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Feb 12 2026EDUCATION

New Board Member Aims to Strengthen Highland Schools

John Ross recently joined the board of education for Highland Local Schools, bringing a fresh outlook and a focus on solid leadership. He emphasizes the importance of listening to parents, teachers, and students while steering the district toward academic success. Ross wants the board to stay financ

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

A Snowboarder's Scary Moment and the Good News That Followed

Snowboarding is an extreme sport. It's all about speed, skill, and sometimes, unfortunate accidents. This was clear during the women's snowboard halfpipe event at the Winter Olympics. A seasoned athlete, Liu Jiayu, took a hard tumble. She was attempting a tricky spin when things went wrong. She didn

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Women Powering Local School Wins in the Suburbs

In recent years, suburban voters have shifted their focus from national drama to everyday school matters. A new study by a network of over 700, 000 suburban women shows that candidates labeled “extremist” lost about 62 % of their contests, while those described as “common sense” won in key states

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Youth Sports Groups Fight Rising Field and Gym Fees

A recent proposal by the local school board to increase rental costs for community sports teams has sparked strong opposition from several youth league leaders. The plan, aimed at covering maintenance and utility expenses for shared facilities, would raise fees for football, cheerleading, lacrosse,

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

SpaceX Wins Legal Breakthrough: Labor Board Steps Back

A federal labor agency has decided to drop a long‑running lawsuit against SpaceX, ending its attempt to hold the company accountable for firing eight engineers. The case began when the agency accused SpaceX of dismissing employees who signed an open letter criticizing CEO Elon Musk. After two yea

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Feb 07 2026POLITICS

Washington Prepares Gaza Peace Meeting on Feb 19

The U. S. government is arranging a gathering in Washington that will bring together leaders who will head a new “Board of Peace” focused on Gaza. The event, scheduled for February 19, will take place at the U. S. Institute of Peace and double as a fundraiser to support rebuilding efforts in Gaza. T

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Trump's Billion-Dollar Peace Club: Who's Really Paying?

Trump's Board of Peace, first mentioned in September during a Gaza ceasefire, has taken a strange turn. Initially, it was supposed to focus on Gaza's peace and reconstruction. But now, the plan is much bigger. The board's goal is to promote stability and peace anywhere in the world. Members can join

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Jan 29 2026EDUCATION

Electric Bus Deal in Montgomery County Hits a Roadblock

The Maryland State Board of Education has made a final decision. It stuck to its earlier ruling. The board said a $168 million electric bus deal was not legal. The Montgomery County Public School District (MCPS) had awarded this contract to Highland Electric Fleets. The district tried to challenge t

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Jan 25 2026BUSINESS

New Faces and Farewells in the Reading Business Scene

The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) has recently welcomed seven new members to its board of directors. These individuals bring a wealth of experience from various industries, including entertainment, finance, and marketing. Among them are David Farrar from Santander Arena, Shaun Hart from Am

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Jan 23 2026POLITICS

Power Play: EU Questions Trump's New Global Peace Board

The EU is raising eyebrows over U. S. President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace. This board, led by Trump himself, has a broad scope and some unique rules. For instance, member states can only stay on the board permanently if they pay a hefty fee of $1 billion. This has sparked concerns about powe

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