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Senior Erica Gammon and seventh-grade student Jennifer Kozlowski have been selected as students of the month for March at Shamokin Area Middle-High School.
Law firm hired to negotiate Shamokin cops' deal
A Hamburg law firm was hired Monday on a split vote of city council to negotiate a new contract with the police union.
Harrisburg man pleads guilty to delivering crack
A 37-year-old Harrisburg man pleaded guilty Monday afternoon to four counts of delivering crack cocaine in Shamokin and Coal Township and will be sentenced in the near future.
Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library
The Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library has announced memorials for April 10 to April 27, have been presented for the following persons: Jonathan "J.R." Christ by the Arbogast family, Andy and Sherry Bogush, Joe and Ruth Bordell, Pat and Jim Bressi, Keith and Kathy Jeremiah, Bill and Helen Kuzmick, Charlie and Theresa Rebuck, Joann Shurock.
Murder mystery dinner supports Door of Hope
Submitted Photos CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT: The cast of "Cross Your Heart and Hope to Die" were, from left, first row, Abriel Newton, Jenna Lenig and Peach Kosmer Krebs, standing, Andrew Litchard, Jasmine Olvany, Jamie Golden and Kevin Markowskie.
Pennsylvania Corrections Officials Recognize Employee Award Recipients
Corrections Secretary John Wetzel yesterday led Department of Corrections' officials in honoring 15 employees for their outstanding performance, heroic actions and employee mentoring.
District Court: Thursday, May 9, 2013
The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III.
Police Blotter: Wednesday, May 8, 2013
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 domestic dispute at his residence at 1:44 a.m. Thursday.
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 accident along Route 61 in front of Masser's Wayside Inn Monday afternoon.
Noteworthy: Monday, May 6, 2013
The Northumberland County Conservation District is providing a scholarship for a local high school student to attend the Penn State Conservation Leadership School .
Car rear-ends bus Driver suffers minor injury; rising sun hampered visibility
A 76-year-old Coal Township man suffered minor injuries to his face Saturday after he rear-ended a charter bus stopped at a red light along Route 61 at the entrance to BRL Grocery Outlet.
Pre-trial conference rescheduled in Kraynak DUI case
A pre-trial conference for Dr. Raymond J. Kraynak in his driving under the influence of alcohol case has been rescheduled for June 7. The 55-year-old Kulpmont resident and member of Mount Carmel Area School Board was scheduled for a pre-trial conference Friday morning before Northumberland County Judge Charles Saylor, but that legal proceeding was ... (more)
Family upset by plea deal in death Teen's sentencing is set for July 29
The father of a Coal Township teen killed in a car crash last summer isn't happy with the prospect that the driver will only serve 90 days in jail.
Coal Twp. couple safe, lose dog in two-alarm fire
A Coal Township couple is safe but mourning the loss of a beloved dog after a two-alarm fire left their home heavily damaged Friday morning.
Trio charged in theft of vehicles
Two teen-age boys and a 20-year-old Coal Township woman have been charged in connection with the theft of two vehicles in March.
Noteworthy: Thursday, May 2, 2013
State Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver, R-108, will host her annual meeting on the Shikellamy State Park Complex at 6 p.m. today at the Sunbury Social Club, 352 East Drive.
District Court: Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The following hearings took place Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III.
Lawsuits in DUI-related accident now consolidated to one case
Civil lawsuits filed on behalf of four teens injured in a DUI-related accident near Mount Carmel Area Elementary School on March 28, 2012, will be consolidated into one case that will be heard by Northumberland County Judge Charles H. Saylor.
Tense moments shut down city street
Charges will be filed against a suicidal man who allegedly assaulted his wife and threatened to kill any officers who dared enter his Shamokin apartment to arrest him.
District Court: April 29, 2013
A recovery of real property hearing is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. May 9. - Mary Lenig, of Catawissa, against Holly Bently, of Coal Township, for $470, filed April 25.