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Football Prep Sports College Sports Community Sports National Obituaries Funeral Notices Submit an Obituary Arts & Living Walt’s Way Home & Garden Outdoors Automotive Science Announcements Anniversaries Births Engagements Weddings Online Features Public Notices Digital Edition The News-Item Special Section Readers’ Voice Your Source for Local Breaking News Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 60° Clear Shamokin, PA (17872) Today Cloudy in the morning, then off and on rain showers during the afternoon hours. High 71F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.. Tonight Rain. Low 58F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. Updated: May 14, 2024 @ 12:35 am Full Forecast Community Calendar Email Alerts Today’s Ads Classifieds Submit an Ad Submit News Tip Readers’ Voice +9 top story H.S. Boys Track and Field: MCA relay breaks record; Diaz, two Indians earn PHAC titles May 12, 2024 MILTON — Many groups have set out to break the Mount Carmel Area school record in the boys 4x100 that stood since 1998 at 43.3 seconds. Brenda Glowacki named Mother of the Year during annual Eagles ceremony May 12, 2024 MOUNT CARMEL — Joe Yeager, vice president of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 464, Mount Carmel, had the special privilege of naming his daughter, Brenda Glowacki, Mother of the Year, during a special ceremony Friday evening. H.S. Girls Track and Field: SCA’s Moncavage, MCA’s Kopitsky earn PHAC gold May 12, 2024 MILTON — Satisfied by several quality runs in her strongest individual events, Kate Moncavage pronounced herself fit and more than ready for the daunting postseason challenges that await Southern Columbia’s talented senior. Moth ’invasion’ sparking attention in central Pennsylvania May 12, 2024 MIFFLINBURG — Spongy moths have taken Central Pennsylvania by storm after this year’s generation hatched, causing some residents to notice a marked increase in the population in recent days. Local News Road Work Motorists are advised that a tree trimming and removal project will begin this week on Route 54 (Continental Boulevard) westbound in Danville, Montour County. Spring Fling draws attention to Oak Street shops, local vendors MOUNT CARMEL — A variety of vendors and organizations lined three blocks of Oak Street during Saturday’s Spring Fling held by the Mount Carmel Area Community Center. Shamokin council promotes officer, adds two more to the force SHAMOKIN — City council promoted police officer Alexis Temple to the rank of corporal and added Wesley Jordan and Mariah Vetovich to the force, during Monday’s public meeting. DEP awards SCRA with over $350K grant to address abandoned mine lands in city HARRISBURG — The Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance (SCRA) was awarded a $367,361 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to address abandoned mine lands just south of the City of Shamokin. College News Bob Jones University Organization News: Ralpho Library Bridge Club ELYSBURG — The Ralpho Library Bridge Club met for its regular game on Tuesday. The results are, in first place, Bob Reed and Alice Pensyl with 59.72%; second place, Bud Breech and Ruth Wiehe with 56.67%; third place, Linda Gondal and Dave Broscious with 51.57%; and fourth place, Diane McKinl… Kiwanis taking blueberry orders MIFFLINBURG — The Mifflinburg Kiwanis Club is now taking orders for blueberries. 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Roundup: Lady Eagles shut out Milton, 8-0 MANDATA — Line Mountain’s softball team shut out Milton, 8-0, in the penultimate game of its… H.S. Boys Track and Field: MCA relay breaks record; Diaz, two Indians earn PHAC titles MILTON — Many groups have set out to break the Mount Carmel Area school record in the boys 4… H.S. Girls Track and Field: SCA’s Moncavage, MCA’s Kopitsky earn PHAC gold MILTON — Satisfied by several quality runs in her strongest individual events, Kate Moncavag… Get News Updates Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Breaking News Would you like to receive our breaking news? Signup today! Headline News Would you like to receive our headline news? Signup today! Obituaries Click here to receive lists of each day’s obituaries. You must select at least one email list. Please enter a valid email address. 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