Shenendehoah Central School District

High school football fans are getting ready for a weekend of excitement, thanks to the Section II semi-finals getting underway on Friday and Saturday. The championships will be next Friday and Saturday at predetermined locations. 15 cross-over games have been scheduled, as well. Those dates and times will be determined later this week.

Diagnosed with a very rare disease as toddler, AJ Ballard from Waterford was given a very short life expectancy of only 6-8 years and while his condition has worsened over the years, his spirit has not.   Now, at age 10 1/2 , AJ continues to defy the odds set by doctors when he was told he most likely wouldn't make it to 3rd or 4th grade, let alone graduate elementary school. When ...