Marine Corps Pvt. Kogan M. Mitchell, son of Lisa A. and Daniel R. Mitchell, of Beavertown, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.
For 13 weeks, Mitchell stayed committed during some of the world’s most demanding entry-level military training in order to be transformed from civilian to Marine instilled with pride, discipline and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Training subjects included close-order drill, marksmanship with an M-16A4 rifle, physical fitness, martial arts, swimming, military history, customs and courtesies.
One week prior to graduation, Mitchell endured The Crucible, a 54-hour final test of recruits’ minds and bodies. Upon completion, recruits are presented the Marine Corps emblem and called Marines for the first time.
Mitchell is a 2012 graduate of Midd-West High School.
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Family and fans remember Davy Jones in his beloved Beavertown
Davy Jones' daughters Talia, Annabel, Jessica, and Sarah, along with their children, pose with the newly unveiled statue of Davy Jones on Saturday afternoon in Beavertown.
BEAVERTOWN — First, Beavertown officials and friends of the late Monkee Davy Jones commissioned a statue, but had no permanent location to display it. Then, fans complained that an 11-foot statue placing the 5-foot, 3-inch singer on a pedestal was too tall, so Altoona sculptor Chuck LaMark scaled it down.
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Picture gallery: A look back at Davy Jones celebration
Team Charlie's Angels, consisting of Keiffer Naylor, of Mifflintown, Brent Bobb, of Beavertown, Thor Edmiston, of Troxelville, David Glendeye, of Thompsontown, and rider McKenzie Herbster, of Middleburg, push for the finishline during the 1st Annual Beaver Bed Races in Beaver Springs on Saturday afternoon.
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Photo gallery: Reflecting on the Midd-West Relay for Life
Participants walk the first lap of the Midd West area Relay for Life on Friday afternoon in front of the West Snyder Elementary School in Beaver Springs.
The 2013 Midd-West Relay for Life was held in Beaver Springs on June 14-15. Check out some photos below and find out how to send us your favorite images from the event to be shown on the Midd-West community page.
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Signup Period for Easement Purchase Program
MIDDLEBURG — The Snyder County Agricultural Land Preservation Board (SCALPB) announces that the signup period for the easement purchase program will be during the month of July (July 1-31).
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Midd-West regional calendar of events for June 14-16
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Midd-West regional calendar for June 13-14
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West Snyder students learn about fire safety
Smokey the Bear
The bureau of forestry and Smokey the Bear made an appearance at the West Snyder Elementary School recently to discuss fire safety during summer activities.
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Dedication of fire vehicles set for Saturday
FREEBURG — The Freeburg and Mount Pleasant Mills fire companies will dedicate vehicles they obtained with the aid of state and federal grants.
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Midd-West Middle School Awards
From left, front row, Mustang Pride winners, Cole Sauer and Chloe Lantz; back row, Kim Felty, Donna Samuelson, principal, and Melanie Garrison.
MIDDLEBURG -- Midd-West Middle School held its annual awards assemblies on May 21 and 22. Three hundred and fifty awards were presented to 194 students in grades 6 and 7 as recognition for their achievements during the school year.
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Midd-West calendar of events for June 12-13
Midd-West regional activities planned for today and tomorrow (Wednesday June 12 through Thursday June 13) include the following:
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Middleburg cadet graduates from military academy
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Cadet William Frederick Bohm, son of Linda and Neil Bohm, of Middleburg, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy on May 25.
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Midd-West school days to become 17 minutes longer
MIDDLEBURG — Midd-West School board members voted 5-3 Monday night to extend the school day in the upcoming school year by 17 minutes.
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