SCHOOLS

Dime in a Bottle Challenge raises funds for fire department

GLEN SPEY, NY — In 2018, children at George Ross Mackenzie Elementary in Glen Spey participated in the Dime in a Bottle Challenge. The children raised $500 for the American Legion Ambulance in …

Sullivan West archer takes aim at nationals

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Last March, the Sullivan West Elementary archery club went to the National Archery in the Schools (NASP) state archery tournament for the second time. This year there was a …

Ag scholarships awarded

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne/Pike Farm Bureau announced the recipients of the Agriculture: The Heart of A Growing Wayne/Pike County scholarship. The winners were chosen on the basis of …

Biliteracy soars in Monticello

MONTICELLO, NY — More Monticello High School students than ever before have earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, thanks in part to the district’s ongoing efforts to expand …

Homestead School to host open houses

GLEN SPEY and HURLEYVILLE, NY — The Homestead School invites families, prospective students and community members to experience its inclusive learning environment during the annual Open House …

Scouts honored with conservation badges

MILFORD, PA –– Grey Towers Heritage Association recently hosted a scouting badge award ceremony on May 4 at Grey Towers National Historic Site. The ceremony recognized 30 Scouts from New …

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4-H

Go-Getters clean up the roadsides

PLEASANT MOUNT, PA — Community service is part of the focus of 4-H. The Pleasant Mount Go-Getters 4-H Club served the community at the May meeting by collecting roadside trash from Belmont …

Making Easter eggs to share

HAMLIN, PA — In April, members of the 4-H Explorers club decorated wooden Easter eggs as an arts and crafts activity to donate to the Hamlin Senior Center.

Go-Getters visit fish hatchery

PLEASANT MOUNT, PA — The PA Fish Commission at the Pleasant Mount Fish Hatchery hosted the Pleasant Mount Go-Getters for their April meeting. Walt Yetter from the hatchery provided …

Working hard for the community

BETHANY, PA — The Bethany 4-H Club has had a busy start to the new year! In February, members made Valentine’s crafts for residents of Bethany Village. In March, we made …

Honoring our Veterans

DAMASCUS TOWNSHIP, PA — The MapleLine 4-H Club participated in a very special Memorial Day tradition honoring our Veterans. As a club, we have taken over placing new flags on local …

A blanket to give children comfort

HAMLIN, PA — On May 4, Debbie Branning, chapter coordinator of the Wayne County Project Linus nonprofit organization, spoke to members of the 4-H Explorers club. Ms. Debbie explained …

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