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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…

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…

Upcoming lane closure Exit 86 Reynoldsville to Exit 97 DuBois/Falls Creek on Interstate 80 in Jefferson County

Beginning Monday, October 5, 2020 at 7:00 a.m., the Westbound travel lane in the area of Exit 90, as well as the Exit 90 ramps, will be closed to all traffic. In addition, there will be a 12-foot width restriction in place for the duration of the emergency repairs. Work is expected to be complete…