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Penn Highlands Life’s Journey to hold annual free breast and cervical cancer screenings October 28

Through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCEDP) that Penn Highlands Life’s Journey and Penn Highlands Women’s Care offer, these OB/GYN practices offer free mammograms on an ongoing basis to women who are uninsured or underinsured, or who have a high deductible. If follow-up testing is needed (ultrasounds, biopsies, etc.) those services are…

DCC adds new broadcasting platform for sporting events and more

DuBois Central Catholic is overjoyed to announce their recent partnership with PlayOn Sports, the nation’s leading high school media company, known for live streaming more sports events than any company in the world, per their website. The partnership allows family and friends of DCC students to have access to DCC sporting events no matter where…

Council adds new member, discusses what to do about a partially collapsed building (updated 10/9/20)

The Reynoldsville Borough Council welcomed a new member at its work session on October 7. Following an executive session, the council appointed Nichole Walk to replace John Burkett who resigned in August. Walk was one of four candidates considered by the borough’s vacancy board chaired by former council member Jack Matusky, who assured council that…

DuBois Area School District superintendent issues statement on spectator restriction reinstatement

The following from Superintendent Wendy Benton was obtained by Glenn Schuckers “The stay order reinstates the Governor’s public gathering restrictions until the appeal is heard. Therefore, effective immediately, school activities such as athletic events and extra-curricular programs that have public audiences are limited to 25 people inside and 250 people outside, including all student participants…

Local Girl Scouts need troop leaders at all levels; sign up night set

 A Girl Scout troop leader is a cheerleader and mentor to girls. A troop leader teaches girls to empower themselves to explore their passions, develop confidence, build courage, and find their character through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Please consider signing up for a Troop Leader so we can keep the excellent tradition of Girl Scouts alive and…

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…