Freedom Fair highlights donated mobility aids for disabled
Disability Options Network uses a second year grant from Temple University to supply free power chairs beds and other equipment. Fred Hess advocacy coordinator spoke at Freedom Fair at Riverwalk Park and East Washington Street about repairing and giving away items to disabled residents in Beaver Butler Lawrence and Mercer counties. The nonprofit Center for Independent Living serves locals by preventing gaps in disability support.
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Library builds summer reading excitement at New Castle
The New Castle Public Library opened its summer reading program with Build It a hands on activity by the Carnegie Science Center. Kids built structures with damp packing peanuts and a Lego boat that floated while learning about engineering concepts and hidden learning within fun. Becky Prose notes programs aim for organized chaos to engage children. Dani Block adds engineers consider building designs and ships.
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Becky Prose
Dani Block
Dan Irwin
New Castle Public Library
Penn State fraternity members face charges over pledge's death
Harrisburg AP reports Penn State Beta Theta Pi members and the shuttered chapter are set for a Monday hearing to decide if evidence justifies trial. Prosecutors rely on surveillance video from the night 19 year old Tim Piazza, a sophomore engineering student, was injured during a pledge acceptance event marked by heavy drinking.
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College changes Faculty brace for verdict
Harrisburg based Pennsylvania State System hires National Center for Higher Education Management Systems to review cost cuts and efficiency across 14 colleges serving 100,000 students. The $350k contract could rise to $400k with added work as enrollment declines and funding drops push up tuition. A preliminary report is expected for the July Board meeting. Officials say no closings planned, but all options are on the table.
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National Center For Higher Education Management Systems
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State System of Higher Education
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