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Meet Christian Ragnacci
Christian Ragnacci, 22, a Clarks Summit native and Abington Heights High School graduate, earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geosciences from Bucknell University in May 2024. Christian always had an interest in earth sciences, and Bucknell provided the opportunity to incorporate an environmental focus, while gaining a strong foundation...
American Federation of Teachers president tours Scranton school
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Today the National President of the American Federation of Teachers union toured an elementary school in Scranton to highlight their new campaign to help kids. A major point of the campaign is literacy, and the Scranton School District is working with the AFT to...
"Taking Back Title IX" Rally Held in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — On Wednesday evening, a cross-country tour aimed at “Taking Back Title IX” kicked off in Scranton. In April, the Department of Education released new regulations for Title IX, set to be enacted in August. Among many things, Title IX would forbid discrimination...
Dallas wins back to back district titles
With a chance to win back to back district titles on the line the Dallas baseball team needed a two out bases loaded single from Jack Leandri to beat Scranton Prep Sunday night. The Mountaineers junior delivered for the 1-0 win. Jack Leandri , Dallas Junior says, "Yeah. I mean,...
Student art to welcome travelers
AVOCA, Pa. — People now have something to look at while waiting for their flight or bus at the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport. The airport commissioned local middle and high school students from Luzerne and Lackawanna counties to display their artwork in the new lower boarding lounge. It's for a project called "Our Region Through The Eyes of Children."
Wayne Bank: Achieving Higher Education Dreams
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Honesdale baseball team puts the finishing touches on another stellar season
SCRANTON — A season that began with such promise ended in heartbreak. Honesdale’s varsity baseball team saw its dreams of a District 2 championship dashed over the holiday weekend with a 4-3 loss to Scranton Prep in the Class 4A semifinals. ...
Marywood University announces first ever Bachelor of Virtual Architecture program led by Ryan Scavnicky
Next fall, the world’s first ever Bachelor of Virtual Architecture (BVA) program will launch at Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Marywood’s new program will be sited in its Center for Architectural Studies and led by Tabletop Wargamer and metaverse reviewer Ryan Scavnicky, who is also an AN contributor.
Eighth graders in Luzerne County get a lesson in financial literacy
PITTSTON, Pa. — Learning about potential income levels and how to balance a budget are just a few of the lessons Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania is teaching eighth graders in the Pittston Area School District. It's a part of YES, the Your Economic Success program. "Studies show that...
H.S. Football: UNICO All-Star Classic set for Saturday night at Wyoming Area
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. As spring high school sports head to the PIAA state playoffs, a glimpse of fall sports will be here Saturday night. The annual UNICO All-Star Football Classic will be played for a 72nd time at 6:45 p.m. at Wyoming Area’s stadium...
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