Noteworthy: Saturday, February 23, 2013
Show and tell program planned ASHLAND - The Ashland Area Historic Preservation Society will hold a "show and tell" at its next meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at its headquarters, 316-318 Centre St. Bring...
View ArticleDiocese plan for papal transition
HARRISBURG - Diocese of Harrisburg Bishop Joseph P. McFadden celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving for the ministry of Pope Benedict XVI on Friday, the first of a number of activities related to the...
View ArticleShamokin woman charged in 'stolen car' case
SHAMOKIN - A Shamokin woman has been charged with filing false reports to police following an accident involving a rental car on Feb. 16. Jennifer Leonard, 43, of 219 S. Shamokin St., was charged...
View ArticleSaturday Spirit: Live to give glory to God
"You brought shame to my house." That certainly was a novel conversation starter when I picked up the phone at my desk in the newsroom. Since the caller spoke in heavily accented English, I had to ask...
View ArticleChurch News: Saturday, February 23, 2013
All SaintsAll Saints Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12th and Scott streets, Kulpmont.Pastor - The Rev. Alfred J. Bashore.Worship service with word and sacrament - 9 a.m.Participants - Marsha Karnes,...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Saturday, February 23, 2013
MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh A. Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court on Monday, March 25, in Northumberland County...
View ArticleStream bank erosion targeted with $365K from Growing Greener grant
HARRISBURG - State Growing Greener grants will allow the Northumberland and Montour County conservation districts to undertake five projects to abate stream bank erosion and control manure runoff at...
View ArticleShamokin man faces more arson charges
SHAMOKIN - A city man already charged with an arson fire that destroyed a triple home on Sunbury Street in January has now been charged with setting two fires that destroyed several other buildings in...
View ArticleMount Carmel puppies' rescue was group effort
MOUNT CARMEL - The rescue of a litter of puppies and their mother from the Silver Bowl was a group effort. Some involved in the rescue contacted The News-Item on Friday to share more of the story. The...
View ArticleNo smoking: Shamokin Housing Authority adopts policy for Harold Thomas Highrise
SHAMOKIN - Smoking will be forbidden inside the Harold Thomas Highrise effective March 1. The Shamokin Housing Authority board voted 5-0 Thursday night to adopt a no-smoking policy after presenting...
View ArticleSusquehanna Valley United Way 'pauses' Boy Scout contribution until...
SUNBURY - The Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way Board announced Friday it will be placing discretionary funding for the Susquehanna Council of Boy Scouts of America on "pause" while the national...
View ArticleJJUSA planning 2 events at AOAA
COAL TOWNSHIP - Jeep Jamboree USA's event at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) was so popular last year, the group is returning in 2013.Twice.The early August Coal Mountain trail ride sold...
View ArticleCollege News: Susquehanna University dean list
Susquehanna UniversitySELINSGROVE - Thirteen local students were named to Susquehanna University's dean's list for the fall 2012 semester.The dean's list recognizes students who achieve a grade point...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Sunday, February 24, 2013
TV group president to speak at BUBLOOMSBURG - A Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania alumna, now president of the ABC-Owned Television Group, will share her observations on "The Future of TV," at 7...
View ArticleSound Off: February 24, 2013
Tribal convictionsRecently, 22 Republican Senators voted against the "Violence Against Women Act," including Sen. Chuck Grassley, (R-IA). His fear: If a non-Indian violates a Native American woman and...
View ArticleFederal sequestration could affect speed of tax refunds, some experts say
One of the first places Americans will see the impact of sequestration is in fulfilling their civic duty of paying federal taxes.The across-the-board cuts of federal spending will fall on the Internal...
View Article$15 million grant will help protect companies near river
BLOOMSBURG - Federal officials were in town Wednesday to announce a $15 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant that will keep two local manufacturing plants high and dry when the...
View ArticleCounty may get techno upgrade
SUNBURY - Commissioner Stephen Bridy believes Northumberland County can save more than $1 million dollars and make government more efficient by replacing the computer system and allowing field workers...
View ArticleOrganization News: Cecilian Club, February
SHAMOKIN - The Cecilian Club held its February meeting at the Grace Lutheran Church. Nan Weller, president, conducted the open meeting, which was well attended by members and guests.Marily Stasney...
View ArticleIdentity theft and taxpayers IRS Tax Tips
Provided by the IRSProtecting taxpayers and their tax refunds from identity theft is a top priority for the IRS. This year the IRS expanded its efforts to better protect taxpayers and help victims...
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