Month: September 2020

Jeff Tech committee approves one contract extension with teachers, discusses Farm to Refrigerator program

It was an item toward the end of the agenda but one that will bring some quiet to an already tough school year. At their regular meeting on September 28, the Jeff Tech Operating Committee approved an agreement with the school’s teacher’s union to extend the current contract for an additional year. The pact would…

DuBois School Board meeting wrap up by Glenn Schuckers

Before the Board opened its agenda for the regular meeting, directors met the two student representatives who attended the meeting on line. Returning for a second year, Senior Annie Wingard and new representative Astacio Deemer brought the Board up to date on events at the high school. Following that, Superintendent Wendy Benton and Athletic Director…

Upcoming lane closure Exit 86 Reynoldsville to Exit 97 DuBois/Falls Creek on Interstate 80 in Jefferson County

Beginning Monday, October 5, 2020 at 7:00 a.m., the Westbound travel lane in the area of Exit 90, as well as the Exit 90 ramps, will be closed to all traffic. In addition, there will be a 12-foot width restriction in place for the duration of the emergency repairs. Work is expected to be complete…

DuBois Area School Board holds work session by Glenn Schuckers

DuBois School Board members held a video conference with  representatives of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh Associates, architects working on the renovation and expansion project at the Oklahoma Elementary School. State law requires a public hearing on major school renovations and the project at Oklahoma will include a competition size gymnasium, enlarged classroom capacity and new offices. The…

Reynoldvsille Borough Council accepts the resignation of John Burkett, postpones replacing him

The Reynoldsville Borough Council met in regular session on September 17 and accepted the resignation of John Burkett. Burkett resigned in August over a dispute with the council on its decision to complete a forensic audit of the Reynoldsville Water and Sewer Authority’s books. Reynlow Community News has learned that that audit has not yet…