr....
View ArticleGeisinger awarded grant for brain cancer research
DANVILLE - Geisinger Health System has been awarded a two-year grant for $110,249 from the state Department of Health's Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement (PA-CURE) grant program for its work...
View ArticleMemorials: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
MOUNT CARMEL - The following memorials were presented to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in June for:Marie Angelo from Anna Pinamonti.Marie Kondisko from Joe and Floss Ecker, George Ann and Paul...
View ArticleMount Carmel mayor found fewer violations
MOUNT CARMEL - Violations were down in this year's walking tour by Mayor J. Kevin Jones.The four-day tour, conducted in late June, was the final one for Jones, who is not seeking reelection.Code...
View ArticleCollege News: Coal Township native named to Purdue board
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The Purdue Alumni Association announced that Kevin Metrocavage has been elected to the Purdue Alumni Association Board of Directors as the alumni director for the central...
View ArticleKulpmont did not 'buy out' Wilson; former chief not eligible for pension
KULPMONT - The borough did not "buy out" the remainder of Police Chief Rick Wilson III's five-year contract in agreeing to an "amicable" departure earlier this week, Mayor Myron Turlis said Thursday....
View ArticleOrganization News: Carmelite Over 50
MOUNT CARMEL - Cindy Saukaitis, president, opened the monthly meeting of the Carmelite Over 50 Club, which was held at Village Towne restaurant. Seven members attended. Members recited the Pledge of...
View ArticleGroup Cares volunteers wrap up week of improving Shamokin area homes
SHAMOKIN - Hard work, devotion to God, building relationships and coal region hospitality have been prevalent this week throughout the area while 330 youth and adult campers from across the country...
View ArticleMount Carmel votes yes on sewer loan, but with stipulations
MOUNT CARMEL - Members of Mount Carmel Borough Council voted unanimously to guarantee a $1.25 million loan for the Mount Carmel Municipal Authority to repair one of the water tanks at the sewer plant...
View ArticleMusic, art, adventure all set for summer
The summer of 2013 if flying by. Be sure to get out and enjoy all that the Susquehanna River Valley has to offer in August.Festivals are everywhere and so is music. You'll find concerts in Sunbury's...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Friday, July 26, 2013
Community service set for SaturdayCOAL TOWNSHIP - Participants in a community service program coordinated by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III are requested to meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at Kemp...
View ArticleSenior Center Activities: Week of July 29
Shamokin-Coal TownshipMonday - Morning cards and puzzles, 8:30 a.m.; yoga, pilates, stretch and tone, 9:30 a.m.; crafts, 12:30 p.m.Tuesday - Picnic at the Marina for those who signed up, lunch cost is...
View ArticleBass resigns as borough manager in Minersville
MINERSVILLE - Borough Manager Joseph K. Bass resigned from his position effective July 15, according to borough officials.Borough council President Helen Droskinis confirmed Thursday that Bass resigned...
View ArticleMilitary News: Robert J. Clews
Cpl. Robert J. Clews, a 2007 graduate of North Schuylkill High School, is serving with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. Clews enlisted in January 2011.Upon completing basic training, he was stationed at...
View ArticleBank hosts local artist
SHAMOKIN - The latest exhibit now in place in the lobby of the Independence Street branch of Susquehanna Bank highlights the work of Dennis "Wags" Wagner.With no formal art training, Wagner started...
View ArticleShamokin Housing Authority changes rules on pets
SHAMOKIN - After debating the topic for the past several months, the Shamokin Housing Authority board has adopted changes to its policy regarding pets at the Harold E. Thomas Highrise. The changes...
View ArticleMemorials: Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library
SHAMOKIN - The Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library has announced memorials for June 19 to July 23, have been presented for the following persons: Frank Baranoski by Olvany Insurance. Marcelle Barber...
View ArticleBridy bills state $13,392 for inmates kept at Northumberland County Prison
SUNBURY - Northumberland County Commissioner Stephen Bridy has billed the state Department of Corrections (DOC) $13,392 for housing eight inmates at Northumberland County Prison for nearly a...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Saturday, July 27, 2013
Duck tickets available for today's raceSHAMOKIN - Tickets for today's "duck drop" are still available. They can be purchased starting at 10 a.m. outside the post office on Independence Street. The...
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