Ryan William Costik

A son, Ryan William Costik, was born to Megan and Sean Costik, of North Wales, on Sunday, June 14, 2009. Maternal grandparents are Tom and Kay Nazarchyk, of Catawissa. Paternal grandparents are Ed and Julie Costik, of Middletown. Maternal great-grandparents are Chet and Nina Rhodes, of Berwick, and Tom and Irene Nazarchyk, of Catawissa. Paternal great-grandparents are Bill and


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Ryan William Costik A son, Ryan William Costik, was born to Megan and Sean Costik, of North Wales, on Sunday, June 14, 2009. Maternal grandparents are Tom and Kay Nazarchyk, of Catawissa. Paternal grandparents are Ed and Julie Costik, of Middletown. Mat

Trent David Walters A son, Trent David, was born to Chad M. and Amy Walters, of Ranshaw, at 1:37 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. The mother is the former Amy Kodack. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inc

Addison Elizabeth Arbogast

A daughter, Addison Elizabeth Arbogast, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Arbogast, of Kulpmont, at 6:07 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2009, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. The mother is the former Danielle Ortlip. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounce

Jasmine Marie Elliott

A daughter, Jasmine Marie Elliott, was born to Bruce J. and Billie Jo Elliott, of Coal Township, at 8:05 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2009, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20 inches in length. Paternal grandpa

Jaxon Ray Boblick

A son, Jaxon Ray Boblick, was born to Joe Boblick and Jasmine Kulick, of Elysburg, at 3:29 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2009, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches in length. Paternal grandparents are Joe
Engagements

Everett - Huque

MILTON - C. John and Gale Everett, of Milton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Claire Everett, of Silver Spring, Md., to Jamshid A. Huque, son of Dr. and Mrs. Mohammad Huque, of Rockville, Md. Everett is a graduate of Lebanon Valley Col

Snyder-Merwine

GORDON - John and Lisa Snyder, of Gordon, and Ted and Tammy Mench, of Shamokin, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Snyder, to Jeff Merwine, son of Timothy and Barb Merwine, of Lavelle. The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of North Schuylkill

Mattucci-Marquette

SHADY ACRES - Joseph and Lee Anne Mattucci, of Shady Acre, announce the engagement of their daughter, Janine Mattucci, to John Marquette, son of John and Rita Marquette, of Trevorton. The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Hig

Sachleben-Haupt

RINGTOWN - Ray and Arlene Sachleben, of Ringtown, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Sachleben, to Eric Haupt, son of Lambert and Carol Haupt, of East Cameron Township. Sachleben is a 2003 graduate of North Schuylkill High School and a 20

Hendershot-Letcavage

PENROSE N.C. - Paul and Ruth Hendershot, of Penrose, N.C. announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie J. Hendershot, to Thomas P. Letcavage Jr., of Mount Carmel, a son of Annette and Robert Buczeskie, of Kulpmont, and Thomas and Judy Letcavage,
Weddings

Goodeliunas-Burcha

WILKES-BARRE - Amber A. Burcha and Peter J. Goodeliunas Jr. were united in marriage on Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Saint Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception, Wilkes-Barre, by the Rev. Msgr. Thomas V. Banick. The bride is a daughter of Andreen Burch

Peters-Snyder

NEGRIL, JAMAICA - Ashley Lynn Snyder and Ross David Peters were united in marriage by Pastor Robert Garwood at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2009. The ceremony was held on the beach of the Riu Clubhotel Resort in Negril, Jamaica. The bride is a daughter of S
Anniversaries

Schankweiler - 50th

John Irvin Schankweiler and Joyce Ann Cox, of Coal Township, were married on June 13, 1959, in First Baptist Church, Lansdale, and recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Joyce is a daughter of Edith H. Cox and the late Leland E. Cox, of La

Henry and Pat Fadrowski

MOUNT CARMEL - Henry and Pat Fadrowski of 428 N. Market St., celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on April 19. Pat is the daughter of the late Frank and Jean Galitski of Mount Carmel and is a retired teacher's aide with the Mount Carmel Area School

Mary and Nicholas Kolar Sr.

PHILADELPHIA - On May 9, a party was held to celebrate the 62nd wedding anniversary of Mary and Nicholas Kolar Sr. The party also celebrated the 90th birthday of Nicholas, who was born on May 5, 1919. The couple was united in marriage on May 10, 1947, at
Church News

All Saints Lutheran All Saints Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12th and Scott streets, Kulpmont. Pastor - The Rev. Alfred J. Bashore. Worship - 9 a.m. The congregation celebrates the season of Epiphany. Guest speaker - Authorized Lay Worship Leader Harry De
Military News

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Mount Carmel Area's Trevor Demko picks West Virginia

Mount Carmel Area defensive end Trevor Demko, who will be a senior this season, has made a verbal committment to accept a football scholarship to the University of West Virginia. Demko, 6-6 and 225 pounds, visited Pitt and West Virginia last weekend and


 


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SHAMOKIN - The News-Item has rebuilt and redesigned its Web site from scratch to bring readers a cutting-edge online gathering place to discover, explore and share with their community. The new site, which launched Tuesday morning, is still at www.newsit