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Shenandoah inducts members into ODK WINCHESTER, Va. –– Madison Cavalet of Lilly was one of 27 new inductees welcomed into the Shenandoah University circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society, on Sunday, Dec. 7. ODK recognizes sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students and alumni who excel in leadership and academics. To become a member, students can self-nominate or be nominated by a faculty member, staff member or current ODK member. Nominees are then selected for induction through an application process.

Juniata College riders earn record points at season midpoint

HUNTINGDON –– Building on a season already marked by standout performances, Juniata’s Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association Equestrian team delivered one of its strongest showings yet as the season reaches its midpoint. “Coaching this IHSA team at Fox Run Riding has been an incredible privilege,” said coach Haley Campbell of Fox Run Riding in Huntingdon. “These riders embody everything collegiate equestrian sport stands for — teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship, and an unwavering love for both the sport and our horses. This team proves that when talent meets work ethic, ...

Holiday concert-AAJHS

Courtesy photo The Altoona Area Junior High School Seventh and Eighth Grade String Orchestras and Chamber Ensemble 2025 Holiday Orchestra Concert will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Altoona Area Junior High School auditorium. The orchestras are under the direction of Jennifer ...

Holiday concerts-Foot of Ten

Courtesy photo Foot of Ten Elementary School, Duncansville, will hold its Band, Orchestra, and Chorus Concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School. Shown are (from left): front row –– Ameila Chuff and Alec Sutton; middle row –– Clayton Reams and ...

Hometown Bank donates $125K to ACM through EITC program

BEDFORD –– Hometown Bank of PA recently provided a $125,000 Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) donation to the Bedford County Regional Education Foundation. This contribution opens the doors to educational opportunities for high school students participating in the Early College program at the ACM Bedford County Campus. “Hometown Bank sees the impact that an education from Allegany College of Maryland can make in the lives of people in our community,” said Beth Manges, President and CEO of Hometown Bank. “We have a few employees who have taken early college classes ...

Student wins award at regional voice competition

On campus Student wins award at regional voice competition MANSFIELD –– Phillip Peters of Clearfield was among voice students from Commonwealth University-Mansfield who recently won recognition at the Allegheny Mountain Chapter National Association of Teachers of Singing Student Auditions, held in November at Gettysburg College. The auditions included around 120 entries from around Pennsylvania. Students competed against peers of a similar age and experience level. The top three winners in each category were featured in a final concert at the end of the auditions and ...