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Octorara Inducts Three Into Athletic Hall of Fame
Octorara Area High School (OAHS) held its annual athletic hall of fame ceremony during a special assembly on Oct. 2 in the auditorium as part of homecoming week festivities. Three former Octorara players, coaches and administrators were introduced as the class of 2026. Inductees P. Malcolm "Mac" Souders, Deborah Atkins...
Hanover Evening Sun
Hanover High School senior crowned Miss Hanover Area 2026
Hanover's own Payton Sherman was crowned Miss Hanover Area 2026-2027 at the Eichelberger Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Oct. 18. Sherman follows in the footsteps of current Miss Midstate Finley Miller (2022) as the latest Nighthawk to don the crown. In total, 13 seniors from South Western, New Oxford and Hanover took to the stage and competed in the 58th edition of the show in front of of a sold-out crowd. Payton, the daughter Todd and Michelle Sherman, took home a record number of accolades, including the People's Choice Award, Talent Award, Fitness Award, Evening Gown Award and Onstage Question Award. The panel of five judges, which included Miss Pennsylvania 2025 Victoria Vespico and Miss Hanover 2015 and Miss Nevada 2025 Abigail Bachman, awarded the title of first runner-up to South Western's Lily O'Connor, second runner-up to New Oxford's Destiny Lua and third runner-up to South Western's Elizabeth Kohn. Outgoing Miss Hanover 2025-2026 Lilian Crabbs performed a rendition of "One More Light" by Linkin Park and assisted with the on-stage interview questions and awards. By the end of the evening over $3,800 was awarded in scholarships and cash to five different contestants. Full List of Scholarships & Awards Miss Hanover
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Columbia Borough School Board Accepts Member’s Resignation, Seeks Replacement
The Columbia Borough School Board approved the resignation of member Thomas Ziegler at its October 15, 2026, meeting. The resignation took effect October 9, according to LNP | LancasterOnline. Ziegler was appointed to the board in December 2025, according to the district’s website. His brief letter to the board did...
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PennDOT applauds students, bus drivers from across the state during National Bus Safety Week
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — PennDOT and state police recognized students and bus drivers from across Pennsylvania in Hershey on Wednesday as part of National School Bus Safety Week. Nine students representing six counties won the statewide school bus poster contest, while three drivers were victorious in the driver safety competition. This year’s National School Bus […]
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Alvernia Honors Community Leaders, Alumni at Annual President’s Dinner
READING, PA (10/15/2026) Alvernia University bestowed five of its prestigious awards on alumni, a community organization, and community leaders at the university’s annual President’s Dinner at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading. “Tonight is a celebration of the individuals and partnerships whose generosity, leadership, and commitment to service continue...
lebtown.com
Palmyra school board considers various proposed policy changes
This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The Palmyra school board conducted first readings for various proposed district board policy changes during a Thursday, Oct. 15, meeting. The first readings were held for additions or revisions in policies concerning health examinations/screenings, school...
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Warwick School Board offers update on future of principal who left a facility dog to die in hot car
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RSD Athletics Department Announces Three Nights of Middle School Sports Appreciation
Reading, PA: The Reading School District Athletics Department is proud to continue its annual tradition of recognizing and celebrating middle school student-athletes through its Middle School Sports Appreciation Nights, scheduled for October 21–23, 2026. This three-day celebration highlights the dedication, hard work, sportsmanship, and accomplishments of the district’s middle...
Lebanon Daily News
Roof leaks affect Northside Elementary students; repairs underway
Roof leaks at Northside Elementary disrupted classes for at least two dozen students over the past few weeks, prompting Palmyra Area School District officials to move instruction from several affected classrooms during initial repairs. Over the last two weeks more than 24 students have been directly impacted by a roof leak at Northside Elementary. The leaks have included a first grade classroom, downstairs STEM classroom, a Learning Support classroom that was directly above the STEM room. In a message Monday, Oct. 19, school officials stated the received the results of air quality testing, which confirmed that the areas are appropriate for normal use. But the overall cause of the leaks at the Northside Elementary School are still being addressed. The leaks have been identified as roof-related by the district’s maintenance department, according to communications media coordinator Casey Keshner. Palmyra crews along with a roofing contractor have been evaluating the affected areas and completing repairs as concerns have been identified. "At this time, the District does not believe this represents a broader, unidentified issue within the building," Keshner said in an email to the Lebanon Daily News. "The roof is a known maintenance concern, and the District has been actively working
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1866 Giving Challenge opens for donations at KU
Red and green student self-portraits found in Sharadin Arts Building (Photo Gallery) The official student newspaper of Kutztown University. The KU Foundation’s 1866 Giving Challenge officially opened for donations today Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 a.m. and will continue through Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 2:06 p.m. The mission of...