Hallstead News

GREAT BEND, Pa. An autopsy will be performed today at Barnes-Kasson Hospital in Susquehanna, Pa., on a 23-year-old garage employee who died Tuesday afternoon in an industrial accident.

GREAT BEND, Pa. -- Sallie Lewis stepped onto her porch just before an explosion ripped through her home today.

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Each year, as the anniversary of the Lake Carey tornado approaches, Betty Tinsley's memories of that day well up in her mind.

Since March, the store has raffled off tickets with the winning ticket receiving a 50 inch plasma color TV.

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Listings for Friday, May 09 . Isaac J. Edwards, age 66, of Hallstead, Pa. via PressConnects.com

“We are privileged to have such wonderful support from local businesses like Simmons-Rockwell”

The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce said that Simmons-Rockwell has again stepped up to support the eighth annual Joe Wolf Memorial Golf Tournament on May 22 as a corporate 'Eagle' sponsor. via Star-Gazette

“It's a tragedy here in the borough, a very sad day”

An autopsy Tuesday determined a 12-year-old who fell into Drinker Creek on Monday died as a result of drowning, Susquehanna County Coroner Anthony J. Conarton said. via Press & Sun-Bulletin

“People appreciated the opportunity to interact with their Member of Congress, so we are starting once again in 2008. I look forward to taking questions and responding to concerns from the people of northeast and central Pennsylvania”

Congressman Christopher Carney will hold a Listening Tour Town Hall meeting at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. via Independent Weekender

“It seems like I'd have blinders on, and he'd show me what he noticed in nature”

Lee Warren couldn't give his wife diamonds and jewels. Instead, he gave her stars and sunrises. via Press & Sun-Bulletin

Former tax collector faces charges Andrew M. Seder 31.JAN.08 The state attorney general's office has filed criminal charges against a former secretary/treasurer and tax collector in Starrucca, alleging he stole ... via The Weekly Almanac

“I didn't know if the others would sign”

NEW! List of Job Casualties Grows in Susquehanna County - by Ann Morrill Whynman - 1/31/2008 Another Susquehanna County employee lost his job at the last commissioners' meeting. via The Rocket Courier

The following people were sentenced by Judge Michael Barrasse: n David M. Russell, 40, of HC 1A, Box 432, Lackawaxen, six months of intermediate punishment and $750 fine after pleading guilty to DUI. via The Times-Tribune

The following is a list of municipal governments in Susquehanna County, officers and meeting dates. via Independent Weekender

“Just as important as building an exciting new library to serve our county residents in the 21st century is providing the wherewithal to support that new facility”

The Susquehanna County Historical Society & Free Library Association has created a permanent endowment with The Community Foundation of Susquehanna & Wyoming Counties. via Independent Weekender

“I am pleased to announce $170,000 for the Lackawanna College Susquehanna Center”

Washington, D.C.-Congressman Carney has announced federal funding for projects for Pennsylvania's 10 Congressional District. via Independent Weekender

Lynn Brown and Beverly Spencer were married on November 30, 1957 in Hallstead, PA. via Ithaca Journal

New slate of officers elected The Blue Ridge School Board reorganized on Dec. 3 electing Priscinda Gaughan as president; Harold Empett as vice president; and Joel Whitehead as treasurer. via Independent Weekender