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…
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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…
Girl Scouting’s highest awards—the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards—are a girl’s chance to make a lasting difference in the world. Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania is honored to present the members of Troop 20253 with the Girl Scout Bronze Award, the highest recognition for achievement in Girl Scouting for girls in grades 4-5. Members of the…
When students in the DuBois Area School District report for their first day on August 24 and 25, schools will look much different than was anticipated as late as two weeks ago. At that time the plan that was adopted at the regular July meeting allowed parents and students to choose from four options, one…
The Reynoldsville Borough Council held its monthly work session on August 6 at the borough office. John Burkett provided information to council on the recent meeting he and council member Darren Scolese had with Jefferson County and state officials concerning a multimodal grant from the state. The money can be used for sidewalks, streetscape improvements,…
The Reynoldsville Veteran’s Memorial Park Committee met on August 3 and was provided an update on park progress. Committee vice president Ralph “Tucker” August reported the lot is being leveled with top soil. The cannons have been placed with the help of Malone Enterprises LLC of Reynoldsville. They will be sand-blasted and painted in the…
Getting prepared for the upcoming school year was the focus of the Jeff Tech Operating Committee meeting held August 3 in the school gymnasium. The committee approved the Jeff Tech Phased School Reopening Health and Safety Plan for the coming school year. This comprehensive plan covers safety protocols for both students and staff when they…
When schools reopen later this summer both students and adults will see many differences, according to the plan presented to the School Board by superintendent Wendy Benton and assistant superintendent Dr. Brigette Matson. The plan, known as the Reopening Health and Safety Plan, was developed by a task force of 76 people and according to…
he Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that expiration dates for driver licenses, identification cards, and learner’s permits, will be extended for Pennsylvania residents in response to statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts. Effective July 23, expiration dates for driver licenses, photo ID cards and learner’s permits scheduled to expire from March 16, 2020 through August…