The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that in 2018, statewide traffic deaths increased to 1,190 from the record low of 1,137 in 2017. Last year was the third-lowest number of highway fatalities recorded and overall fatalities continue to trend downward. “Even one life lost is one too many, and Pennsylvania is committed to…
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The Winslow Township Supervisors expressed their concern over damage being done to township roads at their regular meeting on June 10. Due to numerous road construction projects in the area, truck drivers are looking for alternate routes and are driving on township roads causing damage. Stewart Road west of Reynoldsville is a particular problem at…
The John M. Read Lodge #536 of Free and Accepted Masons of Reynoldsville awarded six academic scholarships at its meeting held on June 11. The recipients of the $1500 Calvin Bean Memorial Scholarships were: Tyler Stitt, the son of Dan and Theresa Stitt of Reynoldsville. He plans to attend Penn State DuBois. Rian Leamer, the…
Rumors and speculation have abounded since the news came out that Christ the King Manor on West Long Avenue near DuBois was changing top level staff. In a letter dated June 7 from the Catholic Charities of the Erie Diocese, Christ the King Manor Board Chairman Steve Brazinski announced that Administrator Sam Zaffuto had been…
Reynoldsville Borough Police have filed charges against four people according to District Magistrate David Inzana’s Office. Les P. Armstrong of Pancoast Street in the borough has been charged in relation to an incident that occurred on May 23. According to the report, Armstrong was allegedly involved with an assault at his residence. The victim was…
A juvenile is facing charges following an incident in Falls Creek that occurred on June 2. State Police in DuBois say the juvenile allegedly shot the victim in the leg with a .22 caliber air rifle. The charges include aggravated assault, simple assault and reckless endangering. The Pennsylvania State Police have announced it will be…
Reynoldsville Borough Police handled 40 complaints in the month of from May 1 to May 29 according to Chief Troy Bell. Of those, there were two assaults, two assists, including one for Reynoldsville EMS, one criminal mischief, one disorderly conduct and two disturbances. The report also included one domestic incident that led to an arrest,…
Wet, windy weather has kept the Reynoldsville Fire department busy. The volunteers have been called out to three reports of trees down across roadways this week. On Sunday, a large tree fell and blocked Route 322 for a time just west of the borough. It also took down power lines in the area. Another call…
The Jeff Tech Operating Committee met on May 29 to take care of some end of the year items and to get ready for next year. In his report, School Director Dr. Barry Fillman reminded the committee that graduation would be held June 7 at 7 p.m. There are 77 seniors slated to graduate. He…
Work is being completed on the garage adjacent to the First United Methodist Church on Jackson Street in Reynoldsville. Back on a snowy March 3rd evening, a pickup truck skidded off the alley and hit the building causing more than $7500 in damages. The driver was not injured. The work is being completed by Wallace…