Category: News

DuBois Central Catholic second grade classes travel the world

As the Orthodox Christmas quickly approaches on Friday, January 7, students in Mrs. Kassandra Loudon and Miss Linda Schalk’s second grade classes reflected on how they traveled the world recently to learn how Sweden, Mexico, France, Italy, and Germany celebrate Christmas.  From St. Lucia buns to enjoying Italian Panettone to baking gingerbread, and tasting French chocolates,…

Reynoldsville Council rejects Waste Management rate increase request, discusses problems with billing

In recent months, Reynoldsville Borough Secretary Jacqueline Dixon was been fielding phone calls from residents who were experiencing problems with their garbage bills from Waste Management, formerly Advanced Disposal. The borough has a contract with the company that expires at the end of this year. At one point, Dixon posted a statement on the borough’s…

Winslow Township Supervisors reorganize, welcome new member

The Winslow Township Supervisors held their annual reorganization meeting on January 3. Joining the board was Mike Mowrey, who won election last November. He replaces Ed Mohney who served two terms. The board officers will remain the same with Robert Krajewski board chairman and Rick August named vice chairman. Roadmaster will remain Brian Mottern, Sr.,…

Winslow Township adopts 2022 budget, holds the line on taxes

The Winslow Township Supervisors met on December 30 and approved the 2022 budget. The package totals $877, 593.19. Taxes will remain the same at 3 mils. The water budget totals $107,000. The board also discussed creating a separate account for the Covid relief funds received through the American Rescue Plan. The supervisors received some updated…

PennDOT reduces speed limits on Interstate 80 from Ohio State Line to Center County

(Note: Information was received at 8:09 p.m. on December 28) PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on Interstate 80 between the Ohio state line and Exit 161:  US 220 South/PA-26 Bellefonte in Centre County. PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45…