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Clearfield County looking to bring whitewater park to the area
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – A new feature to the Susquehanna River is in the works in Clearfield County. Two whitewater paddling parks are in the early planning stage to help restore the low head dams in Curwensville and Clearfield. The Raftmans Dam in Clearfield is going to be restored, and the Pee Wee’s Nest […]
Top 25 Countdown Presented by Pizza Hut: No. 18 Leigey Wins 300th Game as Curwensville Softball Coach, Ends Career with 306 Victories, 6 PIAA Playoff Appearances, 3 D9 Titles, 2 PIAA Crowns
CURWENSVILLE, Pa. – It didn’t take long for Allen Leigey to establish himself as one of the top softball coaches in District 9 history. Leigey took over the Curwensville program in 2002 and within five years had led the Lady Tide to the state champion (2007). Curwensville repeated...
Report: Former DuBois resident charged in Texas in death of 4-year-old boy
A former resident of Clearfield County has reportedly been charged with murder in the death of a 4-year-old boy in Amarillo, Texas. According to our sister station KVII, Brady Burkett, 29, was arrested on the Fourth of July for his role in the 2022 death of Wesson Grist. Authorities say...
Rising Latino population drives economic growth in Western Pennsylvania
Jul. 5—New Spanish grocery stores are opening, adding a fresh flavor to the city. Amid the usual Pittsburgh traffic noise, reggaeton now pulses from car speakers, and local restaurants are featuring horchata on their menus. The face of Western Pennsylvania is changing. According to the 2022 Allegheny County Latinx Needs Assessment Report, the overall population of Pittsburgh grew by less than ...
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.
Pa. liquor board ordered to refund millions in alcohol pickup fees
Individuals, bars and restaurants statewide are closer to receiving refunds worth tens of millions of dollars on orders of alcohol not carried at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores but which were required to be picked up at the state liquor seller’s locations. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court this week...
$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 […]
Pennsylvania Senate passes bill encouraging school districts to ban students’ phone use during day
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to encourage school districts to start a pilot program that effectively bans students’ use of cellphones during the school day in an effort to improve their mental health and academic performance. The bill, which passed 45-5, would authorize grants to school districts to buy […]
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...
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