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ASD spotlights Top 10 students of Class of 2026

Scholarships presented to future helpers during commissioners meeting

Founders & Guardians: James Lafayette

Local fundraising initiative eclipses $350,000 to benefit refugees of war-torn nation

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ASD spotlights Top 10 students of Class of 2026

FOR THE LEADER TIMES
19 hrs ago

Armstrong School District recently released biographies for the Top 10 student graduates of the district’s Class of 2026:

Scholarships presented to future helpers during commissioners meeting

By DENNIS PHILLIPS Associate Editor
19 hrs ago

Future helpers pursuing degrees in clinical and behavioral services received scholarships during this week’s regular meeting of Armstrong County’s board of commissioners.

Several personnel recommendations approved during county salary board meeting

By DENNIS PHILLIPS Associate Editor
19 hrs ago

Several personnel recommendations were approved during this week’s meeting of Armstrong County salary board.

Founders & Guardians: James Lafayette

By MICHAEL R. MCGOUGH For The Leader Times
19 hrs ago

Very little is documented about the early life of James Lafayette, a person born into slavery.

Local fundraising initiative eclipses $350,000 to benefit refugees of war-torn nation

By A.J. PANIAN Managing Editor
19 hrs ago

A local fundraising initiative to benefit those affected by the conflict in Ukraine recently surpassed $350,000, according to a recently issued release by the Rev. Chuck King of Frontier Harvest Ministries of Ford City.

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Renegades suffer senior legion loss following Burrell walk-off

STAFF REPORT Leader Times
Jun 17, 2026

Burrell scored a walk-off run in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Young Township 3-2 in a close senior legion contest on Monday.

Fabian continues strong summer on the mound

FOR THE LEADER TIMES
Jun 13, 2026

Anderson Fabian of Ford City is picking up right where he left off last summer as he prepares for his collegiate career at University of Mount Union.

Badac, Armstrong Junior Legion stay perfect with 2-0 victory over Kiski Post

By JOE RHOADES High Top Sports Network
Jun 4, 2026

Armstrong pitcher Liam Badac improved to 2-0 on the season as Armstrong Junior Legion blanked Kiski Post 114, 2-0. Badac pitched all seven innings, allowing just two hits, walking five, and striking out four. His season ERA remains at 0.00 over 15 innings, and he has struck out 17 batters so…

Obituaries

Barry L. Boarts

19 hrs ago

Barry L. Boarts, 70, of Ford City, died Thursday, June 18, 2026, at West Penn Hospital.

David W. Fair

19 hrs ago

David W. Fair, 65, of Kittanning, passed away peacefully in his residence on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Tami L. Toy

19 hrs ago

Tami L. Toy, 67, of Templeton (Kellersburg), passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

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A Letter to Dad

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Dear Dad,

The American who helped make Toyota successful

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I am going to answer a question I am still asked every week, especially since I have test driven nearly 1,750 vehicles since 1994. That question is simple: What car would you buy today after driving all those vehicles?