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Dec 25 2025EDUCATION

Harford County Schools Tighten Hiring Rules After Controversial Hire

Harford County's schools are making big changes to how they hire teachers. This comes after a news report revealed that a man with serious charges was hired to teach. The school board president, Aaron Poynton, created a new policy to make sure this doesn't happen again. The new rules say that if so

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Dec 24 2025SPORTS

A Weekend of Wins and Losses for Local Basketball Teams

Local high school basketball teams had an exciting weekend at the ASU Christmas Classic. The Centauri Falcons showed their strength by winning both of their games. They first beat Gunnison 58-51 and then took down Summit 51-40. On the other hand, the Alamosa Mean Moose had a mixed weekend. They lost

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Dec 24 2025OPINION

A Closer Look at the Idaho Freedom Foundation's Christmas Card

The Idaho Education Association (IEA) is a group that works to improve public schools. They help teachers and school staff get fair pay and good working conditions. The IEA has been doing this for a long time and is still very effective. But there is a group called the Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF

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Dec 24 2025RELIGION

The Ten Commandments in Schools: A Legal Battle

In recent years, the debate over the Ten Commandments in public schools has heated up. Several states have tried to make it mandatory to display these religious principles in classrooms. Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas have already passed laws to this effect, but these laws have faced legal challenge

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Dec 24 2025SPORTS

Garber's Boys and Girls Basketball Teams Show Different Fortunes

In the world of high school basketball, the Essexville Garber teams had a mixed bag of results. The boys' team showed resilience, while the girls' team fought hard but fell short. The boys' team, known as the Dukes, had a tough start. They gave away two points before the game even began due to a te

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Dec 24 2025WEATHER

New Jersey Gets a Light Winter Surprise

New Jersey woke up to a light dusting of snow on Tuesday. The early snowfall was brought in by a quick-moving weather system. Northern parts of the state, like Sussex and Bergen counties, saw the most snow, with around 2 to 3 inches. Other areas had just a thin layer of snow covering the ground. Th

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Dec 23 2025EDUCATION

More Students Than Ever Are Studying Medicine in the U. S.

The number of students in U. S. medical schools has reached a new high. Over 100, 000 students are now studying to become doctors. This is a big deal because it shows more people want to work in healthcare. Most of these students are women. In fact, more than half of the applicants and the incoming

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Dec 23 2025SPORTS

Local High School Basketball Showdowns: Who Came Out on Top?

Basketball courts across the region buzzed with energy as teams battled it out on Monday, December 22. The girls' games saw some impressive performances. Kailynn Thompson from Bay Port scored a whopping 30 points, leading her team to a solid win. Meanwhile, Kaia Waldrop from Notre Dame also had a st

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Dec 23 2025SPORTS

Local High School Hoops: Close Calls and Big Wins

In the world of high school sports, every point counts, and every second matters. This was clear in the recent games across the Bay City area. The Cass City Red Hawks and Kingston teams went head-to-head in a nail-biting game that came down to the final seconds. The game, known as the Battle for Def

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Dec 23 2025SPORTS

Local Sports Stars Shine Bright in Recent Games

In the world of high school sports, the Augusta area has seen some incredible performances lately. From flag football to basketball, athletes have been pushing their limits and making their mark. Now, it's time for fans to show their support and vote for the standout athlete of the week. The nomine

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