BELLWOOD — Juniata Valley senior Ella McCrum has been getting the most out of her senior year
both in track and field and last fall in cross country
after putting in a lot of work following a disappointing junior year
She continued her special season by breaking two meet records at Monday’s Bellwood-Antis Invitational and earning the female outstanding runner award a year after she struggled to get to the finish line in a shorter race than two of the ones she dominated on Monday
I could barely run the 800,” McCrum said
I’m super proud of myself that I ran the mile and the two mile and got the records
I’m really happy with the improvements that I have made.”
McCrum won the 1600 in 5:11.07 to break Chloe May of Bedford’s record of 5:14.61 set last year and then won the 3200 in 11:20.03
topping the record of Bishop Guilfoyle’s Sonja Hinish from 2003 of 11:28.22
“I’m very excited about it,” McCrum said
and I’m not really used to running in the heat yet
and I’m definitely happy about the records.”
Monday’s weather jumped 30 degrees from morning temperatures to the peak over 70 degrees in the afternoon
but it’s good to help me get used to what the conditions could be like,” McCrum said
“You never know what you’re going to get during track season
The records at the Bellwood-Antis Invitational aren’t the only ones McCrum has set this year
Two of the others hit a little closer to home
the senior broke the school records in both the 1600 and 3200
“She’s definitely been waiting for me to get them,” McCrum said
“I know she was super excited when I finally did it this year.”
McCrum set her records on Monday despite neither race being close
She topped Central’s Lanee Berkhimer
by more than 15 seconds in the mile and 23 seconds in the two-mile run
“It is definitely really challenging,” McCrum said
“That’s something that I have been really working on — being able to push myself even when there’s not someone right behind me
I definitely think I do run better when someone is pushing me
I was still able to get those records and push myself without anyone pushing me today.”
McCrum has a few more goals she’d like to reach
“I want to break five minutes in the mile and break 11 minutes in the two mile,” McCrum said
“I might also try to run the 800 a little bit too.”
Other award winners on Monday included Huntingdon’s Cole Lane (outstanding male jumper)
Bellwood-Antis’ Jayce Quick (outstanding male thrower)
Central Cambria’s Dom Kuntz (outstanding male runner)
Cambria Heights’ Brielle McMillen (outstanding female jumper) and Huntingdon’s Kiayah Walters (outstanding female thrower)
Kuntz started the day by anchoring Central Cambria’s championship 3200-meter relay team before he won the 1600 in 4:36.22 just ahead of runner-up teammate Ethan Haycisak (4:41.24)
He capped off his day by winning the 800 in 2:05.27 and leading Central Cambria to a second-place finish in the 1600 relay
“I want to pull in as many points for the team as possible,” Kuntz said
“I want to make states in at least one individual event and the (3200 relay) and our (1600 relay) team has a chance
I want to get myself and as many teammates to states as possible.”
Kuntz also said the sudden warm weather was something that required some adjustments
“It’s definitely tougher,” Kuntz said
If you look at the weather beforehand and plan your hydration out
Kuntz is working his way back into shape after a slow start to the track season
“I had bronchitis the first couple weeks of the track season,” Kuntz said
“But I was able to train through it and am feeling better now
I’m finally getting down that anchor leg and being there for my team.”
Quick won the shot put by throwing 46 feet
and he was second in the disc with a throw of 129 feet
Lane won the long jump and was second in the triple jump to help the Bearcats win a close battle for the boys team title
three points ahead of Northern Cambria and Central Cambria
won the javelin and was fourth in the shot put
Central Cambria’s 3200 girls relay team began the day with a victory and still has two members
from a state championship squad from two years ago
Paige Alexander and Alaina Long are the other two legs of this year’s team
“This is the start of when all the fun meets are starting,” Abigail Sheehan said
“I’m really excited to see what we can do
We’re really excited about our relay team this year
I try to lead the team and be the best example
and I think that’s important.”
Abigail Sheehan later won the 800-meter run in 2:28.37
“We practice in literally any weather conditions
so I think we’re prepared for any weather
no matter what the meet is,” Abigail Sheehan said
Other solo male winners included Ethan Haycisak of Central Cambria
who won the 200 in 23.33 and Cayden Pellegrine of Bellwood-Antis
Central Cambria freshman Courtney Gleason won the 400 in 1:01.41
Tyrone’s Lola Woomer won the high jump
Tyrone’s Sarah Chichester of Tyrone won the 200 in 26.64
and Alayna Mingle of Central won the girls shot put with a throw of 32-11.5
Bellwood-Antis freshman Ella Cherry led a group of three Lady Blue Devil winners by winning two events
the 100 dash in 12.85 seconds and the long jump 16 feet
She was third in triple jump and third in 200
and I see my progress in everything,” Cherry said
I want to keep making progress and stay consistent.”
Other winners for B-A included Emma Taneyhill
who won the discus with a throw of 119 feet
The victories helped contribute to Bellwood’s 104-93 win over runner-up Tyrone
The Lady Blue Devils won their own invitational for the first time since 2002
The event goes back to 1940 on the boys side and 1967 on the girls
“We couldn’t have asked for a better day today
Overall this has been an incredible season for our girls,” Bellwood-Antis girls track and field coach Jennifer Soisson said
“We have depth and talent across events
broke school records earlier this month and then broke their own record again last week and today
The records they broke earlier this month were from the late 90s/early 2000s
so it was timely for the team to win the B-A Invitational for the first time since 2002
We ask them to give their best effort each day and today their collective best efforts brought home the win.”
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A tragic house fire in Blair County claimed the life of 61-year-old Tammy Stewart late Monday night
on the 400 block of South Second Street in Bellwood
The deputy coroner arrived shortly after midnight and pronounced Stewart dead at the scene
The rest of the family's bad shape."
