Ligonier Valley High School graduation tonight

June 1, 2016 / Front Page

Ligonier Valley High School graduation tonight

Ligonier Valley High School’s 2016 commencement will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 1. The ceremony will be held at Weller Field on Fairfield Street on Ligonier, weather permitting. If held at Weller Field, it will be open to the public. More...

GL headed to state playoffs

Greater Latrobe’s Karley Kovatch (center) is congratulated by her teammates, including Kiley Myers (31), Morgan Schweizer (34) and Aimee Siecinski (24), after a three-run homer in the top of th More...

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Lifestyles

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Campus Corner

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Police Roundup

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Feds: Latrobe woman repeatedly dislocated shoulder to get pain pills

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Derry Area High School graduation set Thursday

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Local & State News

It’s time for high school graduations, baccalaureates, picnics

2016 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS Ligonier Valley 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at Weller Field (weather permitting; open to public) or high school auditorium (ticket only). Greensburg Salem More...

Utility agency ordered to release records that led to fine

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Pennsylvania to write medical marijuana program rules

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World News

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Sports

Kovatch, Carr come through again for Lady Wildcats in win over North Allegheny in WPIAL softball consolation game

Qualify for state playoffs for second time in three years as district’s third-place representative

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Bulletin Sports Editor

CALIFORNIA — First, she does it with her glove...then, her bat. One week earlier , Greater Latrobe shortstop Karley Kovatch makes two late defensive plays, one that saved a sure two runs, to preserve a 5-4 win over Shaler Area — the No. More...

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June 1, 2016 / Front Page