Victim of fiery crash IDd
SHAMOKIN - The county coroner used an upper dental plate, jewelry and fragments of tattoos to help identify one of the two victims of a fiery pickup truck crash that occurred Aug. 26 on a rural road in...
View ArticleNorthumberland County commissioners vote to cut most salaries
SUNBURY - Northumberland County commissioners made history Wednesday night by reducing the salaries of most elected officials by $25,000 to $30,000 while requiring them to pay 50 percent of the...
View Article9/11 event planned in Mount Carmel
MOUNT CARMEL - The Clover Hose Company, the borough and surrounding communities will again work together in remembering the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The memorial parade will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday...
View ArticleLegal guns will be allowed at Bloomsburg Fair
BLOOMSBURG - The proposal to ban firearms on the grounds of the Bloomsburg Fair this year has been rescinded, board members said Wednesday. President Paul E. Reichart said the board will not be...
View ArticlePublic speaks out against wage cuts
SUNBURY - Although some of the citizens in attendance at Wednesday's public hearing and meeting to reduce the salaries of elected county officials appreciated the commissioners' efforts to save money,...
View ArticleMiniture horses, mascot for kids new to Bloomsburg Fair this year
BLOOMSBURG - Those attending the 158th Bloomsburg Fair later this month can expect to see beautiful, more brightly colored rides, miniature horses pulling heavy loads and even a mascot for the kids.All...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013
Mount Carmel road work set for todayMONTOURSVILLE - A roadway contractor will be in Mount Carmel today to repair three short sections of roadway that were resurfaced last year.The work involves two...
View ArticleKraynak to be sentenced Nov. 4
SUNBURY - Dr. Raymond Kraynak, who was found guilty Friday by Northumberland County Judge Charles H. Saylor of driving under the influence of alcohol, is scheduled to be sentenced by the judge at 9:15...
View Article18 pass test for Shamokin cop slots
SHAMOKIN - Eighteen people passed a civil service exam toward becoming a city police officer. Three vacancies exist due to retirements over the years, but it's unclear how many of the vacancies will...
View ArticleObama heads into the lion's den in Russia
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — President Barack Obama is heading into the lion's den of Russia, confronting Syria's key patron as well as foreign leaders skeptical of his call for an international...
View ArticleCoal Twp. firefighter's home destroyed by blaze
COAL TOWNSHIP - Usually when a fire alarm sounds, Coal Township Rescue Squad member Jim Hoffman is one of the first people to get into gear and respond to the scene. On Thursday, all he could do was...
View ArticleThree hurt when car hits medical transport van in Paxinos
PAXINOS - Three people were injured Thursday after a sedan pulled into the path of an oncoming handicapped van at Routes 61 and 487, according to state police. Trooper Wendy Keefer, of the Stonington...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Friday, Sept. 6, 2013
Tornado Trot will be next weekMOUNT CARMEL - The second annual Tornado Trot 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Dog Jog will take place Saturday, Sept. 14. The event will start at Mount Carmel Area High School, 600...
View ArticleHearing for man accused in 3-county car pursuit continued
CATAWISSA - The preliminary hearing for a Tower City man who led police on a vehicle pursuit through three counties Aug. 25 has been continued.Robert Clair Miller, 36, of 19 Mountain Trail Road, was...
View ArticleNorthumberland County row officers to discuss next step
SUNBURY - Northumberland County row officers who had their salaries reduced by $25,000 to $30,000 Wednesday by county commissioners Vinny Clausi and Stephen Bridy reportedly will meet this morning to...
View ArticleElysburg Flower Show winners announced
ELYSBURG - Winners have been announced for the Elysburg Garden's Club annual flower show, which was held in conjunction with the Ralpho Township All Home Days.Sectional winners are:Miniature...
View ArticleDreese to serve up to four years in granddaughter's death
SUNBURY - Despite showing remorse and "throwing herself at the mercy of the court," Bertha Dreese was sentenced Thursday afternoon to 16 months to 4 years in a state correctional institution in...
View ArticleObama sets Tuesday speech; big challenges on Syria
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Beset by divisions at home and abroad, President Barack Obama candidly acknowledged deep challenges Friday in winning support for a military strike against Syria from...
View ArticleKids to get shark tooth at first 'free lunch' Saturday
SHAMOKIN — A city church is opening its doors to local students beginning Saturday, offering free lunch and “engaging educational programs” each week. Fliers were recently sent home with an estimated...
View ArticleCoal Township VFW to hold flag retirement ceremony
COAL TOWNSHIP - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 317, Coal Township, will hold a flag retirement ceremony on Patriots' Day, at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Coal Township Municipal Building.The ceremony will be...
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