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Column by Louise Carroll: I'm small-town and proud
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (658+ words) I just returned from my great-granddaughter Hailey's high school graduation in Florida. It was a graduation like I had never seen. Before I tell you about it, I have to explain my perspective. I am strictly small-town. I graduated from…...
GC School District creates foundation " pickelball tounament first fundraiser
9+ hour, 36+ min ago (300+ words) Sue Herman, the newly formed Grove City Area School District Education Foundation's first executive director, walks with Joshua Weaver, the school district's superintendent, through a hallway while looking at the district's bee colony program. The district created the foundation to…...
19-year-old SRU student receives PASSHE's top academic honor
3+ week, 14+ hour ago (527+ words) Abby Becker, a 19-year-old graduating senior at Slippery Rock University, received the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education's top academic honor. SLIPPERY ROCK " Abby Becker, who just graduated from Slippery Rock University at age 19, has been named the 2026 recipient of…...
Alexander Oakes graduates, receives Navy commission
3+ week, 14+ hour ago (146+ words) Allied News Newly commissioned Navy Ensign Alexander P. Oakes. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. " Alexander P. Oakes, a 2022 Grove City High School graduate, graduated May 5 from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla. , and received his Navy commission. He is the son of…...
Seminarian from Grove City earns degree, will be ordained to priesthood this week
3+ week, 14+ hour ago (213+ words) Rector Father Edward Mazich, O. S. B. , left, and Academic Dean, Father Nathanael Polinski, right, present the Master of Divinity degree to Brother Francisco Samuel Whittaker, O. S. B. , of Saint Vincent Archabbey. LATROBE, Pa. " A seminarian from Grove City just earned his Master of Divinity…...
Crawford Central board considering solar panels atop schools
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (364+ words) Damian Zampogna of Mc Clure Co. addresses Crawford Central School Board last week regarding proposed solar arrays that would be installed on top of four of the district's school buildings. If approved, the plan could net the district $780, 000 in savings…...
UPDATE Threatening note led to evactuation of Shikellamy Middle School
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (256+ words) The new Shikellamy Middle School officially opened its doors in 2016. NORTHUMBERLAND " A note found Friday threatening the Shikellamy Middle School led to students and staff being evacuated from the building. According to Superintendent Jeremy Winn, the threat was made specifically…...
Susquehanna University students protest ICE
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (493+ words) Robert Inglis/The Daily Item Susquehanna University on April 21, 2026, in Selinsgrove. The Daily Item was not permitted to attend the student protest on campus. Students protesting U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions clap during a walkout at Susquehanna University on…...
Agricultural scholarships available
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (282+ words) Allied News Email agriview@madison. com with information regarding available scholarships. Please include "Scholarship" in the subject line. The National Dairy Shrine offers various scholarships to students. Requirements apply. Deadline is April 15. Visit www. dairyshrine. org/youth/#scholar for more…...
Retired Army sergeant major shares story of perseverance at Lewisburg middle school
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (546+ words) HARRISBURG " Members of the Pennsylvania Senate voted Monday to approve a bill t" SUNBURY " At least three people convicted of murder in the V" Retired U. S. Army Sergeant Major Kevin Bittenbender spoke to middle school students after the Stronger Than You…...