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Reynoldsville, Sykesville, and Brockway Ambulance Services celebrate 50th anniversary

Members of Reynoldsville Ambulance organization joined their colleagues from Brockway and Sykesville to celebrate their joint 50th anniversary. The event was held on Brockway on June 25. In an interview with reporter Andrew Bundy, Reynoldsville Ambulance President Dan Stitt traced the history of the service, from it’s origins in 1973 and its several moves to…

Memorial Day services held in Reynoldsville. An article by Peggy Zortman.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE American Legion, Post #392 and the Veterans Memorial Park Committee presented Reynoldsville’s 25th Annual observance of Memorial Day.  A sizeable group of residents gathered in the Veterans Memorial Park in Reynoldsville on Sunday May 28 to witness the emotional ceremony honoring our fallen soldiers.  Michael Caltagrone acted as Master of Ceremonies; Rev….

Girl Scouts announce Silver Award project by hosting princesses by Peggy Zortman

Madison Ross, Emma Roy, Taylor Roy and Chloe Sawyer, Cadettes from Reynoldsville-Sykesville Girl Scout Troup 28021, recently sponsored  “Party Like a Princess” at the Presbyterian Church.  Activities included nail painting, games, crafts, a photo booth, and story time. The event was free and those attending were encouraged to dress like a princess. Fifty-two smiling, young…

The water rate increase for Soldier Water and Sewer System customers in Winslow Township delayed by a month

The Winslow Township Supervisors met in regular session on May 8 and delayed action on an ordinance raising the water rates for the Soldier Water and Sewer System. Township residents Sherry Carney and Francis Rosana attended the meeting and asked a number of questions about the history of the system and the current problems it’s…

Jeff Tech Operating Committee approves dual credit agreement with Penn State, sets graduation date

One item on the agenda that was approved was a dual credit affiliation agreement with Penn State University to provide coursework for Jeff Tech students. School Director Dr. Barry Fillman said the agreement is designed to help students who want to start their own business. “They can be really good at welding or working on…