Shamokin man charged with stealing from Puffs
SHAMOKIN - A city man is accused of bilking his former employer of $5,800.Police charged Stephen Smith, 35, of 249 S. Franklin St., with theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property after he...
View ArticleLine Mtn. board seeks bids for sale of vacant schools, re-elects Laudenslager...
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Line Mountain School Board is soliciting sealed bids for the two elementary school buildings in Leck Kill and Dalmatia that were vacated in this year's district consolidation.At...
View ArticleLine Mountain presents 'It's a Wonderful Life' in black and white
MANDATA - The drama club at Line Mountain Junior/Senior High School will present "It's a Wonderful Life" Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Imitating the classic movie released in...
View ArticleWomen invited to apply for award
The Soroptimist International Club of Snyder, Union and Northumberland Counties Inc. is seeking applicants for its annual Women's Opportunity Award.The Women's Opportunity Award was created in 1972 to...
View ArticleCommunity, club come together for successful event
The Soroptimist International Club of Snyder, Union and Northumberland Counties Inc. expressed appreciation to the public for helping to make the 2013 Bras for the Cause a success. The SUN Soroptimist...
View ArticleNorthumberland County Prison Board could change meeting day
SUNBURY - The Northumberland County Prison Board will discuss whether to change its monthly meetings to Tuesdays instead of Wednesdays in the new year.Board Chairman and county Commissioner Stephen...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013
Blood drive at Lourdes todayCOAL TOWNSHIP - Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School will host a blood drive today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the school gym. Donations will benefit the Geisinger Blood...
View ArticleResources available for older drivers, loved ones
HARRISBURG - Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is recognized nationally through Friday, and there are several resources available to help keep drivers of all ages safe in Pennsylvania.CoursesOne way...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013
SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court Jan. 6 at Northumberland County Courthouse, Sunbury,...
View ArticleAnother $788,000 for AOAA; Shamokin park, Coal Township playground get...
HARRISBURG - The Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA), Claude Kehler Community Park and a Coal Township playground are among the projects slated to receive more than $1 million in state funding...
View ArticleShamokin needs $800,000 to pay 2013 bills
SHAMOKIN - The City of Shamokin will ask a county judge to approve city council's pursuit of an $800,000 loan to cover unpaid bills.A petition to be filed today in Northumberland County Court says the...
View ArticleMarino to be guest speaker at Conservatives' meeting
LEWISBURG - U.S. Rep. Tom Marino (R-10) will be the guest speaker at the Susquehanna Valley Conservatives meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday in the Baylor Conference Room at the Best Western Country...
View Article5 end terms on CSFS board
The Central Susquehanna Community Foundation (CSCF) said good-bye to five long-term board members at its November trustees meeting.Andreae K. Hoosty, Michael Flock, David Saracino, Kevin Tanribilir and...
View ArticleCollege News: Semifinalist in singing competition
SELINSGROVE - Victoria Wolfe, of Trevorton, was named a semifinalist in the freshman women's category of the annual singing competition hosted by the Allegheny Mountain Chapter of the National...
View ArticleSalvation Army needs food items for Christmas baskets
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Salvation Army's annual food drive seeking specialty food items is scheduled to conclude Monday, but it is "running behind" and there is an urgent need for more items.Salvation Army...
View ArticleSecurity videos sought for Sunbury stabbing investigation
SUNBURY - In conjunction with their homicide investigation into the death of Troy LaFerrara, 42, of Port Trevorton, city police are requesting any business between Sheetz and Aldi's along Routes 11-15...
View ArticleShamokin council to meet twice to solve $600,000 deficit
SHAMOKIN - City council will meet twice this month to work on eliminating a $616,000 deficit in the 2014 preliminary general fund budget.The meetings will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 12 and Dec. 18.A...
View ArticleMemorials: Divine Redeemer Church
MOUNT CARMEL -The following memorials have been presented to Divine Redeemer Church for November 2013. In memory ofRichard P. DiFrancesco from wife, Rose, and family.Augustine Lombardo from...
View ArticleSenior Citizen Activities: Week of December 9 to 13
Shamokin- Coal TownshipMonday - Morning cards board games and puzzles; crafts, 12:30 p.m.Tuesday - Morning cards and puzzles; walk a mile, 9:30 a.m.; lunch at Brewser's, 11:30 a.m.; bridge,...
View ArticleHeroin suspect back to jail; judge refuses to lower bail
CATAWISSA - A judge refused Thursday to lower bail for Bryant Anthony Leiby, who's charged in connection with the heroin overdose of an Elysburg woman, agreeing with the arresting officer that the...
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