Wednesday, November 21 2012 6:56 PM EST2012-11-21 23:56:11 GMT
Chief Judge Yvette Kane of the U.S. District Court of the Middle District ruled it was wrong for Lebanon School District parents to be over charged for truancy fines. But she has not decided whether thoseMore >>
Chief Judge Yvette Kane of the U.S. District Court of the Middle District has ruled it was wrong for Lebanon School District parents to be overcharged for truancy fines, but she has not decided whether those parents should get their money back.More >>
Friday, January 20 2012 5:47 AM EST2012-01-20 10:47:23 GMT
A group of parents last year filed a lawsuit against the Lebanon School District claiming the district levied "abusive" truancy fines that totaled $1.3 million dollars.More >>
Friday, January 21 2011 5:41 AM EST2011-01-21 10:41:52 GMT
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A Pennsylvania school district is being sued over what lawyers say are excessive and illegal fines imposed to punish repeatedly truant children or their parents.More >>
Thursday, January 20 2011 5:47 AM EST2011-01-20 10:47:34 GMT
The Lebanon School District is facing a lawsuit over its tough stance on truancy.More >>
LEBANON, Pa. (WHTM) -
The Lebanon School Board said it has approved a settlement that will cost the district about $265,000 to resolve a federal lawsuit over excessive truancy fines.
The class action lawsuit was filed by parents of truant students who were fined more than the state limit of $300 per absence.
As part of the settlement, the district agreed to refund a total of $108,000 for fines collected above the $300 limit between 2004 and 2009.
According to a district news release, the largest single cost in the settlement was the reimbursement of
attorneys' fees totaling $147,000 to the plaintiffs' lawyers, the
Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia.
In November, U.S. Middle District Chief Judge Yvette Kane ruled in a pre-trial opinion that, even though the district did nothing wrong, it was unjustly enriched by receiving the fines.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:06:30 GMT
A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.More >>
A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:16 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:16:13 GMT
Joe Wissler said back on July 11, 2010 his son was attacked, from behind and struck in the head with an object. His son, Joe Wissler IV suffered brain damage and almost three years after, is still in aMore >>
Back on July 11, 2010 Joe Wissler said his son was assaulted in Steelton and suffered brain damage. With the three year anniversary of the attack approaching his dedicated father is hoping someone will step forward.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:41:55 GMT
Harrisburg's mayoral race is about to heat up...again. Nathaniel Curtis, 25, is set to announce his write-in candidacy Wednesday afternoon. Curtis, a staff sergeant in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard,More >>
Harrisburg's mayoral race is about to heat up again. Nathaniel Curtis, 25, is set to announce his write-in candidacy Wednesday afternoon.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:21:50 GMT
A portion of southbound Interstate 83 in York County will be closed for a few hours on June 19 at around 9 p.m. as officials conduct an investigation related to the death of Loganville Volunteer Fire CompanyMore >>
A portion of southbound Interstate 83 in York County will be closed for a few hours on June 19 at around 9 p.m. as officials conduct an investigation related to the death of Loganville Volunteer Fire Company Chief Rodney Miller.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:58:18 GMT
Veterans are helping veterans at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery by fixing-up the final resting place. Cynthia High and her family go to the cemetery to place flowers on her aunt's, uncle's. and mother'sMore >>
Veterans are helping veterans at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery by fixing up the final resting place.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:23:17 GMT
The Hershey Bears have selected a new coach, but he's not a familiar name to Hershey fans. Mike Haviland was introduced late this morning at a news conference at Giant Center. He coached againstMore >>
The Bears new boss has coached against Hershey in the past.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:20:18 GMT
The sign on the Maryland line today says "Welcome to Pennsylvania," but in June of 1863, many Pennsylvanians didn't stick around to greet the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.More >>
The sign on the Maryland line today says "Welcome to Pennsylvania," but in June of 1863, many Pennsylvanians didn't stick around to greet the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:16:46 GMT
Upon meeting Al Niccolini two things are made very clear. He's Italian. And at 83-years-old, he has handed in his filter. "What attracted you to her?" asked our reporter Alex Hoff of Niccolini's wifeMore >>
Upon meeting Al Niccolini two things are made very clear. He's Italian. And at 83 years old, he has handed in his filter.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:06:30 GMT
A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.More >>
A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:16:46 GMT
Upon meeting Al Niccolini two things are made very clear. He's Italian. And at 83-years-old, he has handed in his filter. "What attracted you to her?" asked our reporter Alex Hoff of Niccolini's wifeMore >>
Upon meeting Al Niccolini two things are made very clear. He's Italian. And at 83 years old, he has handed in his filter.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:21:50 GMT
A portion of southbound Interstate 83 in York County will be closed for a few hours on June 19 at around 9 p.m. as officials conduct an investigation related to the death of Loganville Volunteer Fire CompanyMore >>
A portion of southbound Interstate 83 in York County will be closed for a few hours on June 19 at around 9 p.m. as officials conduct an investigation related to the death of Loganville Volunteer Fire Company Chief Rodney Miller.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-16 20:32:52 GMT
The westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are closed near the Susquehanna River Bridge due to a multi-vehicle crash.Authorities said there are traffic incidents near mile markers 241.9 and 247.4.TheMore >>
The westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash at the Susquehanna River Bridge in Dauphin County.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:34 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:34:39 GMT
A poisonous and invasive plant is spreading through the midstate. Poison hemlock is growing rampant, particularly in Lancaster County. Driving through Lancaster County, you may see little white flowersMore >>
A poisonous and invasive plant is spreading through the midstate. Poison hemlock is growing rampant, particularly in Lancaster County.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-05-09 14:50:26 GMT
Interstate 81 is closed in both directions at the 22/322 overpass near Harrisburg, and many other roadways around the city are congested due to a massive fire involving a diesel tanker.More >>
Interstate 81 is closed in both directions at the 22/322 overpass near Harrisburg, and many other roadways around the city are congested due to a massive fire involving a diesel tanker.More >>
