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Two days on the ground where the heroes among us train

May 24, 2013

Zak Lantz

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP — If you didn't grow up as a family member of someone who was in The National Guard, chances are there's a little bit of confusion as to what exactly the role these individuals who serve might play.

In college, I had some Guard friends, and I always sort of saw them as part soldier, part civilian. But earlier this month, I had the opportunity to take part in a Boss Lift program held at the training grounds for The Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap, and it was there that I learned there is much more to it than that.

PCS graduates seven in its Class of 2013

May 24, 2013

Destiny Pifer

Friday, the Punxsutawney Christian School Class of 2013 celebrated its graduation, and seven graduates received their diplomas.

Speaking at the event was Michele Huey, founder of the board of directors and author.

Pictured are graduates (front, from left) Taylor Davidson, Victoria Kunselman, Lauren Stankewich; (back row) Nicholas Venturini, Justin Felgar, Caleb Dinger (valedictorian) and John Sproull (salutatorian).

AFTER 14-PLUS YEARS, LELLOCK MOVING ON TO NEW HORIZONS

May 24, 2013

Larry McGuire

lmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.com

PUNXSUTAWNEY — After 14 years and a month, the Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce will be under new leadership, as Marlene Lellock will be taking her talents to the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center as its new executive director.

To read about Lellock's accomplishments during her 14-year career with the Chamber and her plans for her new position, pick up Saturday's print edition of The Spirit.

Class Night 2013 Photo gallery

May 24, 2013

Want to see more photos from PAHS 2013 Class Night? Just visit our online photo gallery.

Schedule of Local Memorial Day observances

May 23, 2013

Punxsutawney American Legion
The Memorial Day Parade is set for Monday, May 27, and will begin around 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Avenue in Punxsy. The service will be held at Barclay Square following the parade, at about 11 a.m.

Big Run VFW

Big Run VFW Post 9044 will hold its annual Memorial Day Program on Monday at 11 a.m. at the Fairview Cemetery in Big Run, or, in the case of inclement weather, the Big Run War Memorial Building. The keynote speaker will be First Sergeant Bill Foster. The Reynoldsville Theater Group will perform special music. The public is invited.

Latest News Headlines

Two days on the ground where the heroes among us train

May 24, 2013

PCS graduates seven in its Class of 2013

May 24, 2013

AFTER 14-PLUS YEARS, LELLOCK MOVING ON TO NEW HORIZONS

May 24, 2013

Class Night 2013 Photo gallery

May 24, 2013

Schedule of Local Memorial Day observances

May 23, 2013

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