Investigators are still working to determine the official cause of the fire
they reportedly shared with Stewart's father a possible scenario
there's a couch right inside that window that runs this way and she was laying on the couch and they figured maybe she was smoking and dropped a cigarette
The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing
The Village of Bellwood is working with Cook County to create a climate resiliency plan following a community-driven process
engaging residents and stakeholders to understand climate hazards
set goals and identify and prioritize actions
Completing and implementing the plan will improve Bellwood’s resiliency to the effects of climate change
including severe weather events such as heavy rain
Bellwood will also receive funding to support actions to manage stormwater through green infrastructure
promote residents’ health and well-being and bolster community assets to lessen negative impacts from a changing climate.
A climate resiliency plan helps guide a community’s investments strategically and with an eye toward evolving conditions
ensuring that projects provide benefits to the people and neighborhoods most affected by climate change
Communities throughout Cook County are already experiencing the effects of climate change
More frequent and severe weather events such as intense rainstorms have led to damaging and disruptive flooding
Extreme heat has caused health concerns and loss of life
a local government can strategically map out the investments and programs it will pursue to prepare for hazards
reduce potential damage and protect residents’ health and well-being
A climate resiliency plan helps a community understand where they are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change
set goals for the future and establish and prioritize measures that can help it achieve its resiliency goals.
The Village will consider the following issues and opportunities
along with other community priorities that emerge through the planning process
the climate resiliency plan will establish Bellwood’s priorities and needs through public input and participation
in partnership with Cook County and a team of consultants
focus groups and meetings with a wide range of community stakeholders and residents
members of the community can voice their top concerns and issues
define a vision and priorities and provide feedback on the plan.
Public events and other opportunities to voice your concerns and priorities will be publicized through the Village’s and Cook County’s website, newsletters and social media. We encourage you to contact environment@cookcountyil.gov to sign up for updates
including opportunities to participate in and help shape the Bellwood climate resiliency plan.
The climate resiliency plan will include recommendations for potential projects that will help the community achieve resiliency goals and guidance to implement them
Cook County is committed to helping Bellwood secure funding so that projects can be designed and constructed
Recommendations in the plan may include projects that address flooding like green infrastructure and stormwater improvements
projects that address the impacts of heat such as tree plantings and steps to build local capacity to adapt to climate impacts.
The climate resiliency planning process will take place from early 2024 through early 2025
Most community input events will occur in spring and summer 2024
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The Custodial and Maintenance Workers of Bellwood School District #88 have secured big raises in their new contract
The three-year agreement will bring the workers pay raises of 8.7-11.7 percent over the course of the contract
The new contract also includes up to ten paid vacation days
the contract provides for rolling over unused vacation leave
“This contract represents a significant improvement in pay and benefits for our members,” said Elliott Gordon-El
“Our bargaining team and our union stood strong to ensure we receive a contract that respects the work we do.”
A 61-year-old Bellwood woman died late Monday in a fire at her house on the 400 block of South Second Street in the borough
The body of Tammy Stewart was found in the living room
Coroner Ray Benton has not ruled on the cause and manner of death
pending an autopsy to be conducted today in State College
Stewart was alone in the house when the fire started
A woman who recently became Stewart’s tenant and who was out with friends came home with at least one of those friends to find the house ablaze
according to people familiar with what happened
A state police fire marshal is investigating and is also waiting on the autopsy results
according to Troop G spokesman Jacob Rhymestine
Stewart was a Bellwood native who attended Bellwood-Antis High School
Stewart was the best friend of Taylor’s late sister
Stewart was outgoing and friendly and well-known around town
She had a good sense of humor and often “laughed at stupid little things,” Taylor said
One of the things that regularly amused her was the jealousy of her cat
for the attention Stewart paid to her other cat
“She would crack up,” Taylor said
Taylor suspects that both cats died in the fire
both the cats probably jumped on Stewart’s lap
who moved in as a friend to help Stewart financially for 15 months
the American Legion (also known as the United Veterans Home Association) and in an Altoona-based bowling league
“I’m going to the club,” Stewart would say
“Her cats were her kids,” she said
“She had the biggest heart,” White said
and had been injured in recent times — breaking her arm and her foot
hurting her shoulder and sustaining a blow to her head from a fall
“(But) she didn’t quit,” Taylor said
Stewart had struggled to obtain disability
but friends and her “tight family” provided lots of help
“(But) I don’t know that anybody didn’t like her,” White said
“She’ll be missed,” White said
Firefighters were at the small house in minutes
as it is only a block away from the Excelsior station
It’s possible the house could be renovated
although modern code requirements could make it prohibitively expensive
His department is waiting to determine whether a “debriefing” — a generalized counseling session for department members — would be helpful
Mirror Staff Writer William Kibler is at 814-949-7038
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Pa (WJAC) — State police in Blair County have identified the suspect accused of starting a fire inside the Bellwood-Antis middle school early Tuesday morning
Police say 19-year-old Elias Alley reportedly admitted to lighting garbage on fire inside the school's wrestling room
first responders were dispatched to the middle school building
after a fire was discovered near the gymnasium/boiler room area
Investigators noted that when troopers arrived on scene
they also discovered blood leading away from the fire scene
troopers learned that the suspect had reportedly broken into a nearby classroom and surveillance video reportedly showed the suspect walking towards the gymnasium
Police say the suspect then started a fire inside the wrestling room and also damaged a window inside the coaches' office
Investigators say the suspect was eventually identified as Alley
who reportedly confessed to breaking the classroom window and then setting a garbage can on fire inside the wrestling room
Authorities also noted that Alley had noticeable cuts on his arms
from when he reportedly "dove" through the classroom window
Police say Alley also admitted to wearing the same clothing as the suspect on the school surveillance video
Bellwood-Antis school officials announced that both the middle and high schools will operate remotely for the remainder of the week
Alley was arraigned Tuesday afternoon on several charges
criminal trespass and institutional vandalism
the judge set Alley's bail at $1 million
citing "flight risk" concerns and noting that he allegedly receives several thousand dollars each month in a "structured settlement."
