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College News: Penn College graduates

WILLIAMSPORT - The following area students graduated during summer semester ceremonies at Pennsylvania College of Technology:- Erin E. McMahon, Catawissa, Associate of Applied Science, radiography,...

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Geisinger, Holy Spirit have letter of intent

DANVILLE - Geisinger Health System (GHS) has reached into a new territory in exploring another potential merger.GHS and Holy Spirit Health System, Camp Hill, announced Monday the signing of a letter of...

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Zerbe Township sewer rates to jump 36 percent

TREVORTON - Zerbe Township residents face a 36 percent increase in sewer bills starting in 2014, mandated by the state to pay for a proposed $2.947 million sewage treatment plant. Supervisors voted...

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College News: University of Georgia graduate

ATHENS, Ga. - John David Moody, formerly of Paxinos, graduated from the University of Georgia Aug. 2, with a doctorate degree in chemistry.His thesis title was, "Identifying Difficult Topics and...

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College News: Dean's lists

WINCHESTER, Va. - Lauryn Nicole Leach, a 2012 graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School, has achieved dean's list status with a 3.80 grade-point average for spring semester at Shenandoah...

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Organization News: Our Lady CCW

Our Lady CCWCOAL TOWNSHIP - Our Lady of Hope Catholic Counsel met in July in the parish center. President Margaret Forbes opened with prayers and the Pledge of Allegiance.The treasurer's report was...

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Blight issues fuel citizens' complaints at Shamokin meeting

SHAMOKIN - A group of citizens attended Monday's council meeting to address blighted properties and other issues affecting their neighborhoods. Eugene Bellis, of North Seventh Street, said many in the...

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Organization News: Patsies Senior Adult Ministry

TREVORTON - The Patsies Senior Adult Ministry met at St. Patrick's Church Hall on Aug. 19 with 28 members in attendance. The S.A.M. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were recited and the "Over 50 Song"...

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Noteworthy: Tuesday, September 10, 2013

St. John's UCC Scout signup setSHAMOKIN - Registration for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturing Scouting (co-ed) will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today through Thursday at St. John's UCC, 117 N. Eighth...

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Work continues on Shamokin Creek project in Mount Carmel

Construction work of a 20-foot wide concrete channel in Shamokin Creek is approaching residential areas of Mount Carmel. A section of the channel has been built between the Silver Bowl and the...

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Grid reliability, resilience key defense against severe weather

A recent White House report touted increased investment in the nation's electric delivery grid as crucial to blunting the effects of severe weather - the number one cause of power outages in the...

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Police: Mount Carmel woman hid drugs in bra

CATAWISSA - A Mount Carmel couple faces drug charges after police said they found 150 packets of heroin during a traffic stop in Columbia County in July.Moriah J. Close, 22, and Aaron Profit, 33, both...

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Memorials: Divine Redeemer, August

Divine RedeemerMOUNT CARMEL - The following memorials and donations have been presented to Divine Redeemer Church for August:In memory of:Victor E. Concini from Dan and Phyllis Ficca, Sis and Joe...

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Man, 35, admits to sex assault on girl, 8

SHAMOKIN - A 35-year-old Coal Township man accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl in July told a judge he plans to seek help for his criminal behavior. During his arraignment Tuesday...

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Woman charged with bilking widow waives

SHAMOKIN - A 43-year-old licensed funeral home director charged with stealing $30,000 from an elderly Coal Township woman waived her right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday morning and remains on free...

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Local Tunnel to Towers Race is set for Saturday

SHAMOKIN - Members of the Nothumberland County Tunnel to Towers Team will hold their second annual Tunnel to Towers Race at 10 a.m. Saturday. All proceeds benefit the team, which will again travel to...

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Kulpmont to receive HOME grant

KULPMONT - Borough council took steps to help homeowners improve their residences through a new program with the Northumberland County Housing Authority.At its meeting Tuesday, council voted to accept...

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Noteworthy: Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Expo Thursday; Masser's office closedELYSBURG - Due to Rep. Kurt Masser's Senior Expo being held Thursday at the All Home Days Park, the state representative announced his district offices in Danville...

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Reams held for court

SUNBURY - "The officer needed to do what was done." That statement taken by police from a woman who witnessed 17-year-old Naheem J. Reams get shot in the torso by a Sunbury police officer after the...

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North Schuylkill, Butler Twp. renew police deal

FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - The North Schuylkill School District and Butler Township have renewed their agreement for the township to provide police officers as security during the school day.The agreement was...

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