23 local football teams playoff bound & 7 receive first round bye

DIVISION I - REGION 1. (11) Columbus Marion Franklin vs (6) East Liverpool.

Cathedral Prep takes down Titusville 6-1

Community college eliminates 32 programs as 18 students finish credentials through teach-out

Trustees unanimously approved motions to formally discontinue the programs — 19 led to associate’s degrees and 13 to certificates, during a board meeting on October 21, following an academic portfolio review and program analysis.

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Erie County Community College eyes east side expansion

Erie County Community College (EC3) is forming an East Side Expansion Advisory Group to explore how the college can better serve residents in that part of the city. The group will examine things like workforce needs, transportation and access to higher education as the college considers its next steps. “This group is being formed to […]

Programs undergo review at Penn State Behrend, some face potential closure

Penn State Behrend could soon see changes to several of its academic programs. The university is recommending the closure of its physics and secondary education in mathematics majors, while combining its English major with the creative writing program. Another ten programs at Behrend are set to undergo additional review within the next year. Behrend spokesperson […]

BERRY EXCITED: Easton Vogan Eager for Next Chapter with Thiel College Cheerleading

SENECA, Pa. (EYT) — Cranberry Junior-Senior High School senior Easton Vogan made his verbal commitment earlier this month to attend Thiel College as a part of their competition and game-day cheerleading team. Although Cranberry no longer has its own cheerleading program, Vogan has taken advantage of the cooperative agreement...

Chardon schools investigating alleged misconduct toward Harvey marching band at football game

CHARDON, Ohio (WOIO) - Chardon Local Schools shared a statement Monday regarding allegations of inappropriate conduct associated from a football game last week. According to the Chardon Schools statement, the inappropriate behavior occurred at the football game against Harvey High School on Oct. 23. Painesville City Schools told 19 News...

Take a look at the Mahoning Matters Super 7 high school football ranking

Unbeaten Division V powerhouse Girard maintained its No. 1 ranking, but some new teams moved into spots in this week’s mahoningmatters.com Super 7 high school football poll. Girard, which has held the No. 1 spot since the middle of the campaign, capped a perfect 10-0 regular season last week to maintain its top spot in the poll.

Giving You the Business: Mercyhurst Preparatory School

For the past several months, Mercyhurst Preparatory School has been marking a major milestone. Through ribbon cuttings, rallies and other special events, the school community has been celebrating 100 years of faith-based education and tradition in Erie County. Located along East Grandview Boulevard, with Mercyhurst University just beyond its campus,...

554 students attend 2026 Homecoming

Homecoming was a great night for the Ramblers on Oct. 17. More than 500 students attended the Old Hollywood-themed dance, making memories, dancing with friends, and taking pictures. The Homecoming Court showed off their dance moves before King Nik Blanchard and Queen Kate Peterson were announced. Students enjoyed the music...

Mercyhurst Hosts Campus Day of Action Supporting Immigrants

For the eighth consecutive year, Mercyhurst University will participate in the national "I Stand with Immigrants" Campus Day of Action, an initiative that reflects the Sisters of Mercy's commitment to immigration advocacy and support for immigrant communities. The university has planned two events on October 27, aimed at fostering solidarity,...

Mercyhurst Prep clinches region title with win over Cambridge Springs

Mercyhurst Prep 33, Cambridge Springs 17

Highlights: Mercer vs. Farrell high school football

Mercer is 0-8 on the season. Farrell is 7-1.

WATCH: Steelers 2026 High School Football Showcase - Week 9 recap

Watch a recap of the Week 9 High School Football Showcase Game of the Week between Central Valley and New Castle, with Charlie Batch on-hand to see all of the action.

PSU Behrend breaks ground on Center for Manufacturing Competitiveness

A multi-million-dollar project years in the making broke ground at Penn State Behrend on Friday, marking what the school is calling an investment in the future of our region. The Center for Manufacturing Competitiveness in Knowledge Park will take about 18 months to build. Funding for the $19.2 million project was provided by the American […]

Penn State review recommends closure of 3 Behrend programs

A review of Penn State undergraduate programs recommends closing three at Behrend and giving another look at 10 more there in a year. Pennsylvania State University this fall shared its Academic Portfolio and Program Review final recommendations . Included were 43 recommendations for Penn State Behrend in Harborcreek Township. Options for each program were to close it, maintain it, promote it or review it in one year. What is the Penn State APPR? "A multi-year process, the APPR seeks to align Penn State’s academic offerings with student and market demand, allow for continued investment in high-growth programs, and connect academic offerings with the University’s mission and goals," according to online information from the Penn State provost's office. Teams reviewed Penn State’s 403 baccalaureate and associate degree programs, according to news released by the university . The final recommendations were announced in October and include closure in coming years for 47 programs due to low student demand, combined employment opportunity, program realignment and other factors. Nine of those currently have no enrolled students and 15 already have submitted formal teach-out proposals and/or enrollment holds. Using spring 2026 enrollment, a total of 784 students were in programs recommended for closure and Penn

Titusville opens wrestling for female athletes

Titusville High School female athletes finally have an opportunity to participate in a sport that locally has only been for boys. Coaches Craig Mehlenbacher and Mo Burns presented school board members at a public meeting, Monday, with a brief look at girls wrestling - which they described as a growing sport across western Pennsylvania and locally.

County Rivals Unite for Football and a Good Cause

Russell, PA — The Eisenhower Knights and Warren Dragons are set to meet on the football field for the first time in a matchup that players and coaches hope will mark the beginning of a lasting county rivalry. The game, scheduled for 7:00PM Friday, October 23rd at Eisenhower High...

Behrend Breaks Ground on New Chapter

Penn State Behrend has broken ground on a $19.2 million Center for Manufacturing Competitiveness, a 31,000-square-foot facility designed to advance manufacturing research, innovation, and workforce training in the region.