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A Duncansville man drowned in the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River after he jumped into the swift currents while attempting to elude police. The body of Jeremy Ross, 37, was pulled from the river about five hours after police said he leapt into the water and disappeared in the currents. The ordeal began on Wednesday morning, May 29, when Blair Township police were called to a home along River Road, Duncansville, for a report of a domestic dispute. When police arrived, they found Ross, and Rachel M. Abbatangelo, 37, with injuries...
Evan Cottle of Hopewell was one of 41 students inducted into Gamma Beta Phi (GBP) Society at Central Penn College’s recent ceremony in the Capital BlueCross Theatre in Summerdale, Cumberland County. Conducting the event were club co-advisors, Drs. Melissa Wehler and Brant Ellsworth. The GBP Society is a national honor and service organization dedicated to recognizing and encouraging excellence in service, scholarship and character. The organization aims to broaden members’ academic and philanthropic lives so that they may graduate ready to mak...
Slippery Rock University has announced its dean's list for the spring 2019 semester. The dean's list consists of SRU undergraduate students who earned an adjusted semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. The following area students made the dean’s list: Taylor Flaugh and Desiree Willey of Roaring Spring and Wayne Bloom and Kaitlyn Querry of Everett....
Pastor Thomas Hanks of the Williamsburg and Fairview Church of the Brethren delivered a powerful message to the Williamsburg High School Class of 2019 during Baccalaureate services held on Sunday evening, June 2, at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Williamsburg. Pastor Hanks, along with Saint Joseph Catholic Church Deacon Kevin J. Nester, presided over the ceremonies. In his message, Pastor Hanks talked about the readings done by class officers who told the story of a call to a prophet. Despite...
The Rotary “Students of the Month” at Williamsburg High School have been announced for April and May. Paige Gunnett was April’s “Student of the Month.” She is the daughter of Ryan and Gretchen Gunnett. Paige’s school honors/accomplishments include Homecoming queen. Her school activities include marching band, concert band, softball, volleyball, track and field, Student Council vice president, Creative Compassions, Prom Committee, Homecoming Court and National Honor Society treasurer. Her community activities include the CMA youth group. Paig...
Last week, we had part one of our two-part question talking about the teachers of the Williamsburg School District. For this week, I decided to ask the residents of Williamsburg – Who was your favorite high school teacher and why? Cindy Landis: Mr. Gutshall; he was a cool teacher and I actually learned from him. Also, Mr. Campbell - he was tough but fair. Robert Hinton: Mr. Sollenberger – without a doubt was my favorite. I used to rub him the wrong way in high school and he would take me in the hallway for a “talk.” He never demeaned me or p...
This Sunday, Mending Hearts Animal Rescue, along with the friends and family of Allison Edwards, held the fourth Annual Mending Alli's Heart to benefit the rescue service. Allison's mother Penny, remarked that the day was "another great day honoring our girl's love of animals." The collection was held at PetCo, Altoona, and altogether, two truck loads along with more than $675 dollars in money and gift cards was collected. Shown in the photo above is Austin Martin of Williamsburg, donating to...
