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Jeff Tech celebrates Grant for Farm to Refrigerator Program

State Senator Cris Dush, State Representative Brian Smith, the Jefferson County Commissioners, and Andrea Verobish of Congressman Glenn Thompson’s office attended the December meeting of the Jeff Tech Operating Committee to celebrate the funding for Jeff Tech’s Farm to Refrigerator Program. Jeff Tech received a RACP Grant for $1,100,000 and an additional $1,125,000 from Federal…

PennDOT reminds community members signs are prohibited in the right-of-way on state roadways

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding community members that outdoor advertising signage is not permitted on state highway property which includes right-of-way areas. Federal regulations and Pennsylvania state law prohibit certain advertising signage within the right-of-way, including but not limited to yard sale, political, realtor, business, or event signage. Signs may not be…

New scoreboard at the Reynoldsville Rollerdrome honors the memory of a frequent skater

There’s a new scoreboard at the Reynoldsville Rollerdrome, one that honors the memory of someone who used to skate there a lot. The board was purchased with the money raised in a tournament held in September by the local XHL Hockey League. XHL representative Bob Anderson gave the money to the family of Tyler Reynolds,…

Reynoldsville Borough Council learns the pool DCED grant request was rejected–again

The Reynoldsville Borough Council met in a work session on December 6 and opened bids for work at the Reynoldsville Pool. Only one bid from Francis J. Palo, Inc. was received and totaled $330,000. The council was also informed that the latest attempt to get a Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development grant was…

Reitz Theater, DuBois High and Middle Schools to participate in a global event

The Reitz Theater, The DuBois Area Middle School and DuBois Area High School Announce an Upcoming Collaborative Production of  Music Theatre International’s All Together Now!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre.  Performances to take place November 12-15, 2021 A fantastic selection of songs are featured in this brand new musical revue from shows including Rent,…

DCC TO HOST 34th ANNUAL FATHER LEOPOLD 8th GRADE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TOURNEY

The 34th ANNUAL FATHER GREGORY LEOPOLD 8th GRADE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT will be held at DuBois Central Catholic in the Varischetti Sports Complex this weekend, Friday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16. The eight schools participating are assured of three games and include Lady Owls of Bradford, Lady Beavers of DuBois, Lady Cardinals of DuBois…

Reynoldsville Borough Council appeals PLRB ruling, adds new member

At the work session meeting held on September 8 it was learned that Reynoldsville Borough Council has decided to appeal a ruling by a Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board (PLRB) concerning the borough police department. Back in mid-August, the PLRB posted its “proposed decision and order” concerning an unfair labor practice filed by Teamsters Union Local…

Reynoldsville council given a petition, names new council member; pool asks for volunteers

The Reynoldsville Borough Council met in regular session on June 15 and received a petition calling for the borough to put a police officer back on the street The petition was presented by Rick Keller, the area representative for the Teamsters Local #110 which represents the police department. The petition, he said, included the names…

PennDOT will implement traffic restrictions tomorrow at 6 p.m.; I-80 in our area included

In response to winter weather and the potential for icy conditions through much of the state tomorrow, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) plan to implement restrictions on trucks and other vehicles on certain roadways around the state. These restrictions will begin at 6:00 PM tomorrow and remain in…