Ga prices fall another 6 cents, may tick lower
Susquehanna Valley gas prices fell another six cents in the past week, dropping to $2.819 a gallon, according to AAA East Central's Fuel Gauge report. On the national front Monday's average of $2.67...
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Choral concert cancelled COAL TOWNSHIP - Due to the impending winter storm, Our Lady of Lourdes has cancelled its high school choral concert scheduled for Tuesday evening. The concert will be held at...
View ArticleAppeal denied in Point Twp. rape arrest
WILLIAMSPORT - A federal clerk of courts denied an appeal by a Sunbury man who claimed conspiracy, malicious prosecution and emotional distress for a 2012 rape arrest.Benjamin Scheller failed to file a...
View ArticleShamokin council, housing authority at odds over funding to fix Madison Court
SHAMOKIN - City council and the Shamokin Housing Authority's executive director are at odds over a request that, on its surface, seems routine.Thousands of revenue dollars from a cell tower lease...
View ArticleAll-white jury pick in Reams case okay by defense
SUNBURY - A jury of seven white women and five white men will determine the guilt or innocence of 18-year-old Naheem Reams. The black teen will go on trial Thursday, Dec. 18, on multiple charges,...
View ArticleZerbe Township OKs tentative budget with no tax increase
TREVORTON - Zerbe Township will not inflict a tax increase upon its residents in 2015, Supervisor Mike Mazer announced at Monday's meeting. Mazer and Supervisor Mike Schwartz approved the proposed...
View ArticlePolice find empty safe, seek thief
FRACKVILLE - State police are searching for a thief after correctional officers at SCI-Mahanoy discovered a broken-into safe down an embankment on prison grounds around 12:30 p.m. Monday.Officers...
View ArticleRanshaw home destroyed by flames
RANSHAW - A fast-moving blaze Monday afternoon destroyed a small one-story home, but firefighters were able to keep it from spreading to nearby row homes. The unit at 306 Water St. was rented by Paul...
View ArticleSorry, no snow
SHAMOKIN - Umbrellas will suit this week's dreary weather better than snow shovels, according to a prediction from the National Weather Service. Kevin Fitzgerald, forecaster with the National Weather...
View ArticleShamokin native to be on 'Jeopardy' Thursday
A coal region native will be featured as a contestant on Thursday night’s episode of “Jeopardy!” U.S. Army Capt. Ryan Pensyl, 35, a military intelligence officer, is a son of William and Linda Pensyl....
View ArticleCoal region to appear on 'Jeopardy!'
A coal region native will be featured as a contestant on Thursday night's episode of "Jeopardy!" U.S. Army Capt. Ryan Pensyl, 35, a military intelligence officer, is a son of William and Linda Pensyl....
View ArticleHearing for mom in OD case is slate for Dec. 17
MILTON - A preliminary hearing for the mother of a 9-year-old boy who died Oct. 13 from an apparent drug overdose is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, before Magisterial District Judge...
View ArticleJudge OKs tax hike in Shamokin
SUNBURY - In what's become year-end routine, a Northumberland County judge approved Shamokin City Council's request to raise its general fund tax 5 mills above the maximum limit. President Judge...
View ArticleVeteran Coal Township police officer hurt in icy road crash
By News-Item StaffCOAL TOWNSHIP - A longtime Coal Township police officer suffered cuts to his head and face early Tuesday when his patrol vehicle slid on an ice-covered bridge along Route 901 between...
View ArticleRobber remains on loose from local gas station hits
COAL TOWNSHIP - The armed robber who police say held up a pair of gas stations 11 miles apart Sunday remains on the loose.Detective Jeffrey Brennan continues to investigate and is following leads, Coal...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014
SHAMOKIN - Five defendants pleaded guilty Tuesday to various offenses and were ordered by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III to pay fines and costs. n Kevin S. Carsto, 21, of 1116 Chemung St.,...
View ArticleUSDA offers half price for East End
KULPMONT - As it stands right now, The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is willing to sell the former East End Fire Company to the borough at half-price. During a report at Tuesday's Kulpmont...
View Articlehonor roll: Southern Columbia
Southern Columbia Area High SchoolCATAWISSA R.R. - Southern Columbia Area High School has announced its distinguished and regular honor roll lists for the first marking period of the 2014-2015 school...
View ArticleFamily feud fuels gunfire
ZERBE TOWNSHIP - State police are investigating a possible shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon between Zerbe Township neighbors and relatives that have a long-standing family feud. According to a...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014
Name the deer in Mount Carmel MOUNT CARMEL - Mount Carmel Lions Club has announced the start of its annual name the deer contest. Entry forms can be obtained at Academy Sports Center, Matlow's and...
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