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County-wide enforcement efforts sought by Sunbury, Norry police
The mayors and police chiefs of Sunbury and Northumberland want to regionalize efforts of police departments across Northumberland County.
Sunbury man acquitted on attempted homicide charge but guilty of assault
A Northumberland County jury acquitted a Sunbury man of attempted homicide, but convicted him of felony aggravated assault following a two-day trial.
Lieutenant at NCP pleads guilty to 2 counts of DUI
A lieutenant at Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury, who was charged twice with driving under the influence of alcohol relating to incidents that occurred within a year of each other, pleaded guilty Monday morning to two counts of DUI and will be sentenced within 60 days.
Mount Carmel man sentenced in 2008 arson at lawmaker's district office
A Mount Carmel man has pleaded no contest to charges he set fire to the former district office of Rep.
County prison lieutenant admits DUIs
A Northumberland County Prison lieutenant is awaiting sentencing, and may lose his job, after pleading guilty to driving under the influence.
Plan sets out strategy for economic development for the next four years
Trent Hills a ' The municipality's draft Economic Development Strategic Plan for 2010-2013 contains 29 short-, medium- and long-term initiatives in five key areas a ' retail/commercial, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and health and wellness.
Theft trial to be scheduled for former county director
Northumberland County's former drug and alcohol program director waived theft and conflict of interest charges to the Court of Common Pleas Monday.
County historical society to host free program about Civil War soldiers
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.
Scranton Dem called long shot for governor
With six months until the May 18 primary election, few people in Pennsylvania - and even fewer in the Valley - know who any of the five Democratic candidates for governor are.
10,000 reasons to smile in Northumberland
If you've ever wondered what happens if winners aren't home when the Publishers Clearing House prize patrol shows up at their doors with balloons and a big check, ask Lee Shaffer.
Six charged in drug ring; one suspect has alleged ties to 'Bloods' street gang
Narcotics agents from the state Attorney General's Office Tuesday charged six suspects - one with alleged ties to the "Bloods" street gang - in connection with a drug ring responsible for importing and distributing heroin and crack cocaine into Northumberland, Union and Snyder counties.
State Supreme Court upholds death sentence for child murderer
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld a death penalty sentence entered against convicted child murderer Brent Michael Sherwood during a jury trial held in 2007, Northumberland County District Attorney Tony Rosini announced Tuesday.
Suspect charged in scuffle with police
A Point Township man attacked a police officer and caused $912 in damage at the police station when he went berserk while awaiting his arraignment on a domestic assault charge, authorities said.
Charges expected in drug search
Police are releasing few details about the execution of a search warrant at a second-floor residence at South Second and Walnut streets Monday evening.
Larry Deklinski/Staff Photo Friends and family of fire victim Troy Kessler move bails of hay away from a smoldering barn on Boyle's Run Road in Lower Augusta Township on Saturday.
Man Charged With Stealing From Fairfiew Pleads No Contest
A 44-year-old Coal Township man charged with stealing approximately $5,000 from Fairview Fire/Ambulance Company pleaded no contest Monday morning to one count of theft by unlawful taking, a felony of the third degree.
Burglary ring suspect faces more charges
City police have filed more charges against the man they allege helped lead a burglary ring that robbed homeowners of up to $200,000 worth of possessions.
Location of H1N1 death won't be revealed
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care says that any information about the area's first H1N1 death could potentially identify the person.
County discrepancies make Barrett the winner, edging Fegley out of borough council
A discrepancy on the county Web site led to Democratic challenger Edward Fegley being declared a winner over incumbent Robert Barrett in the Mount Carmel Borough Council election Tuesday night.
Incumbent Wolfe Strausser wins big in county prothonotary race
Republican incumbent Kathleen Wolfe Strausser, of Elysburg, convincingly defeated Democratic challenger Patricia Holdren for Northumberland County prothonotary in the only contested race on the county ticket during Tuesday's general election.
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