Federal judge denies Northumberland County's request to dismiss Kaleta's lawyers
WILLIAMSPORT - A federal judge denied a motion Monday by Northumberland County and commissioners Vinny Clausi and Stephen Bridy to disqualify attorneys Timothy Bowers and Kymberly Best from...
View ArticlePicarella waives drug charges to court
MOUNT CARMEL - A state deputy attorney general was ready to call about a dozen witnesses to testify Monday morning against a man accused of selling drugs in eastern Northumberland County, but their...
View ArticleBusinesses raise money for MCA OM teams
MOUNT CARMEL - Two Mount Carmel Area Odyssey of the Mind teams that have qualified for the World Finals May 22 to 25 in East Lansing, Mich., are getting some fundraising help this week from local...
View ArticleMC teen pleads guilty to hitting girlfriend, puppy
SUNBURY - A Mount Carmel teen charged with assaulting his girlfriend and punching her puppy in December pleaded guilty Monday morning to simple assault and harassment.Tyler Michael Wondoloski, 19, of...
View ArticleMan not guilty of raping teen
SUNBURY - A 22-year-old Hughesville man was acquitted Monday of raping a 17-year-old Watsontown female at the conclusion of a two-day jury trial presided over by Northumberland County Judge Charles...
View ArticleSchorr gets up to 7 years in Dalmatia teen's death
SUNBURY - "I lost my only child and no amount of justice or punishment will bring her back."That heartfelt statement by a tearful Rebecca Harris was given Monday afternoon just before Northumberland...
View ArticleOrganization News: Lion Ladies
KULPMONT - Kulpmont Lions Ladies held their March and April meetings at the Pine Burr in Atlas. Fran Ambrose was the hostess for March and Monica Brozoskie for April. A moment of silence was held for...
View ArticleState senate supports day of prayer
HARRISBURG - The state Senate unanimously passed a resolution Monday sponsored by Sen. John R. Gordner, R-27, that recognizes May 2 as the "National Day of Prayer" in Pennsylvania, encouraging the...
View ArticleShamokin Area planning spring concert
COAL TOWNSHIP -The Shamokin Area Senior High choral ensembles will present their annual spring concert at 7 p.m. Thursday in the middle-high school auditorium. The public is invited to this free...
View ArticlePolice: Marion Heights man refused to leave house, made threats
MARION HEIGHTS - A man whose home was damaged by fire Saturday morning has been charged in connection with his alleged conduct while firefighters tried to battle the blaze. Meanwhile, investigators...
View ArticleGOP leads by 2,485 in voter registrations
SUNBURY - Republicans have a lead of 2,485 over Democrats in voter registrations, according to a pre-primary election report issued by the Northumberland County elections office. The report reflects...
View ArticleNorthumberland County unemployment rates drop
The unemployment rate for Northumberland County dropped half a percent between February and March, according to the latest figures from the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI).DLI reported Tuesday...
View ArticleShamokin Rotary
SHAMOKIN - The Shamokin Rotary Club's annual Meet and Greet for the public is set for 6 p.m. Monday at Independence Fire Company. Refreshments will be served.In keeping with club philosophy that there...
View ArticleCareer symposium planned at NCCTC
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce's Business and Education Committee will hold its annual Career Symposium Thursday at the Northumberland County Career and Technology Center...
View ArticleStutts candidate at Line Mountain
JORDAN TOWNSHIP - Democrat Janice "Jan" R. Stutts, 66, of Hebe, has announced her candidacy for Line Mountain School Board. Stutts has been retired for 13 years following a career in public health and...
View ArticleMostly Mutts fetches donation, brings special guest
By Justin Strawser SHAMOKIN - Harper, the 3-month-old brindle pit bull that was thrown down a bank behind the Springfield Cemetery in January 2012, made an appearance at the Shamokin Youth Girls...
View ArticleLawsuits in DUI-related accident now consolidated to one case
SUNBURY - Civil lawsuits filed on behalf of four teens injured in a DUI-related accident near Mount Carmel Area Elementary School on March 28, 2012, will be consolidated into one case that will be...
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View ArticleNoteworthy: Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Chronic conditions focus of workshopsMOUNT CARMEL - Family Home Medical Home Health Agency is accepting registrations for "Living a Healthy Life," a six-week workshop designed by Stanford University to...
View ArticleWinners named in soupie contest
KULPMONT - The 20th Soupie Contest was held April 20 at the West End Fire Association . There were six different categories judged, including soupies, cappies, wine, pasta, pepperoni and lagenega....
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