For the Record: Monday, November 19, 2012
Property transfersCraig M. and Jamie J. Stiely to John P. Shingara Sr., property in Shamokin Township, $137,500.Marquis Property Development LLC to Xiaopeng Zhang, property in Riverside,...
View Article2 escape injury in crash near Shamokin welcome sign
SHAMOKIN - Two city men escaped injury after their vehicle crashed into and sheared a utility pole along Route 61 near Shamokin's welcome sign on Sunday. Nate Boyer, 26, was driving a 2000 Lincoln...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Monday, November 19, 2012
Clover collecting food for pantryMOUNT CARMEL - Clover Hose Co. is seeking non-perishable food donations to benefit the borough's food pantry.A collection barrel will be placed outside its truck room,...
View ArticleMan escapes injury in icy crash on Natalie Mountain
BEAR GAP - A 27-year-old Ralpho Township man escaped injury Monday morning when he lost control of the car he was driving on ice-covered Route 54 on the Natalie Mountain. The car flipped onto its...
View ArticleMount Carmel woman could be facing state prison time
SUNBURY - A Mount Carmel woman dealing with some serious issues beside her legal problems could be facing state prison time after pleading guilty Monday afternoon to numerous charges relating to nine...
View ArticleGreater need leads to new project for Salvation Army
COAL TOWNSHIP - Because of a greater-than-usual need, the Salvation Army will conduct an area-wide collection for "specific" food items this year to help local families enjoy a Christmas dinner. Brian...
View ArticleFather to serve up to 23 months in jail
SUNBURY - The father of a 1-year-old girl, who died from hyperthermia after being left in a room for 19 hours with a space heater two years ago in Sunbury, was sentenced Monday afternoon to serve 11...
View Article23 to lose jobs at Mountain View
COAL TOWNSHIP - The planned layoff of 23 housekeeping and laundry service employees at Mountain View: A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center came as a shock to one longtime worker, who is still trying to...
View ArticleThefts keep Ashland police busy
ASHLAND - The Ashland Police Department was kept very busy late last week with a rash of burglaries and thefts possibly committed by a few suspects. Police Chief Adam J. Bernodin Jr. said the...
View ArticleShamokin man pleads guilty in teen sex assault
SUNBURY - A 34-year-old Shamokin man charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Coal Township pleaded guilty Monday afternoon to a felony of endangering the welfare of children and...
View ArticleCollege News: Shamokin grad a semifinalist in singing competition
SELINSGROVE - Joshua Druckenmiller, of Paxinos, was named a semi-finalist in the junior men category at the annual singing competition of the National Association of Teachers of Singing's Allegheny...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Tuesday, November 21, 2012
Church planning Thanksgiving mealKULPMONT - Holy Angels Church, 855 Scott St., will host its Thanksgiving Day dinner at 11 a.m. Thursday at the activity center. The public is welcome for the...
View ArticleSentencing for police informant continued again
SUNBURY - The sentencing of Robert Santore, 49, of Ranshaw, a police informant who played a key role in the conviction of Cornell and Diane Delvalle, of Coal Township, has been continued once...
View ArticleCollege News: LCCC graduates
Luzerne County Community College recently awarded degrees to students who completed requirements for their field of study in August. Associate in Applied Science: Kevin Hauer Jr., Coal Township; Daniel...
View ArticleWoman pleads guilty to charges stemming from heroin transaction
SUNBURY - A 24-year-old Shamokin woman charged with felony drug offenses involving a heroin transaction pleaded guilty Monday afternoon to one count of criminal conspiracy to deliver heroin.Jordan...
View ArticleBlaschak Coal workers face temporary layoffs
MAHANOY CITY - Blaschak Coal Corporation has temporarily laid off workers at its three mining operations in order to reduce its inventory of coal, with workers to return in early December.Blaschak...
View ArticleMilton man found dead
MILTON - A man who had been a person of interest in the death of his mother two weeks ago was found dead in his car Monday.Mark Boyles, 55, was pronounced dead at 5:45 p.m. by Northumberland County...
View ArticleMount Carmel chief to speak on meth labs tonight
MOUNT CARMEL - Chief of Police Todd Owens will speak on "How to detect a meth lab in your neighborhood" at the monthly meeting of Friends and Family Concerned About the Abuse of Drugs, 6:30 p.m....
View ArticleLocals to give back, or pay it forward
Several local organizations will benefit from the automatic 2.2 percent pay raise that will be given to state lawmakers starting Dec. 1, as state Reps. Kurt Masser (R-107) and Lynda Schlegel-Culver...
View ArticleCounty will no longer rely on constables to move inmates
SUNBURY - In order to save money, Northumberland County commissioners will no longer use state constables to transport inmates to and from arraignments and hearings.On a split vote Tuesday, the...
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