Nine Team Emma scholars named for 2021 graduates
Nine Class of 2021 graduates receive $1,000 each from the Team Emma Forever Scholarship, now in its third year. Recipients include Katie Walzer Penn State early childhood education, Trisha Kerr Slippery Rock French, Camille Alexander Clarion education, Morgan Farley Youngstown State early childhood education, Victoria Shultz Westminster Penn State education, Russell Kwiat Westminster education, Madison Dematteo Duquesne early childhood education, and others from Neshannock and nearby schools. The fund has disbursed $28,000 to date, with the fourth annual Team Emma Forever Memorial Scholarship 5K on Aug. 7 at Neshannonock High. Proceeds support scholarships in Emma Weatherby’s memory.
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Katie Walzer
Neshannock
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Trisha Kerr
Ellwood City
Slippery Rock
Camille Alexander
Shenan
Julia Germond-Louden
Clarion
Morgan Farley
Youngstown State
Victoria Shultz
Westminster
Russell Kwiat
Madison Dematteo
Duquesne
Self-employed taxes and Social Security questions tackled
A reader asks about remaining insured for disability and retirement after a self employed period with years of nonpayment. The column explains 40 credits for retirement and five of the last ten years paying Social Security taxes for disability eligibility, and notes the risks of relying on avoidance.
U S Catholic bishops divided over Communion policy
American bishops gather virtually amid deep splits over drafting a statement on Communion and Biden’s abortion rights stance. Conservative leaders push to bar politicians from receiving Communion, while many urge caution and in person talks. The vote risks highlighting tensions between Vatican guidance and US church politics.
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Salvatore Cordileone
St. Mary's Cathedral
Cordileone
MacKenzie Scott donates 2.7 billion to 286 groups
MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett announce a 2.7 billion gift to 286 organizations, third major charitable round, seeking to reduce wealth concentration. Recipients chosen through equity-focused research, enabling frontline teams to apply funds as they see fit. The effort continues Scott’s pattern of surprise philanthropy and driving broad social impact.
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Amazon
Jeff Bezos
Dan Jewett
Chaose
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