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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 · 2d
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abc27 News

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

This story was produced by the Berks County bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily dose of essential local stories at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/gooddayberks. READING — Albright College is eliminating 20 academic programs and 17 faculty positions as it continues to grapple with dwindling enrollment, financial challenges, and […]

Reading, PA · 17h

PennLive.com

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York College to buy Penn State campus

York College of Pennsylvania plans to buy the Penn State York campus for $7.4 million, officials announced Thursday. The college plans to partner with WellSpan Health to turn the property into a hub for education, healthcare training and regional workforce development. Penn State York will stay open through the spring...

York, PA · 3d
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Skook News

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District XI Football Scores: Schuylkill County Playoff Results, November 13–14

Follow District XI football playoff results for Schuylkill County teams on November 13–14, 2026, including the Class 1A and Class 2A championships and a Class 4A semifinal. Williams Valley faces Tri-Valley for the Class 1A title, Schuylkill Haven meets Northern Lehigh in the Class 2A final, and Blue Mountain takes on Lehighton in the Class 4A semifinals. Scoreboard note: A dash (—) means a final score has not yet been reported. Final scores will be added as results become available. Friday, November 13, 2026: Championship Results Class 1A Championship Location: Blue Mountain Williams Valley vs. Tri-Valley — District XI Class 1A Final Team Final Score Williams Valley 40 Tri-Valley 7 Class 2A Championship Location: North Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven vs. Northern Lehigh — District XI Class 2A Final Team Final Score Northern Lehigh 40 Schuylkill Haven 13 Saturday, November 14, 2026: Semifinal Result Class 4A Semifinal Location: Blue Mountain Blue Mountain vs. Lehighton — District XI Class 4A Semifinal Team Final Score Blue Mountain — Lehighton —

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

Wellsboro Gazette

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Commonwealth U honors 3 Keepers of Flame

Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education has named three Commonwealth University individuals as a recipient of the fifth Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Keepers of the Flame Award. Award recipients are Albert Jones, athletic director at Lock Haven; Madelyn Rodriguez, executive director, Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Affairs at Bloomsburg; and...

Lock Haven, PA · 3d

NorthcentralPA.com

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Shikellamy, Williamsport win titles; South Williamsport edges Bloomsburg in OT

Two titles were decided Friday night and three District 4 finals were set. Here is every final from our Facebook coverage, stacked in one place: the scoreboard first, then each game, then the updated brackets. Tap any post to see it on Facebook, where you can like, comment and share. The scoreboard Class 1A semifinals: Montgomery 48, Canton 6; Line Mountain 30, Muncy 0. Class 2A semifinals: South Williamsport 43, Bloomsburg 42 (OT); Southern Columbia 21, Troy 14. Class 3A semifinals: Mount Carmel 41, Montoursville 7; Athens 23, Mifflinburg 21. Class 4A final: Shikellamy 28, Jersey Shore 27. District 2/4 Class 6A subregional final: Williamsport 41, Wyoming Valley West 13. View on Facebook | View on Instagram

Williamsport, PA · 1d

NorthcentralPA.com

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Bucknell launches historic $1 billion ‘Be the ’ray’ campaign

Lewisburg, Pa. — Bucknell University publicly launched “Be the ’ray,” the most ambitious comprehensive campaign in its history, on Friday, Nov. 6. With a $1 billion goal, the multi-year effort has already secured $518 million in donor support, surpassing the record amount raised in the university’s previous “WE DO” campaign. Be the ’ray is organized around five commitments that frame the $1 billion goal: The Bucknell Advantage: faculty and staff support, global learning, undergraduate research, and interdisciplinary centersThe Foundation: leadership, advising, and residential experienceThe Arena: student-athletesThe Launch: career advancement, guaranteed internships, and alumni networkThe Promise: meeting 100% of demonstrated need for every admitted student, eliminating loans for families earning under $150,000, and strengthening merit scholarships “The achievements of this campaign will allow Bucknell to shape the future of higher education,” John Bravman, president of Bucknell University, said. “Bucknell has always been at its best when we have been willing to think boldly about what students need and what education can become. This is a pivotal moment, and Be the ’ray gives us the resources to define our path forward and build on our strengths.” Annie Drapeau ’88, chair of the Board of Trustees, said: “By 2035, Bucknell will be the

Lewisburg, PA · 2d

Sunday Dispatch

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Holy Rosary School announces honor roll for 1st quarter of 2026

Holy Rosary School announced its sixth, seventh, and eighth grade honor roll students for the first quarter of 2026, as follows.

