6 positions cut in Shamokin police department
SHAMOKIN - The city's budget ax has fallen squarely on the police department, which will lose six officers from a force of 13.Chief Ed Griffiths said that's the news he received Friday after another...
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All centers will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas.Shamokin-Coal TownshipMonday - Morning cards, puzzles and board games, 8:30 a.m.; crafts, 12:30 p.m.Tuesday - Morning cards...
View ArticleSmall gas leak on Little Mountain posed no danger
COAL TOWNSHIP - Authorities investigated a "small leak" in the Sunoco Logistics gas pipeline on the south face of Little Mountain, off Trevorton Road, Friday afternoon. The public was not in danger,...
View ArticleHomicide charges against couple advance
SUNBURY - The young couple charged in the stabbing and strangulation death of Troy LaFerrara plan to stand trial after homicide, robbery and other felonies were bound to court during separate...
View ArticleFederal court sentences Mount Carmel man to probation
WILKES-BARRE - A Mount Carmel man was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to serve one year probation and pay a $3,872 fine for embezzling more than $7,000 from a local chapter of the United...
View ArticleBarletta commends state House for support of ACA exemption
HARRISBURG - Congressman Lou Barletta, R-11, commended the members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for their unanimous passage of a resolution urging Congress to immediately consider and...
View ArticleCollege News: Provost Scholars at IUP
INDIANA, Pa. - Two area students were recognized as Provost Scholars at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.At the start of the fall semester, eligibilty to be named a Provost Scholar is met by current...
View ArticleHoliday decorating contest held in Herndon Borough
HERNDON - The fresh snowfall created a magical backdrop for the Herndon Borough Holiday House Decorating Contest held Dec. 15.As they went from house to house the three judges, Steve Bobb, Elaine...
View ArticleDemolition begins on Shamokin property purchased by mistake
SHAMOKIN - Major demolition began Saturday on a dilapidated property on Mulberry Street which the owner said was purchased by mistake at a county judicial sale in August 2011. Keith Musser, who...
View ArticleGen. Kehler, a Shamokin native, retiring as highest ranking USAF officer
The career of a Shamokin native who rose to become the highest ranking officer in the U.S. Air Force will end New Year's Day. Gen. C. Robert Kehler, a four star general, is retiring after 39 years in...
View ArticleElks student awards presented at MCA
MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area Elks Students of the Month for November have been announced.The Student of the Month is senior Brittany Gummel, a daughter of Jolene Reich, of Kulpmont, and Brian...
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CT recycling center hoursCOAL TOWNSHIP - The Coal Township Recycling Center will close at noon Tuesday and will be closed Wednesday and Thursday for the Christmas holiday.Additionally, all Coal...
View ArticleShamokin NAPA store changes ownership New owners are Trevorton natives,...
SHAMOKIN - Ownership of National Auto Parts, 534 N. Market St., Shamokin, changed hands Dec. 2 to Big Boys NAPA of Sunbury, Millersburg and Northumberland. Big Boys NAPA is owned and operated by...
View ArticleLocations announced for car raffle tickets for city's 150th
SHAMOKIN - Locations to purchase $10 tickets for a chance to win a white, automatic 2014 Camaro convertible from B&L Chevrolet-Buick in conjunction with Shamokin's 150th anniversary next year have...
View ArticleShamokin man has captured photos of wildlife, and a love for the people
SHAMOKIN - The breathtaking sights and sounds of Africa are ones that Joe Choker will never forget.The retired Shamokin photographer made six month-long trips to the "Dark Continent" between 1995 and...
View ArticleVNA Health System earns HomeCare Elite designation
SHAMOKIN - VNA Health System has been named a "Top Agency" for HomeCare Elite in 2013. This recognition was awarded to both the Shamokin and Lewisburg agencies of VNA. Now in its eighth year, HomeCare...
View ArticleFor the Record: Sunday, December 22, 2013
Marriage licensesRyan Michael Klinger, 203 Red Cross Road, Dornsife, to Katie Elizabeth Troutman, 426 Cemetery Hill Road, Herndon. Issued Dec. 19.Stiben Tiburcio to Ambar Vanel Dela Rosa, both of 123...
View ArticleChristmas Eve services scheduled
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gowen CityThe traditional Christmas Eve Service of Carols, Candlelight, and Communion will be held at 7 p.m. The Rev. David M. Byerly is pastor. Participating in...
View ArticleGen. Kehler's 39-year career
Education 1974 Bachelor of Science in education, Pennsylvania State University, State College 1980 Distinguished graduate, Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 1982 Air Command and Staff...
View Article1,400 lose electricity in Shamokin, Ralpho townships
SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP - Approximately 1,400 PPL customers in Shamokin and Ralpho townships were without power Sunday morning when high winds accompanied by steady rainfall caused a large tree to fall and...
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