Gilberton chief posts another video days before suspension ends
GILBERTON - A special meeting of Gilberton Borough Council on Friday could determine the continuing employment of borough police Chief Mark Kessler on the final day of his suspension.Borough council...
View ArticleGembic to have surgery
SHAMOKIN - Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III was hospitalized recently with kidney-related problems that will require surgery. He will not be able to return to work until at least the second...
View ArticleTanker driver rolled truck in New Jersey in April
A Shamokin man behind the wheel of a milk tanker truck that fell 40 feet off a bridge abutment near Excelsior Monday was also the driver of a milk tanker truck that rolled over in New Jersey April...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013
Community service set for SaturdayCOAL TOWNSHIP - Participants in a community service program coordinated by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at Brewser's...
View ArticleWIC office reduction avoided
SHAMOKIN - The planned reduction of operating hours at the Shamokin WIC office will not occurs Friday as planned.Family Planning Plus, which operates the Women, Infants and Children Program locally,...
View ArticleNolter's hearing Friday in federal court in W-B
WILKES-BARRE - A hearing is scheduled in federal court Friday for the Mount Carmel man accused of embezzling more than $7,000 from a local chapter of the United Steelworkers union.Earlier this month,...
View ArticleMount Carmel teen accused of using brass knuckles in assault, robbery
MOUNT CARMEL - A borough teen has been charged with multiple felony offenses including robbery for allegedly punching a man in the face with brass knuckles, kicking him and stealing his wallet and cell...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Friday, Aug. 30, 2013
Offices closed for holidayKULPMONT - The Kulpmont Borough office and the Kulpmont-Marion Heights Joint Municipal Authority offices will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day.Alzheimer training...
View ArticleAll Home Days opens Saturday
ELYSBURG - The 94th annual All Home Days being celebrated this Labor Day weekend in Ralpho Township will feature a mini-marathon, a parade, a car show, free entertainment and plenty of other activities...
View ArticleFormer Fleetwood plant sells for $3.85M
PAXINOS - The remaining portion of the former Fleetwood RV complex has been purchased by the parent company of Great Dane Trailers, a well-known manufacturer that has made a number of acquisitions...
View ArticleUnions call for Yuengling boycott
In response to a statement made Monday by the head of D.G. Yuengling and Son Inc. calling for a "right-to-work" law, a local labor union leader is calling for a Yuengling boycott."We're against anyone...
View Article1 of 4 teens who escaped Northwestern captured
READING - One of the four cadets who escaped from Northwestern Academy Wednesday was found Thursday afternoon and was transported back to Northumberland County. According to a media release from Coal...
View ArticleWork starts on Shamokin homes damaged by Flood of 2011
SHAMOKIN - An environmental remediation company is removing asbestos from condemned homes along South Rock Street, marking the start of the demolition of seven homes destroyed by flooding in September...
View ArticleTwo cited for ordinance violations
SHAMOKIN - Two property owners have been issued multiple citations by police for not correcting issues with their dilapidated buildings.Cpl. Bryan Primerano filed six citations each against Larry...
View ArticleTower City man arraigned on 22 charges related to car pursuit
CATAWISSA - A Tower City man who led officers from 10 stations on an approximate 30-mile, three-county car chase early Sunday morning is behind bars after being arraigned Tuesday on 22 criminal...
View ArticleDonations, volunteers needed for Moving Wall
COAL TOWNSHIP - Some $5,000 has been raised to pay for a visit by the Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall next year, but more is needed to build a platform to hold the wall and to pay for a program.Organizer...
View ArticleHistorical marker dedication part of ABA parade
ASHLAND - Ashland is getting ready for a very special celebration of the Ashland Boys' Association (ABA) on Saturday, which will include a parade and the dedication of a state historical marker...
View ArticleRaises OK'd for Line Mtn. administrators
MANDATA - Line Mountain School District's Act 93 administrative team was approved for more than $32,000 in salary increases Tuesday night after two years of salary freezes.The raises for the 2013-14...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Saturday, August 31, 2013
Two comics pages in today It wasn't funny, but Thursday's comics page was repeated in Friday's edition. With that, Friday's comics page is published today, page 11, as is Saturday's, on page 22. CDA...
View ArticleSunbury police to help at prison when asked by coroner
SUNBURY - Sunbury police have agreed to provide assistance to the Northumberland County Prison when asked to do so by the coroner. A meeting was held this week between city and county officials to...
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