Police: Man lied about crash that cut electricity to 1,069 in Mt. Carmel, Mt....
STRONG - A Shamokin man involved a vehicle crash that knocked out electricity to more than 1,000 customers in Mount Carmel Township Monday morning was committed to Northumberland County Prison on...
View ArticleGarfield Camp holds quarterly meeting
MOUNT CARMEL - James A. Garfield Camp No. 34, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, held its quarterly meeting Sept. 14 in the Lithuanian Social Club. Elijah Watkins was accepted as a new junior...
View ArticleNorthumberland County Bar Association comes to Saylor's defense
SUNBURY - The Northumberland County Bar Association has come to the defense of Judge Charles Saylor, saying he has been "unjustly attacked" by Stephen Bridy and Vinny Clausi over a recent ruling that...
View ArticleZerbe Twp. residents sound off at meeting
TREVORTON - Several residents sounded off at Monday night's meeting of the Zerbe Township board of supervisors.Supervisors Michael Schwartz and Gene Geise listened to complaints about junk vehicles,...
View ArticleMount Carmel food pantry to hold open house
MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Area Food Pantry, Third and Market streets, sponsored by the Mount Carmel Area Ecumenical Ministerium, will hold a public open house from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The...
View ArticleNoteworthy: October 9, 2012
Drawdown at TuscaroraBARNESVILLE - Between Oct. 15 and 31, the staff at Tuscarora State Park will begin an eight- to 10-foot drawdown of the lake. Specific timing will be determined by the weather.The...
View ArticleWalmart picks Geisinger for heart surgery services
DANVILLE - Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is one of six health care organizations from across the country selected by Walmart to participate in the company's Centers of Excellence program. As part of...
View ArticlePLENTY TO DO FOR A GOOD CAUSE THIS WEEKEND
It only takes a small fraction of your time and minimal effort to help carry out various projects to improve the community. The following are upcoming events in need of volunteers:MoonShine Paul/Crew...
View ArticleCoal Township group home OKd
COAL TOWNSHIP - A zoning amendment approved by Coal Township commissioners Thursday will allow a group home for pregnant women to be established in the township's west end - and perhaps others in any...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Friday, October 12, 2012
Detour continuesRALPHO TOWNSHIP - A crew working on a drainage improvement project on Airport Road has run into some unforeseen issues. As a result, a detour will remain in effect through the weekend...
View ArticleSCA student to attend NCCTC
COAL TOWNSHIP - For what is believed to be the first time in its history, Northumberland County Career and Technology Center (NCCTC) will provide instruction to a student from a non-participating...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Friday, October 12, 2012
MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court Nov. 26 in Northumberland County Courthouse,...
View ArticleSen. Gordner, DCNR: It's up to Northumberland County
State Sen. John Gordner (R-27) of Berwick believes the authority that operates and maintains the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) should be comprised of outdoor enthusiasts, marketing or...
View ArticleBrothers donate train set to Wheelchair Engineers
BLOOMSBURG - Two brothers who want to see children smile have donated a special collector's item to the Wheelchair Engineers model-train program at the Columbia Mall. Francis Hall, of Montour Township,...
View ArticleNorthumberland County requests dismissal of Kaleta complaint
SUNBURY - The attorney representing Northumberland County Commissioners Vinny Clausi and Stephen Bridy and the county in a lawsuit filed against them by David F. Kaleta, of Shamokin, is seeking the...
View ArticleIs God visible in our image?
"Do you really think I look like that?"That was a question posed by a councilwoman whose picture had just appeared with a story in the newspaper. Actually, I thought the picture was a flattering one. I...
View ArticleOrganization news: Trevorton Senior Action Center
TREVORTON - The monthly meeting of the Trevorton Senior Action Center was held Oct. 4. The meeting was opened with prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Thirteen members were present, including Theresa...
View ArticlePolice probe report of shot fired from pick-up
OVERLOOK - Police officers responded to a report of a gunshot fired late Friday along a rural road in Ralpho Township.According to emergency communications, a call was placed to 911 at 10:15 p.m. to...
View ArticleBusinesses asked to help in blight fight in Northumberland County
SUNBURY - Businesses throughout Northumberland County can help fight blight while earning a 75 percent state tax credit by participating in the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). The program was...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Saturday, October 13, 2012
Cavalcade tonight at Kemp MemorialCOAL TOWNSHIP - The public is welcome to tonight's 46th annual Black Diamond Cavalcade of Bands, 6 p.m. at Kemp Memorial Stadium, hosted by Shamokin Area High School...
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