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SJCA announces new athletic director
BOALSBURG — Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy announced in a statement on Thursday, July 18, that Bryce King will step into the role of athletic director for the school. King, who has over 20 years of experience coaching youth basketball and sports business, will step into the position for the upcoming academic year.
Ongoing State College Wastewater Dispute
An ongoing dispute between the State College Borough and the Centre region’s primary wastewater treatment authority has intensified as the authority now says the borough’s unpaid bills total more than $4 Million dollars. According to a recent court order, which was filed last week in Centre County court,...
Residents could be owed money over fake State College parking ‘tickets’ after lawsuit
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A lawsuit over parking “tickets” in State College has been settled and you may be able to get restitution if you got one. In 2020, The Office of the Attorney General sued Walk’s Service Center and its owner, Bradley Karch, over the company’s private ticketing practice. AG Michelle Henry said […]
State College police, ASERT to hold training for those with autism
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — The State College Police Department has partnered with ASERT Collaborative to provide a free training. On Monday, Aug. 26, the department will help train individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or IDD to learn how to interact with police officers safely. The event will include a brief PowerPoint Presentation explaining the […]
The final countdown: Countdown to spring semester | Blog
We’re in the endgame now. The first classes of the fall semester are one month away. Sound Old Main, alert the Willard Preacher and find your football tickets. We’re almost back. Almost is the keyword here. We’re not quite back in the swing of State College. There’s still...
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine West Campus
Sunday - Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm. About Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine West Campus. The West Campus of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine plays an integral role in helping to train future physicians. Located on the campus of Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, students learn to care for patients in and around Mifflin C...
Gov. Shapiro failed on school choice—again. There’s hope, despite him | Opinion
The state budget is finally done, but Pennsylvania families should be angry. That’s the most important takeaway from the budget that Gov. Josh Shapiro and state lawmakers passed last week. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Inside Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support for private school vouchers
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is being eyed as a potential Democratic vice presidential nominee, but with that attention has come intense scrutiny of his support for a traditionally conservative idea: taxpayer-funded private school vouchers. Since taking office last year, Shapiro has become the most prominent Democratic voice...
School districts turn to savings and investments — not referendums — to pay for building projects
Two Centre County school districts have major building projects in the works — and plans to pay for them without significant tax increases or voter referendums. The Bellefonte Area School District has already broken ground for its new $55 million elementary school. Ken Bean, the district’s director of fiscal...
Ranking best PA high school football wide receivers and tight ends in Bucks County area
Not an easy task, but we're ranking the top returning Pennsylvania high school football players in the Bucks County area by position as we gear up for the 2024-25 season with the PIAA kicking off games on opening night Aug. 23. Today, we look at wide receivers and tight ends. All players listed...
Pa. schools can soon apply for grants to offset cost of solar projects
Schools that want to install solar panels can soon apply for help under a new state program. The law creating the Solar for Schools program directs the Department of Community and Economic Development to set up a grant program using federal climate money. Once the agency opens the application process,...
Which District 10 football game would you most want to see in 2024? Vote in our poll
Are you ready for the sights and sounds of another season of District 10 high school football in northwestern Pennsylvania? Offseason training is ongoing and heat week is fast approaching. With that in mind, it's time to check the schedule for your favorite team and mark your calendar. ...
Chancellor who oversaw Pa. state university restructuring to resign in October
The chancellor of Pennsylvania’s state-owned university system said he will resign in October after overseeing a partial restructuring of the 10-school system as it faced enrollment declines. In an open letter to students and faculty, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Dan Greenstein said he is resigning to pursue a “compelling opportunity … […] The post Chancellor who oversaw Pa. state university restructuring to resign in October appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
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