Franklin County School Van Driver Charged After 9-Year-Old Special Needs Student Left Unattended

A 78-year-old Franklin County school van driver is facing criminal charges after allegedly leaving a 9-year-old boy with special needs unattended inside a school van in September. According to charging documents, Pauline Roberta Kriner, 78, of Chambersburg, was operating a school van for Meyers Bus Lines on September 1, 2026, when the incident occurred.

McConnellsburg staves off Conemaugh Township in D5 girls soccer title

BEDFORD — A pair of second-half goals by senior Gemma Gordon propelled McConnellsburg to its second District 5 Class 1A girls soccer championship in three seasons with a 3-2 win over Conemaugh Township, Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Bedford High School. "Everyone's special," said McConnellsburg coach Josh McKelvy of the title. "This game and this feeling never get old. I'm very pleased for the girls because when we lost the seniors that we did last year, there was a question whether the new round of girls would be talented enough to fill in the gaps. They certainly left no doubt on that tonight." McConnellsburg (20-0-1) dominated play in the first half and gained an early advantage when a shot was played in near goal but was misplayed due to the side spin and booted home by Braelyn Barnes less than 3 minutes into the contest. Thrilling win Conemaugh Township upsets Windber in D5-2A volleyball semifinal Heading to the title match Somerset girls soccer earns District 5-8 Class 2A title berth The top-seeded Spartans peppered Conemaugh Township keeper Colbi Hunsberger throughout the championship. If it weren't for Hunsberger's efforts, the title tilt would have been a lopsided affair. Meanwhile, Conemaugh Township (17-3)

Officials break ground on next phase of Hershey West End project

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — The Milton Hershey School just broke ground on the next phase of the Hershey West End development project. According to the Milton Hershey School, earlier today, officials broke ground on Phase J of the Hershey West End development project. This phase includes plans for a community featuring 138 for-sale units. This […]

Haunted Henderson continues another year

Henderson Gymnasium became a haunted house on Sunday night for Shippensburg University students for the annual Haunted Henderson event. This year's theme was a haunted hospital. Students were taken into a dark corridor filled with severed limbs, nurses and sudden scares. A girl with various doll parts cried for friends as attendees walked past, and the scares ended with a clown jumping out from a bin.

'Enjoy the moment:' Ferndale senior becomes district’s first state cross-country qualifier

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — For one Ferndale Area High School senior, years of hard work and determination have led to a moment he will never forget. And after coming so close last season, he is now making his final year one for the history books. For the first time...

FCCTC Culinary Arts Brings Local Leaders Together

Franklin County Career and Technology Center’s Culinary Arts program brought school, community and workforce leaders together for a meal, according to a post shared by the center. The center recognized the program’s role in connecting leaders from across Franklin County. Photo credits to Franklin County Career and Technology...

Playoffs Begin for Centre County High School Football Teams

It’s playoff time, and all five of the Centre County high school teams qualified for the 2026 District 6 tournament. Penns Valley, Bald Eagle Area and Philipsburg-Osceola all came through with Week 10 wins to secure positions, while undefeated State College and 5-5 Bellefonte earned the No. 1 seeds in the 6A and 4A divisions. Here is what the first games look like: Erie Area (2-7) at State College (10-0) D6-8-10 regional semifinal Friday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m. Memorial Field The State College Little Lions will begin the 2026 6A playoffs with a home game against District 10’s Erie Area in a regional . Erie is 2-7 for the season with the team winning its first two games against DuBois and Meadville, and then losing seven games in a row to finish the season. A 49-9 loss to Cathedral Prep began the losing streak and it included two losses to Erie McDowell, 63-6 and 55-21, and other losses to St. Francis, Hickory, Jamestown and Butler. The loss to Butler was the closest, 22-14, and it came after a late Tornado touchdown took the win. The Royals are among two D10 teams in the Region along with McDowell, and D8 is

Docs: Bishop McCort aims to revise lawsuit against LHAC as PIAA & 6 schools push back

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Bishop McCort Catholic Academy is asking to revise its lawsuit against schools in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference and the PIAA as the PIAA and six school districts are pushing back. The filings mark another procedural step in the case. A judge gave the defendants...