"there is no way I can make that."
Alley also informed the judge that he is not employed and is not a student
Court officials noted that Alley also has outstanding charges for simple assault and theft
Online court records show that a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec
and Alley is jailed at the Blair County Prison
Bellwood-Antis School District officials have closed the middle and high schools following an alleged act of arson inside one of the district's buildings
Authorities say the fire broke out at 3 a.m
Tuesday in the gymnasium and boiler room area of the middle school
Excelsior Fire Department responded to the blaze
officials say the middle school and high school buildings were reportedly filled with smoke and were rendered unsafe
Officials with the school district say a suspect for the arson has been taken into custody and Pennsylvania State Police
Stay with us online and on-air for further updates to this developing story
TYRONE — Amariah Sprankle hit her second home run of the season Tuesday to help the Tyrone softball team beat Bellwood-Antis
Sprankle and Ally McNelis each finished with two RBIs
Lucy Fogelman led Tyrone (3-5) also had two hits with three RBIs
Bellwood-Antis got two hits from Karlie Sweigert
Winning pitcher Kaitlyn Rockwell scattered seven hits
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CLAYSBURG — Claysburg-Kimmel improved to 10-0 with a 6-1 win over Tussey Mountain
Winning pitcher Launa Musselman struck out six
Bella Francona had two hits and three RBIs to go with two hits and two RBIs from Musselman
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Claysburg-Kimmel 003 210 X — 6 11 1
Records: Tussey Mountain (4-6); Claysburg-Kimmel (10-0)
four runs and six RBIs as Hollidaysburg outlasted Bishop Guilfoyle
AJ Good added two hits and three RBIs for the Lady Tigers
CRESSON — Sophia Rabatin homered and drove in four runs to help Penn Cambria defeat Bishop Carroll Catholic
Alyse Rabatin and Emily Farabaugh combined to throw a three-inning perfect game and strike out five for the Lady Panthers
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NEW PARIS — Central Cambria dropped to 6-3 with a 7-3 loss at Chestnut Ridge
Grace Lazor had three hits for the Lady Lions while teammates Alli Yarnell and Emma Calligan each added two hits
Keira Link was 3-for-4 with a home run for the Lady Red Devils
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Records: Central Cambria (6-3); Chestnut Ridge (7-2)
MORRISDALE — Makena Moore outdueled Madison Peterson to help West Branch top Glendale
Moore allowed just one hit and struck out 17 while Peterson allowed just four hits
CURWENSVILLE — Despite a home run and three RBIs from Kassidy Watson
Braelyn Hall added a triple and RBI for the Lady Hornets
Multiple hits–Wischuck 3 (C); Harman 2 (JV)
WILLIAMSBURG — Moshannon Valley’s Annabeth Anderson threw a three-inning perfect game and struck out all but one batter she faced to finish with eight strikeouts
and drove in seven runs in the Damsels’ 21-0 win over Williamsburg
Williamsburg 0 00 XXX X– 0 0 5
LOYSBURG — Southern Huntingdon defeated Northern Bedford
Mylee Mitchell hit a solo home run for NBC
Records: Northern Bedford (3-6); Southern Huntingdon (9-1)
MARTINSBURG — Central managed just three hits in a 10-0 setback to Philipsburg-Osceola
Winning pitcher Alivia Bizzarri struck out seven and had an RBI double
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CLYMER — Lyndsey Castel singled and drove in two runs
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Pa (WJAC) — A new trial date is now set for a former Blair County school official accused of covering up the sex crimes of a former wrestling coach
a new jury was seated for the trial of Timothy Andrekovich
Andrekovich -- a former Bellwood-Antis head wrestling coach -- will stand trial on child endangerment charges
along with former athletic director Charles Burch
are accused of trying to hide child sex abuse by former junior-high wrestling coach Ryan Blazier
Officials say the trial is now scheduled to begin July 7th and the attorney general's office is prosecuting the case
This is the second jury and trial date in the case
The first jury was seated back in December
Jury selection for Burch is now scheduled for April 30th -- with no trial date yet in his case
Photo courtesy of Excelsior Fire Department
A Bellwood woman was killed in a late night house fire Monday
According to the Blair County Coroner’s Office
61-year-old Tammy Stewart was pronounced dead at the scene of the dwelling fire
Monday to the fire that was reported as a working fire with entrapment
The blaze was a block from the fire station and despite the efforts of multiple firefighters and fire companies
The state police fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate
The coroner pronounced Steward dead shortly after midnight Tuesday
Stewart’s cause of death is pending investigation and an autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday
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Former Penn State Lady Lion and Bellwood-Antis graduate Alli Campbell announced her commitment to Fairfield University in Connecticut on Tuesday
Campbell had pictures of her in a Fairfield jersey with a graphic that read
Campbell was recruited out of high school by Fairfield coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis when she was an assistant at Minnesota
“I chose Fairfield because of the people there,” Campbell said in a text message to the Mirror
“I’ll have the opportunity to be coached by one of the best staffs in the country and join a team that consistently wins games and championships
and I’m excited to join the Stag family.”
