Jeff Tech Operating Committee meets, learns about one of the school’s shops

The Jeff Tech Operating Committee met August 27 but not in the usual location of the school’s library. It met instead in the Advanced Manufacturing Shop. Instructor Perry Neal and student Casey Rosman, a junior from the DuBois district,  walked the committee members through the process of learning machining and other skills that can lead…

Reynoldsville Borough Council declines comment on charges against a council member

“No comment” was the response from the Reynoldsville Borough Council concerning one of its members. The council met in regular session August 21. Council member John Chesnalavich faces charges in connection with an August 5 invasion of privacy incident. The Pennsylvania State Police out of DuBois reported that Chesanalavich allegedly placed a camera in a…

DASD School Board announces important dates for students and parents. A story by Glenn Schuckers.

DuBois Area School Superintendent Wendy Benton announced  six dates for important events in the district following the regular meeting on August 10. They include orientation meetings for parents  and students  as well as open houses at all the buildings in the district. There will be a High School Orientation on August 14 from 9-5 pm…

Local 14 year-old selected for a national softball team. An article by Peggy Zortman.

Elliette Brewer of Reynoldsville has been chosen from among 1700 participants to represent the Northeast Region of the United States on the ALL AMERICAN USSSA TEAM. The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA), formerly the United States Slow-pitch Softball Association, is a volunteer, nonprofit organization based in Viera, Florida. Brewer will be participating with the…

DCNR approves park transfer deeds; council supports Jefferson County in decertifying PAGO

Reynoldsville Borough Council met in regular session on July 17 and learned the final step in the transfer of the borough park to the Reynoldsville Fire Department has been taken. Borough Solicitor Joe Ryan told the council that a representative from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has approved the deed language…