Keefer lawsuit dismissed by judge
WILLIAMSPORT - A federal judge dismissed a Coal Township tow operator's lawsuit against Magisterial District Judge John Gembic, several police chiefs and their respective municipalities. In a filing...
View ArticleCasey wants to increase COPS funds
Since 2005, almost $120 million has been cut from a federal program that helps local police departments hire new officers, and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey said he wants to reverse that money flow.In a letter...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Saturday, April 12, 2014
Pre-K registration at Shamokin AreaCOAL TOWNSHIP - Shamokin Area School District is now taking appointments for registration Thursday, May 15, at the Shamokin Area Elementary building, for the 2014-15...
View ArticleWarm at last: Temps to reach mid-60s today
Despite some remnants of the season's biggest snow storm from two weeks ago still lying around, spring and close to early-summer-like weather will come to the area this weekend.The National Weather...
View ArticleShamokin Area symphonic band to present concert
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Shamokin Area High School Symphonic Band will present its annual "Rhythms of Spring" concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, in the high school auditorium.The band is under the...
View ArticleAfterschool students learn the art of Kung Fu
MILTON - Nearly 80 students in the Mount Carmel Area and Shamokin Area school districts have been kickin' it with karate after school. The TIES II (Teens in Innovative Educational Structures)...
View ArticleChurch News: Saturday, April 12, 2014
All SaintsAll Saints Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12th and Scott streets, Kulpmont.Pastor - The Rev. Alfred J. Bashore.Worship service - 9 a.m., with the procession of palmsParticipants - Richard...
View ArticleNo life is without pain, but with God's love, no life is without hope
We cannot feel someone else's pain. As much as we pray for that person and as much as we love that person, we cannot know what that person is going through. Or can we?A while ago, Jo Ann and I heard...
View ArticleEaster service planned at Paxinos cross April 19
PAXINOS - The public is invited to attend an annual Easter service at the "Old Rugged Cross" on the mountaintop overlooking Route 61 at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19.This year marks the 53rd anniversary...
View ArticleLocals push for funding during bus tour of blight
COAL TOWNSHIP - For the second time in nine days, state officials took a bus tour of Shamokin and Coal Township Friday to see blighted properties and hear from local officials what's being done to...
View Article'First in Our Hearts' portrayal of George Washington set
SUNBURY - Jeff Greenawalt, of Mechanicsburg, will present "First in Our Hearts" a first-person interpretation of George Washington at a meeting Thursday of the Northumberland County Historical Society...
View ArticleMilitary News: Graduates from basic
Air National Guard Airman Nicole K. Artz graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.Artz is a daughter of Mary and Thomas Artz, of Dalmatia.She is a...
View ArticleGroup hopes to create museum honoring Milton native, creator of national motto
MILTON - The penny. The quarter. The $1 bill.Each is different by design, but together they share one common feature: The words "In God We Trust."James Pollock, a native of Milton, is credited with...
View ArticleMahoney Brothers rock MCA
MOUNT CARMEL - People were dancing in the aisles, clapping their hands and stomping their feet Saturday night when the popular Mahoney Brothers presented their annual concert that took music fans back...
View ArticleRigid rules possible under proposed Act 47 revision
HARRISBURG - The rules for distressed Pennsylvania municipalities could be more rigid under a proposed revision of Act 47, a Senate panel was told this week.Under the bill, a governor could declare a...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Sunday, April 13, 2014
Shamokin Area board meetingCOAL TOWNSHIP - The regular monthly meeting of the Shamokin Area School District Board of Directors will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the board conference room.Road...
View ArticleFor The Record: Sunday, April 13, 2014
Marriage licensesWilliam Joseph Saweikis to Vanessa Michelle Katalinas, both of 2249 Upper Road, Shamokin. Issued April 11, 2014.Remington Tradd Hupp to Autumn Regina Klusman, both of 343 E. Center...
View ArticlePastor 'gives glory to God' by delivering food baskets
SHAMOKIN - Pastor Paul Eby of Restoration Ministries Church and members of his congregation, who are known for helping the needy in the area in various ways, got into the Easter spirit Sunday by...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Monday, April 14, 2014
The following landlord/tenant claims and judgments were filed in magisterial district court: Hugh A. Jones, Mount Carmel Michael R. Kaleta Jr., of Mount Carmel against Bobby Lee Peters, of Atlas, for...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Monday, April 14, 2014
LPN Career Center to hold wellness fair LEWISBURG - The public is invited to attend a wellness fair at the Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. Stress management,...
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