The Stags coach was equally excited about landing Campbell
Grateful our paths have crossed again 6 years later and can’t wait to coach you!,” Thibault-DuDonis posted on X
Campbell entered the transfer portal after last season when the Lady Lions went 10-19 overall and 1-17 in the Big Ten
Campbell was fourth on the team with 8.1 points per game and started 23 of the team’s 29 games
Fairfield won the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference last season and was a 12-seed in the NCAA Tournament
ultimately falling to Kansas State in the first round
The Stags went 28-5 on the season with wins over Wake Forest and Villanova
Fairfield returns its top two scorers from last season in sophomores Meghan Andersen (14.8 points per game) and Kaety L’Amoreaux (12.4 ppg)
Campbell was one of nine Lady Lions who entered the portal at the end of the season
Elliot and Murray were all double-digit scorers
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emotions ran high for the Central Mountain girls basketball team
Prior to its matchup against Bellwood-Antis (3-3)
the program honored longtime Lady Wildcats staple Mike Flanigan
who passed away in September after a year-long battle with cancer
the Wildcats would quickly compose themselves following the ceremony
And they’d proceed to compose themselves again and again throughout the night
as the Blue Devils gave them all they could handle
Though Bellwood-Antis took its first lead of the game midway through the fourth
Central Mountain’s drive to win never wavered
Its senior class played lights out for the rest of the period
making multiple contested layups and converting from the line when it mattered
as the Wildcats pulled out the 56-53 victory
not once,” said Central Mountain senior Taylor Doyle on the win
“When we walked into the locker room after the ceremony
come out here and play the game for Mike because in all
that’s what this game was for.”
missing her first eight shots from the field before obtaining one just before the half ended
But when it mattered most in the second half
the team’s leading scorer rose to the occasion
With just over three minutes left in the game
5 blocks) would convert a timely and-one to give the team a 50-47 lead
A quick miss from the Wildcats would give them the ball back with a chance to take another step towards icing things
Doyle would secure her fourth steal of the night before getting fouled at the other end
she’d proceed to hit two free throws to give the team some much needed momentum
hitting another on the next possession to tie it
fellow senior Lena Walker would hit a contested layup to give the team the lead back at 53-51
going 1-of-2 from the line on the next possession to make it 54-52
including everyone and being together,” said Walker when discussing the keys to the win
“We’re very good at passing the ball around and getting opening looks and that kind of stuff.”
“It was definitely scary when they were up with two minutes
Central Mountain went into the second quarter with a 12-5 lead and instantly saw it evaporate
as the Blue Devils knocked down multiple threes
after starting the third quarter with a 7-0 run to up its lead to 11
Bellwood-Antis would go on a 15-4 run to tie it at 36-36
outscoring the Blue Devils 8-4 to finish the second and 6-2 to cap the third
“I was encouraged to see that,” emphasized Central Mountain head coach Scott Baker when discussing the team’s composure throughout the game
We kind of lost our composure a little bit but being in a situation like that for the first time this season
we made enough plays obviously to come out on top.”
Taylor Doyle posted a double-double on the night
scoring 13 of her 16 points in the second half and grabbing eight of her 12 boards in the first
Walker led the team in assists (four) on the night and in scoring through the first half
And sophomore Camdyn Weaver was impactful from start to conclusion
two steals) converted a timely three-point play in the fourth
which followed up a similarly timely layup from Weaver
with those two plays helping the team turn a 44-42 deficit into a 47-44 lead
And Morgan Davis and Elise McKean made an impact off the bench
the Wildcats have now won two straight after starting the season 0-3
Coupled with the added emotion of pulling that off on an emotional night
they head into their next stretch of games with a revitalized sense of confidence
“It was definitely big,” said Baker
but I do think there was a little extra edge tonight
clean up some things to head into the bulk of the season.”
“We played two really tough teams in the beginning and that was kind of hard on us
we went in and grinded it out and this one
we were just due for it,” emphasized Walker
“Our confidence is so high right now as a team and I think we’re going to do such great things.”
“There’s going to be more from us
the Wildcats (2-3) return to action on Monday
where they’ll face Mifflin County at home at 7:30 p.m
Morgan Davis 2 0-0 4; Elise McKean 1 0-0 3; Macy Plowman 2 1-4 3; Camdyn Weaver 5 3-7 13; Lena Walker 4 4-5 12; Taylor Doyle 5 4-7 16; Ava Doyle 2 1-1 5
Leigha Clapper 5 5-6 17; Lilly Gerwert 4 8-9 16; Jenna Norton 3 0-0 7; Karlie Sweigert 1 1-2 4; Marissa Caccioti 3 0-2 8; Maya Plummer 0 1-2 1
Central Mountain – 12 13 17 14 – 56
Bellwood Antis – 5 16 17 14 – 53
Three-pointers: Central Mountain 3 (Taylor Doyle 2
Records: Central Mountain 2-3; Bellwood-Antis 3-3
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---The Bellefonte Raiders hosted the Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils at Bellefonte Area Middle School
Red Raiders Reagan Manning hit a home run out of the ballpark
bringing her and her teammate Cheyenne Lose home
Bellwood Antis’s Amyra Snyder hit a powerful single to left field
and passed to the third baseman Brooke Swanger
This opened the opportunity to steal for Blue Devils Palynn Gregg and she capitalized on it
The score was 13-2 to start off the fifth inning where Manning hit a double to right field
Up next to bat was first baseman Taylor Brown who hit a powerful home run straight out the park
Brown and Manning both got to celebrate with their teammates at home plate as the game ended on run rule
The Raiders will face Hollidaysburg on the road Wednesday
The Blue Devils will take on Clearfield at home on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m
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Surviving are her father of Bellwood; two siblings
Tammy was a 1981 graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School and previously worked as a computer operator support representative
She was a member of Excelsior Fire Company No
1 of Bellwood and the auxiliary of United Veterans Home Association
A funeral service outside of Mass will be held at 11 a.m
The family suggests that contributions in Tammy’s memory be made to Excelsior Fire Company No
1 of Bellwood; or Central Pennsylvania Humane Society
F.H. Paschen has topped off the first phase of the Bellwood Gateway Development
a $43 million workforce housing project in the Chicago suburbs
Serving as the developer and general contractor
Paschen now moves towards the enclosure of the structures
“Through the dedication of our team and partners
Paschen has delivered the Bellwood workforce apartments to this construction milestone on time and within budget,” said Tom Cross
“This workforce housing development will directly address the growing affordability crisis impacting middle-income families in Cook County.”
