Larry Deklinski

SHAMOKIN — Matt Leavens has assisted in the creation of several area murals, but the one he painted in the 500 block of North Eighth Street might be the most

KULPMONT — The St. Pauline Society will host a tea gathering and a “Raffle Spectacular” to benefit the St. Pauline Visintainer Spirituality Center.

Hundreds of children dressed in an array of costumes attended Shamokin and Mount Carmel area school districts' trunk-or-treats Tuesday evening.

SHAMOKIN — A grandson of the late John F. Gillespie — an acclaimed civic leader who served on Shamokin's council and donated $18,000 in August 1961 to the community's library — visited his family's ancestral town on Wednesday.

SHAMOKIN — The Lower Anthracite Model Railroad Club will conduct its first open house of the holiday season on Nov. 30.

COAL TOWNSHIP — Girls flag football has traditionally been used by local schools as a fundraiser, but advisers are now weighing whether to play for something bigger: a state title.

SHAMOKIN — Community outreach was the shared purpose of churches, civic organizations, the city police department and others giving candy, hot dogs and drinks to children on Halloween.

DANVILLE — PennDOT advised motorists that a portion of Route 54 will be closed next week in the borough for inspection and maintenance of the tunnel that carries Route 54

COAL TOWNSHIP — The annual citrus sale, sponsored by the Shamokin Area Instrumental Music Department, is underway.

ELYSBURG — One of the first opportunities for children to see Santa this holiday season will be Nov. 23 inside Elysburg Fire Department’s Fahringer Hall during All Home Days Association’s