Beyond the Curve balloon project maps nearby sights from Hazleton area
Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences students launched a high altitude balloon in Butler Two to photograph Earth's curve. The two cameras failed after over two hours and battery drain. one captured a thin blue horizon above blue expanse. They tracked ascent, wind forecasts, and jet stream paths while funding covered helium, balloon, and parachute costs.
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Ohn Haeger
Jared Crawford
John Berta
Evan Perkosky
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Teen wounded in Hazleton shooting on North Locust Street
A teen on a bicycle was shot during an argument in Hazleton near North Locust Street between 11th and 12th streets before 9 p.m. He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton, then airlifted to a regional trauma center. Police seek video, witnesses as investigation continues.
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Brian Schoonmaker
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Hazleton Area Eyes Big Bleacher Replacement Bill
Hazleton Area High School may face a bill for damaged gym bleachers after an employee error. Assistant Superintendent Patrick Patte told the school board on May 17 that repairs could be costly and older bleachers have limited safety features. He proposed estimating costs for replacement, noting 32 year old bleachers with scarce handrails.
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Utah district bans Bible in elementary and middle schools
Davis School District north of Salt Lake City removed the Bible from its elementary and middle schools while keeping it in high schools after a committee review prompted by parental concerns. The district also pulled titles such as Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary and John Green’s Looking for Alaska following a 2022 state law requiring parental input in reviews.
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