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Penn West California students part of ‘Into the Woods’ Two area students were involved in the production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” April 17-19 at PennWest California. Peyton Reese of Clearfield, a theater-design and entertainment technology student, performed the role of costume designer on the production crew. Olivia Williams of Ramey, a junior communication sciences and disorders student, performed the role of Cinderella on the cast. Scholar earns award from sport management department The Department of Sport Management at Kutztown University announced ...

Dance showcase raises nearly $2,000

The annual MainStreet Dance Company Showcase was held on Feb. 21 at the Bellwood-Antis High School auditorium. The event raised $1,998.77 to help with medical expenses for 27-year-old Mikayla Yanchik of Bellwood, who has faced complex, life-threatening medical conditions for half her life. ...

Juniata Elementary to present ‘Little Mermaid Jr.’

Juniata Elementary Drama Club, under the direction of Kathy Otto and Heidi Soldner, will perform Disney’s “The Little Mermaid, Jr..” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, Thursday, May 7, and Friday, May 8 in the Juniata Elementary School gymnasium. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are ...

Blair Garden Club awards scholarships

The Blair Garden club has awarded two $1,000 scholarships to Blair County seniors whose career plans reflect the values and beliefs of the organization. The 2026 recipients are Ty Uplinger from Williamsburg Community and Norah Bechtel from Central High School. Uplinger is active in FFA and won the county land judging contest for the past two years and placed second as he advanced to the state competition. His accomplishments include Presidential Academic Awards, the Ottis Wyland Sportsmanship Award and STEM award. He plans to attend Penn State University majoring in ...

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Bake sale supports Mom’s House JOHNSTOWN — Members of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College’s Supporting Scholars recently hosted a St. Patrick’s Day bake sale, with all proceeds going to Mom’s House Inc. of Johnstown. This two-day event raised more than $375 to support the operational needs of Mom’s House. “The Supporting Scholars look forward to this spring service project each year and truly value the opportunity to give back to the community,” stated Nikki Wright, Supporting Scholars Chair. “Supporting Mom’s House Inc. is especially meaningful. It allows ...

Honor roll-Central

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, MARTINSBURG THIRD MARKING PERIOD HIGH HONOR ROLL 12TH GRADE — Sophia Baker, Norah Bechtel, Madeline Benton, Lanee Berkhimer, Maggie Blattenberger, Jaycie Butler, Adisen Closson, Jason Dell, Wyatt Dilling, Elizabeth Dodson, Katherine Dunn, Lailah Fochler, Trenton Frye, 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, Willow Miller, Kerrie Mock, James Moyer, Hannah Oakes, Kaitlyn Olivieri, Riley Peterson, Adyson Poet, ...