GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Beginning Monday, Dollar General will provide all medical personnel, first responders and activated National Guardsmen with a 10 percent discount on qualifying purchases.
COAL TOWNSHIP — Shamokin Area School District teachers and staff shared affection for their students Monday afternoon by holding a Purple Pride Parade throughout Coal Township and Shamokin.
In an effort to give back to the community and help youngsters take part in the performing arts during quarantine, the Spotlight Kidz, in conjunction with the Pottsville GTC Theater Program, will be offering free online theater classes in April.
LEWISBURG — One Evangelical Community Hospital patient has died as a result of COVID-19, according to information released Monday by the hospital.
With social distancing in mind, the Southern Columbia Area School District on Monday held it’s first virtual school board meeting that involved all members taking part within the confines of their homes.
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SHAMOKIN — A city man has been charged with possessing five loaded guns while being a convicted felon relating to an incident last year in which he allegedly barricaded himself in a room with three children under the age of five.
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported today that 4,087 people in the state have tested positive for the coronavirus, which is an increase of 693 cases from Sunday.
HARRISBURG (AP) — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania increased by more than 640 over the past day and four more people died, the state Health Department announced Sunday.
SAN DIEGO, California — A Shamokin native who left the area to become a nurse in California has taken to social media to warn residents in rural areas of the health effects of COVID-19 and speak out about the lack of personal protective equipment for medical staff across the country.
HARRISBURG — Department of Corrections Sec. John Wetzel today announced that the agency has its first inmate with a positive test for COVID-19.
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MILTON — As Madelyn and Liam Coup were buckled into the back seat of their family’s car on Friday afternoon, a giant teddy bear was fastened in the seat between them. The children, along with their mother Melissa, set out on adventure to see how many teddy bears they could spot.
ZERBE TOWNSHIP — The 40-foot cross that is a familiar visual for anyone driving past the mountainous area south of Trevorton has a history of being lit only when a local coal miner passes away.
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HARRISBURG — Three new cases of coronavirus have been identified in Schuylkill County and the statewide total of positive tests now totals 2,751, according to the Department of Health's noon update Saturday.
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — Southern Columbia Area School District will hold this Monday’s school board meeting at 6 p.m. virtually in an effort to follow social distancing rules set by the state to help slow the spread of coronavirus.
LEWISBURG — The risk of spreading COVID-19 was the topic of a letter sent Friday to the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) on behalf of three local entities.
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SHAMOKIN — Upon conclusion of an investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) into allegations of animal cruelty at Reitz Farms in Shamokin Township, it was determined that prosecution would not be warranted.
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania primary election has been moved from April 28 to June 2.
HARRISBURG — The Department of Health announced Friday at noon that Northumberland County officially has one case of COVID-19.
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Wolf signed Friday a bill that addresses the ongoing school closures in the commonwealth.
HARRISBURG (AP) — An order that restricts people's movement is being expanded to nine additional Pennsylvania counties, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Friday as his administration confirmed more coronavirus cases and deaths.
ATLAS — The Coal Region Blood Drive, sponsored by the Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School biomedical science program, took place Friday at the Atlas American Legion.
WILLIAMSPORT — Dr. Raymond Kraynak seeks to bar from his trial expert testimony that six individuals “would not have died” but for his prescription practices.
UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP — A Coal Township man has been charged with three felonies and multiple other crimes for allegedly violating a protection from abuse order during which he struck a moving vehicle.
LEWISBURG — Evangelical Community Hospital has been expecting its first local case of COVID-19, according to hospital President and CEO Kendra Aucker.
SNYDERTOWN — Snydertown Road in Upper Augusta Township was closed for an extended period of time early Thursday due to a tractor-trailer that rolled over.
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IRISH VALLEY — State police at Stonginton released Thursday details of a motor-vehicle accident March 15 on Irish Valley Road that injured four juveniles.
HARRISBURG — A bill that addresses the ongoing school closures in the commonwealth has been presented to Gov. Tom Wolf.
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Wolf announced Thursday that he will spend up to $50 million in transferred state funding to purchase medical equipment and supplies for hospitals, nursing homes and emergency workers.
MILTON — On the heels of the announcement that a Weis Markets employee has been diagnosed with COVID-19, two area physicians are stressing the importance of regular hand washing as a means to prevent the spread of germs.
LEWISBURG — A series of procedures have been put in place in an effort to protect area emergency responders from potential exposure to coronavirus.
LEWISBURG — Two Bucknell University students have been tested for COVID-19, according to information released Thursday on the university website by Catherine O’Neil, M.D. medical director, Bucknell Student Health.
SNYDERTOWN — Snydertown Road in Upper Augusta Township was closed for an extended period of time early Thursday due to a tractor-trailer that rolled over.
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SHAMOKIN — Debbie Gray stood at an entrance to Restoration Ministries Church and scanned the surrounding streets every few seconds Thursday. Only a short time would pass until the special education teacher relayed a number ranging from one to 16 to a small group of volunteers inside the church.
RALPHO TOWNSHIP — The Elysburg Fire Department, in cooperation with the Ralpho Fire Co., is following Shamokin Fire Bureau’s lead in delivery groceries to residents in need.
HARRISBURG — Bishop Ronald Gainer “regrettably” announced Thursday that no public Masses will be celebrated for Palm Sunday, Holy Week or Easter, April 12, in the Diocese of Harrisburg.
SHAMOKIN — When a simple trip to the grocery store could be considered putting yourself in harm’s way, leave it to firefighters to answer the call.
HARRISBURG — The Department of Health announced Wednesday at noon 1,127 people in the state have tested positive for coronavirus, with 11 having died from COVID-19.
Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., spoke with reporters during a conference call about the roughly $2 trillion stimulus package the Senate approved early Wednesday morning as the country continues to deal with fallout from the spread of COVID-19, or coronavirus. President Donald Trump said he supports the Senate package.
ATLAS — The Atlas American Legion will host the Coal Region Blood Drive, sponsored by the Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School biomedical science program on Friday from noon to 6 p.m.
MILTON — An employee of the Weis Markets store in Milton has been diagnosed COVID-19, according to a company spokesperson.
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro stated that Safe2Say Something, the statewide tip line for Pennsylvania students with concerns about themselves or others, remains available.
DANVILLE — Zartman Construction has been among a number of businesses, municipalities, school districts and universities that have donated supplies to Geisinger.
SUNBURY — The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in numerous criminal cases being delayed in Northumberland County, but has not prevented police from continuing to make arrests.
SHAMOKIN — Shamokin Councilman and Public Safety Director Scott Roughton and other members of Shamokin Fire Bureau are volunteering their time to assist disabled veterans and senior citizens and people 60 years of age or older who are unable to shop for groceries by delivering them to their homes.
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