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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

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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

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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

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Pennsylvania enacts tougher penalties for school bus violations

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Senate Bill 65, aimed at enhancing the safe transportation of school children, was introduced nearly four years ago. At the end of October, it finally became a law in the commonwealth. Act 89 of 2026 will expand Pennsylvania’s school bus stopping law, increasing the stopping distance from 10 […]

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Conemaugh School of Nursing ranked 2nd in PA for 2027

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Conemaugh School of Nursing has been ranked the No. 2 nursing program in Pennsylvania for 2027 by RegisteredNursing.org. The recognition highlights the school’s strong nursing education program and student outcomes. The rankings are based on factors including NCLEX-RN pass rates, accreditation, program completion rates, and other measures of student […]

Conemaugh Township, PA · 1d

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Indicators 2026: Teacher shortage is not the same in every classroom

WILKES-BARRE — Discussions of local teacher shortages can make the issue seem simple — schools need more teachers. A closer look at the data, however, reveals a more complicated picture. Some positions and subject areas are more difficult to fill than others, and those shortages can leave schools...

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Cross country hosts senior night at home meet

On Sept. 28, the cross country team hosted a senior night at their home meet in Indian Park. The seniors this year are Ruby Watts, Avery Hannan, and Talon McKenna. The senior night started at four and then after the races began. Hannan has been in cross country for six...

Montoursville, PA · 4d

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NASD mulls ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone policy

Statewide ban of students’ use during school day will take effect fall 2027. A new cellphone use policy for students will be implemented in Northampton Area School District. NASD Superintendent of Schools Joseph S. Kovalchik made the announcement at the Nov. 9 board of education meeting. “The state of...

Northampton, PA · 4d

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PIAA state tournament Saturday quarterfinal schedule set

Sixteen teams from District 1 and District 12 will be competing on Saturday for a chance to move one step closer to playing for a PIAA state championship at the home of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. At least one local team is already guaranteed a spot in the semifinals: Springfield Township...

Pennsylvania · 2d

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A Guide to NCAA-Approved Online High Schools for Pennsylvania Athletes

Your student-athlete’s training, travel and competitions can make online school appealing for your northeast Pennsylvania family. But your choice matters for college sports eligibility. Not every course meets National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) requirements. As you weigh flexibility against your athlete’s college plans, which online high school in Pennsylvania offers courses the NCAA accepts?

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Penn State Berks Biology Ahead Program Sets Students Up for Success

Pictured above: The 2026 Biology Ahead cohort welcomed 13 students from across Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, and Iowa. Photo courtesy of Samantha Bower. This summer, Penn State Berks hosted the second cohort of its Biology Ahead bridge program for incoming students interested in majoring in biology or another related life science. The goal of the program, which ran from July 5 to July 31, is to enhance academic preparedness and create a support system for its diverse student group.

Berks County, PA · 2d

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Class 4A Champ Will Be Crowned, While Classes 3A, 2A and 1A hit Semifinal Round in D10 powered by Car-Mate Trailers

GENERAL MCLANE (10-0) vs. CATHEDRAL PREP (9-2), Fairview H.S., 7 p.m. An undefeated season and a District 10 championship are on the line when General McLane and Cathedral Prep meet for the second time this season. The Lancers won the first meeting, 40-27, on Oct. 9, handing the Ramblers one of their two losses.

Pennsylvania · 2d

High School On SI

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Pennsylvania High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 9, 2026)

Little movement this week after the first round of the postseason; Pennridge drops out, while Blue Mountain takes its place

Pennsylvania · 5d

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WCSD Teacher Named Pennsylvania's Gifted Educator of the Year

Youngsville, PA — A Warren County School District educator is receiving statewide recognition for her dedication to gifted education and the students she has served throughout her career. Pamela Brown has been named the recipient of the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education's 2026 Outstanding Educator Award, recognizing her contributions...

Youngsville, PA · 4d

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Mid-Penn Winter Media Day: Day 2 girls basketball photos, videos and more

The winter sports season is nearing in Pennsylvania, which means it was time for the teams in the Mid-Penn Conference to gather at 1900 Patriot Drive for media days with PennLive. Here’s a snapshot of the activity on day 2, which featured photos, interviews and more. Listen to the...

Pennsylvania · 2d

High School On SI

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Pennsylvania High School Football Playoff Brackets, Matchups for Nov. 13

The 2026 Pennsylvania high school football playoffs continue this week, and High School On SI has brackets and second round matchups. PIAA Class 6A Bracket Wes

Pennsylvania · 5d

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Penn State wrestles with $124M budget hole

Pennsylvania State University is facing a $124 million budget gap for fiscal 2027 amid a drop in fall enrollment and spikes in employee health insurance costs, the public institution said Monday. To weather the shortfall, Penn State leaders plan to tighten capital spending, slash the president’s strategic funds, centralize surpluses...

State College, PA · 4d

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Bucknell linguist Hiram Smith to give public lecture at Lycoming College

Williamsport, Pa. — Lycoming College will welcome Hiram Smith, the Ruth Everett Sierzega Chair in Linguistics and associate professor of Spanish and linguistics at Bucknell University, for a public lecture titled “What We Need to Know About Our Own — and Each Other’s — Language.” The free lecture is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 in the Trogner Presentation Room in the Krapf Gateway Center, followed by a book signing and reception at 8 p.m. The event, hosted by Lycoming College’s Humanities Research Center, is open to the public. Smith’s research examines language variation and change within marginalized speech communities across the Americas, including African American English, Palenquero, and Pennsylvania Dutch. His work involves community members in every stage of the research process, from data collection to co-authorship. The lecture draws on Smith’s research into Creole languages and the stigmatization they face. His work on Palenquero, an Afro-Hispanic Creole language spoken in northern Colombia, examines how languages can be dismissed, devalued, and yet still survive. That thread also runs through his study of African American English and his book, “Wassup, My Nigga: The Hidden History of a Controversial Word” (Georgetown University Press), which traces how stigma shapes the way

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