For The Record: Thursday, November 8, 2012
Property TransfersScott K. Heitzman and Sharon L. Heitzman to Harry M. Hunter, property in Rockefeller township, $1.Albert J. Goodlunas and Delores A. Goodlunas to Albert J. Goodlunas and Delores A....
View ArticleLoan plan could free thousands of dollars for Shamokin
SHAMOKIN - The city is again attempting to refinance outstanding debt that could free up hundreds of thousands of dollars. A refinancing plan under review by city council could reduce debt payments on...
View ArticleNorthumberland County Prison too full to house other counties' inmates
SUNBURY - The policy of housing inmates from other counties has generated significant revenue, but Northumberland County Prison will no longer accept out-of-county prisoners because of its increasing...
View ArticleFire destroys 3 Mount Carmel homes, damages 3 others
MOUNT CARMEL - Jessica Jackson was grateful someone got the family pictures out of her home before she watched fire consume it. It was a glimmer of hope while her house on the 200 block of East Second...
View ArticleLocal groups gathering products to help those hit by Superstorm Sandy
KULPMONT - Linda Rodak, of Kulpmont, said if everyone gave even a little to the hurricane victims in New York and New Jersey, there would be more than enough help and supplies to go around.That's why...
View ArticleBartos: This year's budget is 'on target'
SHAMOKIN - Expenses and revenue are balanced in a budget proposal presented Wednesday to city council.The budget proposal, essentially a rough draft given to council members during their monthly...
View ArticleU.S. marshals take over Binsack case
Days after a fugitive on the run released a taunting YouTube video, U.S. marshals are taking over the search for Scott Binsack. Binsack is wanted for a parole violation by the Pennsylvania Board of...
View ArticleNorthumberland County election results: Presidential race
Coal Township 1,259 1,391 18 34 Delaware Twp. 1,095 431 8 16 East Cameron 142 101 1 3 East Chillisquaque 187 64 2 3 Herndon 71 47 1 2 Jackson Township 253 76 3 3 Jordan Township 230 54 0 3 Kulpmont...
View ArticleNorthumberland County election results: Senate race
Coal Township 1,228 1,356 63 Delaware Twp. 1,061 444 34 East Cameron 145 89 10 East Chillisquaque 184 68 4 Herndon 71 46 4 Jackson Twp. 238 88 8 Jordan Twp. 230 49 0 Kulpmont 474 527 20 Lewis Township...
View ArticleNorthumberland County election results: 11th Congressional District
(Northumberland County) Coal Township 1,381 1,204 East Cameron 154 89 Herndon 85 33 Jackson Twp. 243 81 Jordan Twp. 209 62 Kulpmont 533 470 Little Mahanoy 94 45 Lower Augusta 307 125 Lower Mahanoy 492...
View ArticleCompletes Navy training
Navy Seaman Apprentice Christopher A. Lytle, a son of June E. Lytle, of Sunbury, and Wade A. Lytle, of Northumberland, was promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit...
View ArticleOld Movie Gallery, Amity House to be a parking lot
SHAMOKIN - The former Amity House Ice Cream Shoppe building, last known as the Movie Gallery, is going the way of the wrecking ball. The one-story building at the corner of West Walnut and North Sixth...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Friday, November 9, 2012
Playground appreciation party set KULPMONT - An appreciation party for those who helped create the new playground at the Terry-Miriello complex is scheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday at the new East End Fire...
View ArticleNatalie man granted extension for reporting for prison term
WILLIAMSPORT - The Natalie man sentenced last month to 10 months in prison on charges of defrauding investors in an investment scheme was granted an extension to when he must report to prisonOn...
View Article'Person of interest' in Milton death in custody
MILTON - The son of a woman found dead in her home Sunday was taken into custody Thursday.Mark Boyles, 55, was a "person of interest" in the death of his mother, Vennie Boyles, 80, of 8 Park Lane,...
View ArticleCoal Township recycling roller coaster
Recycling roller coaster The Coal Township Recycling Center has had an up and down 2012. Despite collecting more material to date than any year prior, a down market for the resale of plastic,...
View ArticleDown market puts CT recycling center in red
COAL TOWNSHIP - A down recycling market has pushed the township's recycling center into the red in 2012.The center is at a loss of $2,706.77 through October. A quick turnaround could occur within days,...
View ArticleCoal Township meeting brief and routine
COAL TOWNSHIP - The township commissioners' meeting was a brief one this month.With one action item on the agenda, little correspondence to speak of and no members of the public in the audience,...
View ArticlePregancy Care Center drive raises $43,754
SHAMOKIN - The Pregnancy Care Center, 150 S. Market St., held its third annual fundraising banquet Oct. 16 at Masser's Banquet Hall, with 230 people present. The focus was on "the adoption...
View ArticleFlue pipe to blame in Mount Carmel fire
MOUNT CARMEL - Wednesday morning's accidental fire in the 200 block of East Second Street that destroyed three homes, damaged three others and left 10 people homeless started near a coal stove on the...
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