By Brenda Maguire News Writer Students at the Amity Primary Center in the Daniel Boone Area School District took part in the sixth annual Transportation Day May 23 as part of their “Things That Go” unit. “We’re really big on hands-on experiences and real life experiences. Having the kids see these up close and learnContinue reading “Amity Primary Center students learn about different vehicles”
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Life Cycle Science Center opens at Robeson Elementary
by Brenda Maguire Tri County Record Correspondent On Thursday, Robeson Elementary Center revealed its new edition, a Life Cycle Science Center, during a ribbon ceremony in front of students, teachers and donors. Due to weather conditions, the ceremony was held inside. “There are so many different things that you can do. We have the gardensContinue reading “Life Cycle Science Center opens at Robeson Elementary”
Mifflin students get a hands-on history lesson
By Brenda Maguire News Writer he sun was shining last Monday when the fifth graders at Governor Mifflin Intermediate School took part in a day long Civil War reenactment. “We believe this is our 14th year doing this, and we’ve discovered this hands-on approach is good for them. In fact, many of our fifth gradeContinue reading “Mifflin students get a hands-on history lesson”
Raider Youth Ice Hockey Club looks to bolster ranks
by Brenda Maguire Tri County Record Correspondent The Twin Valley Ice Hockey Club is accepting kids from the age of five to 18 who live in the Twin Valley School District for a season that runs from Sept. to March. The Raiders will be holding registration on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Continue reading “Raider Youth Ice Hockey Club looks to bolster ranks”
Hamburg grad to educate rural Tanzanian villages about HIV/AIDS
By Brenda Maguire Item Correspondent Laura Keller, a 2004 Hamburg Area High School graduate, will leave on May 17 for Tanzania, Africa, to educate rural villages about HIV/AIDS. View and purchase photosLaura Keller, a 2004 Hamburg Area High School graduate, will be leaving on May 17 for Tanzania, Africa, with a program called Support forContinue reading “Hamburg grad to educate rural Tanzanian villages about HIV/AIDS”
Twin Valley High School holds mock DUI
by Brenda Maguire Tri County Record Correspondent The senior class of Twin Valley High School sits in silence on the lawn by the lower parking lot watching six of their classmates after a fatal drunk driving accident. One car, with three students inside, is completely overturned while the other is right side up with oneContinue reading “Twin Valley High School holds mock DUI”
Best of NU: Sports Moment
After three games of smash-mouth hockey and 106 combined penalty minutes, the men’s hockey team punched its ticket to the Hockey East semi-finals after winning a best of three series with cross-town rival, Boston University. “It was a hard-fought series with a lot of bad blood between us,” sophomore defenseman Drew Ellement said. “We reliedContinue reading “Best of NU: Sports Moment”
Best of NU: Dunkin’ Donuts
The alarm is going off. It’s 7:30 a.m., and it’s almost time for that 8 a.m. class every Northeastern student dreads. There is just one thing to do first. Shower? No. Eat? No. Coffee? Yes, please. There are plenty of options for coffee on campus, but Northeastern students voted Dunkin’ Donuts as No. 1. BetweenContinue reading “Best of NU: Dunkin’ Donuts”
Sports Writing Final
The year was 1979. Michele Himmelberg is writing for the Fort Myers News-Press covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On this specific day, she is traveling to Minnesota for an away game against the Vikings. However, she learns that the Vikings are not letting any press into their locker room because of the one female sportsContinue reading “Sports Writing Final”