Mae A. Marks
Hard worker retired from Bloomsburg Hospital
<p>Mae A. Marks, 79, of Merceron Street, Catawissa, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at her home.
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<p>• Locust Township supervisors plan a special meeting Dec. 27 at 6 p.m. to appoint a new supervisor; their organizational meeting will be Jan. 7 at 5 p.m.
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