Keene Elementary celebrates 25 'Koalaty' years

Students and staff celebrated Keene Elementary School's 25th anniversary Thursday by burying a time capsule that will be dug up for the 50th anniversary. "When you bury this time capsule today, let's bury it with pride, with hope, and with the knowledge that we are part of something bigger than ourselves," Superintendent Deirdra Aikens told students during a brief ceremony before the capsule was buried in a garden outside the school. "We are stronger together because of this moment. We are connected for a lifetime." Each grade of students picked different items to include in the time capsule, including lists of their favorite toys and snacks and a list of all the fifth graders and what career they aspire to. Also included was a squishy toy – a reminder of one 2026's trendiest toys – a figurine of the school's koala mascot and a clown doll that the school's namesake used to give out as a special award. "The item you chose is a piece of you, and it will rest here, waiting for a future generation to discover it," Aikens told the students. "You have added something important to Keene's story, and this is a story that will continue

Check out all the Lebanon County football scores from Week 8

ANNVILLE — Homecoming was full of Dutchmen highlights, and Yamaliel Navarro found a home in the endzone. Annville-Cleona’s senior back scored four times plus a two-point conversion, leading a 56-22 victory over Kutztown in A-C’s Week 8 homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 16. Navarro was given the homecoming game’s Steve Johnson Memorial MVP trophy as a result, and he added his seventh 100-plus yard game this year in the process. Following a 14-6 deficit to the Cougars, the Dutchmen defense landed a pair of touchdowns to flip the script for 50 consecutive points. After the team’s fifth victory, coach Matt Gingrich said the coaching staff took notice of Navarro’s rushing ability as a junior. L-L league playoffs: Fall postseason tracker with schedules, results Surprises: Breaking down the top surprises from GameTimePA football teams in 2026 “We've always known he could. He always showed glimpses, but the amazing part is he's out here to run a football, but he struggled carrying the football and playing too tall,” Gingrich said. “Last year, by the end of the year, he started figuring it out, and we knew before the end of the season that he was going to be (in the backfield).” “He's

Ursinus College President, Higher Ed Expert Discuss the Power of an Applied Liberal Arts Education

What should students know before entering a rapidly changing world after graduation?. According to higher education expert Jeff Selingo, one of the most important things they can learn is how to be comfortable not knowing. “The idea that you don’t need to know is critically important,” Selingo said during a...

Northern York Blanks Hershey 24–0 on Senior Night

DILLSBURG – Both teams had strong defensive performances early on, both offenses really struggled for almost the entirety of the first half. That all changed for Northern York right before halftime, as a late score gave their offense momentum that they never gave ack in the second half, allowing the Polar Bears to cruise to a 24-0 win on senior night.

Plans for St. Pius X School property revealed years after closure

After sitting empty for years, the St. Pius X School property will be transformed into a public park, according to information from the Towson Recreation Council.

LebCo High School Football: Week 8 Results

This post will serve as a rolling update of Week 8 football action across LebCo. With all six county teams in action this weekend, we’ll be compiling the latest details and highlights as the games unfold. Be sure to check back often for updates on your favorite teams. The...

CLSD board preps for possible Lebanon withdrawal from CTC

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Cornwall-Lebanon School District will face financial consequences if Lebanon School District withdraws from the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center. That was the message Cornwall-Lebanon superintendent Phil Domencic shared with the school board at a...

Bridge Educational Foundation delivers check for private schools

WM's Judy Archibald and Dave Eckhart, of Raymond James, with St. Martha first-grader Alonso Dias and third-grader Camila Dias.

High School Football Week Eight | Dallastown at Cedar Crest

Men's Soccer Cruises Past Shippensburg, 3-0

WEST CHESTER, Pa.- Joseph Maxwell (Langhorne, Pa./Neshaminy) scored the eventual game-winner just over seven minutes into the match to help lead the West Chester University men's soccer team (6-4-4, 5-3-2) to a 3-0 victory over Shippensburg (2-6-5, 1-6-0) on Saturday afternoon on Rockwell Field. In addition to extending the Golden...

