500 still without power in Northumberland County
SUNBURY - Although the brunt of Hurricane Sandy has passed through the area, there were still more than 600 homes and businesses that remain without power in Northumberland County as of Tuesday...
View ArticleCareer and technology center built for $4.4 million
Costs to build Northumberland County Career and Technical School - 1972 TOTAL COST: $4,415,000.00 (Site, Building and Equipment) Source of Funds Appalachia Commission $405,222.00 reimbursement....
View ArticleGirl who phoned in bomb scare sentenced
SUNBURY - A 17-year-old Mount Carmel girl charged with making three bomb threats to Mount Carmel Area School District on Oct. 9 was ordered by a county judge Wednesday afternoon to be released from...
View ArticleContinuance granted in ex-sub sexting case
SUNBURY - A criminal motion hearing scheduled for Wednesday afternoon to address issues in the case of a former substitute teacher at Shamokin Area School District charged with sending sexually graphic...
View ArticleThe 1972 dedication
From the Northumberland County Vocational-Technical School Dedication booklet in 1972: Dedication Although the concept of vocational education has been germinating in the minds of educators for years,...
View ArticleShamokin woman argues free speech in 'lunatic' actions
SUNBURY - The attorney for a Shamokin woman argued Wednesday morning that his client's alleged swearing and gestures may have annoyed, insulted and alarmed people, but don't constitute an obscenity...
View ArticleSmall fire in kitchen quickly extinguished
SHAMOKIN - Emergency responders extinguished a small kitchen fire Thursday afternoon in an apartment building on North Shamokin Street.Bruce Rogers, chief of Shamokin Fire Bureau, said an oven mitt...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Friday, November 2, 2012
Special section inside todayA special section highlighting the 40th anniversary of the Northumberland County Career and Technology Center, scheduled for insertion in Thursday's edition, is inside...
View ArticleDebris removal resumes
SHAMOKIN - The removal of demolition debris, which may include asbestos, from the site of a building collapse on North Shamokin Street will resume Monday, according to a city official.Steve Bartos,...
View ArticleYeager: Constituents will benefit from my broad life experiences
At 62, Ted Yeager, if elected, would be one of the oldest freshman members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives - if not the oldest. He believes the 107th District, and the House, will benefit...
View ArticleChief considers legal action over rants
SHAMOKIN - Scott Binsack's recent YouTube video rants claiming corruption in Shamokin have prompted the city's police chief to pursue possible legal action.In the past week, Binsack has recorded videos...
View ArticleLaw looking for Binsack
The man behind the "Something's Smokin' in Shamokin" website, who has a criminal past tracing from New York to the greater Scranton area, is wanted by the law again. Granted parole in April 2011,...
View ArticleCourt dismisses Clausi's lawsuit against former deputies, lawyer
BLOOMSBURG - A judge has dismissed Northumberland County Commissioner Vinny Clausi's $3 million defamation lawsuit, filed in 2010, against two former county deputy sheriffs and their former attorney.On...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Friday, November 2, 2012
MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court Dec. 3 at Northumberland County Courthouse, Sunbury,...
View Article2 jailed after search
ELYSBURG - A 2 1/2-hour police search for a man who fled from officers through the village Thursday ended with him and his girlfriend in custody of the Ralpho Township Police Department. Township...
View ArticleHalloween activities
Friday KULPMONT - Halloween dance and costume contest, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., VFW, 823 Chestnut St. DJ Powerhouse/Karaoke. Prize for best costume. Food. Giveaways. No cover. Members and guests welcome....
View ArticleTri-Valley, Line Mountain athletes assist residents in storm preparations
KLINGERSTOWN - Tonight, they'll face off on opposite sides of the field.On Sunday, they were on the same team.Members of the Line Mountain and Tri-Valley football teams, coaches and parents were among...
View ArticleDonations of blankets sought by VNA for storm victims
SHAMOKIN - Blankets are being sought by VNA Health System to donate to homebound patients in New York City who are without power following the natural disaster caused by Hurricane Sandy.Donated...
View ArticlePauline Center designs 'D' card to promote diabetes awareness
KULPMONT - In an effort to stop diabetes and as part of its mission, The Saint Pauline Center has designed the symbol "D" card (shown at left) for distribution to the public. All donations raised by...
View ArticleJudge allows bankruptcy trustee to dispose of hospital medical records
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - Former patients of Saint Catherine Medical Center Fountain Springs have one year to get their medical records, according to an order signed by a federal judge Wednesday allowing the...
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