PINE GROVE — While addressing her fellow graduating seniors from Pine Grove Area’s Class of 2024, Keily Chavez-Zunun took a moment to acknowledge one student who could not join them at Thursday’s commencement exercises, but was there in spirit. Read moreLate Pine Grove Area student remembered during commencement exercises 💬
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FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — The 168 graduating seniors at North Schuylkill were told Thursday to continue to work toward surmounting the obstacles they… Read moreNorth Schuylkill students told to keep striving 💬
POTTSVILLE — The valedictorian at Nativity BVM Catholic High School told fellow graduates not to be afraid to fail during his commencement spe… Read moreNativity valedictorian to Class of 2024: Strive to be your best self 💬
WILLIAMSTOWN — Williams Valley School District held its graduation ceremony Thursday. Read moreSixty Williams Valley seniors graduate 💬
A Tamaqua police officer is jailed in Columbia County Prison after he was charged with possessing child sexual abuse material and having sexua… Read moreTamaqua cop jailed on child sexual abuse, animal cruelty charges 💬
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STATE COLLEGE — Penn State’s Board of Trustees deliberated Beaver Stadium renovation plans in private meetings, a potentially inappropriate di… Read morePenn State trustees deliberated on $700M Beaver Stadium renovations in private meetings, according to the board chair 💬
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MAHANOY CITY — After a one-day closure, the Mahanoy Area School District reopened its doors Wednesday for its last day of school and graduatio… Read moreGym dried, trees removed, Mahanoy Area has final day of school, graduation 💬
MAHANOY CITY — The National Weather Service at State College has confirmed that it was a tornado that struck Mahanoy Twp. and Mahanoy City on … Read moreNational Weather Service confirms tornado hits Mahanoy City area 💬
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