MOUNT CARMEL — Borough council approved a resolution Thursday night to move forward with plans for its new municipal building.
SHAMOKIN — KristaLyn Montrose is hoping to bring a holistic healing approach to people in the coal region with the opening of KristaL Clear Essentials, 35 N. Market St., on Saturday.
SUNBURY — The Northumberland County Housing Authority brought together code enforcers from municipalities around the county Thursday morning to expand education on ways officials can “fight the blight” in their communities.
COAL TOWNSHIP — A state Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT) identified some concerns in a recent vulnerability test of the new Northumberland County Prison, but those and other issues are being addressed and the county is on track for inmates to be transferred to the facility soon, W…
SUNBURY — The Northumberland County Tax Claim Bureau sold 23 of 188 properties offered at an upset sale Thursday at the county administration center.
SHAMOKIN — A Shamokin man who has been a vocal critic of city officials is facing new criminal charges and a civil lawsuit.
LEWISBURG — The jury members who heard the civil case brought by Dr. Fred Teichman and Central Penn Women’s Health Inc. against Evangelical Community Hospital was told Thursday they would get the case today.
SHAMOKIN — Three people, including a 2-year-old girl, escaped serious injury Wednesday evening in a two-car crash at Market and Chestnut streets.
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A daughter, Ellie Michelle Gudonis, was born at 11:06 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, to Danielle Womer and Shane Gudonis, of Kulpmont. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Grandparents are Julie and Tony Gudonis, of Kulpmont, and Chri…
MOUNT CARMEL — A 52-year-old Reading man charged with statutory sexual assault and other crimes involving two incidents with a 15-year-old female in Mount Carmel earlier this year waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Magisterial Judge William Cole on Wednesday.
MOUNT CARMEL — A crowd was drawn to Oak Street Wednesday to join Mount Carmel Downtown Inc. (MCDI) in honoring an important part of the borough’s past and to celebrate its future.
COAL TOWNSHIP — The Shamokin Area Education Foundation (SAEF) has recently been established through a partnership with the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation and Shamokin Area School District.
COAL TOWNSHIP — State police at Stonington have filed charges against two SCI-Coal Township inmates in relation to incidents in August.
ATLAS — A tentative contract agreement has been reached between the Mount Carmel Township Board of Supervisors and the union representing the police department.
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SHAMOKIN — The WhatNot Shoppe Cafe is ready to begin the next chapter of its life when the restaurant opens its new doors at 700 N. Shamokin St., at 7 a.m. Thursday.
SHAMOKIN — A Shamokin man was arraigned Tuesday for allegedly shooting a gun through his downtown apartment window while initially telling police the window had been shot at from outside.
SUNBURY — Northumberland County Majority Commissioners Richard Shoch and Sam Schiccatano reported an option agreement regarding changing Northumberland County Drive from a private to a public road was approved at a public meeting.
SUNBURY — Strategies for addressing blighted properties will be at the forefront of topics addressed during a workshop for code and zoning enforcement officers in Northumberland County.
SUNBURY — A Shamokin police officer charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a one-vehicle accident earlier this year in Ralpho Township was granted approval Tuesday to enter the county’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program in an effort to have …
SHAMOKIN — In order to fill a manpower shortage in the street department, Shamokin City Council hired two employees during a special meeting Tuesday night.
COAL TOWNSHIP — Shamokin Area High School homecoming activities begin at 5:30 p.m. Friday ahead of the home football game against Lewisburg.
MOUNT CARMEL — Mount Carmel Area’s homecoming ceremony is scheduled for halftime of Friday’s game against North Schuylkill.
SHAMOKIN — Several streets will be fully or partially closed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. today due to construction by Aqua on an ongoing water main replacement project.
SHAMOKIN — Keystone Fish and Game Association will be hosting an open house and benefit next month for the Northumberland County Veterans Emergency Fund (NCVEF), a 501©3 non-profit organization.
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SHAMOKIN — The Shamokin Bridge Club met Sept. 11 at the Shamokin-Coal Township-Trevorton Senior Action Center. Director Glen Wayne reported that scores were extremely low and, for the first time ever, no slams were bid or made and no one reached 3,000.
CATAWISSA RR — Former Lourdes Regional boys basketball coach Pete Long was hired as the head coach of Southern Columbia’s boys team during a school board meeting Monday.
SUNBURY — Northumberland County Commissioner Kym Best filed a lawsuit Monday against majority Commissioners Rich Shoch and Sam Schiccatano claiming a petition filed Sept. 7 by county Solicitor Frank W. Garrigan was a direct violation of the state Sunshine Act.
SHAMOKIN — Approximately 36 people attended a soft opening of the new Lost Mine-d Brewing Company restaurant and pub on Sunday evening in Shamokin. The new eatery, located at the corner of Market and Spruce streets, is a joint business venture by co-owners Dennis Kaleta of Shamokin and Franc…
MOUNT CARMEL — A 23-year-old Mount Carmel man accused of delivering heroin that resulted in an overdose death in October was sentenced by video Monday to 10 to 20 years in state prison.
COAL TOWNSHIP — At its monthly board meeting Monday evening, the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) Authority voted unanimously to reject all bids received for work on its exercise trail and readvertise. Board members agreed that once the work has been advertised for rebidding, the goa…
SHAMOKIN — Several streets will be fully or partially closed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday due to construction by Aqua on an ongoing water main replacement project.
LEWISBURG — The defense began calling witnesses Monday in the civil trial of Dr. Fred Teichman v. Evangelical Community Hospital et. al.
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SHAMOKIN — As students prepare to head back to school, there is one essential school supply that requires no shopping and doesn’t cost a penny — it’s a library card.
MOUNT CARMEL — An eternal light memorial at First United Methodist Church of Mount Carmel was rededicated Sunday morning to memorialize the life of a local church and civic leader. The life of Cathy Welker was remembered with words of reflection and fond memories of dedicated Christian service.
COAL TOWNSHIP — Northern Lehigh, Williamsport, Central Dauphin, West Perry, Halifax and Mifflin County high school marching bands took high honors at the 52nd annual Black Diamond Cavalcade of Bands Saturday evening at Kemp Memorial Stadium.
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COAL TOWNSHIP — On a hazy, fall morning, Saturday’s first annual “Fight the Blight” benefit ride, organized by the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA), kick-started at 9 a.m. A large number of riders were already on hand bright and early to register or receive their pre-registered pass …
COAL TOWNSHIP — Musicians and color guard members from 14 high school bands showcased their talents during the 52nd annual Black Diamond Cavalcade of Bands Saturday evening at Kemp Memorial Stadium.
Residents in a nine-county region can let their transportation concerns and needs be known by taking an online survey offered by SEDA-Council of Governments’ (SEDA-COG) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
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Northumberland County Senior Action Center activities for the week of Sept. 16.
MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP — Mount Carmel Township Police Department will hold a press event tomorrow to announce child safety seat and seat belt enforcement activities as part of a statewide enforcement mobilization, Sept. 16 through 29 at various times to help prevent and reduce child injuries …
ELYSBURG — More than 500 senior citizens from the Northumberland County area attended the eighth annual Senior Citizen Expo Thursday, sponsored by Rep. Kurt Masser at Ralpho Community Park in Elysburg.
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