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...
View ArticleParking 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...
View ArticleMemorials: 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...
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleWomen 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...
View ArticleNative 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...
View ArticleHearings 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.
View ArticleLocal 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...
View ArticleSearchers 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...
View ArticleMiranda 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,...
View ArticleMount 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...
View ArticleIcy 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...
View ArticleKyleigh'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...
View ArticleNoteworthy: 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...
View ArticleWalkers 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...
View ArticleDistrict 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...
View ArticleNo 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...
View ArticleDistrict 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,...
View ArticleAshland 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...
View ArticleGun, 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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