Local school officials skeptically optimistic on budget
Officials in two local school districts are cautiously optimistic about Gov. Corbett's proposed 2014-15 educational budget. They're happy to see more money through a new grant program and for special...
View ArticleCoal Township set to hold informal discussion on regional police coverage
COAL TOWNSHIP - An informational meeting on the potential regionalization of municipal police coverage will be held this month with local and state officials. The meeting with Department of Community...
View ArticleLottery ready to bet on keno
HARRISBURG - Tucked into Gov. Tom Corbett's proposed 2014-15 state budget is $20 million in new Pennsylvania Lottery revenue, mostly from the addition of keno to the agency's game portfolio.Lottery...
View ArticleShamokin street department workers may get comp time instead of overtime
SHAMOKIN - The city and its employees in the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union may be entering into an agreement to forgo overtime pay if both entities approve...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014
MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court March 24 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury,...
View ArticleBeyond thruway, $65M to be spent on Northumberland County roads, bridges
Over the next 10 years, Northumberland County residents will see nearly $65 million in road and bridge improvements as part of what Gov. Tom Corbett billed the Decade of Investment.That's in addition...
View ArticleMontour County mom charged with giving teen abortion pills waives hearing
MAHONING TOWNSHIP - A Washingtonville mother waived to Montour County Court charges that she helped her teen daughter abort her unborn child using illegally obtained drugs from overseas.Jennifer A....
View ArticleA list of local projects planned for Decade of Investment
The following road and bridge projects in Northumberland County are scheduled for funding over the next 10 years through the state's "Decade of Investment":- $50,000, replace major guide signs on...
View ArticleVirginia man extradited on charges stemming from 2012 ATV chase in Mt. Carmel...
MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - A Virginia man wanted since he fled Mount Carmel Township police after a high-speed ATV chase in 2012 was taken into custody in Maryland and extradited to Pennsylvania to face...
View ArticleAttorney plans to file post-conviction petition in acquitted prison guard case
The attorney for a former Northumberland County correctional officer plans to file a post-conviction petition to prevent his client from serving jail time on felony drug-related charges.Attorney Edward...
View ArticleSunbury subject of new 'Images book'
SUNBURY - A new book will give readers a glimpse into the past and present of Sunbury, while supporting the efforts of those preserving county history.The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing's...
View ArticleGet your Winter Olympics news right here
The Winter Olympics begin today, and keeping track of news and results will be as easy as a visit to newsitem.com. The News-Item has teamed up with the Associated Press to produce a continually...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014
Meeting rescheduledMOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Senior Action Center members meeting, postponed due to the inclement weather, has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12.Adoption issues...
View ArticleLATS may benefit from Decade of Investment
MOUNT CARMEL - The Lower Anthracite Transportation System (LATS) may be considered for funding as part of what Gov. Tom Corbett billed as the Decade of Investment.Executive Director Megan Janolek said...
View ArticleMunicipalities happy about boost in liquid fuels allocations
Thirty-six municipalities in Northumberland County will receive a combined $233,903 in additional liquid fuels payments March 3 to help maintain roads and bridges.In a PennDOT news release Thursday,...
View ArticleMemorials: Mount Carmel Area Public Library
Mount Carmel Area Public Library MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area Public Library is grateful for the following donations, the most basic and important source of income to the library. In honor of:...
View ArticleCrew cleaning up spill at Route 147 crash site
Crews from the Northridge Group, an environmental remediation firm from Northumberland, were at a site along Route 147 Thursday cleaning up 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel that were spilled when a fuel...
View ArticlePsychiatrist appointed to examine Elytte Barbour
SUNBURY - A Maryland psychiatrist was appointed Thursday at $600 per hour to examine accused murderer Elytte Randall Barbour and assist the defense at trial.During a 10-minute hearing, Northumberland...
View ArticleCoal Township cracks down on parking restriction loopholes
COAL TOWNSHIP - The board of commissioners are cracking down on people taking advantage of parking restriction loopholes.At Thursday night's regular meeting, the five-member board unanimously approved...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Friday, Feb. 7, 2014
Gov. Pollock celebration setMILTON - A celebration recognizing the 150th anniversary of "In God We Trust," coined by Milton native and former Gov. James Pollock, will take place from noon to 4 p.m....
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