Northumberland County

SUNBURY — Curtis T. Cooke was sworn in as Northumberland County sheriff Monday.

SHAMOKIN — The Northumberland County District Attorney’s Office, Shamokin Police Department, Coal Township Police Department, and the Stonington State Police are offering a 13-day amnesty period before the upcoming warrant round-up for warrants originating from the Shamokin District Magistrate.

SUNBURY — A 36-year-old Brooklyn man accused of helping an organization scam a Kulpmont man out of $5,000 will head to trial after pleading not guilty Monday in front of a Northumberland County judge.

MILTON, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — High school students are typically busy with schoolwork, an extracurricular activity, or a part-time job, but you would be hard-pressed to find one busier than a local teen who is all about giving back. 17-year-old Milton Area High School junior Matthew Sherwood is commanding lots of attention through his many [...]

SUNBURY — Accused murderer Denarii Springs will appear in Northumberland County Court June 5 for a status conference on the case.

A piece of maritime history that bears the name of the city of Shamokin has now found a permanent berth downtown.

SUNBURY — Northumberland County District Attorney Michael O’Donnell will need to approve various felony charges before they are filed at the district magistrate’s office after an order was issued by a Northumberland County judge.

SUNBURY — An IT administrator for the Northumberland County Jail testified no one asked her to search for missing documents, despite multiple requests by Northumberland County District Attorney Michael O’Donnell and an order by Judge Edward Greco.

SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Soaking rain did not stop dozens of people from showing up at an annual festival. Dozens of vendors lined Market Street in Shamokin for the 20th annual Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts. It featured handmade crafts, artwork, and ethnic food. Train rides, local performances, and family activities were still [...]

The Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance is celebrating its 30th year in operation. Newswatch 16's Anthony Bordanaro shows us what's next for the alliance.