Citing differences with the Reynoldsville Borough Council over the handling of alleged improprieties at the Reynoldsville Water and Sewer Authority, John Burkett has resigned from council. Burkett finished out a term last year and then won a seat on council for 2020. In his letter dated August 24, Burkett states: “I ran on doing positive…
Month: August 2020
Applications are now being accepted for Penn State Master Gardener Certification classes which are held every year beginning in October and continue weekly, minus holidays, till March. Due to Covid19, all classes will be held via the internet this year. The ability to use a computer is mandatory. The benefit? When cold winds blow and icy roads…
To address public health accessibility for individuals to obtain flu vaccinations this year, Penn Highlands Healthcare announces that starting Monday, August 24, flu shots are available to patients at locations across the region’s health system. This includes Penn Highlands primary care providers, community pharmacy locations, at all eight QCare walk-in clinic locations, and at the Penn…
The controversy surrounding the Reynoldsville water and Sewer Authority took center stage again at the Reynoldsville Borough Council meeting on August 20 at the Reynoldsville Fire Hall. Bob Adams, a former employee of the authority, read a letter that he submitted to the council he asked council to move ahead with a forensic audit of…
A county-wide burn ban is coming to Jefferson County next week. At the August 20 Reynoldsville Borough Council meeting, council member Darren Scolese, who is also the borough fire chief, announced that at a recent meeting of the Jefferson County Fire Chiefs, the decision was made to implement the ban for 30 days due to…
Jill Heffner, the manager at the Reynoldsville, was named the Reynoldsville Citizen of the Month at the monthly borough council meeting held August 20. The award was presented by council member Robin McMillan, who honored her for her efforts at the pool. McMillan said, “If it weren’t for her continued efforts even in the off…
The DuBois Central Catholic school family is set to begin the 2020-2021 school year, with in person instruction, five days a week starting Monday, August 24. President Gretchen Caruso stated, “DCC is clearly aware of the recommendations that the Governor and Department of Education has created, but we feel that our Return to School Plan…
The Jefferson County Solid Waste Authority has scheduled a hazardous waste collection for September 12 at Goodwill in Falls Creek. The collection includes such items as computers, batteries, household cleaners, pool chemicals, televisions and more. The collection is for Jefferson County residents only who must pre-register at ecsr.net or call 1-866-815-0016. There is a per…
A group of women huddle together in a small room trying to maintain the mandatory six-foot distance. You see arms swinging, hands gesturing and voices raised…in laughter. These ladies are members of the Breakfast Book Club. They are meeting in the Reynoldsville Public Library and they are probably deep into a discussion of the latest…
A local child care center is the recipient of a state grant to provide hazard pay to employees in life-sustaining industries. The Little Viking Childcare Center LLC, located at Jeff Tech in Reynoldsville, will receive a grant totaling $7080. The program is designed to keep front-line workers on the job during this pandemic. In announcing…