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Nursing shortage a growing concern locally, nationwide
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (886+ words) Geisinger officials say they've taken many steps to attract and retain nurses amid a nationwide shortage: "Partnering with high schools through cooperative programs to spur interest and build the pipeline. "Offering an externship program where college students receive exposure to…...
People on the Move, May 3, 2026
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (205+ words) Linda Thomas-Hemak, M. D. , president and CEO of the Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education, has been appointed to a federal healthcare advisory committee tasked with improving patient care and modernizing the nation's healthcare system. Thomas-Hemak was selected from…...
Road to independence: U of S students create cars to get children moving
21+ hour, 56+ min ago (723+ words) SCRANTON "University of Scranton students Jayden Chang and Samantha Zaic stopped inside a workshop at Leahy Hall on Thursday morning to make some adjustments on miniature toy cars created for local children with disabilities leading up to the big reveal…...
Officials celebrate Scranton School District literacy success
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (548+ words) Proof point" districts are districts where students are performing significantly better than expected given their level of economic disadvantage, while also demonstrating strong academic growth over time," the report notes. Proof Points offer concrete evidence that strong literacy outcomes are…...
Judaic studies lecture held at University of Scranton
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (194+ words) Rabbi Shlomo Brody, Ph. D. , executive director of Ematai and columnist for the Jerusalem Post, presented "Jewish Ethical Perspectives on Civilian Casualties in War: A Tale of Two Sieges" at the University of Scranton's Judaic Studies Insti" Rabbi Shlomo Brody, Ph....
Beta Rho Chapter supports a teacher early in her career
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (282+ words) At a recent meeting of the Beta Rho Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG) at the Tunkhannock Methodist Church, a free drawing was held for a basket of supplies. This is a regular practice at every chapter…...
Carbondale Area High School announces honor roll
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (168+ words) Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School Principal Joseph Farrell announces the first marking period honor roll for the 2025-2026 school year. Second honors: Lilliana Blair, Caylheb Bonk, Amelia Brown, Eeiron Duran, Liam Eakle, Rebekah Fass, John Galinsky, Succezz Gantt, Decklan Jones,…...
Carbondale Area Jr. /Sr. High School announces honor roll
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (404+ words) Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School Principal Joseph Farrell announces the third marking period honor roll for the 2025-2026 school year. First honors: Nora Balderas, Brooke Boguski, Payton Dougher, Jeonni Ferrera, Isabelle Gregory, Makenna Johnson, Lucas Langille, Rachael Lewis, Tracy Loendorf,…...
Emily Elizabeth Newton and Russell Pacovsky
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (383+ words) Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Emily Elizabeth Newton, Blakely, to Russell Pacovsky, Kingston. The bride-elect is the daughter of Eugene and Rebecca Newton Jr. , Blakely. .. Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of…...
NEPA students face off in annual civics bee
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (636+ words) NANTICOKE " The Northeastern Pennsylvania regional round of the National Civics Bee on Saturday turned out to be a tour de force for the Valley View School District. The Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce has hosted a National Civics Bee…...