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Libraries offer activities as students return to school

From a Harry Potter Triwizard Tournament to Libritos Bilingual Storytime, area libraries have developed a variety of fall programs geared toward youngsters as they head back to the classroom.In conjunction with the start of the new school year, September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, ...

Children with special needs receive adaptive bikes

Smiles beamed from faces of some children at Intermediate Unit 1 Thursday, and for good reason.The youngsters received adaptive bikes and strollers at the school in Coal Center through Variety – the ChildrenĢƵ CharityĢƵ My Bike program.Variety, with its motto, “Helping Kids Be Kids,” ...

Short race, big return

BeeGraphix, Coyle Trucking, the ĢƵ and the Observer-Reporter partnered to raise $10,000 for Bethlehem-Center School District through a unique event.More than 300 people took part in a 0.5K (about three-tenths of a mile) “race” at Greene Cove Yacht Club in Fredericktown on Aug. ...

Back to school means back to better sleep habits for kids

For the ĢƵYou may have heard the groans already... ItĢƵ back to school time and that means trying to coax kids back into earlier bedtimes and a better sleep pattern for the new school year.Healthy sleep patterns are vital to provide students with energy and the ability to focus ...

PennDOT maintenance projects in Fayette County

The state Department of Transportation has released a list of work plans for the upcoming week.During maintenance work activities motorists should expect to encounter flaggers, single-lane restrictions, moving operations, and detours. Motorists should drive with caution throughout all work ...