Kulpmont News

Former Shamokin resident Kevin Marinelli, who was sentenced to death for murdering Conrad Dumchock in his Kulpmont home April 26, 1994, has asked a federal judge to consider amending judgment in his case now that a witness at his trial claims he lied about the defendant telling him information about the robbery and homicide.

Borough council has requested Mount Carmel Borough Police Chief Todd Owens to launch a criminal investigation into the operations of the Lower Anthracite Transportation System , specifically the operations and management of the former subcontractor King Coal Tours and owner Robert Else III, the former transit coordinator Gerald Matzura and the ... (more)

When Republican voters in Kulpmont head to the polls for Tuesday's primary election, they'll have to do some extra typing on the touch-screen voting machine if they want to cast a vote for a candidate.

Originally scheduled for Nov. 3 but postponed due to concerns related to recovery from Hurricane Sandy, the auction will benefit Camp Pauline, Children with Diabetes, held ever year in July; the annual Children's Christmas show, held every year at the Mount Carmel Area High School, and the annual children's circus held every year at the Veteran's ... (more)

Submitted Photo Kulpmont native Joe Garcia, who had a notable career as a federal mine inspector after his early days working coal mines in eastern Northumberland County, was photographed at the 10th anniversary of the Quecreek Mine Rescue last summer in front of a memorial related to the rescue.

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)

Shane M. Wallace, 32, of Kulpmont, was charged by Patrolman Michael Pitcavage with burglary, criminal trespass, simple assault, criminal mischief, harassment and terroristic threats involving a March 30 disturbance at the residence of his former girlfriend, Kaitlyn Else, of 1339 Scott St.

The elementary school winner is fifth-grade student Michael Scicchitano, of Locust Gap, where he lives with his younger brother and parents, Mr.

A borough man charged Saturday with being drunk and disorderly at a fire at his home faces additional charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol, in connection with incidents that occurred two days earlier.

"Sadness, shock, it was quite sudden, and he was a man of the people and a very gentle-hearted Bishop, so he will be missed," said Maria Foris, a parish member.

Dale E. Moyer Jr., of 320 Spruce St., Shamokin, to Brianna Danielle Strohecker, of 622 W. Spruce St., Shamokin.

A fire caused extensive damage to the top floor of 560 Melrose St. Saturday, Marion Heights Fire Chief Ronald Coroniti reported.

Authorities said the blaze started around eight a.m. at a house on East Melrose Street in Marion Heights near Kulpmont.

He is a 1990 graduate of Mount Carmel Area High School, a 1995 graduate of Wilkes University with a Bachelor of Science in materials engineering and a minor in physics, and a 1997 graduate of The Johns Hopkins University with a Master of Science in materials science and engineering.

The Northumberland-Montour Drug Task Force will again participate in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration , according to District Attorney Tony Rosini.

Brecker, originally from Kulpmont, resides in Mount Carmel with his wife, the former Stacey Corona, and children William III and Samuel.