Keep vehicles, buildings locked
COAL TOWNSHIP - In light of recent loitering and theft complaints, police here issued a warning to residents to make sure they lock their vehicles, homes, sheds, garages and other property. Police said...
View ArticleKids, coal region focus of fine art gallery exhibit
SHAMOKIN - Petra Radcliffe's love for history was reflected in her artwork among dozens of pieces displayed Friday night at the Northumberland County Council for the Arts and Humanities Fine Art...
View ArticleSaving Big Mountain
BIG MOUNTAIN - This former mining village is not unlike many "patch towns" throughout the anthracite coal region. During the coal boom of the early 1900s, the village had a school, a church, a monument...
View ArticleShamokin Area tops 2 divisions
Shamokin Area stayed on top in the high school division in Week 9 of the EconomicsPennsylvania Stock Market Game, and took over the lead in the middle school division.The high school team's adviser is...
View ArticleAqua PA president honored with 'special award'
BRYN MAWR - Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. (Aqua) President Steve Tagert was surprised with a "special recognition" award from the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Water Works...
View ArticleFire damages top floor of Marion Heights structure
MARION HEIGHTS - A fire caused extensive damage to the top floor of 560 Melrose St. Saturday, Marion Heights Fire Chief Ronald Coroniti reported.The first-alarm fire was first called out at...
View Article5 spine-tingling seconds later
ELYSBURG - Knoebels Amusement Resort is known for "fun, food and fantasy." I think Knoebels needs to replace one of those words with "fear" now that their newest ride, the StratosFear, is open to the...
View ArticleShamokin Area to stage mock trial involving accident caused by texting en...
COAL TOWNSHIP - Shamokin Area High School students will stage a mock trial Wednesday in which a student will face charges of causing an accident while texting on the way to the prom.The project is...
View ArticlePaxinos woman makes dean's list
PITTSBURGH - Kiana Motto, of Meadowview Circle Drive, Paxinos, was named to the dean's list of the Mylan School of Pharmacy for the fall semester with a 4.0 grade point average. She is a sophomore in...
View ArticleFor the Record: Sunday, April 28, 2013
MarriagesDale E. Moyer Jr., of 320 Spruce St., Shamokin, to Brianna Danielle Strohecker, of 622 W. Spruce St., Shamokin. Issued April 25, 2013.Joshua M. Safoss, of 135 Skyway Lane, White Haven, to Amy...
View ArticleWAY UP THERE! StratosFear ride debuts to rave opening-day reviews
By Justin Strawser ELYSBURG - The combination of good weather and new rides attracted an enthusiastic crowd of park-goers to opening day at Knoebels Amusement Resorts Saturday. "I couldn't have asked...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Hartman Hustle WednesdayCATAWISSA - G.C. Hartman Elementary School students will take to track Wednesday, starting at 9:30 a.m., to participate in the second Hartman Hustle run-a-thon. Students have...
View ArticlePauline Center to sponsor Zerbini Circus
KULPMONT - The St. Pauline Center is sponsoring the Alain Zerbini Circus at 5 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at the Veterans Sports Complex. Those with the center want the public to know they will be...
View ArticleAnthracite Citizens' Theatre
MOUNT CARMEL - Anthracite Citizens' Theatre (ACT) held its monthly meeting on April 10. The meeting was called to order by President Barb Malick with 16 people in attendance.Secretary Louanne Olson...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Monday, April 29, 2013
The following landlord/tenant claims and judgments were filed in magisterial district court: Office of John Gembic III, Shamokin - Dewart Street Properties LLC, Shamokin, against Christine Vincenzes,...
View ArticleBill would update bath salts ban
HARRISBURG - Two years after a state ban on the sale of "bath salts" took effect, House lawmakers are moving to rewrite that law to help prosecutors stay abreast of synthetic drug makers trying to...
View ArticleRiders hungry for safe and legal places to ride
By Justin Strawser COAL TOWNSHIP - Off-road vehicle enthusiasts across the state have a craving for more places like the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area, said participants from the ATVingPa.com ride...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Monday, April 29, 2013
Lifetree cafe looks at racism ELYSBURG - The issue of racism will be discussed at Lifetree Cafe from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Elysburg Presbyterian Church, 320 W. Valley Ave. The program, titled "The...
View ArticlePolice: Fire victim resisted arrest at scene
MARION HEIGHTS — A man whose home was damaged by fire here Saturday morning has been charged in connection with his alleged conduct as firefighters tried to battle the blaze. Michael F. Dallazia, 59,...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Cleanup set for SaturdayMOUNT CARMEL - The annual downtown cleanup sponsored by Mount Carmel Downtown Inc. is set for Saturday. Volunteers are welcome and are asked to meet at Academy Sports Center at...
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