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Cyber charter schools ‘left out of’ reform conversations

Taxpayer funding of cyber charter schools gets a lot of scrutiny in Harrisburg. The conversation often focuses on how much money school districts “lose” because students opt for online instruction, though cyber charter administrators said they’re rarely given a chance to challenge that ...

Shapiro issues statement on Iran attacks

Gov. Josh Shapiro offered his thoughts on the attack by the United States and Israel on Iran in a statement Saturday. “In our democracy, the American people – through our elected representatives – decide when our nation goes to war. The Framers of the U.S. Constitution, having just ...

Pittsfield man sentenced to prison

A Pittsfield man has been sentenced to 11 to 23 months of confinement after pleading guilty to two of the five charges filed against him. James R. Fors of Pittsfield was sentenced on Friday by Judge Todd Woodin in the Court of Common Plea to a charge of first degree misdemeanor of corruption ...

Elk County trash train worries taxpayers

A community is fighting to stop a proposed rail line in Elk County that would move trash through Horton Township to a landfill in nearby Fox Township, warning it could harm the quality of life and the local environment. The project, currently under federal review, has been paused, though, and ...

All-county musical cast for ‘Wizard of Oz’ announced

A talented cast and orchestra is preparing for the 18th annual production of the all-county musical. The 1939 classic “Wizard of Oz” will bring performers and families together for a performance by student actors and musicians from across the district. Eva Taylor, junior at Eisenhower ...