Susquehanna University News

Officials at Susquehanna University received word recently that the school likely will be the recipient of a $100,000 grant co-sponsored by U.S. Sens.

Snyder County Commissionr Malcolm Derk will make an announcement at 7 p.m. Monday at the Freeburg Community Center concerning his decision on running for the 10th Congressional seat held by Democrat Chris Carney.

Today is the day to begin casting votes for college football coach of the year - an award that finalist Steve Briggs, of Susquehanna University, hopes will bring financial support to a variety of local organizations.

Christmas is an important holiday in the Gribling house. Normally, Redmond mom Tami Gribling would buy one big present for each of her kids - including grown sons Michael and Branden and 13-year-old daughter Kaylee - plus a few small presents and plenty of stocking stuffers.

The annual Christmas Candlelight Service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Weber Chapel Auditorium.

In Snyder County, folks spent the night getting out on the town and into the holiday spirit.

Emily Mattison, a Susquehanna University student from Eldersburg, Md., prepares her makeup as she gets into the character of Emilie in SU's production of 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' this weekend.

Elizabeth Beatty of Pittsfield was among more than 154 students honored as a University Scholar at Susquehanna University.

Reading Eagle Andrew Bowman was named senior vice president, managed assets, for VIST Bank, Spring Township.

Susquehanna University's annual Christmas Candlelight Service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Dec.

Snyder County Commissioner Malcolm Derk's supporters are urging him to run for Congress next year.

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania 's Board of Directors approved the investment of $519,537 in support of regional economic development.

Dr. Richard A. Sauers, local resident and nationally known Civil War historian, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday at a meeting of the Northumberland County Historical Society to be held at the Hunter House, 1150 N. Front St.

A Benton Area math teacher and coach was serving probation on theft charges just two months before he landed the $36,000-a-year job at his alma mater.

A Palmyra man has been named to the dean's list for the summer semester at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Hard-hitting Susquehanna University left the Liberty League with a bang. The Crusaders, playing their final season in the conference, wrapped up the league football title and their first NCAA Division III tournament appearance since 1991 with a 28-17 come-from-behind victory over Union that spoiled the Dutchmena s Senior Day celebration Saturday at ...

Susquehanna University will hold its eighth annual Diwali celebration on Nov. 14. Commemorating the traditional Hindu "Festival of Lights," the event begins at 6:15 p.m. with dance performances in the Degenstein Center Theater, followed by dinner at 7:15 p.m. in Evert Dining Room.

Ryan Rickrode of Chambersburg was awarded an assistantship at Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, for the 2009-10 term.

BLOOMSBURG, Pa.a 'Susquehanna Universitya TMs mena TMs cross country team competed at the non-scoring Bloomsburg Open on Oct.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved musical, "The Sound of Music," opens tonight at 8 p.m. in the Degenstein Center Theater on the campus of Susquehanna University, with seven performances over the next week.