Patrons and friends of the Donora Public Library were treated to a unique Sunday afternoon multi-media presentation of spiritual values and the real and fictionalized Old West by local historian and author, Dr. Dave Lonich.  His “Religion and the American West” presentation, drew over one hundred participants on July 31.  

The National Science Foundation has awarded PennWest California $1,228,857 for a learning community among its science faculty.  The three-year project, titled "Research-based Professional Development for Science Faculty and Its Impact on Student Learning," is under the direction of Dr. Peter Cormas, of the Department of Education; Dr. Louise Nicholson, of the Department of Biology, Dr. Kyle Fredrick, of the Department of Geosciences; and Dr. Min Li of the Department of Chemistry.  All teach on California’s campus. 

Superintendent Dr. Janet Sardon and all West Jefferson Hills School District (WJHSD) staff honored educator and community leader Mrs. Louise Biddle, who has served the West Elizabeth, Jefferson Hills and Pleasant Hills communities for the vast majority of her 98 years.  

Proceeds Will Help Animals and Wildlife