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Anna Woodside scholarship applications due March 31

MILLERSBURG –– Mid Penn Bank is accepting applications for its annual Anna Woodside Scholarship. The scholarship awards $1,000 to four outstanding high school seniors to support their college tuition expenses. “This scholarship was created in honor of Anna Woodside, a remarkable woman who made a profound impact on Mid Penn Bank and the Central Pennsylvania community,” Mid Penn Bank President and CEO Rory G. Ritrievi said. “Ms. Woodside broke barriers for women through her education, career, and commitment to philanthropy, and the scholarship recognizes students who embody ...

WISE Women offers scholarships

WISE Women of Blair County and the Donna D. Gority scholarship are seeking applications for scholarship assistance. One or more scholarships will be awarded up to a total of $10,000. Deadline for applications is 4 p.m. Friday, March 27. Applications must be received by U.S. Postal mail at WISE Women: P.O. Box 134, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 or by email info@wisewomenofblaircounty.org. Scholarships will be available to Blair County resident females 21 years of age or older who have overcome adversity or discrimination in their lives and who are pursuing post-secondary education. The ...

Slippery Rock fall dean’s list

SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY — Dean’s list, fall semester: Austin Bosley, Sidman; Graeson Graves, Clearfield; Malia Kutchman, Ebensburg; Bella Bartoletti, Portage; Aaron Chaplin, Altoona; Brooke Chewning, DuBois; Triston Cowan, DuBois; Anthony Dill, Ebensburg; Lucas Dorsch, Gallitzin; Gavin Gouse, Portage. Nikolai Hansel, Houtzdale; Vanessa Harper, Philipsburg; Michael Kitko, Houtzdale; Gavin Knapp, Clearfield; Brock Martin, Ebensburg; Dory Morgan, DuBois; Tyler Olson, Clearfield; Megan Rowles, Clearfield; Morgan Sarver, Altoona; Christian Shrout, Bedford; Ashley Smith, Altoona; ...

Submissions invited for Law Day poster, essay contests

Deadline for entries is April 17 The Blair County Bar Association and America250 PA Blair County Commission have announced their partnership for the 2026 Law Day Essay/Poster Contest. Submissions must be received by the end of business on April 17. The winning entries from each grade level ...

Central High School honor roll

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, MARTINSBURG SECOND MARKING PERIOD HIGH HONORS 12TH GRADE — Colton Amick, Mace Baker, Sophia Baker, Norah Bechtel, Lanee Berkhimer, Maggie Blattenberger, Isaiah Boyer, Makenzie Brown, Jaycie Butler, Jason Dell, Wyatt Dilling, Elizabeth Dodson, Katherine Dunn, Alexander Eicher, Lailah Fochler, Gracie Garver, Bailey Gearhart, Marah Goff, Katie Guyer, Leya Hazenstab, Kaden Horn, Korbyn Horon, Bethanie Kensinger, Cole Knisely, Lila Kyle, Danika Laratonda, Sarah Little, Sophia Marko, Madison Mickel, Skyler Miller, Willow Miller, Kerrie Mock, James Moyer, Jaxon ...

Deans’ and presidents’ lists

OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens, Ohio — Dean’s list, fall term: Michelle Sutandar, Portage. Provost’s list, fall term: Sierra Snyder, Tyrone. YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY, Youngstown, Ohio — President’s list and dean’s list, fall semester: Sofia Linn, DuBois; Melissa Czajkowski, Port Matilda. EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Johnson City, Tenn. — Dean’s list, fall term: Lola Baughman, Philipsburg. WILKES UNIVERSITY, Wilkes-Barre — Dean’s list, fall semester: Sarah Arshad, Hollidaysburg; Carter Sitch, Saxton. VERMONT STATE UNIVERSITY, Randolph Center, Vt. — Dean’s ...