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The fallout from West Perry school board’s vote to close Blain Elementary

PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Cumberland and Perry counties are a real microcosm of the differences between school districts. Controversial school boundary plans related to population growth have been a hot topic in Cumberland Valley. It’s a very different story in West Perry. Arguments made by its school board members in favor of closing Blain […]

Perry County, PA · 3d

PennLive.com

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Susquehanna Township handles Littlestown in District 3-4A quarterfinal

Susquehanna Township defeated Littlestown 29-7 in the District 3-4A quarterfinals, with special teams and a strong second-half offensive performance powering the Indians to a semifinal berth.

Littlestown, PA · 10h
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Shikellamy to play for first district title in 16 years

The last time Shikellamy had 9 wins in a season was in 2017. Since then, the Braves program has only won 11 games up until last season when. Mike Hoover took over his alma mater and led them to 5 wins. Thomas Pollock, Shikellamy Senior says, “I think it's really...

Sunbury, PA · 1d
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Carlisle high school teacher shares 582-pound elk harvest with students

CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Hunting is a huge deal in Pennsylvania, mainly because of the state’s deer and elk populations. One Midstate teacher had the hunt of a lifetime and didn’t want to leave his students out. Joshua Knisely is an 11th- and 12th-grade emotional support teacher at Carlisle High School. He’s also a hunter, […]

Carlisle, PA · 2d

WFMZ-TV Online

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Wilson West Lawn Football Prepares for Quarterfinals Clash with Harrisburg

WHITFIELD, Pa. - Wilson West Lawn (4) will face Harrisburg (5) in the district football quarterfinals on Friday. Wilson's defense has allowed just 13 points per game this season, and are looking to slow down the Cougars. "Definitely our mentality is win or go home so we just got to...

Harrisburg, PA · 1d

lebtown.com

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Annville-Cleona board unanimously moves to delay building project

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. At its Nov. 9 meeting, the Annville-Cleona school board voted unanimously to delay a decision on potential elementary school projects until more options are available. With some opposition, the board also approved the recording and...

Annville, PA · 2d

PennLive.com

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Harrisburg running back P.J. Dent continues to make his mark as Cougars’ offensive leader

The 6-foot, 200-pound running back has established himself as a dependable force in Harrisburg’s backfield, combining physical running with the ability to break tackles, pick up difficult yards and find the end zone.

Harrisburg, PA · 2d

lebcosports.com

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LebCo High School Football: District 3 Playoffs – Week 12 Results

This post will serve as a rolling update of Week 12 football action across LebCo. With all six county teams in action this weekend, we’ll be compiling the latest details and highlights as the games unfold. Be sure to check back often for updates on your favorite teams. The...

Fredericksburg, PA · 1d

PennLive.com

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Freshman Kamar Iberedem making his presence felt as Steel-High chases another championship

Despite being one of the youngest players on the roster, Iberedem has emerged as a young talent worth watching. The freshman wide receiver and defensive back brings versatility to a Steel-High program known for developing talented athletes and competing at the highest level.

Steelton, PA · 2d

Onward State

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Penn State Board Of Trustees Approved $7.4 Million York Campus Sale & $16.6 Million Thompson Hall Renovation

The Board of Trustees met Friday to discuss renovations, campus closures, and much more.

York, PA · 17h

PennLive.com

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Ephrata at Northern District 3 football quarterfinal game to stream live on PennLive

A year after winning just one game, Northern closed out this season having rattled off nine straight wins. That 9-1 record was good enough to earn the second seed in the District 3 Class 5A playoffs. There, its biggest test of the turnaround comes in a quarterfinal matchup with No. 7 Ephrata.

Ephrata, PA · 3d

thedickinsonian.com

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Rest in peace report cards: why grades should be eliminated

In light of receiving feedback on some of my first major assignments, I have decided that it would be best for Dickinson College and all other higher education institutions to eliminate grades. Turning learning into a spreadsheet of numbers and percentages creates an absurd standard with detrimental side effects that encourages completion over authentic education.

