Geisinger pledges $50,000 to LARRC
COAL TOWNSHIP - A $50,000 commitment was made by Geisinger to the Lower Anthracite Regional Recreation Committee (LARRC) toward the development of a soccer field complex along Trevorton Road.Officials...
View ArticleCollege News: Susquehanna University
SELINSGROVE - Five local students receive degrees as Susquehanna University closed its 156th academic year with annual commencement exercises May 11. Skyler Deitrick, of Coal Township, graduated with...
View ArticleFaith in and love of God is family's best heritage
Whenever an extended family gets together, there are good memories on sad occasions, such as funerals, and a touch of bittersweet feelings at joyous events such as weddings and graduation parties. In...
View ArticleLocustdale man in prison for allegedly flashing three Mount Carmel women
MOUNT CARMEL - A Locustdale man was placed in Northumberland County Prison after being arraigned on charges of open lewdness for flashing three females Monday night.Kevin S. Kerner, 26, of 57 Middle...
View ArticleShamokin Area valedictorian: Get up when you stumble
COAL TOWNSHIP - The valedictorian ascended the steps and sauntered across the auditorium stage Friday at Shamokin Area Middle/High School. And then the unthinkable happened - she tripped.The audience...
View ArticleCounty president judge urges Line Mtn. grads to 'trust your gut'
MANDATA - Northumberland County President Judge William H. Wiest gave the 75 members of the Line Mountain Class of 2014 three pieces of advice, summarized into three words each: "I'll be there," "Maybe...
View ArticleChurch listings: Saturday, June 7, 2014
All Saints All Saints Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12th and Scott streets, Kulpmont. Pastor - The Rev. Alfred J. Bashore. Worship service - 9 a.m. Participants - Richard Kovach, lector; Marsha Karnes,...
View ArticleProthonotary warns of computer scam
SUNBURY - The Northumberland County prothonotary warns of a computer scam in which an email about false court cases could compromise the recipient's computer and personal information.Justin...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Saturday, June 7, 2014
Summer school startsShamokin Area summer school will begin Monday, June 16, and conclude Thursday, July 17, for students in grades 7 to 12. Courses will be offered in math, science, social studies,...
View ArticleGuest speaker at MCA graduation recalls JFKs famous words
MOUNT CARMEL - Friday was a time to look back to the past and peer ahead to the future for the 109 graduating seniors of Mount Carmel Area High School.Commencement speaker Charles M. Sacavage, who...
View ArticleMore than 300 take part in 20th Mount Carmel Celebration of Special Athletes
MOUNT CARMEL - When the Mount Carmel Celebration of Special Athletes was first started, 30 athletes competed in the inaugural event.On Saturday, the 20th anniversary of its founding, more than 300...
View ArticleSome solutions to feral cat problem
SHAMOKIN - If anyone understands that the cat infestation in Shamokin is a multifaceted problem, it's Rick Bozza.As the city's code officer, Bozza deals with the side effects of the estimated 400 to...
View ArticleShamokin Area Middle/High School Awards
COAL TOWNSHIP - The following awards were given to members of Shamokin Area's Class of 2014 during a recent ceremony.George Zalar Memorial Award - Jeffrey Kashner.Hillside Coaches Award - Kylie...
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Lawton Shroyer Memorial pool openSHAMOKIN - The Lawton Shroyer Memorial Swimming Pool will be open from noon to 6 p.m. daily until the end of the season. Rates for this year are as follows: adult 18...
View ArticleIdea for children's choir comes to fruition after almost 2 decades
A new sound is ringing out in Schuylkill County.The Minor Notes Chorale, the county's first children's and youth choir, formed this year and made waves with its first performance last month. A...
View ArticleDriver in custody after Route 901 crash
COAL TOWNSHIP - A Shamokin driver escaped injury but was taken into custody following a one-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on Route 901.Cyrus Lewis, 34, of Shamokin, was transported by Coal Township...
View ArticleFor the Record: Sunday, June 8, 2014
Marriage LicensesOtis Allen Hull and Jessica Lynn Hummel, both of 131 Hart St., Lot 2, Shamokin. Issued June 5.Jessie O. Marshall and Tiffany Marie Bridi, both of 722 W. Market St., Trevorton. Issued...
View ArticleSalvation Army duck drop raises $2,030
ELYSBURG - Hundreds of guests of Knoebels Amusement Resort enjoyed a cool ride on the Log Flume Saturday, but it was dozens of little yellow rubber ducks that may have gotten the best ride. The first...
View ArticleAqua Pa.: Shamokin water is safe after line break
SHAMOKIN - Representatives from AQUA Pa. said Saturday afternoon water in the city is safe to drink, despite a water main break Friday evening that possibly caused an oily substance to leach out of the...
View ArticleThe future is here: SCA graduates 115 in senior class
BLOOMSBURG - As the valedictorian of Southern Columbia Area's Class of 2014, Carissa Jones looked out at her fellow classmates who, like her, are ready to take the plunge. "Today, we stand on a cliff,...
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