C.G. Johnson Elementary School Principal Dr. Ed Dombroski greeted students from the roof of the school on a windy and cold April 30. His appearance there was to keep a promise he made to the students that if they did well in a reading competition from March 5-April 15. It started on March 5 because…
The Reynoldsville Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors met in regular session on April 28 and hired a new office manager Jessie Beck, who recently was employed by S and T Bank in Reynoldsville, was one of four people interviewed for the position according to board member Henry Deible. “It was strictly a business…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing an upcoming resurfacing project for the State Route 28/322 intersection in Brookville Borough and Pine Creek Township, Jefferson County beginning May 3, 2021. Intersection work will include overlay, drainage, water line replacement, signal work and other miscellaneous construction. Once the project is complete, there will be improved…
The DuBois Area Jaycees are now accepting requests for donations to local non-profit or charitable groups. Address your request, including the amount requested, mission of group and specific need for funds, along with contact information to: DuBois Area Jaycees, Attn: Kayla Stockdale, 120 Highland Street Ext., DuBois, PA 15801. Requests will be accepted until May…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting motorists to use caution in work zone areas. Currently crews are working on State Route 322 in Union and Rose Townships and Brookville and Corsica boroughs in Jefferson County. Work began on April 19 and will continue through the fall. Crews will be completing pipe cleaning, measurements…
The Jeff Tech Operating Committee met on April 26 and quickly went through its agenda. School Administrative Director Dr. Barry Fillman announced that the four sending districts have approved Jeff Tech’s 2021-2022 budget which totals $9.6-million, a 2.45% increase over last year. The increase was primarily due to grants to the practical nursing program. The…
Article by Glenn Schuckers School board members of the DuBois Area School District took a major step forward in the addition and renovation project at the Oklahoma Elementary School by approving bids for work on that project. All members except District C representative Mark Gliga were present for the meeting and the votes to award…
The polling location for Winslow Township is moving. At one time it was located at Jeff Tech, but was then moved to the Winslow Township building. As of the May 18, 2021, election, the polling place will move to the Soldier Community Church, 762 Reynoldsville-Sykesville Road. Township residents were notified of the change with the…
Reynoldsville-Sykesville Girl Scouts recognized Laura Murray with the Volunteer of Excellence Award. The award recognizes volunteers who demonstrate outstanding partnership to girls while leading the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and who have contributed outstanding service in support of the council’s mission delivery to every member. Laura has been a Leader for the past six years…
Reynoldsville Code Enforcement Officer Nichole Walk has filed her report, this one for the month of April. Some of the highlights include 14 junk vehicles being removed from borough properties and the removal of two mattresses, four sofas, two recliners, and other items, including a television set, a stove, a boat, and a hot water…