10+ hour, 53+ min ago  (1569+ words) By Susan Shelly McGovern Spotlight PA Why is their funding staying flat? Books in the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre. Library books arranged on a shelf. Shelves and tables inside the State Library of Pennsylvania. The Office of Gov. Josh…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (925+ words) The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. Pennsylvania has increased funding for schools by more than $3 billion — or 35% – since the Governor took office, for a total of $11.85 billion invested into Pennsylvania’s students this year. “I believe creating opportunity starts in our…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (153+ words) The Greater Pittston Chamber Women’s Network is hosting a drive to collect backpacks, school supplies, and hygiene products to donate to the Pittston Area and Wyoming Area school districts. The Greater Pittston Chamber Women’s Network is hosting a drive…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (277+ words) Eckley Miners’ Village Museum has been awarded an Inspire! Grant from the Institute of Museum & Library Sciences. This grant will help fund three different programs that will make the museum more accessible to schools and the community. Eckley Miners’ Village…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (125+ words) The Dallas Lions Club recently held its awards dinner for the ninth annual Joseph J Canfield Memorial Scholarship. The club awards three $1,000 scholarships annually. The scholarships are available to any high school student who lives in the Dallas School District…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (462+ words) Times Leader Editorial Board A breakdown of the increase in funding each school district in Luzerne County received under the new budget Pa. Department of Education It wasn’t long ago that a decades-old legal battle came to a head when…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (537+ words) Alexandria Dunnion of Scranton was chosen from adult learners across the nation for a $2,500 national scholarship from the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society. Luzerne County Community College student Alexandria Dunnion of Scranton has been awarded a $2,500 national scholarship from the…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (240+ words) Parents can learn about professional growth, too A boy not only gets a haircut during a previous Children’s Career Fair but also has a chance to learn about being a barber from Andrew Merwine from Loyalty Barber Shop in Scranton....

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (258+ words) The Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA recently named Jennifer Brennan its chief operating officer. The Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA recently named Jennifer Brennan its chief operating officer Brennan first joined the GWVA YMCA in 2015, serving as the child care…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (89+ words) Shown from left are: Jim Lewis, Dylan DiTrani, Sandra Touw and Jay Crossin Kingston Historical Society recently held its annual spring dinner at Theo’s Restaurant in Kingston. The event was highlighted by the presentation of the annual student scholarship award....