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14 testify at truck theft trial
The first day of a trial for a Shamokin salvage yard owner accused of failing to return a truck he towed in 2008 featured testimony from 14 witnesses, including his paramour, the owner of the vehicle, a judge he filed a complaint against with the State Judicial Conduct Board, an official with Ford Motor Credit Co.
Wanda J. Grassmyer, 57, of Smoke Lane, McClure, passed away at 7:57 p.m. Thursday, Feb.
Carter Tafner, who defended his sister, Thea, at her sentencing on embezzlement charges in federal court last year, has died.
Deadbeat Drivers: Uninsured and Behind the Wheel
Hundreds of thousands of drivers in Pennsylvania are driving without car insurance.
Welcome to the world, Addison Elizabeth Smith
Addison Elizabeth Smith was born on Jan. 15, 2012 at 3:24 am at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa.
Quick Work By Firefighters Prevents Propane Disaster
Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County- The crash of a tanker truck carrying liquid propane was a true test for firefighters on Monday morning, according to veteran firefighters and fire chiefs.
Shamokin Area Ministerium to hold annual Lenten services
Plans for mid-week worship services during the Lenten season and an annual community-wide observance on Good Friday during Holy Week were discussed at the February meeting of the Shamokin Area Ministerium of Churches with the Rev.
Police: Treasurer Stole from Scouts
Another treasurer is accused of stealing from the very group she was supposed to serve.
Bill Hilbig: 1 witness, twice the charm
If a hole-in-one is on your to-do list, then you might want to call Buzz Roofner and make an appointment.
Just Released: "Geisinger Health System - Medical Equipment - Deals and Alliances Profile"
It serves over 2.6 million residents spanning 42 counties in northeastern and central Pennsylvania.
For years, huge crowds filled Beaver Stadium to cheer for Joe Paterno. On Wednesday, they lined the streets of town and campus to say goodbye.
The American Cancer Society presented Zack Smith with the Milton Braverman Award for his participation in the annual bike-a-thon in Philadelphia in July.
News briefs from around the state
A man with a gun robbed a Family Dollar store in Erie on Sunday night, running off with an undetermined amount of cash.
Man convicted of murder not charged cleanup cost
A central Pennsylvania man convicted of stabbing his girlfriend to death a year ago will not have to pay for cleanup of the apartment where the crime was committed.
Officials: Teen seriously injure...
McCLURE - A 17-year-old female was ejected from her vehicle and is now listed in serious condition at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville following a one-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon on Back Maitland Road in Decatur Township, Pennsylvania State Police Lewistown and a hospital official said.