Man's life mission was coal mining safety
Monday Profiles are published on the first Monday of each month. Joe Garcia loved coal mining. He was born in Throop, but grew up in Kulpmont, graduating in 1949 from Kulpmont High School, where he...
View ArticleBishop McFadden's cause of death given by diocese
HARRISBURG - The Diocese of Harrisburg said Sunday that the cause of Bishop Joseph McFadden's death on Thursday was a heart attack.McFadden had been staying on the grounds of St. Christopher's in...
View ArticlePolice ID 6 displaced by Saturday blaze in Atlas
ATLAS - Mount Carmel Township Police confirmed Sunday that six people were displaced by fire Saturday on West Girard Street.The occupants of 101-103 W. Girard St. were Gennaro Galizia, 56, Noelle...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Monday, May 6, 2013
Students encouraged to apply for conservation scholarship SUNBURY - The Northumberland County Conservation District (NCCD) is providing a scholarship for a local high school student to attend the Penn...
View ArticlePink jerseys show support for woman battling breast cancer
COAL TOWNSHIP - Sunday afternoon was the opening day of the local co-ed softball league, and in the crowd to watch her children play was Cindy Balonis. The 51-year-old township woman says she's never...
View ArticleCecilian Club
Cecilian ClubSHAMOKIN - The Cecilian Club held its April meeting at St. John's United Church of Christ. The evening's concert theme was "Sports and Recreation." The program opened with a chorus of all...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Concerts, art show plannedMOUNT CARMEL - Mount Carmel Area students are planning several concerts and an art show in the Richard F. Bierschmitt Auditorium this week.Seventh- and eighth-grade junior...
View ArticleAmerican Wine Society
American Wine SocietyRIVERSIDE - The Susquehanna Valley Chapter of The American Wine Society (AWS) conducted its monthly wine tasting at the home of Carl and Mary Romanskie on April 14.Carl Romanskie...
View ArticleNew lease to be sought for museum, legion in city
SHAMOKIN - City council is expected to vote Monday on proposals to terminate a pair of lease agreements for the American Legion building and for the Rescue Fire Company museum.A new 99-year lease...
View ArticleMore drug charges filed
SHAMOKIN - Last month's arrest of a Philadelphia man accused of selling heroin and Spice in the area has led police to file additional charges against the defendant and three Shamokin...
View Article3 hurt in T-bone crash
WEIGH SCALES - An Elysburg man is in fair condition and his wife in serious condition after being extricated from their mangled car that became sandwiched between a truck and another vehicle in an...
View ArticleAOAA building may be started by June 3
SHAMOKIN - Construction of a welcome center and parking area at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) is expected to start in less than a month. It will mark the first permanent construction at...
View ArticleHonor Roll: Shamokin Area Middle-High School
COAL TOWNSHIP - Shamokin Area Middle/High School announced its distinguished honor roll and honor roll for the third marking period of 2012-13.The two levels of achievement are an honors level and a...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Marine Corps League meeting todaySHAMOKIN - The Marine Corps League, Black Diamond Detachment 846, will meet at 7 p.m. today at the Knights of Columbus hall, 400 E. Independence St. Membership is open...
View ArticleUnion pact OK'd giving 20 Northumberland County workers raises
SUNBURY - Northumberland County commissioners unanimously approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement Tuesday with non-court related employees that calls for a 35-cent per hour raise each...
View ArticleBridy proposes daily meetings of Northumberland County commissioners
SUNBURY - Accusations against the county for violating the Sunshine Act and conducting business "behind closed doors" has prompted one commissioner to recommend holding public meetings every business...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Simple assaultSHAMOKIN - Police charged Juan C. Rodriquez, 28, of 17 E. Church St., Shamokin, with simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct and harassment following a...
View ArticlePassenger remains in hospital
DANVILLE - An Elysburg woman riding in a car that flipped and came to rest pinned between two other vehicles on Route 61 in Weigh Scales Monday was listed in serious condition Tuesday at Geisinger...
View ArticleBridy, Clausi proposed cut in pay for Northumberland County elected officials
SUNBURY - A proposal Tuesday by Northumberland County Commissioner Stephen Bridy to reduce the salaries of all elected county officials by 50 percent would save the county more than $350,000 per year,...
View ArticleTeen must attend boot camp, complete community service
SUNBURY - A teen adjudicated delinquent last month on felonies of robbery and aggravated assault and a misdemeanor of possessing instruments of crime was ordered Tuesday to attend a boot camp program,...
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