State College seeks neighbor funding as more details emerge on senior housing buy

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — More financial details are emerging about State College Borough’s decision this year to buy Addison Court, a downtown building long used for senior living, as the borough ramps up a campaign asking neighboring municipalities to help cover costs tied to keeping it affordable housing.

Jumper’s decades of dedication turn Big Spring into worthy site of PIAA’s biggest meet

Big Spring High School and rural Cumberland County will host Pennsylvania’s biggest high school cross country meet for the first time Saturday. For Bob Jumper, the long-time Big Spring coach and cross-country advocate, it’s the culmination of years of hard work. Even a man of such lofty ideals didn’t dream of hosting the state championships —at least not initially.

Trinity volleyball tops James Buchanan in five sets for District 3-3A title

DALLASTOWN - District championship titles are rarely handed over; they have to be seized point by grueling point. On Thursday evening at Dallastown High School, the Trinity girls’ volleyball team found itself pushed to the absolute brink in the District 3 Class 3A championship match against a relentless, high-powered James Buchanan squad.

School officials examine how Chromebooks support learning

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – It’s all about balance. That’s the message conveyed during a presentation on Chromebooks presented during a Waynesboro Area School Board meeting Oct. 27 by Keith McCray, director of innovation and instructional technology; Dr. Diane McCallum, assistant superintendent; and Nic Erickson, director of technology services.

Pennsylvania High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 2, 2026)

Roman Catholic jumps to No. 7 after beating St. Joseph's Prep for first time in 27 years in regular season; Hopewell, Great Valley enter rankings

Pennsylvania Students Will Lose Their Phones All Day, Including Lunch and Recess, Starting in the 2027-28 School Year

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 1014 on Oct. 26, 2026. Schools must bar student phone use from first bell to last by the 2027-28 school year, with four sets of exceptions.

Pennsylvania university offers ‘tuition pledge’ to local counties

SELINSGROVE, Pa. (WHTM) — Certain students in some local counties will have tuition covered if they choose to go to a certain Pennsylvania college. Susquehanna University is offering to cover tuition for eligible students from Dauphin, Mifflin, Juniata and Perry counties in our area as part of what they’re calling the “Susquehanna Tuition Pledge.” It […]

Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Nov. 3, 2026

The high school football regular season is in the books throughout Pennsylvania. Now teams focus on district playoffs or qualifying for the PIAA postseason through subregional rounds. Half of the changes in the weekly Trib HSSN state rankings this week took place in Class 6A, where there has been little...

Bell to Bell Phone Ban for Pennsylvania Schools

Four-Star Nebraska Commit Khalil Taylor Facing Suspension After Throwing Punch In Pennsylvania High School Game

Nebraska Cornhuskers commit Khalil Taylor could well see his high school football career come to an early end after an ugly brawl in the final game of his regular season. Taylor plays for Pennsylvania powerhouse Pine-Richland, which finished off a 9-1 regular season with a 49-21 victory over Plum last Friday. The win secured the Rams the […] The post Four-Star Nebraska Commit Khalil Taylor Facing Suspension After Throwing Punch In Pennsylvania High School Game appeared first on BroBible.

PA state rep. shares leadership journey with students

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local students are getting a firsthand look at leadership and what it takes to make a difference in their community. A classroom lesson in public service is inspiring local students to get involved and follow their dreams. A Pennsylvania state representative shares his journey with students and what it takes […]

Fab Five: Pennsylvania High School Football Games to Watch in Playoffs Week 1

Many of the state's top teams have the week off, but there are still some high-profile matches in Round 1 of the district round of the playoffs