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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 12:12 pm

Northumberland County News

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6 hrs ago | The News Item

Police Blotter: Burglary arrest

A Mount Carmel man and two juveniles will face burglary charges for allegedly attempting to break into a South Vine Street home Monday morning.

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Related Topix: Sunbury, PA, Mount Carmel, PA, Shamokin, PA, Coal Township, PA

Fri Jul 18, 2008

WHP-TV Harrisburg

Central Pa. thruway project is shelved

Federal and state transportation officials are putting the brakes on the Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway in Pennsylvania.

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Related Topix: Snyder County, PA

The News Item

3 have robbery charges bound to county court

Hearings for two suspects accused in a string of strong-armed robberies last month was clear-cut Thursday, thanks to two cell phones and alleged positive identifications by witnesses.

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Related Topix: Shamokin, PA, Allentown, PA, Mount Carmel, PA

Dailyitem.com

Official: Assessor was fired

Northumberland County commissioners told human resources director Joe Picarelli last week to draft a letter terminating chief assessor Mike Diehl's employment.

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Thu Jul 17, 2008

Northumberland Echo

Northumberland marine research center nixed by VIMS

Northumberland County's economic development commission may have had a great idea, but it's dead in the water now.

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Wed Jul 16, 2008

WGAL

80-Year-Old Man Accused Of Groping

An 80-year-old man is accused of groping two women in a Dauphin County store parking lot.

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Related Topix: Dauphin County, PA

Community Press

Brighton wants task force set up in response to recommendation to close prison

' Brighton council will look to form a task force with surrounding communities to deal with the possible closure of Warkworth Institution.

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Related Topix: Northumberland, PA, The College of New Jersey, The College of Idaho

hosted The Morning Call | The Morning Call

Schuylkill dog breeder guilty of cruelty Ruling says seven beagles...

A veterinarian testified in district court on Tuesday that seven beagles whose owner is accused of neglect were healthy and well-cared for despite injuries from a kennel fire.

At the same hearing, a state dog warden testified he approved Schuylkill County breeder John Yagielinskie's plan to keep the dogs in a temporary shelter. That housing was described as a $12,000, state-of-the-art, custom-made ''rolling kennel'' cooled by battery-operated fans and equipped with 25-pound steel water dishes designed to prevent tipping.

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Related Topix: Frackville, PA, Schuylkill County, PA, Pitman, PA, Herndon, PA

Tue Jul 15, 2008

WNEP-TV Moosic

Warrant Issued for Sex Offender

A convicted sex offender is facing more charges in Northumberland County. Bryan Reed, 20, formerly of Sunbury, is accused of violating Megan's Law by failing to notify police when he moved and not showing up ...

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Related Topix: Sunbury, PA

Northumberland Echo

Northumberland to review language for dog kennel operators

Northumberland County is taking matters into its own hands when it comes to dog kennel owners.

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Related Topix: Northumberland, PA

Dailyitem.com

Woman's case being transferred

Many have tagged Rose Galgocy's behavior as "crazy," but the 80-year-old is not a prime candidate for Northumberland County's mental health treatment court.

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Related Topix: Marion Heights, PA, Mount Carmel, PA, Sunbury, PA

Sun Jul 13, 2008

WTVR Richmond

Helicopter Crash in Northumberland

Virginia State Police are still trying to free the wreckage of Friday's helicopter crash in Northumberland County from the dense marsh where it landed.

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Related Topix: Northumberland, PA

Times Leader

Milton votes to loan fire truck to Nanticoke

NANTICOKE Milton borough in Northumberland County voted Wednesday during its council meeting to lend the city of Nanticoke one of its fire trucks, a pumper engine, until the city can purchase a permanent one.

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Related Topix: Nanticoke, PA, Milton, PA, Hanover, PA

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Dailyitem.com

County hopes to save $30,000 a year

Northumberland County could save up to $30,000 a year by implementing a fuel management program for its 120-vehicle fleet.

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Thu Jul 10, 2008

Community Press

Report recommends Warkworth prison be closed in favour of regional centre

' The Correctional Service of Canada Review Panel has recommended the closure of Warkworth institution in order to create a regional detention centre.

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Related Topix: Canada, Northumberland, PA

Dailyitem.com

County will settle lawsuit for $150,000

Northumberland County will settle a lawsuit for $150,000 with a former prison guard who claimed he was fired because he was a whistle-blower. Following the advice of the county's insurance carrier, the prison ...

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Related Topix: Marion Heights, PA

Tue Jul 08, 2008

WNEP-TV Moosic

Fire Hose Pumps Water to Island

A fire hose has been put in place to pump water to an island in Northumberland County.

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Related Topix: Sunbury, PA, Northumberland, PA

Dailyitem.com

Ex-official charged in assault

Police cited a former Northumberland County commissioner for allegedly assaulting his wife.

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Mon Jul 07, 2008

Durham Region News

Smog alert for Durham and Northumberland

Monday will be a smoggy day in southern Ontario. The Ministry of the Environment has issued a smog advisory for much of the province including Durham Region and Northumberland County.

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Related Topix: Northumberland, PA, Canada,

Sun Jul 06, 2008

Dailyitem.com

Panel wrong in hiring method, law expert says

While some may question their methods, the way Northumberland County commissioners hire employees mirrors the process used in nearby counties.

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Related Topix: Snyder County, PA, Union County, PA

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