Williamsport – “Precision Heavy Equipment Operational Efficiency,” a course provided through Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology, will be offered April 3 and May 22 at the college’s Schneebeli Earth Science Center near Allenwood.The four-hour noncredit course will be offered on both days from 1 to 5 p.m. in room 159 [...]
Williamsport – Agriculture is Pennsylvania’s number one industry, and a huge job creator, but the current budget shortfall and the governor’s proposed budget cuts could have a serious impact on farmers, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-Loyalsock). Yaw, who serves on the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, heard testimony on the governor’s proposed agriculture budget [...]
Harrisburg – I am pleased to inform you that people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as families with a member who has it, can apply for state grants of up to $500 to help offset the costs of certain services or activities. The deadline to apply for this program is April 17. Priority will [...]
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The 2008 Lycoming College women’s soccer team held its annual banquet on Saturday, March 28. During the event, several players were honored for their efforts on the field, and the captains for the 2009 season were announced. The Most Valuable Player award was given to senior midfielder Rebekah Shipe. She went a [...]
Whether a child knows the names and sounds of alphabet letters at the beginning of kindergarten is a strong predictor of reading ability in 10th grade. There is nearly a 90% probability that a child will remain a poor reader at the end of the fourth grade if he or she is a poor reader [...]
