Hollidaysburg Area School District has announced the dates for registration for students entering kindergarten and first grade in the 2024-25 school year. Children who are 5 years old before Sept. 1, 2024, are eligible for kindergarten. Children who are 6 years old before Sept. 1, 2024, are eligible for first grade. Students currently enrolled in […]
HOLLIDAYSBURG Curtis A. Whitesel was approved as the new superintendent of the Hollidaysburg Area School District during a Wednesday night board meeting. Whitesel, who is currently superintendent of Bald Eagle Area School District and a 25-year education administration veteran, is contracted with the district until 2029. Whitesel has previously served as principal for the […]
Blair projects receive grants Several Blair County projects received PA Farm Bill Agriculture & Youth Grants, according to Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. The Williamsburg Community Junior Senior High School received $7,500 for overhauling small gas engines, while Spring Cove School District received $7,493 to update its agriculture curriculum. Tyrone Area School District received $7,468 for […]
HARRISBURG Hollidaysburg native Sam Dunkle has been hired as Blair County’s court administrator. Dunkle, who has been the commandant at the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home, is slated to begin his new job on Jan. 16, filling a vacancy created last year when Court Administrator Nicole Smith resigned for another job. “We are thrilled to welcome […]