Shippensburg, PA

Columbus, OH

Wise, VA

WISE, VA -- Several UVA Wise student-athletes have been recognized over the past few weeks with inclusion on College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® teams. The 2023-24 Academic All-District® Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court/field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA. Nominees must be at least a sophomore with at a 3.5 grade point average or higher. They must also have played in a specific number of games/matches...

Multiple UVA Wise Student-Athletes Named To CSC Academic All-District Teams

Spokane, WA

NEW ORLEANS, La. – A total of six Gonzaga Track & Field athletes earned All-Academic honors from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Monday. In addition, both programs earned academic team recognition for the 12th straight year. Alicia Anderson , Willow Collins , Jessica Frydenlund , Kristen Garcia , Cooper Laird , and Wil Smith all earned individual honors from the USTFCCCA on Monday. Garcia led all with her third straight nod, while Anderson and Laird earned the honor for the second straight season. For Collins, Frydenlund, and Smith, they earn All-Academic for the…

Gonzaga Track Excels: Six Athletes Earn USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors

Boston, MA

BOSTON— Head coach Joe Wilhelm of the Northeastern women's rowing team has announced the recipients of the program's 2023-24 year-end awards. During the 2023-24 season, the Huskies claimed a tenth-straight CAA title, and rowed to an 18th-place finish at the NCAA regatta for the second-straight year. Sophomore Ellexi Fulton earned Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) Division I All-American Honorable Mention honors, while 14 Huskies earned CRCA Scholar-Athlete honors. Junior Windsyr Maughan became just the second student-athlete in Northeastern Athletics history to win the NCAA's Elite 90 Award and is the first rower in program history to earn the accolade. Strength...

Women’s Rowing 2023-24 Awards Announced

Duquesne, PA

Junior Haley Scholer and sophomore Ashley Felitsky from Duquesne were named Scholar All-Americans by the CSCAA, with Scholer making the second team for boasting a 3.92 GPA and competing at the Olympic Team Trials. Felitsky, with a 3.92 GPA as well, excelled in diving, earning multiple first-place finishes this season.

Duquesne Swimmers Named CSCAA Scholar All-Americans

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Lebanon, PA

Pleasant Hall, PA

Franklin County Free Press

Clifford Myers “Cliff” VanScyoc, 92, of Pleasant Hall, passed away the morning of Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg. He was born on July 28, 1931 in Pleasant Hall, a son of the late William J. and Fannie E. Myers VanScyoc. He married Jeanne...

Clifford Myers “Cliff” VanScyoc 1931-2024

Waynesboro, PA

Mr. Dale A. Root, 74, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home in Blue Ridge Summit, PA. Born April 11, 1950, in Midland, MI, he was the son of the late Fred A. Root and Eva E. (Engel) Root. Dale Served his country honorably and...

Dale A. Root 1950-2024

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Chambersburg, PA

Edith “Edie” Virginia Row (affectionately known as Mom Bain), 95, of Edenville, PA, went to be with the Lord, July 13, 2024, with family and dear friend Patti Moore by her side. She was born March 27, 1929, in Chambersburg, PA to William F. Hill and Nellie M....

Edith “Edie” Virginia Row 1929-2024

McKenzie Winklbauer, known affectionately as “Wink,” celebrated a significant milestone this past Friday as he graduated from the D.C. Fire Department (DCFD) Recruit Class 407. Winklbauer is set to join Engine Co. 19, known as the “Southeast Soldiers,” following his graduation. Winklbauer has a long history...

McKenzie “Wink” Winklbauer Graduates from DCFD Recruit Class 407

Indiana State

Franklin County, PA

Indiana, PA

The following students from Franklin County have completed requirements for graduation from Indiana University of Pennsylvania as of May 2024. The full list of graduates is available at www.iup.edu/news. Chambersburg: Brody Misko Rife, Fox Den Drive, B.S. in Computer Science/Cyber Security;. Greencastle: Sarah Ann Cisney, Burkett Road, B.S.Ed. in Music...

IUP STUDENTS FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY GRADUATE FROM IUP

At first glance, Chambersburg seems like an ordinary town with tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and an appealing downtown. Yet, the history of July 30, 1864, makes Chambersburg far from ordinary. Step back 160 years to a hot, July day–July 30, 1864. Confederate General John McCausland rode into Chambersburg. He and...

Chambersburg Remembers History of 1864 and Celebrates the Spirit of Community

York County, PA

1st Ed Credit Union announces in-branch celebrations for I Love My Credit Union Day. On July 26, 2024, 1st Ed will host a member appreciation event at their Chambersburg, Greencastle, and Hanover branches. From 11 AM – 2 PM, all branches will be offering refreshments, giveaway opportunities, and more.

1st Ed Credit Union Celebrates I Love My Credit Union Day

Meritus Medical Center has been named a 2024-2025 High Performing Hospital in the treatment of congestive heart failure, colon cancer surgery and COPD. The recognition comes from U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice. This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.

Meritus tops in three categories from U.S. News & World Report

Philadelphia, PA

Bishop McDevitt High School’s 1966 cross country team will be inducted into the Belmont Plateau Cross Country Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 24, Friends of Bishop McDevitt announced. The ceremony will take at the Belmont Plateau Park in Philadelphia. More about the ceremony and the team’s accomplishments can...

McDevitt’s 1966 XC team to be inducted into Belmont Plateau Cross Country Hall of Fame

Locust Grove, VA

The Battle of the Wilderness occurred in Locust Grove, Virginia, on May 5, 1864. According to History Facts, at one point, the Civil War c ceased so that soldiers could watch a fistfight between a soldier from the North and one from the South.

Union and Confederate soldiers allegedly called a ceasefire in Virginia to watch a fistfight

South Carolina State

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Explore Beaufort SC

Manatees are back in Lowcountry waters and residents in the coastal areas of South Carolina should be particularly alert while boating and please report sightings of these gentle giants to SCDNR.

Manatees are back in South Carolina coastal waters

In a joyful celebration at the close of the 2023/2024 school year, students and staff from CASHS hosted a graduation party for fourteen preschoolers, known as the Tiny Trojans, and their families. The event marked a significant milestone as these young students are set to advance to kindergarten. During the...

CASHS Celebrates Graduation of Tiny Trojans Preschoolers

UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS: Penn State Extension is pleased to continue to provide quality education via a wide variety of webinars and recordings. If you have difficulty registering online for any of these live webinars, please contact Penn State Extension’s customer service team at 877-345-0691. Most of these webinars will be recorded and available for viewing at a later time, as well. Continue to search our website: extension.psu.edu for the latest offerings.

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The Franklin County Commissioners and the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs have announced the 2024 We Salute You Scholarship recipients. Five high school graduates will each receive a $1,000 scholarship for their post-graduation education. The scholarship supports dependents of area veterans. Eligible applicants are Franklin County high school seniors...

Franklin County Announces 2024 We Salute You Scholarship Recipients

Newburg, PA

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Orrstown, PA

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Roxbury, PA

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Graybill, McKean, Puggé, Reasoner named 2024 USTFCCCA Women’s All-Academic

Four members of the Shippensburg University women’s track & field team—Leah Graybill, Sara McKean, Nicola Puggé, and Abby Reasoner—have been honored as 2024 Women’s All-Academic Athletes...

Graybill, McKean, Puggé, Reasoner named 2024 USTFCCCA Women’s All-Academic

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