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Kevin Marinelli petitions court to amend judgment Request based on...
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.
Mount Carmel council asks police to investigate LATS
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)
Candidates for Kulpmont mayor, council are Democrats, but affiliation ...
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.
Auction will benefit kids at Camp Pauline
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)
Man's life mission was coal mining safety
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.
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)
Police Blotter: Friday, May 3, 2013
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.
February Merit Award winners announced
The elementary school winner is fifth-grade student Michael Scicchitano, of Locust Gap, where he lives with his younger brother and parents, Mr.
Marion Heights fire victim now charged with DUI
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.
Kulpmont Parishoners React To Bishop's Death
"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.
For the Record: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Dale E. Moyer Jr., of 320 Spruce St., Shamokin, to Brianna Danielle Strohecker, of 622 W. Spruce St., Shamokin.
Fire damages top floor of Marion Heights structure
A fire caused extensive damage to the top floor of 560 Melrose St. Saturday, Marion Heights Fire Chief Ronald Coroniti reported.
Fire Hit A Home in Northumberland County
Authorities said the blaze started around eight a.m. at a house on East Melrose Street in Marion Heights near Kulpmont.
Mazzatesta running for seat at Mount Carmel Area board
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.
Police collecting unused medication on Take Back Day
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 is Democratic candidate for Mount Carmel Area School Board
Brecker, originally from Kulpmont, resides in Mount Carmel with his wife, the former Stacey Corona, and children William III and Samuel.