The Reynoldsville Borough Council met in regular session on May 18 and named Allan Klebacha Citizen of the month for April. Klebacha, a veteran, was honored for his volunteer work at the Veterans Memorial Park. A question from a resident prompted council to discuss reforming the park committee. The resident pointed out the condition of…
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In partnership with the PA WILDS Center for Entrepreneurship, Ben Franklin Technology Partners recently sponsored a BIG IDEA contest targeting innovators working in the maker economy, forest products, outdoors and recreation, and even tech-manufacturing. The winner will receive a prize package that includes: Up to $50,000 in cash The opportunity to win an additional $2,500…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing an upcoming ramp closure on I-80 in Jefferson County May 20 through 22, 2022. For this weekend closure, the Exit 81: Hazen Eastbound ramps will be closed from 6:00 p.m. on May 20 to 12:00 a.m. on May 22 for milling and paving. To detour, take Exit…
The Winslow Township Supervisors met on May 9 and got some good news on a water leak problem. At it’s April meeting, the supervisors discussed the possibility of a water leak in the Soldier Water System. Since no individual bill was unusual, they believed the leak was somewhere on the line coming from Sykesville. At…
The Reynoldsville Water and Sewer Authority met in regular session on April 28 and learned the Bradford Street water line project should begin the week of May 2. While the work progresses, customers on the 900 block of Worth Street and Bradford Street customers from Jackson Street to the Sandy Lick Creek may experience intermittent…
Reynoldsville water customers who haven’t paid their bill are facing a shut off next week. According to a report released at the April 28 Water Authority meeting, the authority had a total of $71,219.55 in outstanding bills eligible for shut off as of April 7. Those account holders were notified that if they paid their…
The Jeff Tech Operating Committee met on April 26 and learned that its proposed budget for 2022-2023 has been approved by the four sending school districts, which include DuBois Area, Punxsutawney, Brookville, and Brockway. The $11.4-million dollar package is a 4.9% increase over the 2021-2022 budget. “We’re ready to move forward into 22-23 with that,”…
The Reitz Theater of Cultural Resources, Inc. announces auditions for the classic Broadway musical Gypsy. Auditions will be held on Saturday, May 14 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The show features 30 to 40 roles for elementary age children, preteen / teen children, and…
Governor Tom Wolf has announced $10 million in state investments to support 12 projects at 10 airports through the Aviation Transportation Assistance Program. “Aviation plays a vital role in keeping our state’s economy moving,” Governor Wolf said. “These investments will help Pennsylvania’s airports operate safely, expand to meet current demands, and sustain growth well into…
Article by Glenn Schuckers The DuBois Area School Board hired a new principal and eight instructors at the regular April 21 meeting. Heather Dzikiy was hired as a principal effective July 1, 2022. The board deferred hiring another principal. The eight instructors that were hired are Zane Watson for health and physical education, elementary instructors…