Elderton News

Elderton held its fifth Light-up Night on Nov. 21. Ian Moran, son of Kevin and Nicole Moran of the Elderton area, was chosen from Butterfly Hill Preschool to be the first to flip the switch to light the town, as his mother gives him a boost.

Ronald Gary Quick, 25, of Punxsutawney received major injuries as a passenger in a vehicle operated by Marcie Marie Glatt, 23, of Punxsutawney when she lost control and crashed along Route 210 in the area of the Atwood Boat Launch just before 8 a.m. Sunday.

Armstrong School District H1N1 vaccine clinics will be open from 5-8 p.m. at the following locations: Tuesday -- Ford City High School, for Lenape, Kittanning Township and Ford City students Wednesday -- West Shamokin High School, for West Shamokin, Shannock Valley, Elderton and Dayton students Thursday -- Kittanning High School, for Kittanning and ...

The Apollo-Ridge school board will oppose a citizens groups' effort to transfer the Elderton attendance area from the Armstrong School District into Apollo-Ridge. The proposed transfer would have "an overall negative impact" on Apollo-Ridge both educationally and financially, according to an educational impact projection the Apollo-Ridge school ...

Julie Otell Johnson, 39, of McGrann, was charged with driving under the influence after she lost control of her car along Byron Street and struck a utility pole at 2:53 p.m. Oct.

Elderton fire department responded to a report of a vehicle accident with reported entrapment at 10926 Route 422 at 2:32 p.m. Friday.

South Buffalo and Freeport fire departments responded to an automatic fire alarm at 182 Northpointe Road at 10:02 a.m. Thursday.

Elderton Fire Department responded to a vehicle accident along Plumcreek Road at 1:12 p.m. Saturday.

The Elderton Volunteer Fire Department holds its second annual Apple Butter Festival on Friday and Saturday.

East Franklin and Applewold fire departments responded to a fire alarm at ACMH Hospital at 9:09 a.m. Wednesday.

The recent article 'Elderton High to stay closed' makes me shake my head in wonderment about how business is conducted at Armstrong School District board meetings.

A garage fire quickly spread to two nearby homes destroying all three structures in the middle of the afternoon Wednesday.

Throughout his tenure as superintendent of the Armstrong School District, Bill Kerr has followed principles he learned early in his professional career.

PennDOT center closed for holiday The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Sept.

Armstrong School District students performed well in the 2008-09 state assessment tests, leading the district to a positive state evaluation.

Transportation for former Elderton High School students ran smoothly and no overcrowding was seen at West Shamokin or Ford City high schools, according to Armstrong School District officials.

Armstrong School District is incorporating character education into its curriculum.

Patrick Shuster can be reached via e-mail or at 724-543-1303, ext. 1337. MANOR -- The Armstrong School District is using a new transportation software system to make sure students arrive on time for the first day of classes Monday.

Koeller graduates; to enter college Christopher Koeller, son of Arthur and Wilma Koeller, of Greer, S.C., and grandson of Frances Peters of Kittanning, and the late Ford Peters, graduated May 17 from Camden Military Academy, in Camden, S.C. Koeller was awarded a four-year ROTC scholarship and is planning to attend North Greenville University, a ...

Armstrong School District directors once again will consider reopening Elderton High School after directors voted 4-2 Monday night to consider the matter.