Larry Deklinski

6 days ago | newsitem.com | Larry Deklinski

After bulking up in the weight room, Chase Pensyl decided to spend last year focused on sprinting during track season. The Shamokin senior added 15 pounds of muscle between his sophomore and junior track seasons.

6 days ago | newsitem.com | Larry Deklinski

By Larry Deklinski HARRISBURG - The Senate passed a bill, sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Adams, that targets drug dealers who sell fentanyl resulting in a fatal overdose. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic similar to morphine, but is 50 to 100 times more potent, according to a release issued by the Senate Republican Communications Office.

6 days ago | newsitem.com | Larry Deklinski

By LARRY DEKLINSKI/FILE PHOTO,By MACKENZIE WITT THE NEWS-ITEM PAXINOS - The Cross on the Mountain Easter service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. The service will be led by Pastor Andrew Knisely, whose message is themed, "A look at the Cross."Mackenzie Witt can be reached at 570-644-6397 ext. 1342 or [email protected].

1 week ago | newsitem.com | Larry Deklinski

The Ralpho Township and Ashland police stations are among collection sites for Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 26. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is a free event for communities nationwide to properly dispose of old and unneeded medications safely and anonymously. On April 26, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m., people may bring those old and unneeded medications to a collection site, which can be located at www.DEATakeBack.com.

1 week ago | newsitem.com | Larry Deklinski

By LARRY DEKLINSKI/STAFF PHOTO,By MARC MALKOSKIE THE NEWS-ITEM COAL TOWNSHIP - Seeking its first victory over Selinsgrove in nearly six full years, Shamokin Area's baseball team was eager to make its two hours and change on Wednesday afternoon exposed to the chilly, windy elements worth it. But Seals' right-hander Griffin Parker had other plans.