Larry Deklinski

MOUNT CARMEL — The Borough of Mount Carmel honored Patrolwoman Erika Rooney for her heroic efforts during an October fire inside a row home in the 100 block of South Chestnut Street.

SHAMOKIN — The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Shamokin is pursuing a $428,297 Local Share Assessment Grant to improve the police station.

Due to drier than normal weather conditions in Pennsylvania, Aqua is issuing a mandatory water conservation notice for customers served by its Roaring Creek Water Plant.

SHAMOKIN — During a public meeting on Monday, city council approved the first readings of two ordinances regarding the regulation of yard sales and residential waste.

MOUNT CARMEL — Council spoke of its continued battle against blight during a workshop Monday at borough hall.

COAL TOWNSHIP — Behavioral Health Associates (BHA), a nonprofit focused on students’ social and emotional well-being, plans to establish a location in the Annex, in Shamokin.

MOUNT CARMEL — The borough's civil liability insurance is expected to double due to ongoing civil lawsuits stemming from the indictment of three former police officers for excessive force.

COAL TOWNSHIP — Jason Laczkoski, a 2001 graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School who is an assistant professor and director of bands at Dakota Wesleyan University, led middle

MOUNT CARMEL — Council approved a $2.02 million tentative budget for 2025 and related tax levy that maintains the current millage on real estate, during Thursday's public meeting at borough

SUNBURY — The Northumberland County Board of Commissioners is seeking to raise property taxes 5 mills beyond the statutory limit to avoid layoffs and cuts in programs.