MECHANICSBURG — Graduates crossed the stage at the High Street campus to applause that started early and ended late, which is how small towns say congratulations.

Speeches hit the usual notes — future, gratitude, don’t forget where you came from — and for once nobody checked their phone when the band played Indians fight-song energy.

Open houses scattered from side streets off Main to places out on US-36. The Telegram congratulates the Class of 2026. Please drive carefully, and if you’re lost, you’re not the first person to circle Sandusky twice.