Pittston, PA · 2d

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It's playoff time in the 570: Previewing high school football championships across NEPA

FOX56's Bob Ide joins WVIA's Roger DuPuis in the podcast studio with high school football championships at the top of the agenda this week. "It's playoff time in the 570 -- things are going so far so good for most teams," Bob says. "Not too many upsets, but things will definitely get more difficult now as the games get harder, teams get better."

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d

Times Leader

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H.S. Field Hockey: Wyoming Area dominates in quarterfinals

BROADHEADSVILLE — Plenty of shots. A handful of corner. No goals. That was only part of Wyoming Area’s performance in t

Wyoming, PA · 1d

Skook News

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Schuylkill Haven’s Season Ends with Loss to Northern Lehigh in District XI Championship

Schuylkill Haven’s bid for a District XI Class 2A championship ended with a 40–13 loss to Northern Lehigh at North Schuylkill High School. The top-seeded Hurricanes finished their season at 7–5 after falling behind early and being unable to overcome Northern Lehigh’s passing attack. Colton Reber scored both of Schuylkill Haven’s touchdowns, including an 82-yard run in the second quarter that put the Hurricanes on the scoreboard. However, five touchdown passes from Northern Lehigh quarterback Garrett Smoyer kept Haven from closing the gap. Hurricanes Trail 23–7 at Halftime Schuylkill Haven faced a 14–0 deficit after the first quarter. Smoyer connected with Chase Gall for a 27-yard touchdown and Colin Karetsky for a 50-yard score, with Anthony Hanna adding both extra points. The Hurricanes fell further behind in the second quarter when a punt snap went out of the end zone for a safety. A 46-yard touchdown pass from Smoyer to Karetsky and Hanna’s extra point extended Northern Lehigh’s lead to 23–0. Reber provided Schuylkill Haven’s answer with his 82-yard touchdown run. Grayson Fessler added the extra point, sending the Hurricanes into halftime trailing 23–7. Reber Adds Second Touchdown Haven was held scoreless in the third quarter while Northern Lehigh added

Schuylkill Haven, PA · 17h

Tri-County Independent

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Wallenpaupack Area football faces top-ranked Dallas in district semis

HAWLEY — Wallenpaupack Area travels to Dallas tonight to take on the top-ranked Mountaineers in the District 2 Class 4A high school football semifinals. The Buckhorns (7-4) are seeded fourth and coming off a 31-14 victory over perennial powerhouse Berwick in the quarterfinals. Dallas enters the contest undefeated (11-0) after cruising to a 48-14 victory against No. 8 Hanover Area. More: Wallenpaupack Area football suffers Homecoming loss to Scranton Prep Also by Kevin Edwards: Tailback Eddie Kiesendahl leads a resurgent Paupack football team “Our kids are really excited,” head coach Matt Nawrocki said. “It has been a great year for us so far and we are definitely looking forward to tonight’s game.” Opening kick-off is slated for 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 on the turf at Mountaineer Stadium. The stage is set Paupack closed out its regular season Lackawanna Football Conference campaign with an overall record of 6-4. The Buckhorns went 4-3 in an always-rugged Division I, finishing fourth in the standings behind Scranton Prep (9-1), North Pocono (9-1) and Abington Heights (6-4). Nawrocki thinks that the weekly challenge of competing in such a tough division has prepared his squad for a deep playoff run. “I believe we are battle-hardened

Dallas, PA · 2d

Times Leader

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Amazon opens STEM labs at Berwick, Central Columbia middle schools

Amazon and community leaders from Columbia and Luzerne counties recently cut the ribbon on a new hands-on STEM lab at Berwick Middle School, t

Berwick, PA · 1d

Times Leader

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Wyoming Valley West’s turnaround season ends in Williamsport

Wyoming Valley West’s rejuvenating season ends with a district title but won’t see the Spartans advance to the state tournament.

