Noteworthy: Sunday, January 5, 2014
Geisinger seeks blood donorsSCRANTON - Geisinger Blood Center, the community blood services provider for Geisinger Health Systems in central and northeastern Pennsylvania, is asking donors to endure...
View ArticleMount Carmel man to face drug charges
MOUNT CARMEL - A borough man faces drug charges after allegedly making four heroin deals with confidential informants within a five-day period in August.James W. Haynes, 24, of 227 S. Poplar St., was...
View ArticleCollege News: Bloomsburg University
BLOOMSBURG - Amanda Warwick, a daughter of Joe and Maryclaire Warwick, of Coal Township, made the dean's list at Bloomsburg University for the fall semester. She earned a 4.0 grade-point average.A...
View ArticleFor the Record: Sunday, January 5, 2014
Marriage licensesAaron Jacob Inch, of 119 Orange St., Selinsgrove, to Kimberly Elaine Newman, of 5859 State Route 225, Shamokin. To be issued Jan. 6.Property transfersNorthumberland County Tax Claim...
View ArticleFrackville native nominated for Grammy award
PRINCETON, N.J. - Frackville native Dr. James Jordan has always been interested in music, and that interest led him to a career as a conductor and composer and a nomination for a Grammy Award.The...
View ArticleFor the Record: Monday, January 6, 2014
Property transfers Kathleen J. Gusky (executrix) and Eileen C. Janaskie estate to David F. Petrovich and Dyan M. Petrovich, property in Shamokin, $10,500. Paul W. Miller and Dorothy M. Miller to...
View ArticleBio Box: William David Milbrand
William David Milbrand Age: 54 Parents: Miriam Milbrand and the late William Oliver Milbrand High school: 1977 graduate, Shamokin Area Career: Owner/operator, Catawese Coach Lines Activities: Choir at...
View ArticleBio box: Bernard P. Novakoski
Name: Bernard P. Novakoski Age: 68 Education: 1963 graduate of Kulpmont High School Employment: Retired tradesmen from International Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 645 Family: Wife, Patricia; two...
View ArticleMayor profile: Bernie Novakoski
KULPMONT - Bernie Novakoski was elected mayor two months ago, but today is the day things will change. He takes the oath of office this evening, and that, he says, is when his work will begin. "I'll...
View ArticleWild weather gets bitter tonight, warmer by weekend
SHAMOKIN - Get ready, the ride on the weather rollercoaster isn't over yet. Parts of the area were transformed into an ice-skating rink thanks to freezing rain Sunday. National Weather Service (NWS)...
View ArticleBio Box: Philip 'Bing' Cimino
Name: Philip "Bing" Cimino Age: 53 Hometown: Mount Carmel Wife: Charmange; married nine years Children: Florida Cimino, 32, of Ephrata; Phylicia Cimino, 25, of Mount Carmel Stepchildren: Zack Shuder,...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Monday, January 6, 2014
Activities at Trevorton SAC TREVORTON - The following activities will be presented at the Trevorton Senior Action Center the week of Jan. 6 to 10: Monday - Exercise, 10 a.m., games, Wii Games, noon;...
View ArticleMayor profile: William Milbrand
SHAMOKIN - City officials have come under fire recently as news surrounding Shamokin's troubling financial status continues to develop, and the city's newest mayor hasn't been spared. William David...
View ArticleHigh school choir makes return appearance at Mother Cabrini
SHAMOKIN - Sunday's rainy weather couldn't dampen the spirits of the Mother Cabrini Catholic Church congregation who were treated to an afternoon of choral selections.The Archbishop Curley High School...
View ArticleMayor profile: Philip 'Bing' Cimino
MOUNT CARMEL - Growing up in this small borough, Philip "Bing" Cimino would always find something to occupy his time, whether it was playing basketball in Apple Alley or running through the bush. When...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Monday, January 6, 2014
The following landlord/tenant claims and judgments were filed in magisterial district court: John Gembic III, Shamokin Robert Rowe Jr., of Coal Township, against Joshua Rowe, of Coal Township, for...
View ArticleNew Mount Carmel mayor looking forward to working with council
MOUNT CARMEL - New Mayor Philip "Bing" Cimino told borough council members at his first public meeting Monday he is looking forward to working with them over the next four years.Cimino made his...
View ArticleShamokin's new mayor, council members sworn in
SHAMOKIN - William D. Milbrand was sworn into the office of mayor, and Barbara Moyer and Charlie Verano sworn in as new members of city council, during a special reorganization meeting Monday morning....
View ArticleNew Shamokin council has long list of challenges
SHAMOKIN - The city's five newest elected officials stood shoulder to shoulder Monday, when Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III presided over a swearing-in ceremony. They took their oaths in...
View ArticleShamokin mayor reads 1898 message from burgess
Gentlemen: As the chosen representatives of the people of our city we assemble today to perfect our organization, and to pledge ourselves to faithfully and honorably observe and follow those laws...
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