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Gas prices up 8 cents in region

Susquehanna Valley gas prices rose almost eight cents to $3.58 a gallon this week, according to AAA East Central. On the national front Tuesday's national average was $3.37. This is six cents higher...

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Parking tickets spark complaints in Kulpmont

KULPMONT - Forty-one vehicles were ticketed for parking on Chestnut Street during a snow emergency Tuesday morning, prompting a deluge of complaints from violators who were hit with $100 fines. It...

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Memorials: Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library

SHAMOKIN - The Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library has announced memorials were presented from Jan. 7 to Feb. 10 for the following persons: Nicholas Amato by Gloria Catino, Mr. and Mrs. Harold...

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New set of theft charges for Coal Twp. man

COAL TOWNSHIP - A Coal Township man already imprisoned for committing a series of burglaries in his neighborhood now faces a new set of charges involving the theft of various valuable items and...

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Women testify against alleged rapist

SUNBURY - Four women allegedly sexually assaulted by a Mount Carmel man last year testified Tuesday that the defendant drugged them to the point where they passed out and didn't recall having sex when...

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Native son of St. Michael's returning as celebrant

MOUNT CARMEL - The Very Rev. Daniel D. Ressetar, pastor emeritus of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church, Harrisburg, a retired U.S. Air Force chaplain and the former dean of the Frackville Deanery of...

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Hearings delayed for two men questioned in shooting of Milton woman

MOUNT CARMEL — Preliminary hearings were continued Wednesday for two men questioned in the shooting of a Milton woman.

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Local municipalities consider study on consolidating police forces

COAL TOWNSHIP - Representatives of five municipalities support commissioning a cost-free study to explore the potential creation of a regional police force. Conducted by a branch of the Department of...

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Searchers find no indication anyone fell through Susquehanna River ice

SELINSGROVE - Two hours of searching turned up no clues that someone had fallen into the Susquehanna River Wednesday afternoon.A Snyder County resident called 911 to report seeing someone walking on...

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Miranda Barbour's parents don't believe claims of serial killings, but dad...

SUNBURY - The mother and father of Miranda Dean Barbour each said they doubt their daughter's claims that she killed at least 22 people in Alaska, California, North Carolina and Texas. Her father,...

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Mount Carmel Township to advertise quality of life ordinance

ATLAS - Mount Carmel Township is set to become the latest municipality to pass a "quality of life" ordinance to help combat blight and other violations.At their meeting Wednesday, township supervisors...

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Icy conditions cause crash on Connector

STRONG - An accident at the Strong Connector Wednesday morning involving a car, pickup truck and van was attributed to icy road conditions, but police were unable to provide specific details or the...

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Kyleigh's Krawlers ready to kick off fundraising effort

A Coal Township family is increasing their efforts to raise awareness and funds for March of Dimes, an organization that funds research and programs to help newborn babies and their mothers. Laurie and...

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Noteworthy: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014

Religion, homosexuality is topicELYSBURG - God and homosexuality will be explored at Lifetree Cafe from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Elysburg Presbyterian Church, 320 W. Valley Ave.The program, titled "God...

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Walkers invited to scenic tour

SUNBURY - Penn State Extension-Northumberland County is inviting walkers to join them on a scenic virutal tour of scenic Route 6.The program, part of Everybody Walk Across PA, will invite teams to join...

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District Court, Gembic: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014

SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court April 28 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can...

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No serious injuries in Ralpho accident

RALPHO TOWNSHIP - No serious injuries were reported Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle, weather-related accident on Route 54 near the intersection with Catman Hollow Road.Ralpho Township police...

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District Court, Jones: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014

MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court April 28 in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury,...

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Ashland man waives drug charges, free on bail

MOUNT CARMEL - An Ashland man charged earlier this month with drug offenses following a vehicle stop in Locust Gap was released from prison on unsecured bail several hours after waiving his right to a...

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Gun, drug hearings continued for men questioned in Irish Valley shooting

MOUNT CARMEL - Preliminary hearings were continued Wednesday for two men questioned in the shooting of a Milton woman.Rafael Diroche and Esteven Soto are jailed on gun and drug charges following their...

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