The Bellwood Gateway Development broke ground in July 2024
repurposing the sites of the former Village Hall
the community will feature a modern aesthetic with light-filled spaces
Financed through a combination of TIF financing
a State of Illinois grant secured by House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch
and the first-of-its-kind use of workforce housing bonds in Illinois
“This project is a testament to what vision and collaboration can achieve,” said Peter Tsiolis of Strategic Project Management
which serves as the village’s Economic Development Department
“Bellwood is creating a new standard for workforce housing development in Cook County.”
Workforce housing, as defined by the Brookings Institute
serves households earning too much for traditional affordable housing subsidies but still struggling with high housing costs
Bellwood Mayor André Harvey sees the development as a way to attract working professionals back to the community
“We want to build housing that keeps professionals—doctors
first responders—here in Bellwood,” Harvey said
“This project is a key part of our vision for a thriving downtown.”
Located a mile from Interstate 290 and public transportation
the development offers easy access to greater Chicago
a 115-year-old national leader in large-scale construction and infrastructure development has recently seen growth in public-private housing work
The Bellwood Gateway Apartments are the most recent addition to F.H
Paschen’s growing public-private housing portfolio
which includes the nearby $31 million Bellwood Senior Apartments and the $46 million Leyden Township Senior Apartments and Senior Center in Franklin Park
The company has quickly become a preferred partner for municipalities and local governments in Illinois and nationwide
affordable and senior housing solutions from design to financing and execution
Paschen is beginning to build transformative housing developments that serve communities and meet critical housing needs,” Cross added
in partnership with partners like Mesirow Financial can make local government housing investments a reality.”
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According to a recent survey, 91% of school leaders in Illinois faced a teacher shortage at the start of the 2023-24 academic year. Though the most understaffed districts are being given resources to attract, hire, support and retain educators through the Illinois Teacher Vacancy Grant Program
addressing the issue requires a deliberate focus on recruiting a new generation of educators
By 2030, Gen Z will make up about 30% of the nation’s workforce
These young people represent the future of education
and K-12 leaders need a comprehensive plan for attracting and retaining them
As superintendent of Bellwood School District 88 near Chicago
I believe teaching can be an attractive career choice for today’s youth
I’m proud that 21 Gen Z teachers (11% of our instructional staff) are working at Bellwood
where nearly all our students are identified as low-income
Here are five strategies I’ve found to be effective in recruiting and retaining Gen Z educators
we used the shortage we experienced as an opportunity to innovate
we saw our teacher retention rate plummet during COVID
48 of Bellwood’s 167 full-time educators did not return
But because the administration sought new ways to position Bellwood as an employer of choice
the retention rate increased from 71% in 2020 to 79% in 2022
it reached a seven-year high of 87.5%.
We reimagined classrooms to make them more functional and inviting for teachers and students. We also expanded recruitment by teaming up with the teachers union and local colleges. In partnership with BloomBoard
we launched a “grow your own” talent initiative this year
which aims to create a diverse pipeline of future educators from within the community by developing a residency-like advancement program
One candidate piloted the program last school year
nine candidates began the certification program this fall and 10 will enter the cohort in spring 2025
One of the administrative assistants in the program has already transitioned to a teaching role
teaching is seen as a way to give back to the community
and 38 have been with the district for more than 10 years
This commitment is a powerful draw for those who value purpose-driven work
Bellwood’s “grow your own” program shows prospective teachers that the district is invested in their success
which encourages them to invest in their students in turn.
Third, we leverage Gen Z’s desire for professional growth and career flexibility. Research suggests these benefits are extremely important to today’s young adults. According to one survey
more than three-quarters of Gen Z employees want more opportunities to learn new skills
and 61% would like to move up in their careers or increase their responsibilities.
