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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
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WTAJ

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Williamsburg’s ‘Band of Brothers’: A century-long military family

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — As this year’s Veterans Week comes to a close, we’re highlighting a Blair County family whose military roots date back over 100 years. Williamsburg resident Jeffery Ellis spoke to WTAJ about the veterans of the Figurelle family, also of Williamsburg, who he dubbed the “Band of Brothers,” like the 2001 […]

Blair County, PA · 16h

Wellsboro Gazette

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Canton wins District IV 2A championship

The Williamson Lady Warriors pushed the Canton Lady Warriors to the brink of elimination in the District IV 2A championship match in Athens on Thursday, Nov. 5. Ultimately though, Canton prevailed, scoring the final two points in a 15-13 fifth set victory that earned them a place in the PIAA championship tournament.

Canton, PA · 1d
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Franklin County Free Press

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Wilson College Welcomes Community for Annual Christmas Vespers

Wilson College invites the community to begin the holiday season at its annual Christmas Vespers service on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 4:30 p.m. in the historic Alumnae Chapel in Thomson Hall. The service will be led by the Rev. Andrew Hart, the Nancy Adams Besch ’48 and Elisabeth Hudnut Clarkson ’47 college chaplain, and Dillon Beede, director of choral activities and chair of music.

Chambersburg, PA · 1d
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Franklin County Free Press

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Mont Alto Ambulance Association Introduces New Ambulance

Mont Alto Ambulance Association has introduced Ambulance 5-7, replacing its 2008 Ford E450. The new ambulance is a Dodge Ram 4500 Heavy-Duty 4×4 with a Cummins diesel engine and a Horton patient compartment. The association said the previous ambulance needed replacement. Elite Ambulance Sales of North Carolina assisted with...

Mont Alto, PA · 1d

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PA Department of Health confirms 7th measles death

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) confirmed a seventh measles-associated death in the Commonwealth Friday afternoon. DOH officials confirmed the death occurred in Montour County, PA. The department added that the individual was not vaccinated and that death has been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. State...

Pennsylvania · 12h

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New Library Vans on the Road in York County

York County Libraries (YCL) received two LSA grants totaling $202,979 to replace library delivery vans that travel 5,200 miles a month delivering requested books and materials across York and Adams Counties. The efforts of the York County Economic Alliance, PA Representative Kate Klunk, and PA Representative Carol Hill-Evans secured a 2024 LSA Statewide award and a 2025 LSA Category 4 award through the Department of Community and Economic Development for the purchase of three vans to support library service across York County.

York County, PA · 3d

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Waynesboro school board recognizes food service award, approves student services

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro Area School District Superintendent Dr. Rita Sterner-Hine recognized the district’s food service department for recently earning a bronze award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture during the school board’s meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10. In other action, the board named Chris Embry to the...

Waynesboro, PA · 17h

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Waynesboro softball standout Emma Bradley signs with Bloomsburg

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – One of the biggest decisions a person can make in life is choosing a college. Waynesboro Area Senior High School’s Emma Bradley has made her choice. The senior softball standout for the Maidens will attend Bloomsburg University, where she will play the sport she has been a part of since early childhood. Bradley took part in a ceremonial signing on Thursday, surrounded by family, teammates and her Pennsylvania Krunch coaches.

Waynesboro, PA · 16h

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Gettysburg Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) – 11/10/2026

Tuesday – November 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Troxel Council Chambers. 1. Call meeting to order 7:00 PM. 2. Review and Approval of Agenda & Meeting Minutes. A. A motion to approve the Business Meeting Agenda of November 10, 2026. B. A motion to approve the Meeting Minutes...

Gettysburg, PA · 3d