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A Testament to Creative Excellence: WVIA Stands Out with Five Public Media Award Nominations
Pittston, PA – The National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) has announced that WVIA has been nominated for five NETA Public Media Awards. This year is the 56th Annual Public Media Awards. This recognition celebrates WVIA's dedication to excellence and innovation in public media, underscoring the station’s role as an innovator in delivering compelling and transformative content.
Viral post begs for info on missing dad Brian Posch – but officials warn it’s a sick scam months after he was found dead
POLICE have warned the public about a viral scam urging people to look for a missing Pennsylvania man. Brian Posch, 36, went missing on April 5, 2024, but was found dead inside his truck, submerged in a river four days later. A viral social media post claims Posch is still missing, though he was found […]
Geisinger Hosts Narcan distribution events
Geisinger’s pharmacy, emergency medicine, addiction medicine, and Free2BMom teams are collaborating to host two Narcan® (naloxone) distribution events at the end of August in northeastern Pennsylvania. The first event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Schimelfenig Pavilion in Nay Aug...
Scrap Cars Catch Fire at Madison Twp. Auto Parts Business
Madison Twp., MI – Several scrap vehicles caught fire at Dusseau Auto Parts located off of Treat Highway in Madison Township Thursday afternoon. Madison Township Fire Chief Nic Wilson told WLEN News on the scene that they were dispatched at 1:05pm. Wilson said that at the time of the call for the fire at Dusseau’s, they were working on a barn fire in the Morenci area.
Local law enforcement helping to coordinate security plans for Trump visit
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — The Pennsylvania State Police will assist the United States Secret Service, Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department and other agencies with safety and security of a visit to Mohegan Sun Arena by former president Donald Trump. The visit will include temporary delays and closures on Interstate 81 and...
Outreach Center Hosts Children’s Career Fair
Outreach – Center for Community Resources will host its fourth annual Children’s Career Fair at Outreach, 431 North 7th Avenue, Scranton, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 AM to 1 PM. This exciting Children’s Career Fair will ignite young minds and offer opportunities for kids of all...
See Which Private High Schools in Chester County Ranked Among 50 Best in Pennsylvania
Chester County is home to five of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2023, according to a new report published by Niche. To determine the 2023 Best Private High Schools in Pennsylvania, Niche analyzed key statistics along with reviews submitted by students and parents. The ranking factors included SAT/ACT scores, student-teacher ratio, the quality of colleges that students consider, and the percentage of seniors who go on to four-year colleges.
Gov. Josh Shapiro awarded $1.5 million to grow Pennsylvania’s special ed workforce, but Philly’s public schools didn’t apply
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.A new $1.5 million state grant offered school districts and universities across Pennsylvania a chance for funding to grow their special education workforce. But, despite a dire special education teaching shortage, the Philadelphia school district chose not to apply.The Developing Future Special Educators Grant, awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, provides school districts and universities with up to $20,000 over a two-year period to establish “experiential learning” programs for high school and college students interested in pursuing a career in special education.Overall, 77 districts,...
Vance aims to revive support for Trump from veterans, seen as essential to victory
When Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) steps into one of the biggest VFW halls in Pennsylvania on Thursday, he won’t just be wooing members of the popular hang-out northeast of Pittsburgh where cornhole is one of the weekly featured events. The Marine Corps veteran will be symbolically reaching out to other vets throughout the country in […]
"30 officers could've been on and this incident still would have taken place," authorities release more detail on fatal shooting in Sunbury
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — "This is a tragic event. The Northumberland County District Attorney's office is really in dire need of the resources and financing to combat this ongoing gang violence," said Northumberland County D.A. Michael O'Donnell. A surge in gang violence across the city of Sunbury is what...
Fundraiser for Manna for the Many
SHAMOKIN – They’ll be a fundraiser for the Manna for the Many program this weekend. The nonprofit food pantry in Shamokin is holding a donation drive Saturday from 8-4. They say, all donations go directly to serve the people of Shamokin, Coal township, Trevorton, Mount Carmel, Kulpmont, and Elysburg.
Crosscutters' Community Yard Sale returns this September
Williamsport, Pa. — The annual Crosscutters yard sale returns this September! The Williamsport Crosscutters, in association with the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, will host their annual Community Yard Sale at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. During this time, vendors will be set up in the ballpark parking lot selling crafts, antiques, collectibles, new items, household goods, flea market items, and food, all at great prices. Vendor spaces (18’ x 18’) are still available for $25 each and must be reserved by this Thursday, Sept. 12. To reserve a space, call the Crosscutters at 570-326-3389 or stop by the offices at Journey Bank Ballpark between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Vendor forms and information are available at crosscutters.com.
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