Staff Writer, Photographer, The News-Item
Larry Deklinski is a staff writer and photographer for The News-Item, based in Shamokin, Pennsylvania. With a focus on local news and events, Larry covers a wide range of topics including sports, community events, and human interest stories. His work has also been featured in the Milton Daily Standard and The Huntingdon.
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Shamokin, Pennsylvania, United States (Local)
Larry Deklinski focuses primarily on local news and events, with a particular emphasis on high school sports, education-related matters, community events, and government announcements. If you are looking to reach out to him, consider offering information related to local high school sports achievements or upcoming community events in the Shamokin area.
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Southern Columbia’s Cullen McGinley runs a leg of the 3200-meter relay during Wednesday’s meet against Loyalsock at Tiger Stadium.
KULPMONT — The Borough of Kulpmont continues to seek two full-time police officers, Chief of Police Steve Mazzeo said during Wednesday’s council meeting.
By: Larry Deklinski
ELYSBURG — Four vehicles were damaged in a chain-reaction crash on North Market Street (Route 54) at the intersection of Southview Drive, in Ralpho Township, shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday.
Work continues Thursday to replace a bridge on Happy Valley Road in Ralpho Township, at the Columbia County line. Happy Valley Road, between Bear Hollow Road, in Ralpho Township, and Cleveland Road, in Cleveland Township, has been closed for years due to damage to the structural steel of the former bridge.
COAL TOWNSHIP — The Northumberland County Jail passed a required biannual state inspection conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, Office of County Inspections and Services, Warden Tom Reisinger said.
By: Larry Deklinski
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — The Southern Columbia Area School Board on Monday approved the $26.1 million preliminary budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year that contains a 3% real estate tax increase.
Shamokin Area’s Carly Nye competes in the triple jump during the Don Wilhour Selinsgrove Classic on Saturday. Nye finished third with a jump of 32 feet, 8 inches.
TOP AND BOTTOM PHOTOS: A portion of tires and trash collected during a cleanup on April 6 at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) is shown. Dave Porzi, director of operations, said AOAA staff and volunteers filled a 20-yard container and collected 125 tires.
The Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School Class of 2023 sings the alma mater at the conclusion of commencement at Lee E. Korbich Memorial Gymnasium. The school graduated 21 seniors.
During the warm months, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) crews and contractors are involved in many projects throughout District 3-0, which encompasses Bradford, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties.
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