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Updated: March 10, 2020 @ 8:26 pm Full Forecast Toggle navigation Facebook Twitter Home Today’s Top Stories Weather Photos Obituaries News Business Stock Market Sports Opinion Editorials Letters to the Editor Sound Off Arts & Living Calendar Look Brew Dude Saturday Spirit Digital Edition Classifieds Legal Notices Breaking: Bucknell cancels classes, moves to all-online courses Read Digital Edition The News-Item The News-Item 20 hrs ago Nation & World News Biden wins Mississippi and Missouri in early blow to Sanders The Latest: How the AP called Missouri, Mississippi votes Top Stories Accident involving Mount Carmel man who died last week remains under investigation Updated 12 hrs ago MOUNT CARMEL — A Feb. 28 accident on South Oak Street involving a 46-year-old Mount Carmel man who died March 4 remains under investigation. Neighbor aids in extinguishing kitchen fire in Shamokin 20 hrs ago SHAMOKIN — A kitchen fire at 14 N. Seventh St. was quickly extinguished by a neighbor late Monday afternoon, authorities said. City to contact county, state leaders to help resolve financial crisis 20 hrs ago SHAMOKIN — The city will be contacting Rep. Kurt Masser, Sen. John Gordner and the Northumberland County Board of Commissioners in an attempt to alleviate the city’s financial crisis. 'Easy way to give': Raise the Region starts Wednesday 20 hrs ago Beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday and concluding 11:59 p.m. Thursday, 289 nonprofit organizations in six counties will collaborate to “Raise the Region” through a 30-hour fundraiser aimed at suppo… Local Bucknell cancels classes, moves to all-online courses 2 hrs ago LEWISBURG — Bucknell University on Tuesday announced it will transition to a remote education mode for the remainder of the semester. AAA: Pennsylvania gas prices drop as oil prices plunge to 4-year low 20 hrs ago The average price for gasoline across the Susquehanna Valley is five cents cheaper this week at $2.640 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. School News: LPN Center 20 hrs ago LPN Career Center Caputo retires as superintendent at Southern Columbia 20 hrs ago FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — Southern Columbia Area School District high school principal and Superintendent Paul Caputo retired on Feb. 3, capping his 37-year career in education, 10 years of which we… Brush fire consumes wooded area in Shamokin Township 20 hrs ago SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP — A brush fire north of Route 61 that threatened several homes nearby was swiftly extinguished by a contingent of local fire departments Monday afternoon. Geisinger Health Plan to cover costs of coronavirus testing 20 hrs ago DANVILLE — To ensure that cost is not a barrier in preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Geisinger Health Plan (GHP) will cover any out-of-pocket fees for coronavirus test… Purchase Photos Here Latest Photo Galleries Photo Gallery: Mount Carmel standoff WWII hometown hero honored for military service Winter wanderings Shamokin Coal Drop 2020 Eye on Sports: Dec. 17 SCA wins 10th state title Most Read Articles Images Commented Articles Police seize more than 1/2 pound of meth from home near high school Washington, DC, gets its first coronavirus pop-up shop Roland Ferentz Herndon man charged with DUI, multiple other offenses following high-speed chase Convicted felon charged with stealing two handguns and assaulting ex-girlfriend Michael C. 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Headline News Would you like to receive our headline news? Signup today! You must select at least one email list. Please enter a valid email address. Sign up Manage your lists Latest Poll Are you concerned about the coronavirus outbreak? You voted: Very concerned Slightly concerned Not concerned Vote View Results Back Sports Mighty on the mic: Coal Region commentators paint a clear picture for listeners By ANTHONY FIUZA THE NEWS-ITEM anthony_f@newsitem.com 20 hrs ago Going to a sporting event can create memories that will shine for a lifetime, but also leaving a huge impact are the voices who deliver contests on a yearly basis. Girls Basketball: MCA set for second round matchup with Bishop Guilfoyle 20 hrs ago Last season, the Mount Carmel Area girls basketball team came up just short in the second round of the state playoffs during a two-point loss … Arbogast, Petraskie headed to Indoor Track and Field Nationals 22 hrs ago INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The NCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country Committee announced Sunday afternoon the part… SU comeback falls short, eliminated in 2nd round Mar 9, 2020 SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The 2019-20 campaign came to a close for the Susquehanna University men’s basketball team Saturday night in the second rou… Arts & Living Clash over money threatens to undermine reconciliation 20 hrs ago Dear Abby: My wife, “Cynthia,” and I are a middle-aged couple who have been married four years. Shortly after our wedding, she suffered a stroke during a heart transplant. After she returned h… Horoscopes 20 hrs ago A baby born today has a sun in Pisces and a moon in Virgo until 6:02 a.m., when the moon enters Libra. Dear Abby: Man cuts all ties to family after the death of his dog Mar 9, 2020 Dear Abby: Five years ago, my older brother had an accident and needed to live at my parents’ house while he recovered. He brought along his 4… Horoscopes Mar 9, 2020 A baby born today has a sun in pisces and a moon in Virgo. Opinion Just when we need it, Irish wit, wisdom abound 20 hrs ago Britain dealing with coronavirus 20 hrs ago The establishment strikes back Mar 9, 2020 Cheers and jeers Mar 9, 2020 Plastic. Where does it come from? Where does it go? Mar 8, 2020 Community Calendar Community Calendar Feb 26, 2020 Feb 26, 2020 0 Community Calendar Wednesday, Feb. 26 KULPMONT — American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 231, regular meeting, 6 p.m., Legion Post, Ash Street. SHAMOKIN — Eat Better for Less, free cooking and meal planning series for parents/guardians raising children on budget; Antioch Place, 531 N. Market St., 6 to 8 p.m. To register, call 570-369-8708. TREVORTON — Angel Closet free children, adult clothing, St. Patrick Church, 331 Shamokin St., 6 to 7 p.m. Thursda...