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Two Days, Two Guns At Same Maryland HS: Second Student Caught With Loaded Weapon, Sheriff Says
For the second straight day, officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office were called to St. Charles High School to investigate reports of a student with a gun.
On Thursday, April 30, an administrator in the building spotted a student acting suspiciously and holding a backpack in a "manner that appeared unusual," investigators said.
When the student placed the bag in a locker, the administrator conducted a search, which led to the recovery of a fully-loaded handgun.
The 15-year-old never displayed the weapon, according to the sheriff's office, the firearm was safely secured, and a Sch…
Ex-Penn State Professor Who Raped Dog In State Forest Sentenced: Court Docs
A former Penn State professor accused of repeatedly raping his dog in a state forest has learned his fate in court, according to newly filed documents.
Themis Matsoukas, 64, of State College, was sentenced on Wednesday, April 22, in Huntingdon County Court, records show.
He pleaded guilty to open lewdness and indecent exposure, and was found guilty of sexual intercourse with an animal, according to the court summary.
For the animal-related charge, Matsoukas was sentenced to a term of confinement of one to four months in a county correctional facility, court records state.
He received n…
Gun, Drugs, Alcohol Found On Student Inside Southern Great Mills High School, Sheriff Says
A teen is facing charges after bringing a handgun, booze, and drugs into a Southern Maryland high school.
Shortly after students arrived for class at Great Mills High School on Tuesday morning, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office was tipped off by a student who reported seeing another with a weapon inside the building.
Within minutes, investigators say, school administrators initiated safety protocols, and additional officers arrived to launch an extensive investigation.
A 17-year-old was identified, and during a search, administrators and officers located a handgun — then unexpectedly …
Northeast Grad Schools Among Nation's Best Programs In New Rankings
Graduate programs across the Northeast are being recognized among the best in the nation, according to a new report.
U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings on Tuesday, April 7. The list evaluates programs in several fields, including business, law, medicine, engineering, education, and nursing.
The media outlet said it compared grad programs based on factors like research performance and career outcomes.
"We know a graduate degree is a major commitment," said LaMont Jones, managing editor of education at U.S. News. "That is why we are dedica…
