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Pennsylvania Western University will have simultaneous commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday at its three campuses in California, Clarion and Edinboro. Nearly 900 students from the three campuses and online will graduate, although not all of them have chosen to participate in the ceremonies. The ceremonies will be livestreamed at www.pennwest.edu/about/events/commencement/. President Jon Anderson will deliver greetings and confer degrees at the California campus. Dr. Robert Skwarecki, professor in the department of communication sciences and disorders, will lead the academic procession. Alexis Steenburg, of Coal Township, will deliver the student address. Steenburg is ...
Editor’s note: This article is a part of Helping the Helpers, our annual series to raise awareness for nonprofits throughout the area. Omar Brooks can relate to the struggles veterans encounter when they return home. Brooks was a combat veteran did one tour in Iraq. When he came home, he ...
The color guard wore antlers, the cattle donned holiday garlands and a vintage fire truck was topped by a smiling Kris Kringle. The elevated levels of yuletide cheer were matched by a festive crowd along High Street for Saturday’s Christmas parade in Waynesburg. The annual highlight has ...
Cecil Township held its 21st annual Toys for Tots donation drive Saturday at the township’s public works garage organized by the department’s road crew. Mark Secreti, who is one of the public works crew members and has helped to organize the drive from the beginning, said they received ...
By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers was smiling. But he wasn't kidding. Not long after a 27-22 victory over Baltimore on Sunday in which the Pittsburgh Steelers somehow pulled themselves back from the brink, their future Hall of Fame quarterback did what he's done ...
Jordyn Buchanan scored a game-high 20 points as California used a big second half to beat Bowie State 73-49 Monday at the Convocation Center. It was the third consecutive win for Cal, which evened its record at 4-4. The Vulcans led by only 31-25 at halftime but outscored Bowie State (2-8) ...
The Wild Things have been busy building their pitching staff for next season’s spring training and beyond. They recently announced the res-signing of two key relief pitchers from last season and the addition of a former standout at the NCAA Division II level. Washington will be bringing ...
I am only 18 months away from turning 80, and truthfully, the way things are going, if seven more of my classmates pass away, I could end up being the valedictorian of my high school class. One thing I’ve consistently observed in life is the ongoing display of consistency that humankind ...
Claysville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is selling Italian hoagies for $7 each. Order deadline is Dec. 2. Call Sandy at 724-663-4387. Orders will be available for pickup Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the fire hall between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., 154 Main St., Claysville. Jefferson United Methodist ...
