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Honors lists

KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY — Dean’s list, fall semester: Korena Behe, Lilly; Benjamin Gervinski, Hollidaysburg; Sydney Gibbons, Cresson; Maggie Laird, Fallentimber; Hallie Lenning, Martinsburg; Markus Polka, Port Matilda; Caleb Tryninewski, Hollidaysburg. UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT — Dean’s list, fall semester: Hannah McClellan, Tyrone. SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY, Winchester, Va. — Presi-dent’s list, fall semester: Madison Cavalet, Lilly. Dean’s list, fall semester: Lukas Black, Martinsburg; Joshua Canavan, Portage; Madison Cavalet, Lilly; Peyton Gaida, Fallentimber; Anna Lovrich, ...

Livestock prodigy shines at Pa. Farm Show

Tyrone Area FFA Chapter member Janice Gilliland, 17, competed at the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show with both her Market Lamb and Market Goat. She has raised and developed these animals over several months of intense preparation. The highlight of her participation was being named Grand Champion ...

Third Judicial Court to host essay contest for students

PHILADELPHIA –– The Courts, Community and Rule of Law Committee of the Judicial Council of the Third Circuit is hosting an essay contest for elementary students focused on civics, citizenship and the concept of whether the Constitution addresses grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence. The essay prompt is: “Does the United States Constitution address the grievances in the Declaration of Independence? If so, explain how.” The Third Judicial Circuit is comprised of the U.S. Court of Appeals as well as the Federal District Courts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, ...

IUP Fall dean’s list

INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA FALL DEAN’S LIST BLAIR COUNTY Altoona — Mychenze Alberts, Brooklyn Barron, Katharine Bianchini, Stephanie Jade Bohn, Evan Walter Boose, Madison P. Brinkman, Isabella Elise Bush, Johnaeann Carlheim, Emma Marie Chirdon, Cooper Todd Guyer, Ashtyn Kaye Hileman, Erin Himes, Katelyn Elizabeth Krish, Taylor Peyton Lane, Wyatt Andrew McKendree, James Hunter Raihl, Erik Paul Rhodes, Makayla Anne Silver, Aleaha Elizabeth Snyder, Loralie Lee Weeden, Riley Benner Wilson, Mason Anthony Yingling. Bellwood — Annalyse Morgan Bardell, Chloe Alexandra ...

Lakemont Lions seek competitors for spelling bee

The Lakemont Lions Club will host their 64th annual spelling bee on April 14 at ArtsAltoona. The club annually invites fifth and sixth graders from Blair County schools to participate in the spelling bee. Each school selects two students from each class in fifth and sixth grades to represent their school. Schools should expect letters of invitation to the competition by February. The club strives for growth in the competition and welcomes any inquiries from Blair County schools. Teachers and parents also can request inclusion on an email list for the event by contacting Lion Sondra ...

Mount supports animal shelters

Courtesy photo The Mount Aloysius College Theatre Department presented a check for $1,240 to the Central PA Humane Society and Mending Hearts Animal Rescue on Dec. 17 on the Mount Aloysius College campus in Cresson. The funds were raised during the theater program’s performance of “The ...