Two local students were recently awarded scholarships from Premier Select Sires. Darcy Heltzel of Martinsburg and Katheryn Longenecker of Williamsburg received scholarships between $750 and $1,250.

Premier Select Sires awarded a total of $25,950 to students through the 2023 Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program.

Heltzel, who is a senior at Central High School, plans to pursue a degree in food science with a minor in animal science. Daughter of Andrew and Jennifer Heltzel, Darcy is from Piney-Mar Farm. According to Premier’s release, “With her education, she hopes to impact both...