Even though the six school buildings in the DuBois Area School District are closed, classes continue for the students in grades K – 12. The fact that students continue to learn and teachers continue to teach is a result of the district’s decision to switch from in-person classrooms to virtual online classes. It has meant that…
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Wearing masks and practicing social distancing, Reynoldsville Borough Council held its monthly meeting on April 15 handling what business it could considering the circumstances. Council member John Burkett requested the council adopt a motion to ask the Reynoldsville Pool for year-end financial statements for the last five years. This recommendation came from Bill Setree, Director…
With great reluctance, the Reynoldsville Community Association has announced that it is canceling the 2020 Red, White, and Blueberry Festival scheduled for July 10 and 11 due to uncertainty about COVID-19. “There’s a lot that goes into planning an annual festival, a lot that has to be done early,” said festival chairman Sam Bundy. “There…
The good news on today’s Penn Highlands Healthcare (PHH) teleconference was that there has not been a surge in COVID-19 cases across the system. The bad news is the economic damage the virus has caused the system is forcing a large reduction in staff. Mark Norman, Chief Operating Officer, said that PHH has seen a…
Reynlownews.com reached out via email to DuBois Area School District Superintendent Wendy Benton after the Governor announced schools would not reopen this year. This was her response: While I understand and respect the Governor’s decision to close schools for the remainder of the school year, my heart is heavy for our students, especially the…
Domtar Corporation made a donation of 27 PAPRs to Penn Highlands Healthcare to help doctors, nurses and other staff prepare to provide care for COVID-19 patients. PAPRs are powered air purifying respirators, and they are used in hospitals by staff who work with patients with confirmed or suspected illnesses that can be spread through the…
People have been looking for ways to help those on the front lines in hospitals do their job and do it safely. Penn Highlands Healthcare (PHH) has a way you can donate money on line. Called “Here for Our Heroes,” the program gives area residents a way to help by donating money to purchase much…
While COVID-19 is getting all the attention right now, officials at Penn Highlands Healthcare (PHH) are reminding patients, especially those with chronic conditions, not to delay treatment. At today’s teleconference, PHH Chief Operating Officer Mark Norman, and COVID-19 Task Force Director Dr. Shaun Sheehan, said their facilities are prepared for the virus, but they are…
COVID-19 has made its presence known in all 67 counties in Pennsylvania. On April 7, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced one confirmed case in Jefferson County and two cases in Elk County, the last two counties without confirmed cases. At today’s teleconference, Penn Highlands Healthcare (PHH) COVID-19 Task Force Director Dr. Shaun Sheehan said…
Just a month ago, when someone referred to the front lines they meant a war zone. Now with the COVID-19 outbreak, the front lines have shifted to the doctors and nurses as well as those who are keeping things going while we self-quarantine–including grocery stores. Mike’s BILO, formerly Mike’s Riverside, has been an institution in…