6+ hour, 33+ min ago  (310+ words) A group of students got to stroll through the aisles and soak in the atmosphere, taste test baked goods, and even get up close and personnel with a lobster. Behavioral Health Associate's Supporting Autism through Intensive Learning program at Mahoning…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (826+ words) In a 6-3 vote Thursday night, the Pleasant Valley School Board approved the new five-year contract for Superintendent James Konrad. The contract provides an initial salary of $218,000. The three no votes were cast by John Gesiskie, Denise Hopely and Janet Dooner....

6+ hour, 35+ min ago  (755+ words) The second graders at Pleasant Valley Elementary School researched a notable person " either living or dead " and created a poster for a living wax museum last week during the Academic Fair at the school. Each child dressed up like the…...

6+ hour, 35+ min ago  (503+ words) Lehighton Area High School students spent Friday morning in sessions on everything from stress management to resume writing, as the school hosted its third annual "Me Today, Me Tomorrow" event. Gretchen Laviolette, the district's director of Academic Programs and Technology,…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (387+ words) Dr. Ryan E. Argot, a Pleasant Valley High School graduate, Class of 1992, is a newly elected and sworn-in township commissioner in Hampden Township, Cumberland County. He has been board vice president since Jan. 5. His current term expires Jan. 2, 2028. Argot traveled the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (301+ words) The Tamaqua Area School Board on Tuesday approved the McClure Company of Harrisburg to complete an investment-grade energy audit. The firm was one of three to submit quotes/proposals last month for a $3 million infrastructure upgrade that could save the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (301+ words) A gymnast who pushed through personal struggles. An astronomer condemned for his beliefs. Thursday morning, they were portrayed by sixth-graders at Towamensing Elementary School. The project has been part of the sixth-grade curriculum since the 2019-20 school year, when it replaced…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (491+ words) The 36th annual Academic Challenge Eighth Competition, also known as the Kern Klassic, was held this week at the Lehighton Middle School. Competitions were held during the day Monday and Tuesday, and the final championship rounds were held Wednesday evening. Eighth…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (350+ words) The Pennsylvania State Police rolled out a presentation to educate families about emerging technology, the risks of online gaming and the critical precautions to take to ensure their children can enjoy the Internet safely. PSP's comprehensive program, unveiled at the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (447+ words) An estimated $15 million construction project in Palmerton Area School District cleared a critical regulatory milestone this month, with the Lower Towamensing Township Planning Commission recommending preliminary and final conditional approval. The district is now on the agenda for the board…...