High returns from local hotel and motel tax means there's more money for some of Odessa's organizations of arts and entertainment next year. And the good news couldn't come at a better time.

Eighteen groups, mostly in Jasper or Newton counties, will benefit from more than $16,000 in grants that will be awarded next week at Carthage City Hall.

PLATTSBURGH -- More than 249 graduates are eligible to receive associate degrees and certificates at Clinton Community College's spring commencement at 6 p.m. Friday in the William H. Forrence Center.

Four candidates are being considered for the new provost and vice president of academic affairs position at Emporia State. D’Ann Campbell, Tes Mehring, Ed Huckeby and Lemuel Berry will continue to visit the university through May for on-campus interview

SHAMOKIN — It was a sight to behold as approximately 5,000 people gathered along Independence and Market streets to watch the first Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts Parade last year, and organizers are hoping for bigger and better things this ti