Delphine Luenenborg, 95, North Platte
by: Odean Colonial Chapel - May. 11, 2021
Obituaries
Delphine Luenenborg, 95, of North Platte peacefully passed away at home on May 9, 2021.
Delphine was born July 22, 1925 at Carl, Iowa to Floyd and Iva Freeman. She grew up on a farm in Iowa, north of Prescott, and attended a one room country school where there were a total of 10 students but she was the only one in her grade for all eight years.
When it was time for high school, Delphine moved in with her grandmother so she could attend Richland High School, south of Fontanelle, and not travel so many miles back and forth. It was in high school that she was introduced to the sport of basketball. The coach, John Nolan, told her that if she stopped running after she got the ball (which is traveling) he would make a basketball player out of her, and that he did. Delphine gave it her best and enjoyed every minute of playing time. In fact she was selected as All County Guard at the District Tou
Pa Schools React to Restriction Changes 11:14 pm
With Governor Tom Wolf’s announcement of eased restrictions going into effect on Memorial Day, how will this effect schools in Cambria County?
Although Gov. Wolf’s administration announced the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions beginning May 31, not every school district will see a significant change this year. It will depend on when the district’s graduation dates are set.
Westmont Hilltop High School seniors will be graduating on the evening of May 26, just a handful of days before Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 restrictions are set to be lifted.
“So, we will be following the old orders which limits us to 25% capacity and 50% in outdoor capacity,” said Westmont Hilltop’s superintendent, Thomas Mitchell.
Local Students Sign Letters of Intent 11:52 pm
Two Students from Richland High School decided to further their Athletic and Academic Careers. The two Wrestlers signed their National Letters of Intent on Monday.
Cooper Warshel announced that he’s going to the University of Pittsburgh. Warshel is a 4-time Southwest Regional Qualifier, three-time State Qualifier, two-time State Placer and a District 6 Champion.
Joining him was Jacob Sabol. Sabol is a 3 sport athlete. He decided to stay local to continue his Wrestling Career at the University of Pitt-Johnstown. Sabol missed this past Season due to injury, but ended his High School Career with 85 Wins and only 30 losses. He is a two time State Qauilfifer and made the LHAC All Conference Team in 2018 and 2019.
UPJ Graduation
Over 350 Pitt-Johnstown graduates graced the stage Saturday at Richland High School for commencement.
Even though the number of guests were limited due to COVID protocols, organizers say it was an exciting day to gather in person.
Last year, graduation was virtual.
The remaining 194 graduates will walk the stage Sunday before heading into the ‘real world.’
UPJ Graduation
Over 350 Pitt-Johnstown graduates graced the stage Saturday at Richland High School for commencement.
Even though the number of guests were limited due to COVID protocols, organizers say it was an exciting day to gather in person.
Last year, graduation was virtual.
The remaining 194 graduates will walk the stage Sunday before heading into the ‘real world.’