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S-VE High School opens food pantry

Friday, October 11 by Pat McDonald

Spencer-Van Etten High School has opened a new food pantry that will serve students, their families and staff.The food pantry, which is called The Hub, was made possible through grants from the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.The pantry received $7,000 for food and... Read More.

Broome, Tioga County schools to benefit from farm to school program

Thursday, October 10 by Pat McDonald

The Broome-Tioga Farm to School Program is receiving $100,000 that will help 15 schools in Broome and Tioga Counties.The money was awarded to the program during the ninth round of the New York State Farm to School program.The Farm to School program will help... Read More.

Join WOKN for special high school football broadcast on Friday

Wednesday, October 9 by Pat McDonald

Join WOKN for a special live high school football broadcast this Friday at Horseheads High School.Pat McDonald and Cody White will be live for a tailgate show from 5 to 6 p.m. before broadcasting the Blue Raiders football showdown against the Corning Hawks at... Read More.

Owego PD, school district running supply drive for hurricane victims

Tuesday, October 8 by Pat McDonald

The Owego Police Department is organizing a supply drive for those affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.Former Owego resident Jesse Knox, who now lives in Knoxville, Tennesee, is working with the local police department to organize the supply drive to help victims... Read More.

Two minors injured in incident outside Union-Endicott High School

Monday, September 30 by Pat McDonald

Two minors were injured in an incident that occurred just outside of Union-Endicott High School on Thursday.According to WBNG-TV, the Endicott Police Department said two minors were transported to local hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries following the incident.The incident was reported as a stabbing, but... Read More.

Corning-Painted Post School District approves settlements

Thursday, September 26 by Pat McDonald

The Corning-Painted Post School Board approved three separate settlements for former students who said they were sexually abused more than three decades ago.According to WENY-TV, the lawsuits were filed when New York State opened a two-year window for sexual abuse survivors to file civil... Read More.

New York City school chancellor to step down amid federal probes

Wednesday, September 25 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks is stepping down amid spiraling federal investigators into Mayor Eric Adams’ administration. ... Read More.

Binghamton City School District on two-hour delay due to threat

Monday, September 23 by Pat McDonald

The Binghamton City School District is on a two-hour delay this morning due to a specific threat of violence made against the district on social media.The Binghamton Police Department notified school district officials on Saturday of the threat, which targeted all district buildings. According... Read More.

Athens Area School District reminds community about anonymous tipline following threats

Wednesday, September 18 by Pat McDonald

The Athens Area School District reminded the community about an anonymous tipline that is available following the recent online threats towards schools in the Twin Tiers.Here is the complete statement from Athens Superintendent Dr. Craig Stage:Good afternoon,Over the last 24-48 hours, a social media... Read More.

Elmira City School District adding weapons detection system at three schools

Wednesday, September 18 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira City School District will be adding a new weapons detection system to three schools starting today (Wednesday, Sept. 18) following recent online threats towards schools.The new system will be implemented at Elmira High School, Ernie Davis Academy and Broadway Academy.The system, which... Read More.

Illinois families could benefit if school choice bill in U.S. House passes

Tuesday, September 17 by The Center Square

Congress is considering school choice legislation that could help Illinois families after the state’s Invest in Kids Act expired last year. ... Read More.

Report: School choice tax credits pay off

Tuesday, September 17 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Private school students who pay tuition using taxpayer-funded scholarships achieve higher academic proficiencies than their public school counterparts, according to a recent report. ... Read More.