with opportunities for advancement into positions of leadership
This is something that district leaders should emphasize in their recruiting
In Bellwood, educators have access to flexible career pathways that align with Gen Z’s expectations for growth. We engage teachers in discussions about their own professional development, ensuring they feel a sense of agency and investment in their career trajectory. We have created opportunities for teachers to earn credits that count toward master’s degrees
with financial incentives tied to their professional advancement
Recognizing educators and supporting their ambitions makes the profession more appealing to the next generation
because new teachers likely have significant financial challenges such as student debt
policymakers and district leaders can make the profession more attractive to young people by creating affordable pathways such as apprenticeships
offers prospective educators a teaching degree paid for by the district
Instead of requiring participants to quit their jobs to complete a student teaching internship
they work full time in K-12 classrooms for the duration of the program
with hands-on practice and learning fully integrated into their workday
And instead of writing papers or taking tests
videos of themselves teaching and student work to their professors. In addition
the district offers stipends and bonuses to teachers willing to take on hard-to-fill positions
Gen Z can be attracted by promoting teaching as a field ripe for innovation
Gen Z’s digital skills are essential in today’s classrooms
where how and what students need to learn is rapidly shifting as technology evolves
District leaders can appeal to young people by positioning teaching as a career where their understanding of technology can lead to meaningful change
Bellwood’s investment in tools such as Chromebooks or tablets for every student
ensures that the district’s classrooms are equipped for Gen Z educators to create dynamic and interactive learning environments
We also provide training on the use of technology for instruction
and district leadership has created a culture where teachers can feel safe to innovate and try new approaches in their classrooms
including lessons that incorporate new technology
By investing in innovative recruitment and development strategies
districts can attract and retain the next generation of educators — ensuring students’ long-term success
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Pa (WJAC) — The trial for a former Blair County school official
who is accused of “covering up” the sex crimes of a former wrestling coach
Former Bellwood-Antis head wrestling coach Timothy Andrekovich was to stand trial
but officials with the Attorney General's office
The attorney general's office did not provide an explanation for the delay but say that a new date has not yet been set
A jury for the trial was selected back in early December
Jury selection for Burch’s case is currently scheduled for March 24th
Our Week 5 Friday Night Rivals matchup is the annual Blair County "Backyard Brawl" between the Tyrone Golden Eagles and the Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils
Pa (WJAC) — The man accused of starting a fire inside a Blair County school made an appearance in court on Tuesday
Officials say Elias Alley told investigators that he broke into the Bellwood-Antis Middle School last month and lit a garbage can on fire in the school's wrestling room
Police say Alley allegedly also broke the window in the coach's office
Alley waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Blair County court
His next court date is currently set for February 14th for a formal arraignment
BELLWOOD — Hazel Bilka’s love for the library began at a young age
“My library experience started at Keith Junior High
I was in the library club in seventh and eighth grades,” Bilka recalled
Bilka retired July 1 as executive director and head librarian at the Bellwood-Antis Public Library
She served the library for more than 50 years
starting out in 1970 as a volunteer under Betty Kurtz
who started the library in 1965 in the former Cook building on Main Street
Bilka was hired as assistant librarian in 1972 and became executive director and head librarian in 1992 when Kurtz retired
She wanted me to take over; she knew I would continue the library the way she had imagined it,” Bilka said
“Betty would stop any work she was doing to help people
She would help an 8-year-old kid on a project as well as adults
that is the way she thought it should be.”
Bilka prefers to talk more about the library rather than herself and credits Kurtz’s husband
for helping the library reach its present location at 526 Main St
“Paul Kurtz wrote a book and donated the proceeds to the library to buy ground
there was a major fire in downtown Bellwood which destroyed five blocks
This provided the opportunity to buy the ground for the library site in the center of town,” Bilka said
There have been two major expansions over the years
two end additions were created to make space for meeting rooms and
“For a small town — we have less than 9,000 people in Bellwood and Antis Township — we have one of the nicest libraries around,” Bilka said
The library has gone through many changes over the years
moving from mimeograph machines to fax machines to computers
“Everything is online today,” she said
noting the library has 30 computers for patrons to use
“WiFi access is available for everyone,” Bilka added
While not as many people check out books today as in years past
“There is nothing like sitting a child on your lap and reading a book,” she added
The library’s meeting rooms play a bigger role today
as the library “functions as a community center for Bellwood,” Bilka said
“Lots of clubs and organizations meet there
The library is also a great resource for children
“We offer a lot of children’s programming,” she said
noting many people can’t afford to constantly pay for entertainment for their children
“The library offers a lot of free programming that is good for kids
We have many things for them to play with,” Bilka said
who continues as a volunteer at the library
“That was my favorite part of the job
helping them find what they are looking for,” she said
“People who used the library were my good friends
our library is as nice as any in Blair County
I would hold the Bellwood library to one anywhere in the state for a town of our size,” Bilka said
who has worked at various libraries in Blair County since 2005
“I knew Hazel long before I joined the Bellwood-Antis Public
and I have always admired how her tenacity allowed the library to grow so much since its founding in 1965,” Cameron said
“The library would not be the community hub it has become over the years without her hard work and vision
Her years of commitment to the library has made it the heart of the Bellwood-Antis community,” she added
Longtime former library board members praised Bilka for her efforts
Robert Holes said Bilka has done so much for the community in her time at the library
“She was a very efficient librarian and a friend
She provided leadership for the library and the community,” Robert Holes said
Current board members speak highly of Bilka
“She has been a tireless fundraiser for the library and knew who to call if there was a need
She has been a staunch advocate for the library and worked to keep it in the forefront of activity in Bellwood,” said President Eileen Conlon
“I’m grateful for Hazel’s lifelong consideration to this place and to the people who live in this community
Her dream has come true and continues to grow now with others who are ready to keep the library engaged and vital to our sense of community here in Bellwood,” said Vice President Ann Bickel
Bilka was one of the founders of the Bellwood-
Antis Community Trust in the early 1990s and served as executive director until 2022
The trust helped with numerous projects such as the creation of the Bells Gap Rail Trail — of which Bilka was president — and helped George Palmer start The Door
a youth organization designed to reach local at-risk youth
Bilka said she believes community service is an important part of community life
I think the more involved we can all be the better we can help our community
It takes people being involved to keep things going,” Bilka said
Funding remains the biggest challenge facing the library today
as costs of everything have gone up over the years
Bilka said better funding starts at the state level
“We are one of the poorest funded states around
We are like the stepchild of the Department of Education
borough and township do what they can do but the state is falling short on this
It is important for all communities to have a library
consolidation is not the answer,” Bilka said
Bilka said the library is in good hands under Cameron and assistant Alex Preston
“Jessica is doing an excellent job with the library
the two of them have some exciting new ideas for the library,” Bilka said
In addition to volunteer work at the library
Bilka plans to do some traveling with her significant other
“My philosophy is to travel as much as I can as long as I can because you don’t know when you can’t do it any longer,” Bilka said
Mirror Staff Writer Walt Frank is at 814-946-7467
Position: Retired as executive director and head librarian at Bellwood-Antis Public Library
Education: Graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1965
received an associate degree from Penn State Altoona in 1990 in letters
Received credits in library science from Shippensburg University
Aloysius Rudolph Jr.; companion Mike Stefanick; children
James Daniel and Aloysius Rudolph III; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
Quote: “It was tough to retire because I’ve been there so long and some of my closest friends are there and use the library.”
