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🌱 How Dallas schools’ deficit and tax hikes could hit Shavertown families

Cheers Shavertown! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Dallas schools’ deficit and tax hikes could hit Shavertown families
  • See which Shavertown photographer’s sunrise shot made today’s photo showcase

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 78, low: 45.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 51 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dallas School District faces deficit concerns as budget season approaches (citizensvoice.com) — A Shavertown parent is raising alarms about Dallas School District’s multi‑million‑dollar deficit, warning it’s already affecting elementary students and could hurt hiring and retention. With playground closures, recent tax hikes nearing 10% in two years, and a Moody’s downgrade, district leaders insist they’re cutting costs and seeking grants while trying to shield students from the financial strain.
   

• Today's Hot Shots: April 17, 2026 (citizensvoice.com) — A Shavertown-based photographer, Paul Shaver, is featured for sharing a striking March dawn photo of Mount Airy alongside other regional nature shots. Local readers are invited to submit their own high-resolution photos, with name and hometown, for possible publication in this ongoing community showcase.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Misericordia University posted a job opening for Graduate Assistant | Cross Country - Track & Field in Dallas. Apply here.
  • Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Dallas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shavertown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dallas

  • Attorney representing two Luzerne County officials has strong words about private criminal complaints filed against them (mydallaspost.com)
  • 2 displaced, building damaged in mobile home fire (2822news.com)
  • H.S. Baseball: Wilkes-Barre Area hangs on to defeat Valley West (timesleader.com)

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Ok Shavertown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Shavertown

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Shavertown

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.