Flag event scheduled
COAL TOWNSHIP - Coal Township Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 317 will hold its flag retirement ceremony on Flag Day Thursday beginning at 6 p.m. at the Coal Township Municipal Building.The ceremony is...
View ArticleCity police will patrol Raspberry Hill complex
SHAMOKIN - The Shamokin Housing Authority is close to an agreement that will once again contract the Shamokin Police Department to provide security details for the Raspberry Hill complex.At a special...
View ArticleNoteworthy 6/9/12
Pipe to be replaced on Mile Post RoadUPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP - A PennDOT maintenance crew will close a section of Route 4004 (Mile Post Road) to replace a large pipe and improve drainage. The work will...
View ArticleBlaze began on outside of home near Numidia
LOCUST TOWNSHIP - Quick action by firefighters from four communities prevented flames from spreading through a two-story duplex dwelling in a rural section of this Columbia County township late Friday...
View Article'Be brilliant, fabulous'
MOUNT CARMEL - Red Tornado pride filled the packed gymnasium at Mount Carmel Area High School Friday night, when 111 graduates were honored for their various talents during commencement ceremonies,...
View ArticleCounty ready for sale
SUNBURY - Ninety-eight properties will be available for sale at the Northumberland County Tax Claims Bureau Judicial Sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the public meeting room at the county administration...
View ArticlePrison lieutenant resigns
SUNBURY - A lieutenant at Northumberland County Prison, who lost his bid for county sheriff in last year's election, resigned Thursday after allegations he was caught kissing a female inmate prompted...
View ArticleSmokey the Bear appearance
Smokey the Bear appearance BARNESVILLE - Smokey the Bear will be at the Locust Lake amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. Saturday to promote fire prevention. Dave Duffy, a fire chief from New England Fire...
View ArticleLocal legislators weigh in on marijuana debate
Local state legislators said the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana really haven't been discussed much in the legislature. "I would certainly be willing to listen to both sides of the...
View ArticleDistrict Court 06-20-12
SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants who waived their cases or were held for court were ordered to appear for plea court...
View Article2 injured in crash on Edison Bridge
SUNBURY - Two drivers were injured in a three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Route 147 on the Edison Bridge, Upper Augusta Township.State police at Stonington report that a 1993 Chevrolet Astro van,...
View ArticleNoteworthy 06-20-12
Soldier identified in photoThe unnamed Army Air Force captain seated next to General James Gavin in Monday's Community Milestones photo has been identified as Capt. Michael Pivarnik, formerly of Mount...
View ArticleBill places national ban synthetic drugs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After the urging of a Pennsylvania senator, Senate and House leaders negotiating a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reauthorization bill have agreed to include language to place a...
View Article3 injured in double rollover
STONINGTON - Three people were injured when their vehicles each rolled multiple times during a traffic accident in a steady rain at approximately 5:43 a.m. Tuesday on Route 61 near Holly Road in...
View ArticleChamber hears from health care providers
SHAMOKIN - Services provided by local health care agencies were the focus of the Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Mini Health Care Breakfast held Tuesday.Hosted by Rob's Good Time Grill, a new...
View ArticleTournament chance for cancer victim to give back
STRONG - A local family, appreciative of the help it has received in dealing with a health crisis, is looking to return the favor and help others. The inaugural Bobby's Open golf tournament, which will...
View Article12 to return at Shamokin Area as board OKs $28M budget
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Shamokin Area School Board adopted a balanced budget Tuesday night and announced the return of a dozen employees who had been marked for furlough. It also voted to eliminate the...
View ArticleHeat advisory in effect
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday. Temperature will be in the lower to middle 90's Wednesday afternoon, and the combination of heat and humidity...
View ArticleSuspect, wanted on felony offenses, turns himself in
SHAMOKIN - One of two suspects being sought in connection with a May 26 assault of a man in Zerbe Township who suffered serious facial and rib injuries turned himself into authorities Monday morning...
View ArticleNoteworthy 07-17-12
Mass with prayers for healingMOUNT CARMEL - A Mass with prayers for healing will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 47 S. Market St.Music will be provided by the...
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