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MILTON — The Milton School District Board of Directors discussed a wide range of issues at Tuesday night's work session, including new statewide STEELS (Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability) standards.
March 12, 2025 at 18:00 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's been five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic.
Schools all over the nation were told to shut down. Forced to learn online, students and teachers didn't return to the classroom for at least a year.
28/22 News caught up with teachers in Scranton to talk about how students have progressed over the last five years.
March 12, 2025 at 17:52 EDTPA homepage
DIMOCK TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new public water system is in the works in Susquehanna County after years of water contamination concerns.
Pennsylvania American Water says it has completed drilling for two test wells as potential drinking water sources in Dimock.
The project is funded by a 2022 plea agreement with Coterra Energy.
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It will bring clean water to residents affected by past contamination.
March 12, 2025 at 17:42 EDTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — Cases of measles are on the rise across the country, with more than 200 reported in 12 states so far this year, including one right here in Pennsylvania.
Health officials tell 28/22 News they're paying close attention to measles symptoms, as many haven't encountered a case since the vaccine became widely available, noting that most cases across the US involve unvaccinated individuals.
Measles, a highly contagious disease, was once thought to be nearly eliminated in the US in 2000.
March 12, 2025 at 17:27 EDTWNEP
Veterans gather at The Marketplace at Steamtown for VA healthcare enrollment amid expected job cuts in the agency.
March 12, 2025 at 17:09 EDTWNEP
Three men were charged with homicide in the shooting death of Lionardo Hernandez-Zarata at a house party after an argument over alleged non-payment of the DJ.
March 12, 2025 at 17:06 EDTWNEP
USDA said the programs are a legacy of the pandemic and no longer supported the agency’s priorities.
March 12, 2025 at 17:02 EDTWNEP
The GOP majority says they are 'exhilarated' by the work Trump and Musk have done with DOGE so far.
March 12, 2025 at 16:59 EDTPA homepage
LEWISBURG, UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 30-hour online fundraising event has just kicked off in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
They call it "Raising the Region." It gives people the opportunity to support area nonprofits by helping them raise as much money as possible.
More than 300 nonprofits from Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Synder, and Union Counties will take part.
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PA live! Host Chris Bohinski was live at Blaise Alexander Family Dealership in Lewisburg for the kickoff.
March 12, 2025 at 16:59 EDTDaily Item
LEWISBURG — Students and staff swayed, clapped and even danced during a performance by a South African musical group that visited the Lewisburg Area School District on Tuesday.
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