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timesleader.com > features > 1730800 > the-luzerne-foundations-scholarship-portal-is-now-open-3

The Luzerne Foundation’s Scholarship Portal is now open

The Luzerne Foundation’s Scholarship Portal is now open6+ hour, 53+ min ago   (184+ words) By The Luzerne Foundation Scholarships are available to students pursuing a wide range of educational paths, including colleges, universities, trade schools, and associate degree programs. In 2025 alone, The Luzerne Foundation awarded more than $920,000 in scholarships to 280 students through our individual…...

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timesleader.com > features > 1730503 > earth-science-students-learn-about-energy-conservation

Earth Science students learn about energy conservation

Earth Science students learn about energy conservation3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (154+ words) Earth Science students learn about energy conservation'timesleader.com Shown from left are Nadiel Figueroa Gonzalez, Mason Venegas, and science teacher Mrs. Christina Cawthern. Earth Science classes taught by Mrs. Christina Cawthern and Mr. Robert Stelma in the Wyoming Valley West…...

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timesleader.com > news > 1729842 > dallas-school-board-approves-purchase-of-new-security-system

Dallas School Board approves purchase of new security system

Dallas School Board approves purchase of new security system1+ week, 4+ day ago   (313+ words) Student health and safety were topics of discussion at the Dallas School District board meeting on Monday. The board approved the purchase of a new and improved security system, Opengate. Jacob Sholtis, district director of operations, gave a presentation recommending…...

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timesleader.com > news > 1729389 > lccc-hosts-skillsusa-regional-competition

LCCC hosts SkillsUSA Regional Competition

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (554+ words) Students, in protective gear, use power equipment in competition. A cosmetology student removes hair clips in the under-500-hour cosmetology braided updo competition. Douglas Overfield judges a haircut. Shawn Havens, a Delaware Valley High School student, practices automotive diagnostics. Michelle…...

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timesleader.com > news > 1729201 > delaware-highlands-conservancy-offers-education-environmental-scholarships-for-pennsylvania-high-school-seniors

Delaware Highlands Conservancy offers education, environmental scholarships for Pennsylvania high school seniors

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (125+ words) The Delaware Highlands Conservancy is accepting applications from eligible high school seniors for the $2,500 Vanessa Joy Van Gorder Memorial Scholarship. The Delaware Highlands Conservancy is accepting applications from eligible high school seniors for the $2,500 Vanessa Joy Van Gorder Memorial Scholarship....

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timesleader.com > news > 1728864 > geisinger-wyoming-valley-medical-center-welcomes-first-baby-of-2026

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center welcomes first baby of 2026

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (116+ words) Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Township welcomed its first baby of 2026. Liam Daniel Lokuta was born to Nicole and Edward Lokuta of Plains Township at 12:38 a.m. on Jan. 1. Liam weighed 6 pounds, 13.6 ounces, and was 20 inches long at his time…...

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timesleader.com > news > 1728783 > geisinger-community-medical-center-welcomes-first-baby-of-2026

Geisinger Community Medical Center welcomes first baby of 2026

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (94+ words) Concise Midnight Tahji was born to Cashay Clarke and Christian Tahji of Blakely at 2:17 a.m. on Jan. 1. Concise weighed 7 pounds, 12.2 ounces, and was 21" inches long at his time of birth. He is the couple's second child. Public Notices - Click to Learn…...

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timesleader.com > news > 1728498 > volunteering-with-children-can-build-character-and-create-lasting-family-memories

Volunteering with children can build character and create lasting family memories

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1069+ words) By CATHY BUSSEWITZ Associated Press NEW YORK " When Cami Teacoach's son turned three she set out to find volunteer opportunities they could do together. He made Valentine cards for senior citizens. They hiked and picked up trash. He helped harvest…...

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timesleader.com > news > 1728409 > legislative-roundup-pa-announces-availability-of-160m-investment-to-enhance-school-safety

LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: PA announces availability of $160M investment to enhance school safety

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (1042+ words) The Pennsylvania State Capitol building in Harrisburg on July 26, 2023. Following the passage of the state budget, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's (PCCD) School Safety and Security Committee announced the availability of $160 million in state funding to support youth…...

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timesleader.com > features > 1727877 > lccc-culinary-students-share-holiday-spirit-with-nanticoke-city-hall

LCCC culinary students share holiday spirit with Nanticoke City Hall

LCCC culinary students share holiday spirit with Nanticoke City Hall1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (175+ words) Shown from left are: Dr. Russ Bigus, LCCC VP Academic Affairs; Chef Kim McLendon, LCCC Culinary Instructor and Coordinator; Jen Wardecki, Nanticoke City Hall; Chef John Tabone, LCCC Culinary Instructor. Students in the Culinary Arts program at Luzerne County Community…...