Area high schools beat 16,899 others nationwide in U.S. News & World Report ranking

COAL TOWNSHIP - Two local high schools were awarded bronze medals in the 2012 U.S. News & World Report Best High School Rankings. Mount Carmel Area and Shamokin Area high schools were among 137 Pennsylvania schools awarded a bronze medal. Seven state sch
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Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 19:53:40 -0700

Mini Sportman's Expo a success in Shamokin; blotchy bass, bear population among topics

SHAMOKIN - Blotchy bass syndrome, Pennsylvania's rising bear population and programs sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation were among the topics presented Thursday at the first Mini Sportsman's Expo at the Shamokin Knights of Columbus. Approxi
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Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 19:29:45 -0700

Sportsman expo welcome event in downtown Shamokin

If you noticed an inordinate amount of "camo" in downtown Shamokin Thursday night, there was good reason for it. The first Mini Sportsman's Expo was held at the beautiful Knights of Columbus building at Independence and Rock streets. The expo was the b
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Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 11:01:10 -0700

College News: Shamokin graduate attends Scholars Forum

INDIANA, Pa. - A Shamokin Area Middle/High School graduate was among the students who participated in the seventh annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Close to 200 students participated in the event, which showcases
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Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 14:06:26 -0700

Shamokin sophomore selected for Miss Teen pageant

COAL TOWNSHIP - Melissa Smallets, a sophomore at Shamokin Area Middle/Senior High School, has been selected to compete in the 2012 Miss Teen of Pennsylvania Scholarship and Recognition Pageant to be held July 15 at Shippensburg University. The pageant us
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Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:48:29 -0700

Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library

SHAMOKIN - The Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library has announced that memorials for the period from April 22 to May 16 have been presented for the following persons: Edward E. Anderson by Walt and Julie Jacobs, John Thomas, Barbara Yuricich. Evelyn Bo
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Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 13:21:27 -0700

No 7-year itch here Organizer 'amazed' at what Shamokin event has become

SHAMOKIN - The seven-year itch is nowhere to be found with the Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts. It seems the love affair the community has with this hometown event is stronger than ever. With a record number of vendors, polka music new to this y
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Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 13:53:29 -0700

Masser to host outdoors expo

ELYSBURG - State Rep. Kurt Masser (R-107) is hosting a Mini Sportsman's Expo for residents living the 107th District on Thursday, May 17 at the Shamokin Knights of Columbus, 400 E. Independence St., Shamokin. The doors will be open to the public at 5 p.m
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Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 19:41:16 -0700

Funding for sewer project should be in by start of June

WEIGH SCALES - The joint sewer authority continues work to close on state and federal funding for the expansion of the Shamokin-Coal Township Wastewater Treatment Plant. Scott Keefer, authority engineer of Great Valley Consultants, said all grants and lo
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Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 19:10:05 -0700

Retaking the steps: Shamokin hopes to refurbish 7 sets of outdoor public staircases

SHAMOKIN - City council is awaiting word on a grant application that, if approved, would be used to make repairs to Shamokin's seven decaying outdoor public staircases. Combined with continuing improvements at Claude E. Kehler Community Park and objectiv
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Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 20:12:08 -0700