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Wilkes-Barre Area School Board School board approves final budget with no tax increase
18+ hour, 3+ min ago (298+ words) No tax increase for 7th year Sydney Allabaugh | Times Leader The Wilkes-Barre Area School Board approved a $190. 8 million final budget Thursday with no tax increase for the seventh consecutive year. The millage rate remains at 18. 4332 mills, or $18. 43 in taxes for every…...
Northwest Area celebrates Class of 2026 with 70th commencement ceremony
18+ hour, 36+ min ago (154+ words) Northwest grads Shawn Wandel and Ethan Regner pose in their caps and gowns. Jenna Robaczewski with her National Honor Society and Air National Guard Medals. Olivia Stokes, left, and Julia Hasinus pose in their caps and gowns. Madison Thomas adjusts…...
Wyoming Valley West celebrates 60th commencement
18+ hour, 59+ min ago (186+ words) By Marcella Kester For Times Leader Wyoming Valley West 2026 Class President Molly Duesler speaks about the class" shared memories during her graduation address. Roughly 350 graduates gathered in Spartan Stadium for the Wyoming Valley West commencement ceremony held on Thursday in…...
Wyoming Valley West Key Club ends school year by handing out two donations
21+ hour, 2+ min ago (190+ words) The Wyoming Valley West Key Club ended the school year by presenting donations to the Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center and grocery gift cards to residents at the St. Hedwig's Veteran Village. Each year, the Key Club works with its…...
Wyoming Valley West School Board approves final budget with 2 percent property tax increase
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (567+ words) Wyoming Valley West Middle School. The Wyoming Valley West School Board voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve its final budget. Sydney Allabaugh | Times Leader The Wyoming Valley West School Board unanimously approved the school district's final budget Wednesday with a…...
Hanover Area School Board tables solar project proposal
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (375+ words) Hanover Area Jr. /Sr. High School Sydney Allabaugh | Times Leader HANOVER TWP. " The Hanover Area School Board voted Tuesday to table a proposed $1. 3 million solar panel project for the high school roof. The project would be partially funded by a…...
Greater Nanticoke Area Class of 2026 walks the stage
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (118+ words) Graduates proceed onto the field during Greater Nanticoke Area's commencement ceremony on Tuesday. Two graduating seniors walk hand in hand during the procession. Seniors hang out before the procession. Seniors grab their motor boards after a strong gust of wind…...
Wilkes-Barre Area High School celebrates 5th commencement
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (143+ words) Arianna Fryar and Hannah Frischman pose with their diplomas. Valedictorian Brady Gerrity is recognized for his academic achievements. Wilkes-Barre Area High School celebrated its 5th commencement ceremony at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza. Superintendent Brian Costello speaks at the graduation ceremony....
Rep. Pugh to host boating certification course at Francis Slocum State Park
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (214+ words) LUZERNE "Rep. Brenda Pugh, R-Dallas Township, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, is giving boaters in the 120th Legislative District an opportunity to brush up on their knowledge of boating regulations and requirements. The Boating Certification Course is…...
Crestwood brings home 35 awards at Pennsylvanina Junior Academy of Science State Meeting
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (238+ words) From left: Jessica Langan, Emily Wyda From left: Izabella Kurunczi, Audrey Mc Shea, Riley Iracki, Katherine Brozowski, Fatimah Amir, and Aarya Patel. The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science held its annual state meeting Sunday, May 17, through Tuesday, May 19, at the…...