North country people Jefferson Community College held their annual Recognition Celebration on May 5, honoring staff and faculty. Spirit of Jefferson Award — Cannon Threads, clothing closet co-sponsored by career services and school of business, hospitality and tourism. Retirees — Lucinda D. Barbour, Adams Center, professor of art; Venkat Chebolu, Watertown, professor chemistry; Linda S. … [Read more…]
ORLANDO — Commemorating the day, June 19, 1865, when the last African-American slaves finally learned they were free —2-1/2 years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation — Juneteenth is the oldest nationally recognized celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. What began in the 19th century as a local celebration in … [Read more…]
Several Sierra Madre Middle School (SMMS) students are being recognized for their insect surveillance and research on mosquito-borne diseases. At a meeting of the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education on May 25, 2023, leaders from the San Gabriel Valley Vector Control District presented “Vector Inspector of the Year” (VIY) awards to 24 … [Read more…]
MARIETTA, Ohio — Washington State Community College has announced 316 students on the President’s and Dean’s lists for the 2023 Spring semester. Students must be enrolled full-time with a minimum of 12 credit hours and attain a 4.0-grade point average to receive President’s List honors or a minimum 3.5 – 3.9 GPA for Dean’s List … [Read more…]
City View Drive in south Parkersburg will be overlaid with new asphalt as part of the city’s 2023 paving contract. (Photo by Evan Bevins) PARKERSBURG — The citywide paving project is set to begin Tuesday. Approximately 9,000 tons of asphalt will be applied to 7.15 miles of municipal streets, according to a … [Read more…]
Williamstown Middle/High School seniors toss candy to classmates Wednesday during the Senior Day Parade. WMHS will hold its graduation ceremony for the class of 2023 at 3 p.m. May 21 at the WMHS football field. (Photo by Douglass Huxley) A group of Williamstown Middle/High School seniors spray silly string at underclassmen Wednesday during the Senior … [Read more…]
Murray-Wellington MLA Robyn Clarke has promised Bindjareb people concerned about the Pinjarra Heavy Haulage Deviation project the State Government will not proceed without proper consultation with traditional owners. Ms Clarke made the declaration at Friday’s State Budget Breakfast in the Peel region, saying the timeline for the $250 million project has been pushed out to … [Read more…]
He’s still a junior footballer but Peel Thunder’s Clay Hall is quickly ticking off the achievements every young footballer hopes for. A premiership player, captain of the colts side and now a promising up-and-comer in Thunder’s thriving league side. The dynamic midfielder said making his league debut in round two against Perth was a “massive … [Read more…]