Memorials: Our Lady of Lourdes
COAL TOWNSHIP - The following memorials were presented to Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School in February and March:Warren Altomare by Diane Altomare and family.Juls Ardan by Frank and Cheryl Anonia,...
View ArticleMCA grad re-elected speaker by delegates of osteopathic association
LEWISBERRY - Dr. Jeffery J. Dunkelberger, of Lewisberry, was re-elected speaker of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) House of Delegates during POMA's 107th annual clinical...
View ArticleIn light of 'Baltimore Mom' video, local experts urge parents not to hit
SHAMOKIN - Motherhood can be a beautiful, rewarding experience when children are well behaved.But when a child misbehaves, motherhood can turn into a frustrating nightmare.For the 16-year-old son of...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Sunday, May 10, 2015
Envirothon set for TuesdayWASHINGTONVILLE - The conservation districts of Northumberland, Snyder, Columbia, Montour, and Union counties will sponsor the 17th annual Susquehanna Valley Middle School...
View ArticleVolunteer Connection: Volunteer with horses, give blood to help others
Today is Mother's Day. Do something special for your mom; she's always been there for you.Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center Inc. (HHTLC) is a therapeutic horseback riding program is...
View ArticlePennsylvania Starwatch: Five planets on display
This week, you have an opportunity to see five of Earth's closest neighboring planets, from Mercury to Saturn, in the evening sky. VenusWithout a doubt, the easiest planet to see is Venus. Since right...
View ArticleFor The Record: Sunday, May 10, 2015
Marriage licensesCleveland George Parks Jr. to Stephanie Ann Ostrander, both of 249 W. Saylor St., Mount Carmel. Issued May 7.Dale Guy Maurer to Alicia Catherine Batts, both of 561 Flying Eagle Road,...
View ArticleMCA Elks names student of the month for March
MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Elks student of the month is senior Hannah Fetterolf, a daughter of Ken and Laurie Beth Fetterolf, of Mount Carmel. Hannah is in chorus, yearbook, and had a lead role in...
View ArticleFundraising to finish veterans memorial in Mt. Carmel Twp.
BEAVERDALE - Family and friends will honor the late Joseph Zanella by finishing a veterans memorial project the former Mount Carmel Township supervisor began years ago.A bronze plaque will be affixed...
View ArticleHundreds enjoy Oak Street Festival
MOUNT CARMEL - The springtime Oak Street Festival was blessed with summertime weather, and it seemed just fine by the hundreds who attended.Temperatures creeped near 80 degrees, and the sun shined...
View Article2 injured in crash on Route 54
MARION HEIGHTS - Two motorists were rushed to the hospital Sunday night following a crash on westbound Route 54 near the Mount Carmel Cogen plant. Jonathan Morgante and Robert L. Kratzer were each...
View ArticleInmates to help cleanup cemetery, city streets
SHAMOKIN - Federal inmates will work with local volunteers to clean up the Shamokin Cemetery and sidewalks in the city's downtown. Twenty inmates were requested from the satellite camp of the Federal...
View ArticleRevival planned for Mount Carmel shops
MOUNT CARMEL - A vacant storefront could be made lively again through the efforts of a community non-profit. Mount Carmel Downtown Inc. plans to open The Shops on the Corner at Oak and Fourth streets...
View ArticleCouple sought in thefts
SHAMOKIN - Police are looking for a city couple accused of robbing their neighbors of electronics and other household items valued at an estimated $2,000. Hito Romero, 44, and Megan Holohan, 34, both...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Monday, May 11, 2015
The following landlord/tenant claims or judgments were filed in magisterial district court: John Gembic III, Shamokin Leonard and Cindy Popewczak, of Shamokin, awarded $1,108.75 on May 4 from Tiffany...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Monday, May 11, 2015
Bridge club open to all ELYSBURG - Bridge play at Ralpho Township Public Library ended in a four-way tie with the following partners, Alice Pensyl and Dave McCormick, Sharon Leisenring and Elizabeth...
View ArticleNorthumberland County treasurer, sheriff running unopposed
SUNBURY - There are competitive races in next Tuesday's primary for commissioner, judge and district attorney in Northumberland County, but two other county row officers are on the ballot, too.Kevin P....
View ArticleWeatherization department workers request injunction
WILLIAMSPORT - An attorney representing seven employees of Northumberland County weatherization department has requested a federal judge to issue a temporary injunction to prevent county commissioners...
View ArticleWater to six Zerbe Twp. homes shut off
TREVORTON - Pipes have gone dry in six Zerbe Township residences as the township struggles to remain afloat on collecting past due sewer payments.At Monday's meeting, township supervisors confirmed the...
View ArticleSCA passes proposed final budget
CATAWISSA R.R. - Unlike last year, staffing will remain the same at Southern Columbia Area School District as it prepares to pass its 2015-16 operating budget.On Monday, the district's school board...
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