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…
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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…
Reynoldsville Borough Council presented its Citizen of the Month Award and took care of other business at its regular meeting on April 21. Todd Beers, a Reynoldsville native, was named Citizen of the Month for May. Beers was instrumental in helping the borough obtain a grant for the pool and the veterans memorial park. He…
The police department was a major topic of discussion at the Reynoldsville Borough Council meeting held on April 21. Two residents in the audience, Stacy Snedden and Leeann Toombs, both asked about what was being done to replace former chief Troy Bell, who left the department late last month to become the chief of police…
The DuBois Area School Board held a work session on April 15 at the Administrative Center. All members except Albert Varacallo and Gilbert Barker were present for the meeting. Before going over the agenda for the coming regular meeting, Superintendent Wendy Benton announced that two high school students had won awards in the Pennsylvania Junior…
Reynlow Community News has learned that employees at the Reynoldsville Water and Sewer Authority have voted to unionize. Teamsters Local 110 spokesman Rick Keller confirmed on April 15 that the five employees affected voted in favor of joining the union on March 24. It’s the same union that represents borough police officers. Keller added the…