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Articles from the November 20, 2018 edition


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  • Documentary to highlight career of Davis

    Nov 20, 2018

    Cowboy Strong – The Man Behind the NFR Legacy in Vegas, a special one-hour documentary produced to chronicle the incredible career of Shawn Davis, will air on CBS Sports Network on Sunday, November 25 at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. The program will re-air on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET. Davis was a three-time PRCA World Champion saddle bronc rider prior to turning his attention to the business of rodeo. That decision changed the fortunes for the sport and Las Vegas. Davis cast the deciding vote to move the National Finals Rodeo...

  • Isaac (Ike) J. Errett

    Nov 20, 2018

    Isaac (Ike) J. Errett passed away peacefully on October 20, 2018, at home, surrounded by family and friends. Isaac was born December 3rd, 1936, to Jacob and Irene Errett in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Isaac and his sister Peggy (aka: Margaret Alice) attended Greensburgh High School, after which, Isaac attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He later achieved his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the Penn State University, and Montana School of Mines (Montana Tech), respectively. In 1960, Isaac married his first wife, Helen (Patterson)....

  • Our View: Fire department needs volunteers

    Jack H. Smith, Ledger Publisher|Nov 20, 2018

    The word "hero" has a different meaning for everyone. In my eyes, a "hero" can mean anything from a past or present member of the military to a teacher who does their best each and everyday to help ensure the future is bright for a younger generation. There is also no better definition in my eyes of a hero than the local residents who are members of law enforcement, firefighters, EMS personnel or involved with search and rescue. The past few weeks in California have been a harrowing example of the dangers faced by firefighters, who always...

  • Column: Tacos?

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Nov 20, 2018

    I must have missed the memo, but somehow it feels as if society has immediately transitioned from Halloween to Christmas. I drove by a neighbor's house the other day and his yard was full of decorations. I wasn't quite sure if I wanted to throw up or pull the car over get in the back seat and sob because Thanksgiving seems to have gotten thrown out like yesterday's trash. I'm not sure if it is because "Black Friday" has turned into such a massive Pre-Christmas event, but I feel society is trending away from experiencing the true joy of...

  • Flynn continues running career

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Nov 20, 2018

    After a successful running career at Whitehall High School, 2017 graduate Hunter Flynn has continued to shine during the first two years of his collegiate career at Dickinson State University in North Dakota. Flynn is a member of the cross country team where he competes in the 8,000 meter race, two miles more than the three miles he ran as part of the Trojans cross country team. In the December to February Indoor Track season, Flynn competes in the 3,000 meter, 5,000 meter and as part of the...

  • 3 Trojans receive postseason accolades

    Staff Report|Nov 20, 2018

    The Whitehall High School football team had three players named to the Southern B All-Conference Team. Senior Cade Briggs was named to the first team at defensive back. Senior Sawyer Keener was named to the second team at both running back and linebacker. Senior Connor Johnson was also named to the second team as a kick returner....

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