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Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

FEA's sponsor, Mrs. Hernandez, at this year's Step Up Night

A new club at LTHS for aspiring educators

Written by Emily London, Copy Editor November 28, 2018

It is clear to see the effect and importance education has on adolescents who spend over nine years of their life in school. Students grow based on their environment, and teachers are a big part of their...

LTHS hosts its annual College and Career Fair

LTHS hosts its annual College and Career Fair

Written by Angelina Borne, Photographer November 25, 2018

"The Rim Fire in the Stanislaus National Forest near in California began on Aug. 17, 2013 and is under investigation. The fire has consumed approximately 149, 780 acres and is 15% contained." (U.S. Forest Service photo)

Wildfires devastate the state of California

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer November 20, 2018

November 8th is a day that many Californians will remember as one of the most catastrophic days in 2018. On this day, wildfires started to plow across the state of California. The two fires, Camp Fire...

Bombs sent to Trump’s critics

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer November 15, 2018

Fear spread across the nation when pipe-bombs were sent to the critics of President Trump. The suspicious packages were intercepted before reaching their intended targets. The devices were sent to...

In the spirit of homecoming week, LTHS girls of all levels compete against each other in a game of Powder Puff football

Powderpuff homecoming game

Written by Benjamin Combs, Photographer October 28, 2018

Two-year-old girl infected with polio-like disease

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer October 23, 2018

What started out as a little cold and cough transformed into a deadly disease. Two-year-old Julia Payne was diagnosed with a rare polio-like disease called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). She was first admitted...

Natalle Barth swinging to hit the ball.

LTHS Girls Tennis Tournament

Written by Angelina Borne, Photographer October 19, 2018

Man rescued at sea after 49 days

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer October 19, 2018

Aldi Novel Adilang, 19, was lost at sea for 49 days since the anchor on the fishing trap he was working on snapped. Adilang dealt with harsh winds and large waves throughout his time on the trap. The...

Does caffeine pose a threat to teens' health?

Does caffeine pose a threat to teens’ health?

Written by Jennie Alexandros, News Editor September 24, 2018

Imagine it's a Monday morning and your alarm is blaring, and one of the first things you do after getting out of bed is drink coffee, which contains high amounts of caffeine. According to Medical News...