Bellwood-Antis leadership always aims for academic achievement and student success through each new school year
according to superintendent Edward DiSabato
“We always want to give our students a chance to be successful and be the best that they can possibly be,” DiSabato said
quality administration (and) quality family support.”
Another key focus for the district in 2024 was to further develop its engagement with the surrounding community
we made progress in every one of those goals
you’re either continuing to grow and get better or declining
so we try to focus on getting better every day
getting better every year,” DiSabato said
BASD administration plans to carry this growth mindset through the 2024-25 school year
Bellwood-Antis has made some “great strides” in recent years to return the district to financial stability
which was aided by an increase in state funding through the new commonwealth budget signed in July 2024
This has allowed the district to run its first budgetary surplus in nine years
While there is still work to do in ensuring the long-term financial health of the district
school leadership is pleased with the current positive trend
“It’s been the work of many people
our finance department here just making sure we’re looking at all our expenditures and the needs of the students,” DiSabato said
“while still making sound financial decisions to put us in (this) position.”
Bellwood-Antis’ test scores were on a spectrum for 2024
with some numbers showing progress in comparison to 2023
Of the 507 Bellwood students who took the English PSSA in 2023
65.7% achieved a passing proficient or advanced score
63.8% of the 497 tested students earned proficient or advanced scores
Both Math and Science PSSA scores also decreased from 2023 to 2024
with 46.2% of the 509 tested students passing math in 2023 and 44.8% of 493 tested passing in 2024
72.5% of 167 assessed students passed in 2023
English/Language Arts and Math PSSAs are taken annually by students in third through eighth grades
while students take the Science PSSA in fourth and eighth grades only
Percentages presented are an average of all students across all grade levels who scored a passing proficient or advanced score in the respective testing year
All data is publicly available through the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Of the 60 Bellwood students who took the Algebra I Keystone Exam in 2023
51.7% achieved a passing proficient or advanced score
49.5% of the 93 tested students earned proficient or advanced scores
Biology and literature exam scores decreased in that timeframe
63.7% of the 91 assessed students passed the biology exam
while 47.3% of 93 students passed the following year
71.4% of 91 tested students scored proficient or advanced in 2023
although 51.1% of 94 participating students passed in 2024
Students take Keystone Exams in 11th grade only
All data is publicly available through PDE
The district was shocked by an act of alleged arson when smoke detectors sensed a fire coming from the combined middle and high school wrestling room on Dec
prompting a wave of local first responders and
the closure of the school for the remainder of the week
the district has been in “daily” communication with their insurance adjuster to provide accurate damage assessments and to receive funding for the repair effort
which began in earnest the day of the fire
That has included two deployments of industrial air purifiers to improve the air quality inside the building and temporary barriers to shield the burnt areas from wandering students
The bulk of the damage occurred in the nearby boiler room
which will necessitate a complete boiler replacement and new roof section overhead
District administrators do not have a specific estimate of the total cost of the fire damage
but are working with the adjuster and local contractors to complete ongoing assessments
their insurance provider will likely cover the cost to repair the damage
leaving only the $10,000 deductible for the district to pay
“(Liberty Mutual) has been fantastic to work with
and they’ve been pointing us in the right direction so we can return this facility to the quality it was before we had that incident,” DiSabato said
Mirror Staff Writer Conner Goetz is at 814-946-7535
JOHNSTOWN — The Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils survived a 34-33 thriller over McCort-Carroll Catholic at Sargent’s Stadium at the Point on Friday night to finish the regular season with a 7-3 record
Bellwood-Antis built up a 34-21 lead on the very first play of the fourth quarter thanks to one of three touchdown runs from senior Cayden Pellegrine
Bellwood-Antis had to withstand a McCort-Caroll comeback bid
which included stuffing a two-point conversion try which would have given the Crimson Crushers the lead
The Blue Devils’ defense also ended the game with a sack of McCort-Caroll quarterback Angelo Gallucci on the final drive to seal the victory
Play of the game: With Bellwood-Antis trailing McCort-Carroll 21-16 in the third quarter
the Blue Devils yielded a 30-yard gain to the Crushers on a pass play from Gallucci to wide receiver Bentley Bainey
which set Bellwood-Antis up in Crushers’ territory
On the second play of the next possession
Bellwood-Antis quarterback Holden Schreier found Jeffrey Waite uncovered for a 55-yard touchdown
That sequence put the Blue Devils up a point
and it was a lead they would not relinquish for the remainder of the game
Player of the game: Holden Schreier has to take this distinction
Bellwood-Antis came into Friday night’s game averaging only 118 yards passing per game
but Schrier exploded for 355 passing yards on 16-of-25 attempts
The senior quarterback threw for one touchdown
Unsung hero: Cayden Pellegrine had the task of running into a stout McCort-Carroll defensive front all game
but he got to 110 yards and also provided three touchdowns
and was also a key player on defense for the Blue Devils
Most vital statistic: It has to be the 355 passing yards from the Bellwood
The Blue Devils have not shown that kind of passing display all season
but found cracks in the McCort-Carroll defense on quick slants that turned for big gains
Bellwood-Antis coach Nick Lovrich: “Our kids
It’s been good to see that they’ve been battle tested
Bishop McCort is a very good football team and it was a classic high school football game
This is what they dreamed about when they talked about the Laurel Highlands crossover
It was two good teams playing against each other
so it was good to see our kids step up and make some plays at the end to come out victorious.”
