Jane Goodall, Tony Blair Visits Top Local News

Tony Blair: This Is 'The Toughest Time to Be a Leader'

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was one of two world figures to come to Lafayette College this week. Blair paid tribute to Margaret Thatcher, whose death was announced hours before his talk. He also spoke about the Middle East and the world economy, saying, this is "the toughest time to be a leader."

Jane Goodall: 'We're Part of the Animal Kingdom'

World famous primate expert and conservationist also visited Lafayette College this week. What has her time studying chimpanzees taught her about humans? "We've been jolly arrogant," Goodall said. "We're part of the animal kingdom. We're not separate from it."

Teacher Cuts Certain in Preliminary Easton School Budget

Easton Area School Board hears three options for staff cuts/tax hikes at work session Tuesday.

Easton Superintendent Candidate Drops Out

One of two men in line to become the Easton Area School District's new superintendent has decided he doesn't want the job. Michael Schilder, superintendent of the Bridgewater-Raritan School District, tells the blog The View From Bridgewater that he has withdrawn his name from consideration.