Wyoming, PA · 2d

Times Leader

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Scranton Prep cruises to sixth straight district D2-3A title

SCRANTON — The early action in Friday night’s district title game was something of a clash of styles: Scranton Prep’s explos

Scranton, PA · 2d

WBRE

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Hip-hop artist Speech speaks at local high school

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On a dark, dreary morning in Luzerne County, there was a bright spot for local Wilkes-Barre students. Two-time Grammy Award winning group, Arrested Development, spoke with creative writing and arts students at Wilkes-Barre Area High School Thursday morning. The presentation was filled with storytelling and a Q & A. […]

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 2d

High School On SI

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Pennsylvania High School Football Playoff Final Scores, Results - November 13

The 2026 Pennsylvania high school football playoffs continued on Friday, and High School On SI has final scores. Pennsylvania High School Football Playoff Brac

Pennsylvania · 1d

NorthcentralPA.com

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Penn College names new medical director for physician assistant program

Williamsport, Pa. — Penn College has announced the appointment of alumnus Kevin A. Hickman as medical director of its physician assistant program. As medical director, Hickman ensures that the curriculum, clinical experiences, and program competencies remain current, relevant, and aligned with contemporary medical practice. He works directly with faculty and Melissa E. Sedor, program director, to provide clinical leadership, support accreditation compliance, and advocate for the program within the healthcare community. Hickman assumed the role in August. “Kevin brings a unique combination of extensive clinical experience, physician assistant education expertise, accreditation knowledge and healthcare leadership to his role as the program’s medical director,” Sedor said. “With over 17 years of clinical practice, significant contributions to accreditation and curriculum development, and executive-level oversight of advanced practice providers across large health systems, he possesses both the medical and operational perspectives necessary to support program excellence.” Hickman earned an associate degree in radiography and a bachelor’s degree in physician assistant studies from Penn College in 2008. He later completed executive healthcare leadership training through eCornell and Harvard University in 2016. He also earned a master’s degree in health administration from Ohio University, a master’s degree in jurisprudence, health law, from Loyola University, and

Williamsport, PA · 1d

NorthcentralPA.com

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Tioga County school earns Pa. Blue Ribbon designation

Liberty, Pa. — North Penn-Liberty Junior/Senior High School in the Southern Tioga School District is one of only 12 schools to receive this year’s Pa. Blue Ribbon School designation . Blue Ribbon Schools demonstrate exceptional academic growth, ranking among the top 15% statewide for whole school improvement while showing progress for all student groups. “Nothing is more important than building a brighter future for our kids, and I commend the teachers, administrators, parents and students at North Penn-Liberty for their hard work and dedication toward that goal,” said State Rep. Clint Owlett, R-Tioga/Bradford. “Your commitment to learning and growing is making a difference for our students and the community as a whole.” The Pa. Department of Education notes that qualifying schools create inclusive learning environments, support student well-being through strong Student Assistance Programs, maintain high attendance and assessment participation rates, and meet rigorous standards for special education and accountability. In addition, they are considered safe, well-managed schools that are not identified for improvement or corrective action. “We are blessed with some outstanding schools in our area, and I’m so pleased to see North Penn-Liberty recognized for its exceptional efforts,” Owlett added. This isn’t the first time a school in the

Tioga County, PA · 2d

High School On SI

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Fab Five: Pennsylvania High School Football Games to Watch in Week 2 of Postseason

No. 7 Roman Catholic, No. 9 St. Joseph's Prep meet to decide Philadelphia Catholic League title; Southern Lehigh, Scranton Prep also playing for district titles this week

Pennsylvania · 2d