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Show Begins His Coaching Career With The Comets
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — It didn't take long for the Abington Heights School District to replace legendary head coach Kenny Bianchi and his 894 career wins. 613 of them are coming in the last 28 seasons in Clarks Summit. Stepping into the new role is former player and 2014 "Mr. Basketball" in PA and Gatorade Player of the Year JC Show.
Warriors On The Academic Move
Local residents were among more than 1,650 students were named to The University of Scranton’s Dean’s List for the 2024 spring semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the semester to make the Dean’s List. The students are: Rebecca J. Russo of Somerset, a freshman psychology major in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences, and Jay H. Kapadia of Somerset, a senior criminal justice major in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Wyoming Area student receives PA Head Start scholarship
Emily Jacien, of West Wyoming, was a winner of the fourth and final Jeff Koppel Memorial Scholarship, presented during Pennsylvania Head Start Association’s annual membership meeting on May 22. Established in 2021 to honor Jeff Koppel’s life and contributions to the Head Start community, the scholarship recognizes Head Start graduates with outstanding academic and personal achievements, along with strong leadership and initiative.
Indicators 2024: Education/training directly affect well-being of region
WILKES-BARRE — Jill Avery-Stoss, chief operating officer at The Institute, this week said education and training received by residents and workers directly affect the well-being of the region. Beginning in preschool and extending through all levels of learning, Avery-Stoss said the quality of education and training received by residents...
COLLEGE NEWS: Schuylkill County Students Named to Wilkes University Dean's List
Wilkes University Provost David M. Ward announced the Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester which included students from Schuylkill County. To be named to the Dean's List, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits. Schuylkill County students named to the Dean'...
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