McCort-Carroll coach Tom Smith: “At the end of the day
They played really tough tonight and came on the road to get a big win here at the Point
I just didn’t do enough to prepare our team tonight.”
Bellwood-Antis running back Cayden Pellegrine: “Bishop McCort
they’re a team that we could see in the playoffs
That just shows we can compete with the good teams in District 6 2A and that we can go all the way if we just get the right momentum
Records: Bellwood-Antis (7-3); McCort-Carroll (5-5)
BA — Pellegrine 4 run (Pellegrine run)
BA — Schreier 2 run (Shawley pass from Schreier)
BA — Waite 55 pass from Schreier (run failed)
BM — Farabaugh 29 pass from Gallucci (kick failed)
Lil Durk has been an advocate for Chicago since he started his career. Recently, he was honored by Cook County, Illinois, for his work in the community with his Neighborhood Heroes Foundation
The Grammy Award-winning rapper was awarded multiple keys to the city
including Village of Broadview and Village of Bellwood
This prestigious honor is added to the long list of accolades that the self-proclaimed “Voice of the Trenches” has received in the last few years
His foundation’s mission is “to empower and collaborate with everyday Heroes who are taking the lead to make positive change in the lives of those within under-resourced neighborhoods across the nation.”
They gone keep giving these rappers keys to the city
Then end up taking them back.” Another user stated
“Thus the current state of the community in Chicagoland
then they can no longer complain about the streets and the hood shyt that goes down on the block
While many people congratulated the battle-tested emcee for his work in the community being recognized
others find it hard to ignore the messages in his music that seemingly discuss violence and gang culture
Durk has been adamant about his lifestyle changes and his growth over the last few years
he has been in the headlines for helping multiple people
His Grammy-winning collaboration with J. Cole
“All My Life,” marked a major shift in the subject matter of the talented Chicago-raised rapper’s music
Although some of his most popular music is infused with lyrics that reference negative topics
including his beef with rappers like NBA YoungBoy
he is adamant about transforming his way of life
His forthcoming album, Deep Thoughts, will hopefully tackle the topics that fans are looking to hear from him. Whether it be his relationship with his longtime girlfriend, his children or other emcees, Lil Durk is always someone who fans rush to press play on when he drops music.
No one was injured in an early Sunday morning fire that left an area family without a home.
Excelsior Fire Department No. 1 was dispatched, along with mutual aid departments, at 2:12 a.m. to a dwelling fire at South First and Martin streets in Bellwood Borough.
Firefighters started knocking the bulk of the fire down in the attached garage, then transitioned into the first floor of the house. As additional units arrived, firefighters entered the front door, used a ladder truck and worked to extinguish the fire.
Due to the extreme cold and need to be certain the fire was extinguished, additional manpower was called in to help. The AMED rehab bus provided rehab for firefighters, as well as a warming center, according to a post on the fire department’s Facebook page.
Volunteers turned out at the Excelsior fire station to make French toast, pancakes and bacon for all crews as they were released from the scene after a long incident during the extreme cold, the post states. In addition, hot coffee and hot chocolate were brought to the scene as firefighters battled the blaze.
A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held March 16 to assist the family who lost their home in the fire. Additional details will be announced when plans are finalized, community members reported on Facebook.
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Penn Cambria's Loren Stipanovich meets Bellwood-Antis' Addy Turek (12) and Lily McNelis
BELLWOOD — It was a night of milestones at Bellwood-Antis as Avah Hassler recorded her 500th career assist
Ava Patton made her 500th career dig and Addy Turek had her 500th career kill in the Lady Devils’ 25-18
25-18 win over Penn Cambria in high school girls volleyball on Thursday
Johanna Heckman finished with 18 service points and seven kills
Records: Penn Cambria (6-4); Bellwood-Antis (7-4)
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Hollidaysburg outlasted Forest Hills
No individual statistics were reported to the Mirror
HOMER CITY — Sophia Cann had nine kills
and Alayna McCombie finished with 12 digs as Cambria Heights swept Homer-Center
Maelyn Dutko had 13 service points for the Lady Highlanders
Records: Cambria Heights (4-6); Homer-Center (1-8)
HOUTZDALE — Glendale swept Moshannon Valley
with the help of Emma Dudurich’s nine service points and four aces
Addy Kelly had eight service points and nine kills
and Rachel McClellan had a team-high 12 kills
despite 11 kills and 12 digs by Ava Steinbugl at the AAHS Fieldhouse
Records: Chambersburg (10-3); Altoona (2-7)
ALEXANDRIA — Juniata Valley’s Braelyn Hall reached a career milestone of 500 digs with 26 in a sweep over Mount Union
Kassidy Watson finished with three blocks and a team-high 12 kills
The Lady Eagles for 17 kills and five aces from Rylan Crowell and 20 digs by Kylee Nelson
MARTINSBURG — Westmont Hilltop topped Central
Liz Veranese added nine kills for the Lady Hilltoppers
Dessa Boyles had five kills and five blocks for Central
Delayne Hoover had eight kills and Amber Shade finished with 18 assists
Chestnut Ridge edged out Bishop Guilfoyle Academy
The Lady Marauders got 34 assists from Rowan Disabato
WILLOW HILL — Northern Bedford defeated Fannett-Metal twice
and got 51 combined assists from Callie Miller
Ava Sipes had 32 combined service points in the nine sets played
HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon edged Bishop Carroll Catholic
and EMily Olienyk had six kills and five blocks for the Lady Huskies
Records: Bishop Carroll (7-3); Huntingdon (10-1)