Couple hurt in Ralpho crash want driver charged
A New York man critically injured in a March 25 four-vehicle crash on Route 54 near Elysburg is "outraged" over what he claims is a lack of justice.Richard Shaw, of Johnson City, offered harsh...
View ArticleYour Chamber: New director eager to help members
I am honored to have obtained the position of director for the Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. I am eager to work toward my goals for the chamber of obtaining new members, retaining current...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Sunday, August 4, 2013
NoteworthyCard players wantedCOAL TOWNSHIP - The Shamokin/Coal Township Senior Action Center is looking for pinochle and Pokeno players in the early morning and Wednesday afternoons. Pinochle is also...
View ArticleBusiness expanding for Shamokin Yellow Cab Taxi service in Pottsville,...
SHAMOKIN - Although Shamokin customers remain the "heart beat" of its business, Shamokin Yellow Cab has experienced success since expanding its services to the Pottsville area a few years ago under...
View ArticleFor the Record: Sunday, August 4, 2013
Marriage licensesRodney Clark Kerstetter, 3905 Upper Road, Shamokin, and Kimberly A. Lynch, 5511 Upper Road, Shamokin. Issued Aug. 1, 2013.Chad Michael Brokenshire and Theresa M. Eck, both of 267 State...
View ArticleMount Carmel Senior Living Community achieves five-star designation from CMS
MOUNT CARMEL - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has given Mount Carmel Senior Living Community a five-star overall rating, the highest level possible for a skilled nursing home.CMS...
View ArticleTurnpike commission to get report card
HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will be graded with a public report card on how well it does eradicating an entrenched pay-to-play culture that led to an ongoing state corruption...
View ArticleSound Off: Monday, August 5, 2013
The following landlord/tenant claims and judgments were filed in magisterial district court:Office of John Gembic III, Shamokin- Richard Kleman, of Shamokin, against Kehla Schaffer, and Darren Miller...
View ArticleArea invited to participate in Talent Showcase 2013
SHAMOKIN - The area is invited to attend and participate in an October event that will bring together the best in local talent and give away over $1,000 in prizes to those that support the cause.The...
View ArticleBio box for Elizabeth Edmunds
Name: Elizabeth Helena Edmunds Education: Shamokin Catholic High School; College Misericordia, bachelor's in chemistry; University of Scranton, master's in organic chemistry; Woman's Medical College...
View ArticleCareer of caring
Elizabeth Edmunds had already tugged the iconic white doctors coat over her shoulders before she unlocked the front door of her office building, wanting to look the part for an anticipated photograph....
View ArticleNational Night Out events planned locally
Police departments are sponsoring National Night Out events across the area from 6 to 9 p.m. today.Residents of Mount Carmel and Mount Carmel Township, Shamokin, Sunbury and Zerbe Township are asked to...
View ArticleAnthracite Citizens' Theater has a sweet performance lined up
MOUNT CARMEL - Anthracite Citizens' Theatre (ACT) will present its summer musical production of Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16 and 17, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013
Road to get weight restrictionLOCUST GAP - PennDOT crews will post signs announcing a permanent, year-round, 10-ton weight restriction on Route 2021 (Gap Road and Marshall Street) from High Road near...
View ArticlePlanning commission offers Shamokin two options for downtown streetlight issue
SHAMOKIN - The city's planning commission will present two options to city council concerning the replacement of street lighting along Independence Street.Commission members said, if the city can...
View ArticleKnoebels announces scholarship recipients
ELYSBURG - Knoebels Amusement Resort is pleased to announce the 2013 Knoebels Scholarship recipients:Heather Augustine, a daughter of Jeffrey and Ann Marie Augustine, of Shamokin, 2013 graduate of...
View ArticleReams preliminary hearing continued
SUNBURY - A preliminary hearing scheduled for this afternoon for teenager Naheem Jahad Reams has been continued until next week at the request of the arresting officer.Reams, 17, was charged as an...
View ArticleMemorials: Mount Carmel Area Public Library
MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area Public Library is grateful for the following donations. These donations have always been the most basic and important source of funds to The Mount Carmel Area...
View ArticleFire cleanup sparks dispute in Kulpmont
KULPMONT - The area along the 900 block of Chestnut Street where three homes burned in January has been cleaned up, but a large pile of debris from a fourth property remains. Borough officials, citing...
View ArticleMemorials: Saint Pauline Center
KULPMONT - The following memorials and special intentions were made to the Saint Pauline Center:Louis S. "Cocoa" Papp by Richard and Joan Sassani, Susan Kurtek, Joan Sassani, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley...
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