Blight fight payday: Northumberland County receives $500,000
MILTON - The Northumberland County Housing Authority has been notified by the state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) that it has been approved for a $500,000 Keystone...
View ArticleSelinsgrove wrestler found boys 'extremely respectful'
Part 3 of 4 SELINSGROVE - The idea of Kimberly Spiegel being a member of Selinsgrove Area School District's wrestling team didn't ruffle a lot of feathers. The 2011 graduate and former Port Trevorton...
View ArticleResidents criticize pig farmer at Elysburg hearing
ELYSBURG - Cleveland Township residents who attended Monday night's public meeting and hearing on Joel Knoebel's large-scale animal-feeding operation application criticized the local farmer for sloppy...
View ArticleWeikel charged again in Coal Township burglaries; girlfriend arrested, too
COAL TOWNSHIP - A 33-year-old man released from prison last week after being charged with burglarizing homes on West Spruce Street is incarcerated once again on similar offenses, and his girlfriend...
View ArticleAOAA looks toward bright future at final meeting of 2013
SHAMOKIN - At their final meeting for 2013, members of the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area Authority spoke with optimism for the upcoming inaugural season for the proposed recreation area. "We had a...
View ArticleArchbishop Curley High School Choir to present concert at Mother Cabrini
SHAMOKIN - The Archbishop Curley High School Choir will present a Christmas season concert at Mother Cabrini Church, 214 N. Shamokin St., at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6.Also featured will be the school's...
View ArticleDeadly Shamokin fire expedites free smoke alarm distribution
SHAMOKIN - Last Tuesday's fire that claimed the life of 13-year-old Melissa "Missy" Pangburn and destroyed five houses on South Rock Street has prompted a joint effort by firefighters, police and code...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Judge's office movingSUNBURY - Northumberland County Deputy Court Administrator Kevin O'Hearn announced that the office of Magisterial District Judge Benjamin Apfelbaum will be moving from Sunbury...
View ArticleMarshal rules Northumberland County Prison fire accidental
SUNBURY - A state police fire marshal isn't sure how Saturday's fire started inside the kitchen of Northumberland County Prison, but he is sure it was an accident. Trooper Kirk Renn said Tuesday he...
View ArticleDespite some concerns, Masser, Culver support votes to reduce size of...
HARRISBURG - The state House of Representatives cast lopsided votes of approval Tuesday for bills that would give Pennsylvania voters an opportunity to reduce the size of the Legislature. Whether or...
View ArticleFormer Saint Catherine hospital employees get early Christmas gifts
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - Christmas came about a week early for 84 former employees of Saint Catherine Medical Center on Monday afternoon when each received a 60-day severance check. The distribution of...
View Article175 ladies enjoy Christmas tea at Shamokin church
SHAMOKIN - The seventh annual Ladies Christmas Tea was held at Christian & Missionary Alliance Church Friday. Chairwomen Debbie Bellavia and Lori Hopta said it was the largest to date with 175 in...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Wednesday, December 18, 2013
No makeup days for Santa sleighSHAMOKIN - Shamokin Rotary Club canceled Tuesday's Santa Sleigh appearance because of the weather. Rotarian Mike Buriak said there will not be any makeup days; however,...
View ArticleCoroners, deputies receive annual recertification
WILLIAMSPORT - Three area coroners and three chief deputy coroners recently attained their Annual Continuing Education Certification as required by Act 122 of the state legislature to remain full...
View ArticleGirl Grapplers: Former Shik student pursued wrestling to prove a point
Part 4 of 5 SUNBURY - Just try telling Amanda Barley she can't do something. A member of the boys wrestling and football teams at Shikellamy High School as well as Chatham High School in Virginia from...
View ArticleShamokin trims nearly half off 2014 budget deficit
SHAMOKIN - City officials have cut Shamokin's projected deficit for 2014 nearly in half. It was estimated at $327,378.20 prior to city council entering a closed door executive session during a special...
View ArticleLocal gasoline prices are down two cents
Susquehanna Valley gas prices fell two cents to $3.43 a gallon this week, according to AAA East Central.On the national frontTuesday's national average price at the pump was $3.22. This price is a...
View ArticleGirl with Mount Carmel ties performing in holiday favorite at Lancaster theater
LANCASTER - A young girl with local ties is making a splash in a production of a time-honored Christmas classic. Allie Hynoski, 11, daughter of Steve and Monica Hynoski, of Red Lion, is part of the...
View ArticleLATS riders want more trips to mall; input taken during public review
MOUNT CARMEL - Users of the Lower Anthracite Transportation System (LATS) who testified at one of three hearings Monday seem happy with the service and only suggested minor changes.Andrew Batson, a...
View ArticleMagisterial District Court: Wednesday, December 18, 2013
SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court Feb. 10 arraignment in Northumberland County...
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