š± How did a Northumberland County judge sentence a Shamokin robber?
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In today's newsletter:
- How did a Northumberland County judge sentence a Shamokin robber?
- Why Knoebels tops the nationās Halloween theme park rankings this year
Also on today's calendar: North Regional Fall Construction Wake-up Call (Northumberland).
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ Reading man sentenced to 11 to 36 months for Shamokin robbery (newsitem.com) ā A Reading man has been sentenced in Northumberland County Court to 11 to 36 months in state prison for a Shamokin robbery where a woman was tied to a chair and robbed of her phone and winning lottery ticket. For Northumberland-area residents, the case underscores how local judges are handling serious offenses and the kinds of sentences being imposed for violent crimes. 
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ā¢ Pa. amusement parks dominate list of best Halloween events in the U.S. (pennlive.com) ā Knoebels Amusement Resort, right on the ColumbiaāNorthumberland county line, has been ranked the nationās top Halloween theme park event, putting a major spotlight on fall fun just minutes from Northumberland. Weekends in October bring Hallo-Fun, with live shows, pumpkin crafts, seasonal treats, and family-friendly activities, while other Pennsylvania parks like Hersheypark and Dorney Park also earned national recognition. Ā Ā Ā
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š Nearby News
Sunbury
- Pa. warden seeks $50K in opioid funds for inmate treatment program (corrections1.com)
- 30 properties sell for $308K at Northumberland County tax sale (newsitem.com)
Lewisburg
- Lewisburg's first Oktoberfest coming October 3 (bucknellian.net)
- A Bucknell student's guide to Fall in Lewisburg (bucknellian.net)
- Ellen Clarke Bertrand Library celebrates 75th anniversary (bucknellian.net)
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