Wilmington students go 1 1 tech rollout districtwide
Wilmington Area School District will provide every student from kindergarten through 12th grade with a personal electronic device this fall. The district, designated a Google Reference District, will issue iPad tablets to K through 4 and Chromebooks to grades 5 through 12 for in school use and take home at night. Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Matty says funding is in place and no financial burden will result from the program. a spring soft rollout already placed laptops with students.
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Stand Down helps homeless vets at Frank Avenue Armory
Lawrence County hosted the seventh annual Stand Down from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Frank Avenue Armory. Veterans and service members could access food, medical care, and services from agencies, with a focus on the homeless. About 300 attendees received a free lunch, while Red Cross volunteers brought their comfort dog Indi to ease the visit.
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Mobile home fire displaces family in Slippery Rock Township
Friday evening a fire at 3040 Gardner Lane in Gard ner's Mobile Home Park displaced a family of two adults and a child. Firefighters used a FIT-5 powder aerosol generator to knock down flames on the roof. Departments from Hickory Slippery Rock Shenango and Muddycreek townships assisted. Red Cross aided the family. cause undetermined.
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Lawmakers Near Resolution on Drilling Tax in Pa
In Harrisburg the hurdle to a drilling tax lies in Senate proposals to balance a $32 billion budget with other tax increases. House leaders oppose tying new drilling revenue to property, sales, and income tax hikes, fearing higher utility bills for consumers. Speaker and majority leaders caution members to stay firm as negotiations pause before September sessions.
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