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Clearfield Co. Charitable Foundation announces 2023 scholarship awards | Lifestyle

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Clearfield Co. Charitable Foundation announces 2023 scholarship awards | Lifestyle

CLEARFIELD — The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation, along with scholarship committees representing over 30 named scholarship funds that award over $50,000 annually, have announced the scholarship recipients for 2023. CCCF Executive Director Mark McCracken said, “On behalf of the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation Board of Directors and members of the scholarship committees, we are pleased … [Read more…]

Daytona’s Juneteenth celebration closes out with salute to Hometown Heroes | Education

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Daytona’s Juneteenth celebration closes out with salute to Hometown Heroes | Education

Left to right : Daytona Beach City Commissioner Zone 1 Monica Paris, Bishop Dr. George Sr. and Mayor Derrick Henry pose as Butts is being honored as a Hometown Hero at the Juneteenth Banquet on June 19. DUANE C. FERNANDEZ SR. / HARDNOTTS PHOTOGRAPHY.COM Local Juneteenth festivities concluded on Monday, June 19, the actual day … [Read more…]

William ‘Bill’ Holbert Cecil |

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William ‘Bill’ Holbert Cecil |

William “Bill” Holbert Cecil, 88, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his wife, Rita, surrounded by his children and grandchildren, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Bill was born in Cecilia on May 3, 1935. He grew up in Cecilia, on a farm his family had owned for generations. During the Great Depression, his … [Read more…]

Fontana School Board sets 2023-2024 student, cafeteria fees

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Fontana School Board sets 2023-2024 student, cafeteria fees

While the 2023-2023 school year just recently wrapped up, preparations at Grades PreK-8 Fontana Elementary are already well underway by district administrators and school board members for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. At the recommendation of Fontana Joint 8 School District Administrator and Principal Steve Torrez, the Fontana Board of Education on June 19 set … [Read more…]

Scholarships awarded through the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation for 2023 | Education

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Scholarships awarded through the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation for 2023 | Education

The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation, along with scholarship committees representing over 30 named scholarship funds that award over $50,000 annually, are pleased to announce the scholarship recipients for 2023. CCCF Executive Director Mark McCracken said, “On behalf of the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation Board of Directors and members of the scholarship committees, we are pleased … [Read more…]

William ‘Bill’ Holbert Cecil |

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William ‘Bill’ Holbert Cecil |

William “Bill” Holbert Cecil, 88, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his wife, Rita, surrounded by his children and grandchildren, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Bill was born in Cecilia on May 3, 1935. He grew up in Cecilia, on a farm his family had owned for generations. During the Great Depression, his … [Read more…]

Local governmental meetings for the coming week in Kenosha County

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Local governmental meetings for the coming week in Kenosha County

PLEASANT PRAIRIE VILLAGE BOARD: 4 p.m., at the Village Hall Auditorium, 99.15 39th Ave. This is for a possible closed executive session to confer with legal counsel with respect to possible litigation on fiduciary real estate development. KENOSHA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD: 4 p.m., at the Kenosha County Job Center Human Services Building, 8600 Sheridan … [Read more…]

What’s Going on Here for week of June 8 | Calendar

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What’s Going on Here for week of June 8 | Calendar

JUNE 8 WORLD OCEANS DAY/Lewisburg World Oceans Day celebrated 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lewisburg Children’s Museum. The ocean is a wonderful biome — full of interesting plants, animals, and unique natural wonders. Families can enjoy learning about ocean currents, try a STEM challenge, and create ocean coral by air painting. Recommended for … [Read more…]

Ariton makes Pickett permanent head baseball coach; hires Singleton as volleyball coach

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Ariton makes Pickett permanent head baseball coach; hires Singleton as volleyball coach

DAVID MUNDEE Following a state championship run, the interim tag no longer applies to Ariton baseball coach Bob Pickett following action by the Dale County School Board on Tuesday night that made him the permanent head coach, said school principal Josh Herring. “The interim tag is lifted off Bob Pickett,” Herring said. “He is now … [Read more…]

ACM recognizes nearly 300 graduates in spring ceremony | Education

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ACM recognizes nearly 300 graduates in spring ceremony | Education

CUMBERLAND — Allegany College of Maryland recognized 295 graduates from nine states at the conclusion of the spring session. They earned 359 associate degrees and certificates through the college’s in-person and online programs. Members of ACM’s 2023 class and the degree or certificate they received are listed below according to state and place of residence. … [Read more…]