SCA approves installation of new water pump, hires head track coach
CATAWISSA - Southern Columbia Area Superintendent Paul Caputo reported to the board Monday night that the administration is revising their advertisement policies following two recent meetings at which...
View ArticleShamokin Area Lions Club
SHAMOKIN - During a recent meeting, Shamokin Area Lions Club members approved donating cans of soup, which were presented to Manna for the Many; authorizing an ad for the playbill of the upcoming...
View ArticleKids' suspensions renew debate over zero tolerance
Waiting in line for the bus, a Pennsylvania kindergartener tells her pals she's going to shoot them with a Hello Kitty toy that makes soap bubbles.In Maryland, a 6-year-old boy pretends his fingers are...
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LEWISBURG - The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University. The event is sponsored, in part, by Gary and Sandy...
View ArticleAOAA set to build office space, garage
SHAMOKIN - The Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) Authority announced Tuesday night plans are in place to construct a permanent building this year at the park's trailhead.AOAA Authority chairman...
View ArticleSASD business manager turns in resignation
COAL TOWNSHIP - Change at the top of Shamokin Area's administration led to a reshuffling of positions Tuesday.Business Manager Stephen Curran's resignation effective April 1 was accepted by the school...
View ArticlePhotography of mother, daughter featured in fine art gallery exhibit
SHAMOKIN - For more than 20 years, the mother and daughter duo Patricia White and Melissa White have been displaying and promoting the arts in the area. Beginning Friday, their work will be showcased...
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MANDATA - Line Mountain Junior-Senior High School announced its distinguished honor roll and honor roll for the second marking period of 2012-13.Distinguished honorsGrade 12 - Colton Bowman, Kaitlyn...
View ArticleMasser backs liquor plan; Gordner: Devil's in details
State Rep. Kurt Masser leaves little doubt he supports state government getting out of the booze business."State government should not be any kind of food business," said Masser, R-107, who knows a bit...
View ArticlePrivatization strides made in transportation
HARRISBURG - Gov. Tom Corbett's drive to privatize parts of state government has made its greatest strides so far on the transportation front.The Pennsylvania Public Private Partnership (P3) Board was...
View Article'Business camp' highlighted at Chamber meeting
By Rob Wheary PAXINOS -Brush Vallley Regional Chamber of Commerce members learned Tuesday about a week-long summer program in Williamsport that helps develop a business acumen among today's high school...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
SHAMOKIN - The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court March 25 at Northumberland County Courthouse,...
View ArticlePrices at the pump continue to climb
Susquehanna Valley gas prices have climbed this week as local motorists paid an average two cents more at the pump. Tuesday's average was $3.804, said Megan Amrich, AAA East Central.According to the...
View ArticleWrecks blamed on snow
By News-Item StaffJack-knifed tractor-trailers were blocking highways and vehicles were sliding into poles and trees Tuesday morning, when snow caused more than a dozen accidents in eastern...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Mass to recognize Pope Benedict XVIHARRISBURG - Bishop Joseph P. McFadden will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for the Ministry of Pope Benedict XVI at noon Friday at St. Patrick Cathedral. The Mass...
View ArticleShamokin code officer: Register rentals or face fines
SHAMOKIN - The city code officer says beginning Monday he will file citations against landlords who fail to register residential rental properties.There were 131 registrations filed by Wednesday...
View ArticleMount Carmel Township adopts blight ordinance
ATLAS - Mount Carmel Township Supervisors took steps to fight blight and code violations by making those responsible for causing such conditions accountable with the passage of one ordinance and plans...
View ArticleLine Mtn. students to present 'Annie'
MANDATA - Line Mountain eighth-grade student Victoria Duffy will don the iconic red dress and curly hair next week in the school's production of "Annie." Students tweaked dance steps and practiced...
View ArticleMother of boy found walking alone waives, hopes for ARD
MOUNT CARMEL - The mother of a 7-year-old boy who was found three times walking barefoot by himself on Route 487 and Spruce Street in Elysburg left the courtroom of Magisterial District Judge Hugh...
View ArticleMan accused of drugging 3 women before sex acts
MOUNT CARMEL - A borough man has been charged with drugging three women he picked up at local bars and having sex with them at his residence without their consent or knowledge.Barry Thomas Adams, 30,...
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