Slippery Rock News Archives

Adopt a dog at Hillcrest Club Pet will have dogs looking for homes at Hillcrest Dog Park, East State Street in Hermitage, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. via The Herald

“It's kind of important for my folks to see me walk at graduation, so I guess that's a motivator”

Neil Durco shows off his graduation cap and gown at Slippery Rock University on Thursday. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Angel Food Ministries signups will be 11 a.m. to 12:30 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and May 5 at Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church, 3461 Sandy Lake-New Lebanon Road. via The Herald

To parents hosting after-prom and high school graduation parties in the coming weeks: Being "cool" could carry a hefty price tag for those who live in Butler County. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The 14-day Kaleidoscope arts festival is under way at Slippery Rock University. Events began Wednesday with live bands on the quad, a book art exhibit, campus barbecue and a free concert by the poetry rock band ... via The Herald

The Rev. Mark Oerter has been named interim minister of Zion's United Church of Christ, 17 Church St., Transfer; and St. via The Herald

“He spends a lot of effort hearing students out, and I think they appreciate that and they know that he's willing to fight for their concerns.”

Villanova University sophomore Alison Flukes sat in a campus cafe discussing the presidential election with a friend while waiting to hear Chelsea Clinton talk. via Philly.com

A house on Lutes Lane caught fire about 9 a.m. today. The occupants, the family of James Beck, all got out of the house unharmed, according to a neighbor, Ken Wiegand, who first spotted the flames coming from ... via Butler Eagle

A number of YAIAA student-athletes have recently announced their college destinations. via The York Daily Record

Chelsea Clinton answered questions from Slippery Rock students and community members for about an hour. via WYTV Youngstown

After graduating from Freeport in 2005, Lacey Cochran went to Division I Bowling Green University to run track. via PittsburghLIVE.com

Chelsea Clinton will speak at Penn State Thursday on behalf of her mother's quest for the Democratic nomination for president, Sen. via Centre Daily Times

State police are investigating if arson is to blame for a blaze early this morning that destroyed a mobile home at Rock Falls Park. via Butler Eagle

“We want the program to be something they will enjoy”

They have the staff and volunteers; they have the grant funds; all they need now are the participants. via The Herald

“I am especially interested in school financing and the per-pupil cost. The board, the governor and the Legislature will certainly be interested in how we can all improve school funding and what is the most appropriate way to accomplish it.”

The state Senate has confirmed 12 members nominated by the governor to the State Board of Education, including seven new appointments. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Westminster College men's golf team placed third out of 11 teams as hosts of the Titan Invitational Monday afternoon at the New Castle Country Club. via Westminster College