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Feds propose rules to penalize low-earning college degrees

By Esther Wickham | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education has proposed new rules aimed at holding colleges and universities accountable for programs that leave students with low-earning jobs as the federal student loan debt nears $1.7 trillion. The ...

SINGING IS ELEMENTARY

Singers from Juniata and East Juniata elementary schools were part of a group who took the stage at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 4 Chorus Festival on Friday at East Juniata High School, in Cocolamus.

AG warns of ‘trusted person’ cash pickup scams

From staff reports HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians about a new variation of a cash scam in which criminals pressure victims to hand over money in person to a supposed “trusted” intermediary. The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General ...

Pennsylvania, Michigan men indicted in alleged SNAP fraud scheme

From staff reports HARRISBURG — Two men, including one from central Pennsylvania, have been charged by a federal grand jury in an alleged scheme to fraudulently obtain and cash out Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle ...

BCS auction returns with food, fellowship and spirited bidding

BELLEVILLE — What began as a small school fundraiser more than six decades ago has grown into one of Big Valley’s most cherished spring traditions. On Friday and Saturday, Belleville Christian School, located at 4105 Front Mountain Road in Belleville, will welcome families, alumni and ...