Erie Preparatory Academy to Close Due to Lack of Funding

Erie News Now has learned that Erie Preparatory Academy, the boarding school on Oliver Road that focuses on international students and athletics, will close as early as November 23 because of a lack of funding. A letter sent to staff, students and families says the school does not have sufficient...

Highlights: Hickory vs. Fort LeBoeuf high school football

The Hornets (9-1) will advance to play Sharon in the District X Final next week.

New Schooling Option for Erie Preparatory Students

Parents and students at Erie Preparatory Academy had a chance today to learn about another private school option after the Erie school said it is closing this month because of a lack of funding. A counselor and the head of school at West Nottingham Academy based in Colora, Maryland gave...

Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton repeats in Class C football

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — The combined football team from Chautauqua Lake, Westfield and Brocton schools had to replace nine starters on offense and eight on defense from last year’s Section VI Class C championship roster. The Eagles improved as the season went along. “Six seconds at a time.” That was the mantra instilled by coach […]

Longtime Educator, Administrator Mike Mansfield Retiring

An educator and administrator who has worked in multiple Chautauqua County school districts for about three decades has decided to call it a career. Mike Mansfield, who is currently the Dunkirk City School District's Business Administrator, will officially retire at the end of January 2027. WDOE News spoke with Mansfield following this week's Dunkirk School Board meeting. Mansfield says that he's always wanted to "leave places better" than when he got there. He says that's part of why he decided to stay in Dunkirk after stepping down as Superintendent in July 2025...

Kennedy Catholic star signs with Division I program

Kennedy Catholic senior basketball standout Tori Harvey is heading to Canisius to continue her athletic and academic career following graduation. Harvey signed her Letter of Intent Thursday morning. She’s racked up the accolades throughout her career with the Golden Eagles. Harvey is a state champion and has scored 1,166 career...

Lancers bring home D-10 4A football title in dramatic fashion, Trojans, Bison fall in postseason in FNL part one (11-13-26)

Friday Night Lights part one (11-13-26): High school football playoffs: D-10 4A championship: General McLane 35 – Cathedral Prep 31 6A first round: State College 46 – McDowell 14 3A semifinals: Hickory 49 – Fort LeBoeuf 7 Sharon 27 – Grove City 14

Eight Cathedral Prep student athletes sign to compete in college sports

Eight Cathedral Prep student athletes signed their letters of intent on Thursday afternoon as part of a signing day ceremony. The following will take that next step: Jordan Senz – soccer – Louisville Colette Speros – volleyball – Canisius Kamryn Resureccion – volleyball – Southwestern Makayla Stutts – cross country and track – Slippery Rock […]

RIVERA IS GOING TO GANNON

BOARDMAN OH- Boardman High School senior Mikayla Rivera has announced her commitment to continue her academic and softball career at Gannon University, where she will compete at the collegiate level. Rivera has been a standout member of the Boardman softball program throughout her high school career, earning recognition for her...

High school cafe: Behind the scenes of Seneca Valley’s Raider Roast

JACKSON TWP — Acquiring workplace skills is at the center of the vocational readiness class at Seneca Valley Senior High School, and a great of deal of the path to get there lies outside a traditional classroom space. A student-run cafe on the premises has come to be the...

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Students experience ongoing issues with mold in dorms

A musty smell filled the room as Jamie Marchewka, ’27, discovered what appeared to be mold spreading across several surfaces, including the window blinds, air vents, light fixtures and the bathroom toilet of her North Village II dorm. A number of students at Allegheny College have reported issues with...

Player of the Game: Sharon’s Cassius Hosey

Sharon's Cassius Hosey was named Player of the Game for his efforts in the Tigers' 27-14 win over Grove City on Friday night.

High School Football tonight: Karns City in PIAA/North Catholic in WPIAL/Grove City in D10

The Karns City Gremlins will meet Westinghouse in the state District 8-9 Championship game tonight at Cupples Stadium in Pittsburgh. Kick-off is 7pm. The D-9 champion Gremlins enter the game 9-1. Westinghouse is 9-0. WPIAL High school football playoffs tonight:. North Catholic will face Hopewell at Chartiers Valley high school...

Liberty Athletic Director placed on leave following ‘incident’ on October 30

LIBERTY - Liberty Local Schools Athletic Director Todd Smith has been placed on paid administrative leave. A spokesperson for Liberty Local Schools confirmed with 21 News that Smith was placed on paid administrative leave as the district conducts an internal review of an “incident” that occurred on Friday, October 30.

Apollo-Ridge recovers from gaffe, smothers Neshannock to reach WPIAL Class 2A semifinals

Apollo-Ridge quarterback Chris Dailey knows there is no magic switch that will allow misfortune to solely torture an opponent. Poor decisions made on the field can punish the Vikings, as well. After one of his mistakes nearly turned the tide in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal Friday at Owens Field,...

Shenango grinds down Monessen in Class A quarterfinals

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. For Shenango coach Casey Hilton, that has been his team’s motto through its undefeated season. Coming into Friday’s Class A quarterfinal matchup, the Wildcats had only passed the ball 25 times the entire season but had carried a whopping 385 times.

Week 12 WPIAL Football Previews Presented by Doran Concrete

The weekly high school football previews are presented by Doran Concrete. Laying the foundation for Week 12 of the high school football season. For more information on what Doran Concrete can do for you, visit them online at DoranConcrete.com. Week 2 of win-or-go-home. Nothing better than this time of year...

Week 12 in D9 football: Class 1A Semis, Karns City at Westinghouse powered by Car-Mate Trailers

Four District 9 teams remain alive in the football postseason. Three play this week. While Punxsutawney gets its second straight weekend off as it awaits the District 6 champion next week in the first round of the PIAA Class 3A playoffs, two Class 1A semifinal games and the District 8/9 Class 2A Sub-Regional final make up Friday’s schedule.

Franklin Area Jr./Sr. High School Announces Honor Roll Students

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Principals Kris Miller Jr. and Thomas Holoman released the honor roll lists for Franklin Area Jr./Sr. High School, recognizing students in grades six through 12 for their grades during the first nine-week grading period. Students must earn at least 93 percent in all classes during...