Military news
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Eleanor (Ellie) A. Blake, daughter of Merritt Blake of Finleyville and Dennis Blake of Canonsburg, has been decorated with the Army Achievement medal for exceptional service as a cadet summer training cadre. The medal is awarded to personnel who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service or achievements while serving in a combat or non-combat area with the Army. The Upper St. Clair High School graduate earned a bachelor’s degree this year from the University of Delaware in Newark.