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$8,000 Tax Credit Plan for Private School Tuition Gains Momentum in Pennsylvania Senate
In Pennsylvania, a new educational tax credit plan, the Child Learning Investment Tax Credit, offering up to $8,000 per student to reduce educational expenses, including private school tuition, is set for a vote in the Senate Finance Committee, diverging from a previous school voucher proposal and highlighting a shift in legislative priorities towards expanding school […]
New Pa. tuition-free cyber charter school hires leader, enrolling for 2024-25 school year
York, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s newest cyber charter school, Pennwood Cyber Charter School, has hired a new CEO ahead of the upcoming school year. According to a press release, Chris Moser will serve as Pennwood Cyber Carter School's CEO. Moser has a distinguished career in education with over 20 years of experience in K-12 education. “We are thrilled to welcome Chris Moser as the CEO; she impressed us with her dedication...
Pa. Democrats plan to introduce legislation to counter Supreme Court’s ruling on criminalizing homelessness
Democratic senators in Pennsylvania are drafting a bill to prevent the criminalization of homelessness in the state after the Supreme Court recently ruled that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places.
Kingston Community Pool draws big crowd for 4th of July Family Fun Party
KINGSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Many residents also celebrated the 4th of July at the Family Fun Party at the Kingston Community Pool. There were games and prizes for kids of all ages. Members got in for free, as well as active military, with valid proof of service. “Everybody...
One hurt in Monroe County rollover wreck
TANNERSVILLE, Pa. — One person was hurt trying to avoid a wreck earlier this week in Monroe County, state police at Stroudsburg said. Burnice Jackson, 44, suffered minor injuries when his Nissan Altima rolled over several times on the left embankment of Interstate 80 East near Tannersville. Jackson, of...
Unruly man arrested at Walmart
Selinsgrove, Pa. — A Sunbury man became irate Tuesday at a Walmart store over lost property, police say. Dale Lau, 30, was arrested after police were called around 5 p.m. July 2 to Selinsgrove Walmart for a report of him screaming and swearing with his shirt off, according to Trp. Derek Gill of state police at Selinsgrove. Gill said Lau was upset over property he lost in the store. The property was returned to him prior to police arriving. Charges of disorderly conduct were filed at the office of District Judge Scott A. Zeigler.
Swift Action by Firefighters Contains Ashland House Fire: Used Fireworks in Garbage Suspected as Cause
Emergency personnel responded to a working fire in Ashland early Saturday. Just after 3:15am, Saturday, emergency personnel were called to 227 Chesnut Street in Ashland for a house fire. Ashland's fire chiefs were the first on scene and reported a fire on the exterior wall of the home extending into...
Beyond the Byline: Memories of a monument and a mausoleum
WILKES-BARRE — Every July 4th brings back memories of a monument and a mausoleum — and genuine love. And it also brings back the details of what is perhaps the most bizarre day I’ve ever had in the newspaper business. On July 4, 2010, I was assigned...
Biden campaign provided a list of approved questions for 2 radio interviews
President Biden's campaign provided lists of approved questions to two radio hosts who did the first interviews with him after his faltering debate performance, both hosts said on Saturday.Mr. Biden's Thursday appearances on Black radio shows in the critical states of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania were his first chances to show he could answer questions and discuss his record after a debate in which the 81-year-old repeatedly struggled to complete sentences and press his case against former President Donald Trump.Radio host Earl Ingram said Saturday that Mr. Biden's aides reached out to him directly for his interview that aired Thursday and...
2-Vehicle Accident in Falls Sends 1 to Hospital with Injuries, Cops Say
What was initially thought to be a vehicle accident with a motorist trapped and a fire burning turned out to be a two vehicle accident caused by an improper left turn, police said late Friday in Falls Township. At approximately 7 p.m. on last night, the Fairless Hills Fire Company...
Nichols town board votes to close Carriage House museum at end of Bicentennial celebration
Tensions were high at the Nichols town board meeting Tuesday night as the board took action to amend what deputy town supervisor Brenda Fay-Pelotte described as a “deficiency” found by the town’s attorney. To do so, board members approved a resolution that will close the Nichols Historical Museum by Nov. 30, 2024.
Warrant issued for inmate who pretended to be his sibling to get released from Pa. jail
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Luzerne County President Judge Michael T. Vough issued a bench warrant for Drake Partington on allegations he failed to appear for a court proceeding Monday on simple assault charges. Drake Partington, 22, had his identity used by his half-brother, Billy Partington, 30, to be released from...
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