Questions persist as Lebanon school officials push in-house CTE plan

Some residents have more questions than answers while Lebanon School District officials continue to promote an in-house career and technology program to community residents. More than 27 residents, government officials, and community leaders attended the district officials' second public forum at the Lebanon Intermediate School on Oct. 14 to hear plans about developing an in-house career and technology education program (CTE). Lebanon district officials are hosting three forums to get public feedback while they consider exiting the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center (CTC). Despite the plans being put forward, some residents in attendance asked if there were ways to continue working with the CTC and other districts rather than go it alone. "I think that, when I look at the whole county, the Career and Technology Center has been such a plus and a strength in the county that it seems that Lebanon and other districts have benefited from that collaboration for many years," former Lebanon school board member Mary Ann Harrell said to district administrators. "I also think students from Lebanon benefit because they are mixing with kids from all over the county, (and) the county kids benefit from working together." On June 15, the Lebanon School District

Delaware State AD Tony Tucker returning to roots with St. Andrew’s job

Before he became Delaware State University athletic director, Tony Tucker had spent much of his career in secondary education. Now he will return to such a role, as DSU announced Oct. 15 that Tucker is stepping down as athletic director to take a position at St. Andrew’s, the private boarding school for ninth- to 12th-graders near Middletown. Tucker worked at St. Andrew’s at the start of his 35-year career in education. He will return in November as senior associate director of admissions and director of strategic projects and external relations, according to DSU. Deputy AD Brian Ellerbe will oversee athletics while DSU mounts a national search for Tucker’s replacement. Tucker came to DSU in April of 2023 as senior associate vice president of athletics and in January of 2025 became athletic director. “The university is a special place, a place where thousands of alumni have mentored literally tens of thousands of young people in competitive sports and beyond, around the world,” Tucker said in the DSU statement. “In Delaware, I have felt that impact all of my life: trained, coached, mentored, and guided by countless Delaware State alumni, in the classroom and beyond. To have the opportunity to give back

SGAHS Students Gain Experience Through Internships

Two Spring Grove Area High School students are gaining valuable hands-on experience through internships with local organizations. Savannah Roberts is interning at Windy Hill, while Peyton Schrum is putting his writing skills to work with PA Football News, providing weekly coverage of the Spring Grove Rockets football team. These opportunities...

Schuylkill County High School Football Week 8 Schedule: October 16, 2026

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Seven Schuylkill County-area high school football games are scheduled for Week 8 of the 2026 season on Friday, October 16, 2026. Schuylkill County High School Football Week 8 Schedule. All games are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Matchup Time. Minersville Area (1-6) at Mahanoy Area...

Annville-Cleona board hears from community on elementary projects

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. At its Oct. 12 meeting, the Annville-Cleona school board signaled that a vote on one of the proposed renovation options for the district’s elementary schools may come as early as next month. Overall, the...

Competency-Based Engineering Raises Profile of Elizabethtown College

(TNS) — At Elizabethtown College, engineering faculty expect students to demonstrate mastery of every foundational skill necessary for their future careers, which involves testing and retesting each skill until students demonstrate competency, as opposed to simply taking an exam, earning partial credit and moving on to the next topic.

This Pennsylvania College Ranked No. 1 Among Small Schools And Its Affordable Education Is Turning Heads

A college can make a big impression without having a giant campus. Sometimes the smaller schools are the ones doing the most with what they have. In Pennsylvania, one college has climbed to the top among small schools while also drawing attention for keeping education within reach. That combination matters.

Cecil Manor Elementary School's new HVAC causes mold issues

ELK MILLS — Cecil Manor Elementary School received a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system over the summer and not long after the school year began, so did the issues, according to representatives of Cecil County Public Schools. “This was a new, almost $5 million project,” said Shawn Johnson, chief academic officer for CCPS. “We are still in the process of balancing the system.” By balance, he means finding the sweet spot between the old parts and the new parts and making it work together. Meanwhile, EnviroSure, the company hired to determine the cause of the problem, found mold and spores in two classrooms. “Overall, the results indicated normal fungal ecology; however, at Cecil Manor, Classroom 4 and Classroom 28 showed results that warrant further investigation/action. Classroom 4 had a total fungal concentration above outdoor levels, while Classroom 28 had an elevated concentration of Penicillium/Aspergillus-type spores relative to the outdoor reference sample and above medium expected outdoor values on the Eurofins MoldRange report,” the report reads. According to Denise Sopa, associate superintendent for finance and operations, the need for a new HVAC system dated back to 2017. “It took enough years to get state and county funds, and

Penn State Harrisburg chancellor defends decision to phase out eight degree programs

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Penn State Harrisburg Chancellor David Callejo is explaining the university's decision to phase out eight degree programs at the campus, saying the changes reflect shifting student interests and a need to invest in programs with room to grow. The recommendations are part of a university-wide...

Through becoming a magnet school, Delta gains a clear definition

Unbeknownst to State High students, Delta High School and Middle School have been going through a multitude of changes since 2024, when the programs were finalized to become a school for the following school years. Additionally, starting this year, the schools are officially magnet schools. The addition of this title...