25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Graduated From Binghamton University

People sometimes think of Binghamton University as a place where students go to prepare for careers in business, science, law, and other demanding fields. That is certainly part of its reputation. Yet the university has also educated actors, comedians, musicians, writers, television personalities, political leaders, and people who helped build major American companies. Some of those names are so familiar that their connection to this SUNY campus in New York’s Southern Tier comes as a surprise.

Schedule and scores for 2026 Section 4 high school football semifinals

Section 4 football semifinals will be played across six classes on Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7. A look at those matchups and others for teams from Section 4. Elmira (Class AA) and Maine-Endwell (Class B) have byes into next week's championship games. Wednesday, Nov. 4 Non-playoff Windsor 36, Chenango Valley 20 More: Watch New York high school football playoffs on NFHS Network Friday, Nov. 6 Section 4 Class AA semifinal Corning 44, Ithaca 13 Section 4 Class A semifinals Horseheads 48, Binghamton 0 Union-Endicott 35, Vestal 0 Section 4 Class B semifinal Johnson City 30, Owego Free Academy 28 Section 4 Class C semifinals Chenango Forks 54, Oneonta 14 Waverly 41, Susquehanna Valley 12 Saturday, Nov. 7 Section 4 Class D semifinals Deposit/Hancock vs. Delhi, noon at Union-Endicott Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour vs. Tioga, 3 p.m. at Union-Endicott Section 4 eight-man semifinals Unatego/Franklin/Unadilla Valley vs. Thomas A. Edison, noon at Ithaca High School Moravia vs. Lansing, 3 p.m. at Ithaca High School This article originally appeared on Elmira Star-Gazette: Schedule and scores for 2026 Section 4 high school football semifinals

Lawsuit over Family Foundation School in Hancock

HANCOCK, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A controversial boarding school for troubled teens that operated in Hancock for 30 years is back in court a year after one of its former teachers was sent to prison for raping students. A New York City law firm is using what was learned in the trial to sue not only […]

Bloomsburg receives most of Commonwealth University’s potential faculty layoff notices

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA CO., (WOLF) — A student-organized walkout Monday protested potential faculty and staff cuts at Commonwealth University, as Bloomsburg’s campus emerged as the site of most of the system’s faculty termination notices. A Nov. 3 report by WKOK, citing The Press Enterprise, said 78 Bloomsburg faculty...

Kennedy students learn about fire prevention

The Nanticoke Fire Department recently visited the Kennedy Early Childhood Center in the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. Firefighter C

Fourth-graders bring saints to life for All Saints’ Day Mass in Wilkes-Barre

St. Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier who cut his cloak in half to share it with a beggar. St. Patrick forgave the pirates who ki

Tri-County Youth Football Championships Set for This Sunday at Mahanoy Area

The Tri-County Youth Football League’s 2026 championship matchups are set, with Ashland, Schuylkill Haven and Lehighton advancing following semifinal victories. Championship day will take place Sunday, November 8, 2026 , at Mahanoy Area . Location change: The championships will be held at Mahanoy Area instead of the previously announced Pottsville location. Tri-County Youth Football Semifinal Results In the A-team semifinals, top-seeded Ashland defeated fourth-seeded Jim Thorpe, 32–0, to earn a championship berth. Third-seeded Lehighton edged second-seeded Blue Mountain, 7–6, to advance to the title game against Ashland. In the B-team bracket, second-seeded Schuylkill Haven defeated third-seeded Mahanoy, 27–7. The victory sets up a championship matchup against top-seeded Lehighton, which shut out fifth-seeded Pottsville, 21–0. 2026 Semifinal Scores — Numbers Indicate Playoff Seeds Level Result A-Team (1) Ashland defeated (4) Jim Thorpe, 32–0 . A-Team (3) Lehighton defeated (2) Blue Mountain, 7–6 . B-Team (2) Schuylkill Haven defeated (3) Mahanoy, 27–7 . B-Team (1) Lehighton defeated (5) Pottsville, 21–0 . Championship Schedule: November 8 at Mahanoy Area Sunday’s activities begin with a C-team scrimmage at 11 a.m., followed by the B-team championship at noon. The A-team championship will begin approximately five minutes after the conclusion of the B-team medal presentations. Sunday,

St. Nicholas-St. Mary principal kisses steer to reward first-graders

Being the good sport that he is, St. Nicholas - St. Mary School Principal Jason Tribbet was getting ready Wednesday morning to kiss a big furr

Piano students take part in recital at Wilkes University

The Northeast Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association recently presented more than 60 piano students in recitals held at the Dorothy Dickson D

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

East Lycoming school receives bomb threat same day as Union County school

Lairdsville, Pa. — Renn Elementary School was evacuated this morning after a bomb threat was called into the school, according to East Lycoming School District Superintendent Dr. Gregory S. Scoggins. A bomb threat was also made to Linntown Intermediate School in Lewisburg this morning. Police have not said whether the two incidents are related. The call came to Renn Elementary School at approximately 8:35 a.m. Pennsylvania State Police were contacted immediately, and the building was evacuated. Staff and school resource officers moved students safely to an off-site location, where they sheltered in place. When it became clear that state police K-9 units would need additional time to arrive and clear the building, the district began its parent reunification process. All students were either reunited with parents and guardians or sent home on school buses. Two bomb-sniffing K-9 units later completed a thorough sweep of the building and surrounding vehicles. The school was given an all-clear shortly after noon. Scoggins said no students or staff were injured. In a letter to families, Scoggins thanked district staff, Pennsylvania State Police and local law enforcement, the Lairdsville Community Volunteer Fire Company, St. Mark’s Church, the Lairdsville Cornerstone Restaurant, bus drivers, and parents and

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.

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.

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 […]

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

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 […]

Pa. high school football scores, District 3 live updates

Six SCAC teams are set to begin the District 3 high school football playoffs. Games will take place on Friday, Nov. 6, with one game scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7. The teams that open play this weekend are York Catholic, Susquehannock, Dover, Northeastern, York High, and Dallastown. It's time for...

Vote: Who is the best ‘glue player’ in Pa. high school field hockey in 2026?

Last month, PennLive featured some of the best “glue players” in Pennsylvania high school field hockey in 2026. Now we’re turning to readers to decide which unsung star is the best of the best in 2026. Vote for the best forward in Pa. field hockey | Vote...