Huffington Post founder to speak at Bucknell U.
LEWISBURG - Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington will speak at Bucknell University at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. Huffington's speech, "The Brave New World of...
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A scene from my grandfather's childhood is vivid because of his daughter's (my aunt's) memory. The original Walter J. Kozlowski was only 8 or 9 years old. If he were that age today, he would be in...
View ArticleDCED deadline extended
HARRISBURG - Northumberland County has received official notification of a monthlong extension to provide additional information to address the payback of state grant money for the Homelessness...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Saturday, February 16, 2013
Progress reports out next weekThe Shamokin Area Middle/High School will distribute progress reports to students Friday.All students in grades seven to 12 will receive a progress report to update...
View Article2013 season for special-needs campers runs June 1 to Aug. 13
PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp announced its 2013 camping season opens June 1 and closes Aug. 13. Camp sessions are six or ten days based on eligibility criteria.Beacon Lodge is supported by the...
View ArticleMerck accepting requests for 'Neighbor of Choice' grants
RIVERSIDE - Requests are now being accepted for Merck's "Neighbor of Choice" community grant program for nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations.Cherokee Parmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Merck Sharp...
View ArticleDISTRICT COURT: Monday, February 18, 2013
Landlords have filed the following claims of recovery of real property against tenants in magisterial district court:Office of Hugh JonesMount Carmel- Kerry Blum, Martins Creek, against tenant Karen...
View ArticleShamokin Area student receives Congressional service award
WILLIAMSPORT - Kyla Martin, 17, of Paxinos, was presented a Congressional Youth Service Award Jan. 7 by Congressman Tom Marino in his Williamsport office.The senior at Shamokin Area Middle-High School...
View ArticlePolice investigate homicide
BEAVER TOWNSHIP - State police at Selinsgrove are continuing their homicide investigation today into the death of Bonnie Jean Snook, 71, of 1542 Creek Road, Middleburg, who was found in her home at...
View ArticleNOTEWORTHY: FEBRUARY, 18, 2013
Scholarships available from HouseHARRISBURG - High school seniors can now apply for a Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship to help cover the costs of higher education, Rep. Lynda Schlegel...
View ArticleOLOL inducts new members to 2 societies
COAL TOWNSHIP - Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School gathered to celebrate the feast of its patroness, Our Lady of Lourdes, on Feb. 11.The program included a prayer service and the induction ceremonies...
View ArticleMCA to present 'Grease'
MOUNT CARMEL - Tickets go on sale today for Mount Carmel Area High School Music Department's presentation of their spring musical "Grease." The show will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 15 and 16 in the...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Tuesday, February 19, 2013NOTEWORTHY: Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Candidate petition period startsSUNBURY - Candidates for county, municipal and school board office in the May 21 primary election may begin circulating nomination petitions beginning today.Petitions,...
View ArticleLife Flight helicopter damaged during landing
DANVILLE - A Life Flight helicopter was damaged when one of its rotor blades clipped a flagpole atop a crane while landing at Geisinger Medical Center on Thursday.The chopper was lowed off the rooftop...
View ArticleBroadside collision sends two local men to Geisinger
RANSHAW - Two local men were treated at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, following a broad-side collision Monday on Route 901 in front of the Sunoco station.Patrolman Josh Wynn, Coal Township...
View ArticleShamokin Area Elementary School
COAL TOWNSHIP - Shamokin Area Elementary School announced its distinguished honor roll and honor roll for the second marking period of 2012-13.The honor roll is based on the average of the major...
View Article'Trailhead' for AOAA among tonight's topics
SHAMOKIN - Members of the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) Authority will discuss plans for construction of a building and other matters involving the main trailhead at their meeting...
View Article4-H club seeking members, volunteers
The 4-H Youth Development Program of Northumberland County plans a recruitment night for a club based in the Sunbury Area from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at the Sunbury Penn State Extension...
View ArticlePolice identify I-81 crash victim as Philadelphia man
DELANO - Authorities have identified a man killed in a violent crash Sunday night as Nathaniel Keller, of Philadelphia.Schuylkill County Coroner Dr. David Moylan said Keller, 20, died from cerebral...
View ArticleRainbow Club
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Rainbow Club held its February meeting in Our Lady of Hope hall. The meeting was opened by Mrs. Ruth Romanoski, president, with the Senior Adult Ministry prayer and the Pledge of...
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