County officials review Shamokin's budget
SHAMOKIN - Two Northumberland County employees were at City Hall Thursday to review the city's finances.Jeff McClintock, county budget director, and Lori Smoogen, a finance employee, each declined...
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Book club to begin discussionCOAL TOWNSHIP - St. John's United Methodist Church's Book and Breakfast Club will discuss its sixth book, "Unveiling Mary Magdalene" by Liz Curtis Higgs, at 9:15 a.m....
View ArticleSunbury police: Man fired shot at girlfriend
SUNBURY - A city man accused of attempted homicide after allegedly firing a gun in the direction of his girlfriend Thursday morning said he was trying to kill himself, not her.Aaron Keith Brannon, 28,...
View ArticleMemorials
Divine RedeemerMOUNT CARMEL - The following memorials have been presented to Divine Redeemer Church for December.Enez L. Stetz from Robert Kowaleski, Barb and Joe Hajcak, Ron Coleman, Jasmine Paskell,...
View ArticleSAHS band member to perform at Orange Bowl
MIAMI - A Shamokin Area High School senior will be among the members of an all-star marching band performing during tonight's Orange Bowl football game to be broadcast on ESPN.Adam Richardson, 18, will...
View ArticleTwo homes damaged in Ashland fire
ASHLAND - Two homes in Ashland sustained damage early Wednesday morning after a fire started at 1331 Walnut St.The fire started just before 1:30 a.m. on the first floor of 1331 and the first and second...
View ArticleFurloughed officers still on job
SHAMOKIN - The city's furloughed police officers are still on the job, at least for the time being. Cpl. Jarrod Scandle and Patrolman Nathan Rhodes both were on duty Wednesday, New Year's Day, when...
View ArticleSunbury removing snow starting at midnight
SUNBURY - The city will be removing snow from Market Street and all metered streets beginning at midnight tonight. Officials ask that all vehicles be removed from these streets. Vehicles that are not...
View ArticlePickup truck crashes into snowbank north of Shamokin
WEIGH SCALES - No one suffered serious injuries in a scary crash Friday afternoon in which a pickup truck went off Route 61 and crashed into a snowbank in the parking lot between Miller's Gas and Oil...
View ArticleHow low will it go? A near-record 1 below and even worse on Tuesday
Temperatures were expected to drop to near record lows Friday night into this morning with the low dipping to -1 degrees. A low like that would break records in some areas, according to Mike D'Angelo,...
View ArticleCitizen, chief plan crime watch revival in Shamokin
SHAMOKIN - The city's police chief has plans to restart a community crime watch program this spring. Chief Edward Griffiths said volunteers would be trained, including on how to respond if a crime is...
View Article$788K grant awarded for reclamation work in Coal Township
WILLIAMSPORT - The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on Thursday announced a $788,533 contract for an abandoned mine reclamation project in Coal Township. The funds will be used to...
View ArticleSunbury high-rises smoke-free
SUNBURY - The Sunbury Housing Authority announced Thursday a smoke-free policy effective Jan. 1 that prohibits tobacco use indoors at Chestnut Tower and Scott Tower.Executive Director Sandi Ressler...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Saturday, January 4, 2014
Oak Street parking restriction MOUNT CARMEL - Parking along Oak Street from Avenue to Sixth Street will be restricted from 6 a.m. Monday until snow is pushed to the curb. Citizens are reminded not to...
View ArticleRebecca Stametz earns doctorate
Rebecca A. Stametz received her doctorate of education in adult education from The Pennsylvania State University on Dec. 21. She is employed by the Geisinger Health System in Danville, where she is...
View ArticleJudge Sacavage looks back on an eventful 36 years
From Mount Carmel Borough solicitor to Northumberland County district attorney to county president judge, Robert B. Sacavage's career in public service spanned 36 years.That career will end Monday with...
View ArticleLPN Career Center holds graduation
MILTON - Parents, spouses and part- and full-time employees were among the members of the graduating class of the Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center's 24-month, part-time program. A commencement...
View ArticleChamber focuses on members
SHAMOKIN - The Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce would like wish you and yours a very happy and healthy new year.The new year often signifies new beginnings, and most people will make some type...
View ArticleFamily, friends celebrate Phillips' life
SUNBURY - Saturday's service to celebrate the life of former State Rep. Merle Phillips did not focus so much on the public life he led in service to the people of his legislative district for more than...
View ArticleLocal woman's handmade ornaments bring home-spun charm to Ned Smith center
Inside a little girl's playhouse emerged a lifelong love of nature's art.As Faye Arleen Kopp recalls, it was the place where her own fascination with patterns of color took flight."When I was younger,...
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