At its meeting Feb. 8, the Mohawk school board:
•Hired Carrie Tomon as a long-term kindergarten substitute teacher during a maternity leave.
•Hired Cheri Gordon as a cafeteria employee.
•Approved the expulsion of a male student at the recommendation of a board committee, following a hearing. Superintendent Dr. Timothy F. McNamee would not comment further on the matter because of privacy laws.
•Accepted the resignation of Anne Kephart, adviser of the “Busted” program, effective immediately.
•Accepted the resignation of Patty Fletcher as Arrow adviser, effective at the end of the school year.
•Accepted the resignation of Chris Lorello as a cafeteria employee, effective Feb. 11.
•Granted the Mohawk Midget Football Association permission to use the high school football facilities for the 2010 season.
•Gave permission to Kayla McAnlis of New Castle to attend Mohawk this school year so she can participate in the vocational agriculture program.
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Write stuff: Children’s author visits Wilmington youngsters
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Over and back: Neshannock basketball coach rebounding from frightening stroke
All John Corey wanted was a picture. Not much else mattered at this point. A day that, at first, allowed him to spend time with his wife and three kids, ended with him clinging to a family photo and wondering if he would ever see any of them again.
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Mohawk students study at children’s center
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Lincoln to stage Shakespeare send-up
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Education task force to meet in Grove City
The Midwestern Local Task Force Right to Education meeting will be Feb. 9. The group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV in Grove City.
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In The Schools: Neshannock settles with parent
The Neshannock Township School District has reached a settlement with the parent of a special-needs child. At its meeting this month, the board agreed to pay attorney’s fees and put money aside toward the boy’s education.
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New Castle district to save with bond refinancing
The New Castle school district will save about a half-million dollars by refinancing a bond issue from 2006. At its meeting last week, the board unanimously approved a resolution to proceed with the refinancing at the recommendation of its bond counsel and financial adviser.
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No injuries reported in school bus accident
No students were injured in an accident Friday afternoon involving a Mohawk school bus. According to superintendent Kathy Kwolek, the accident occurred around 4 p.m. on Martin Kelly Spears Road in Mahoning Township.
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Larry Kelly: Lauro lived life as a champion — every day
I didn’t play for Lindy Lauro. I wasn’t good enough. And so when his daughter and namesake, Lindy, asked me to give a eulogy, I was humbled and honored. There are so many others who are more worthy to speak of his greatness.
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Students invited to enter distracted driving contest
Pennsylvania high school students are invited to enter a contest aimed at discouraging distracted driving. Students may submit a 30-second radio public service announcement and the winning announcement will be professionally produced and sent to the student’s local media market.
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