HIT: To the recent announcement that Tyburn Academy is moving into the former St. Mary's School building on Clymer Street in Auburn.

The lone Catholic-oriented high school in Auburn continues to grow and needs more space. It's good that parents have choices on where to send their children for their secondary education, and it will be good to see students using the St. Mary's building again.

MISS: To the passing of former Auburn police chief Tom Pisciotti. Pisciotti served the city for almost 30 years, working his way up to the department's top position. Education was a major part of Pisciotti's life.

Even after retiring, Pisciotti combined his two loves of police work and education by training police forces in Bosnia-Herzegovnia for a decade.

His children are following in his foot steps; all three are educators.

MISS: To the confirmation of at least five cases of pertussis - or whooping cough - in the city of Auburn. Three of the cases involve Auburn High School students, the other two, a mother and infant.

The cases show that infectious diseases can spread anywhere and that residents need to be aware of their health to avoid spreading them.

Pertussis isn't deadly, but its symptoms can last for weeks. People who feel like they may have more than just a routine cold should talk to their doctor.

HIT: To U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer debuting a plan to help make college loan applications easier to understand. The price of a college education continues to rise, meaning more students will need financial assistance.

Some lenders use deceptive terms to hike fees and change loan terms, which ultimately hurts parents and students. Schumer's plan would require lenders to clearly outline interest rates and fees on application forms.