126257276_web1_Police-graphic-1

Police: Edwardsville man punched officer twice in leg during arrest

126259541_web1_wilkes-logo

Wilkes University gets $30,000 for sexual violence prevention

WILKES-BARRE &mdash; Luzerne County Head Start is launching its annual merit-based college scholarship programs for former students graduating high school this June who plan to continue their education.
				This is the 34th year for the Luzerne County Head Start Alumni Scholarship Program, which so far has awarded 272 scholarships totaling $275,250, according to a media release. The money is provided through private sponsors, businesses, charitable foundations and other community organizations. 
				Applications are now being accepted, and the form can be downloaded at the Luzerne County Head Start website, <a href="https://lcheadstart.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">lcheadstart.org</a>.
				Completed applications should be emailed to lchsscholarship@hsweb.org or mailed to Luzerne County Head Start, Inc., 23 Beekman St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, Attn: Lindsey Fredericks, community advocate.
				For more information, contact Fredericks at 570-829-6231 or email lindseyf@hsweb.org.
				Application deadline is 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29.

Head Start again offers scholarships to former students