News & Announcements
Yoder named Outstanding Wrestler, county all-stars selected
North Star’s Connor Yoder, top, wrestles Hamburg’s Dalton Gimbor in a 152-pound quarterfinal bout at the PIAA Class 2A wrestling championship at the Giant Center in Hershey on March 12. It was quite a wrestling season for North Star’s Connor Yoder.
Coddington wins 1st steeplechase
Tusculum University freshman Emily Coddington ran in her first ever steeplechase at the Montreat Invitational in Montreat, North Carolina. She won in a time of 11:39:55, finishing 52 seconds ahead of the next competitor. Coddington, a North Star graduate, is currently ranked 10th in the nation in Division II.
Local Civil Air Patrol swears in new members
Cadets Ayden Boyd and Kolten Lohr , North Star School District, Lt. Col. Edgar Flick, Austin Jones, Windber School District, and Cadet 2nd Lt. Alexander Flick, Cadet Commander, Sq. 1502.
Yoder places 5th, Stephens 6th at state tournament
North Star’s Connor Yoder, top, wrestles Hamburg’s Dalton Gimbor in a 152-pound quarterfinal bout at the PIAA Class 2A wrestling championship at the Giant Center in Hershey on Friday. Gimbor won by decision, 5-0.
Lion of the Month for March
Congratulations, Nathan Pelesky!
HERSHEY BOUND: Yoder, Stephens earn trips to state championships, PIAA medals
North Star’s Connor Yoder, left, gets a celebratory hug from head coach Tim Rosa after defeating Chestnut Ridge’s Luke Moore during the PIAA West Super Regional Class AA Wrestling Tournament, Saturday, at IUP. Yoder defeated Moore 1-0 to secure his place in Hershey.
Coddington receives honor
Eight members of the Tusculum University men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams were recognized as All-Region honorees for the 2021 indoor season. Women’s All-Region honors were earned by freshman Emily Coddington in the mile run.
Rebecca Slate is Soroptimist Student
Soroptimist International of Somerset County honored Rebecca Lynn Slate, Boswell, as student of the month.
Chamber honors local residents
Congratulations, Mr. Lepley for being recognized for your Leadership during this unprecedented time in education. We are all proud to be on your team!