Two in custody in gun-point robbery in Shamokin
SHAMOKIN - Two juvenile suspects are in custody following an armed robbery Sunday evening in Shamokin. Police were called into action after a report of someone being robbed of their cell phone at...
View ArticleMemorials: Divine Redeemer Church
Divine Redeemer Church The following memorials/donations have been presented to Divine Redeemer Church, Mount Carmel for December. In memory of: Dorothy I. Clevenstine from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wydila,...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Monday, January 7, 2013
Culver to hold outreach events SUNBURY - In addition to Thursday's small games of chance seminar at the Sunbury Social Club, State Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-108) will hold a constituent outreach...
View Article11 Ralpho police, employees get raises
ELYSBURG - Eleven Ralpho Township employees were unanimously approved for $6,240 worth of raises in 2013 at the board of supervisors meeting Monday night.Police Chief Stu Appel, whose hourly rate...
View ArticleBail for woman charged in disturbance unchanged
SHAMOKIN - A 19-year-old city woman charged with fighting with Shamokin police, smashing a window on a police cruiser and spitting on two officers last month was recommitted to the county jail Tuesday...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Report deadline delayedHARRISBURG - The deadline for nonprofit organizations and charities to submit annual and semi-annual reports as part of the updated Small Games of Chance Act has been extended...
View ArticleWork to start at Line Mtn.
MANDATA - Line Mountain School Board members approved a letter of intent Tuesday instructing construction companies to proceed with the start of a project at the high school and Trevorton school, but...
View ArticleCoal Twp. man waives theft, drug charges
SHAMOKIN - A 25-year-old Coal Township man charged with multiple theft and drug offenses involving six complaints waived his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday and remained free on unsecured...
View ArticlePolice: Man jumped from car; driver not charged
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - Butler Township police have completed their investigation into a crash on Route 61 that claimed the life of a 25-year-old Ashland man, who police say jumped from the car before it...
View ArticleSuspect sought in crowbar attack
SHAMOKIN - Police here are continuing to search for a 33-year-old city man wanted for hitting a Coal Township man in the face and head with a crowbar early Friday morning at Commerce and Coal...
View ArticleWeis, Farm Show sign five-year sponsorship deal
SUNBURY — Weis Markets on Wednesday announced it has entered into a five-year agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture as a top sponsor of its Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo...
View ArticleSibling got grant money
SUNBURY - The brother of a planning department employee had delinquent water and electricity bills paid through a state grant program that is at the center of controversy in Northumberland County.The...
View ArticleBlaze damages Brass Key
SUNBURY - A building home to a popular bar sustained $200,000 in damage in a fire early Thursday morning. Firefighters responded to the Brass Key, 200 Reagan St., Sunbury, shortly after 4 a.m. when...
View ArticleCoal Twp. trying to ID tax evaders
COAL TOWNSHIP - In an effort to identify tax evaders and add them to the municipal tax rolls, Coal Township commissioners are seeking assistance from U.S. Senators Robert Casey Jr. and Patrick Toomey...
View ArticleFrackville man dies in crash
DEER LAKE - A Frackville man was killed when his car was crushed between a tractor-trailer and another car at Routes 61 and 895 early Thursday morning.Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner William Cairnes,...
View ArticleRabbittransit announces new website, plans mobile version
YORK - Rabbittransit, the company that oversees the Northumberland County Transportation Department and its Shared Ride program, announced the launch of a new website. The updated layout and navigation...
View ArticleWork at Madison Court Apartments includes paint, carpets, sprinklers
SHAMOKIN - Since acquiring Center City Apartments, Shamokin Housing Authority (SHA) workers have been busy the past couple of weeks learning all they can about the building and its operation. During...
View ArticleAuthority restructuring complete
SUNBURY - The Northumberland County Industrial Development Authority (NCIDA) has finalized its 24-month process to restructure its management.During a meeting last month, the authority and its sister...
View ArticlePolice seek driver who left scene of rear-ender accident
SUNBURY - State troopers are seeking information on the driver of a vehicle that was rear-ended by another vehicle reportedly following too closely on Thursday on Mile Hill Road.The driver of the...
View ArticleElectrical fire contained to kitchen
ATLAS - The quick work of firefighters and the alertness of a family prevented a small fire from spreading to adjoining row homes early Friday morning. Firefighters contained fire damage to a...
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