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A round of applause greeted long-time Mayor Robert M. Slaby after he gave a farewell address at his last borough council meeting, marking the end of a 12-year mayoral run.
Kulpmont American Legion Ladies Auxiliary's November meeting
The Kulpmont American Legion Ladies Auxiliary's November meeting opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the reading of the treasurer's report.
Rebuilding our political clout
For three decades, Rep. Bob Belfanti has represented our area in the halls of the state Capitol.
Members of the Pennsylvania State Police Troop F will conduct a sobriety checkpoint along a state or local highway in Northumberland County this month.
Different versions of the same scene
Font size: [A] [A] [A] Larry Deklinski/ Staff Photo A Nativity scene on display at this year's No Room at the Inn event, held at Divine Mercy hall in Mount Carmel.
Font size: [A] [A] [A] Hidden hand I notice that this paper had a glowing report from Katherine Sebelius, head of the department of health.
Northumberland County Commissioner Vinny Clausi said mismanagement of the county's tax claims bureau that allegedly resulted in the loss of thousands of dollars in tax money prompted the recent firing of department director Pat Yasenchak and caused county officials to restructure the office.
Property transfers Albert Schell Jr. and Marlene Schell, to Alan Swank Jr., property in Coal Township, $28,000. Richard Mychak and Patricia Mychak to Edward M. Terrien Jr.
Being a single mother with two boys is proving to be difficult for a Lewisburg mother seeking assistance this holiday season from The Needy Family Fund.
... A lesson in real life Sociology students help soldiers, the needy, a friend
The project, originated by student Jen Herb of Coal Township, was one of many that the class undertook as part of a community service elective in the class, taught by Anne Houser.
He was charged by Chief Richard L. Wilson III of the Kulpmont Police following a traffic stop on 12th Street in Kulpmont on July 2. Slovick was ordered to appear on Dec.
Nativity display event scheduled
Divine Mercy Hall, in the 400 block of West Cherry Street, will be the site of "No Room at the Inn," a display of locally owned Nativities, Dec.
Font size: [A] [A] [A] Northumberland County Tax Claims Bureau and Roy J. Troutman to James J. Bressi, property in Shamokin, $3,300. Northumberland County Tax Claims Bureau and Anthony Stadnicki and Kathryn Stadnicki to Northumberland Property Trust, property in Shamokin, $4,700. Northumberland County Tax Claims Bureau, Darwin Nicholson and Mary ...
Kulpmont parade winners announced
Michael J. Fantanarosa, chairman of the Kulpmont Lions Halloween Parade Committee, announced the winners of this year's parade, held Thursday evening.
School board contest all but settled in May
The drama of local school board elections was all but settled in the primary back in May, but there are a number of open seats that will be filled in Tuesday's general election.
Northumberland County Tax Claim Bureau, William Tanney and Cheryl Tanney to Joseph L. Pearson, property in Mount Carmel, $2,800. Northumberland County Tax Claim Bureau, Robert M. Hutko and Richard Walter Kramer to Joseph G. Menghin, property in Mount Carmel, $2,200. Northumberland County Tax Claim Bureau, Berniece M. Lucas and Bonnie L. Lucas to ...
2009 Mount Carmel Area High homecoming court announced
Rob Wheary/Staff Photo Members of Mount Carmel Area High School's homecoming court are, front row, from left, Haleyrae Mazur, Tianna Kobilis, Jordan Phillipine, Danielle Lawler, Amanda Yucha and Bridget Greco; back row, Justin Pellowski, Adam Joraskie, Trevor Demko, Ahmad Abuomar, John Amarose and Thomas Heromin.
Font size: [A] [A] [A] WASHINGTON, D.C. A - John Yost, with tears building in the corner of his eyes, stood still and solemn as a zephyr of wind disturbed the otherwise pleasant autumn afternoon.
15th annual service for vets at All Saints scheduled for today
The 15th annual service of tribute and memorial to veterans will be held at 10 a.m. today in All Saints Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12th and Scott streets.
Drivers hurt in two-car crash in Coal Township
Two drivers were taken to Geisinger Medical Center for treatment after a collision Thursday morning in Coal Township, township police said.