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Road STILL closed: Portland Borough urges PennDOT to prioritize Route 611 reopening
Nineteen months after a rockslide shut down a section of Route 611, one Slate Belt borough is still feeling the weight of those fallen rocks. Portland Borough Council passed a resolution July 1 urging the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to prioritize needed work on Route 611. In December 2022, a...
'25 Big Man Jack Bailey Commits to BC
Boston College men's basketball landed their first commitment for the upcoming Class of '25, with the addition of 6 foot 10 big man Jack Bailey out of Blair Academy (NJ). The high three star recruit made his decision and announced it on his various social media channels. Rated an 88 from 247sports.com, Bailey chose the Eagles over offers from Butler, St. John's, California, Iowa, Oklahoma State, Georgia Tech, Rhode Island, and Davidson. He was part of the Blair Academy squad that won the 2024 NJ Prep Title, their first title since 2014.
Different Indiana Fever Star Officially Playing In Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics is just a few weeks away and the Indiana Fever will officially be represented in the worldwide event. Fever guard Kristy Wallace has been added to the Australian women's basketball team. She will join a multitude of other WNBA players on the roster, including: ...
Stolen puppy reunited with owner
Lycoming Township, Pa. — A happy ending might seem rare these days, but one family is happily snuggling a puppy that was snatched from their yard on June 27. "The police received a tip this morning on where she was at," reported Carrie DeMarino, the puppy's owner. "They followed up on it," she added, and now Willow has been reunited with her owners. The investigation into the theft is continuing,...
BLaST's annual Fourth of July parade celebrates America, inclusion
Loyalsock Township, Pa. — For over two decades, the BLaST IU17 has been holding a Fourth of July parade to celebrate America, and to bring the community together. This year's festivities saw 180 students and 90 staff members descend upon the track at Schick Elementary School in Loyalsock, as patriotic music played over the loudspeakers. "The students look forward to this event each year, because they get to participate in an event in which the community comes to enjoy, and to show their patriotism and...
Brian Street named dean of ESU’s College of Health Sciences
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Margaret Ball, D.M.A., provost and vice president for academic affairs at East Stroudsburg University, has announced the appointment of Brian Street, Ph.D. as the dean of the College of Health Sciences effective July 15, 2024. The appointment replaces a role within the division that was previously filled on an interim basis by Chad Witmer, Ph.D., professor of exercise science.
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...
Pennsylvania working on interstate licensing compacts
(The Center Square) – State government’s mission to attract and retain health care workers took another step forward Wednesday. Legislation that paves the way for Pennsylvania’s participation in interstate licensing compacts is headed to the governor this week after unanimous approval in the Senate. This means doctors, nurses, pharmacists, counselors, and many other medical professionals […]
$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.
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...
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.
Back Mountain wins District 31 9-11 Baseball title
KINGSTON — On the very first day of pool play in the District 31 9-11 Baseball tournament, Back Mountain’s offense was stymied in a loss to Kingston/Forty-Fort. The two teams clashed once again on Saturday, this time with a district title on the line — and the Back Mountain bats wouldn’t be held down again.
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...
ESU Looks to Grow Aspiring Educators Program with Summer Summit
As East Stroudsburg University’s Aspiring Educator Pathway Program (AEPP) begins its second year, the College of Education will host a Summer Summit. The Summit will take place Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18 on the university’s campus. The vision of ESU’s AEPP is to proactively combat the...
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