Top Education Stories of 2025: From Test Scores to Board Controversy
Rural school leaders advocate for fair funding; union leader retires; schools strive to exceed pre-pandemic test scores.
December 30, 2025
Rural school leaders advocate for fair funding; union leader retires; schools strive to exceed pre-pandemic test scores.
Luzerne County seeks dismissal of a lawsuit claiming its child agency ignored warnings, leading to a boy’s injuries.
Mass timber, a strong, sustainable building material, could boost Wisconsin’s forestry with local supply chain growth.
Rural region faces political, environmental challenges in 2025, from parents’ rights vs LGBTQ+ to water contamination.
Explore local and family history to strengthen your connection to the present and learn about the lives that shaped your community.
John ‘Stanky’ Stankovic, beloved polka musician, passed away on Christmas at 89. His joyful music touched many lives.
With winter break here, explore free and paid activities in Northeast PA, from libraries to the Electric City Aquarium.
Caleb Durbin of the Brewers will finally experience the Little League Classic in 2026, a bucket-list event for him.
Milwaukee’s iconic Neil Diamond tribute band, Lightning & Thunder, stars in “Song Sung Blue,” premiering nationwide.
Holiday cleanup tips: Recycle cardboard, avoid tanglers like holiday lights, and cut food waste with meal planning.
Chris Brester, near Howells, opened her 600-piece Christmas village to visitors for the first time in seven years.
“Everybody wants to put their angel or their star on top of the tree,” Bruce said, highlighting the festive spirit.