Carlisle, PA · 2d

mahoningmatters.com

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'We flipped the switch': Cedar Crest stuns Manheim Township in District 3 Class 6A quarterfinals

They were four words that Cedar Crest's football players heard from their coach before. They must have sounded a little different this time. On a frigid November night, with bodies shivering and noses running, Nick Lambros said them again. "This group," he told the boys in the delirious postgame huddle, "is special."

Manheim, PA · 5h

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Alvernia University to acquire Marian University

Alvernia University in Reading, Pennsylvania, will acquire Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the schools announced this week. Pending institutional, canonical, and accrediting approvals from Church authorities and the U.S. Department of Education, the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, which owns Marian University, said it plans to “gift” the school to Alverniaʼs founders, the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters.

Reading, PA · 1d

PennLive.com

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Steel-High outlasts gritty Delone Catholic, wins 19th District 3 football title

The Rollers were pressed throughout, but RB Jaishawn George scrambles for 154 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the win

Mcsherrystown, PA · 11h

Spotlight PA

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Albright to eliminate 20 programs and about a third of its faculty amid low enrollment, strained finances

READING — Albright College is eliminating 20 academic programs and 17 faculty positions as it continues to grapple with dwindling enrollment, financial challenges, and new federal policies for student loan funding. Students and faculty at the private liberal arts school expected the Board of Trustees to make a final...

Reading, PA · 19h

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Cornwall-Lebanon school board hears campus improvements bids

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The Cornwall-Lebanon school board plans to take action on an estimated $13.9 million campus improvements project at its regular meeting Nov. 16. The board heard low bids for the project totaling around $7.8 million at...

Cornwall, PA · 1d

Hanover Evening Sun

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South Western High School classes canceled due to power outage

Electrical issues stemming from a power outage closed South Western High School on Friday, district officials. Parents received notifications that the high school Penn Township had been closed on Nov. 13 due to a power outage. Separately, crews were spotted working on the school. The closure only affects the high school on Bowman Road, according to the notification. In a statement, district superintendent Rob Freil told The Evening Sun that the school's electrical issue resulted from an overworked motor which had been attempting to provide the school building with power amid an overnight power outage. The widespread power outage had been reported across south Hanover on the night prior, Thursday, Nov. 12, around 10:15 p.m. that night. Want Hanover and Adams County news delivered to your inbox? Sign up for the Hanover Daily Briefing newsletter by Harrison Jones here . The Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Department was then called for an outside investigation around 10:26 p.m. on Thursday after reports of a large bang in the area of the Brunswick Drive Met-Ed substation, records showed, with firefighters tracing the issue back to the substation. By 10:42 p.m., the Met-Ed outage tracker reported around 2,684 customers were without power, the majority

Hanover, PA · 1d

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Columbia School District bans e-bikes, electric scooters on school property for students under 16; new policy took effect Monday, Nov. 9

The Columbia Borough School Board has approved a policy banning students under age 16 from bringing or using motorized and electric transportation devices on school property, district officials announced to families. Registration is required for older students. The update to Board Policy 223, which governs bicycles and motorized or electric...

Columbia, PA · 3d

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Medical health internships available for rising seniors

Students who are interested in the medical field have many pathways they can take in order to get to their end goal. One of the ways available to high school rising seniors is the Medical Health Professions Senior-only program partnership between BCTC, Reading Hospital Tower Health, and Penn State Berks. Mrs. Del Conte’s presentation on information about these programs states that they have “College-level education, training as a health care professional, and job Shadow experiences.” Some of these programs start at the beginning of the summer for those who want to get a head start, or students can start in the fall or spring semester. At Penn State Berks: there are Introduction to Bioethics, Chemistry Theory, and Chemistry Lab. At Reading Hospital School of Health Science: Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Diseases, Healthcare Systems, Trends, Professions, Technology, Ethics, healthcare skills – vital signs, isolation procedures, breath and bowel sounds, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider, and First Aid Certifications.

Reading, PA · 2d