Veterans, citizens made group’s first parade a success
To the Editor: Citizens for a Better Community would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in our first Veterans Day Parade and made it such a huge success in our eyes.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 5:33 AM EST
Sheriff responds to county vehicle-use criticism
To the editor: As sheriff and chief law enforcement officer of Northumberland County, utilization of a county patrol vehicle is a virtual necessity for the safe and efficient conduct of my office. Like my staff, I am empowered and authorized to make arrests anywhere within the confines of Northumberland County. I am literally subject to call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 9:38 AM EST
No pretty picture in how Mount Carmel is operating
To the editor: Mount Carmel residents need to stop painting a pretty picture of how well the borough is being run.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 9:38 AM EST
Holiday season can bring good ending to tough year
To the editor: The year is now coming to a close, and I must say it went by pretty darn fast. The year had its emotional and economic lows, especially in my hometown of Shenandoah.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:52 AM EST
Commissioners should have been at Cherokee event
To the editor: I’m addressing Northumberland County commissioners, Kurt Masser, Frank Sawicki and Vinny Clausi:
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:52 AM EST
Bass’ experience, enthusiasm tough to match, surpass
To the editor: If you were asked to draw up a list of the people who have made the biggest contribution to Mount Carmel in the past 30 years, the name of Joe Bass, borough manager, would be near the top.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 8:29 AM EST
Press box food appreciated by media representative
To the editor: As a resident of the Shamokin Area School District and member of the electronic media, I would like to thank the athletic department and school administration for providing food and refreshments for the press box this past football season.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 8:29 AM EST
Turnout for veterans parade unfortunately lacking
To the editor: Thank you to the people who came out Tuesday evening (Nov. 11) to support our local veterans. But shame on the people who did not take the time to do so!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 8:29 AM EST
‘Community member’ explains role in food flap
To the editor: As the “community member” at the center of the press-box catering issue at Shamokin Area, I feel it is necessary to respond to the article published in your paper on Wednesday, and a follow-up Letter to the Editor written by school director Tracey Witmer, published on Sunday.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 8:29 AM EST
Councilman explains position, city finances
Editor’s note: The following is a copy of the letter presented to Shamokin City Council by former Councilman Garth Hall on Nov. 10.
Monday, November 17, 2008 8:47 AM EST
Conyngham sewer project outrageous, too costly
To the editor: I do not think the proposed sewer project within Conyngham Township, Columbia County, sits well with the people who built their homes in the last 30 years, including me.
Saturday, November 15, 2008 10:37 AM EST
Comments, invoices don’t add up on press box meals
To the editor: After reading “School board argues over press-box catering” in The News Item on Wednesday, I felt I needed to clarify a few issues, being it is “not a big deal,” and offer additional facts that must be given in order for the general public to get the full information on the subject. (After all, I was cut off at the meeting.)
Friday, November 14, 2008 9:13 AM EST
