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Turlis, Savidge endorse Shoch and Schiccatano

Three unsuccessful candidates for Northumberland County commissioner have endorsed the candidacies of Republican nominees Rick Shoch and Sam Schiccatano, and two of them - both Democrats - have been...

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School news: Phlebotomy tech exam

POTTSVILLE - Richard Jones, of Coal Township, a graduate in the allied health field at McCann School of Business and Technology, passed the certified phlebotomy technician examination issued by the...

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Free concert, church picnic, wrestling event liven up weekend

SHAMOKIN - Claude Kehler Community Park will be jumpin' and jivin' on Saturday with a free big band concert for the public. The After Hours Big Band, based out of Lykens, will present a free concert...

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School news: Shippensburg U. dean's list

SHIPPENSBURG - Jillian Mazurkevich, a 2013 graduate of Mount Carmel Area High School, has been named to the dean's list at Shippensburg University with a 4.0 grade-point average. She will be a junior...

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Hare 'emphatically' denies guilt in boy's OD death

SUNBURY - A Point Township man charged with delivering a fatal dose of prescription painkillers to a 9-year-old boy "emphatically" maintained his innocence Thursday during his formal arraignment.When...

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Dogs' owner faces 9 citations

SHAMOKIN - A Shamokin woman who was mauled by her three dogs when she tried to stop them from attacking another dog faces nine citations.City police said Victoria Campbell, 24, of 43 N. Coal St., has...

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'Strange light' draws attention of police, leads to pot bust

SHAMOKIN - A keen eye by police and a stroke of tough luck for a city tenant led to the seizure of two marijuana plants Wednesday night.Criminal charges of manufacture of marijuana, possession of...

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School news: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduation

David Scott Heath, of Shamokin, was awarded a master of science degree in physician assistant studies from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine at its Graduate Programs Commencement ceremony...

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Noteworthy: Friday, Aug. 7, 2015

Deadline Saturday for fair entriesSUNBURY - The deadline for those mailing entries to be part of the Northumberland County Fair is Saturday. Entries can be mailed to Northumberland County Fair, 3920...

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Bridy, Clausi refuse to sign weatherization department funding contract

WILLIAMSPORT - The Northumberland County Weatherization Department told a federal judge Wednesday that two county commissioners have violated a court order by refusing to sign an application for LIHEAP...

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Knoebels scholarship recipients named

ELYSBURG - Knoebels Amusement Resort awarded college scholarships to 10 local students who work at the park.The Knoebels Scholarship program has awarded approximately $88,000 to 176 student team...

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NC group searching for Native American Indian descendants

SUNBURY - In the mid-1700s, a tribe of Saponi Native Americans, traveling from North Carolina to evade attacks from neighboring tribes, found safety at a "multi-ethnic settlement" located at the...

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Divine Redeemer Church

The following memorials/donations have been presented to Divine Redeemer Church, Mount Carmel, for the month of July. In memory ofNorman L. Basso from Randy and Paula Martz, Pennsylvania Builders...

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Free swim night to be held at Rock Street pool

SHAMOKIN - A free swim will be held Aug. 21 at the Rock Street pool.The "Back to School Swim" will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at the pool, formally known as the Lawton W. Shroyer Memorial Swimming Pool,...

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Motion for damages denied in porn viewing case

BLOOMSBURG - Friday's decision by Columbia-Montour County President Judge Thomas James Jr. to deny a motion for delayed damages requested by the attorney for former Northumberland County deputy...

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NCCD presents four awards

WOLF'S CROSSROADS - Northumberland County Conservation District (NCCD) announced four awards to nature-friendly organizations and individuals during its annual awards picnic Thursday evening at the...

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Judge to rule on weatherization funding requirements

WILLIAMSPORT - Overlapping contracts and conflicting information from the state has caused a disagreement between two county commissioners and the weatherization department, according to county...

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Noteworthy: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015

Be aware of PennDOT crewsMONTOURSVILLE - During the warm months, PennDOT crews and contractors are involved in a large number of projects throughout District 3-0 and the state.While many projects...

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Senior Center Activities

Shamokin-Coal TownshipThe Senior Center's 46th anniversary party will be held Sept. 17 at the Wayside Inn. Tickets are on sale now and cost $15 for dinner and a show. Transportation will be...

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World War II Honor Roll restored, placed in Herndon

HERNDON - A beautifully restored World War II Honor Roll has been erected as the Herndon Armed Forces Memorial Park moves closer to completion.A dedication of the park, along Main Street (Route 147),...

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