Three Hospitalized After Weekend Fire

COOPER TOWNSHIP - Three people were hospitalized after a weekend fire in Cooper Township. According to the Winburne Fire Department, just after 4am crews were called to the 400 block of Birch Street for a home on fire. First responders noted that the blaze was spilling... Read More.

Meet the Candidate: Mark Sullivan

DUBOIS - Mark Sullivan is running for the DuBois City Council in 2026.  “We do our best to continue the same level of service,” stated Sullivan. “I don’t want to start out our new city on a shoestring budget, where we’re constantly trying to climb... Read More.

Meet the Candidate: Deborah Mechling

DUBOIS - Deborah Mechling is running for the DuBois City Council in 2026.  “Our new community needs a foundation built on open communication,” stated Mechling. “Remembering our community’s morals and values, and most importantly that our biggest asset is our people.” Mechling is one of 12... Read More.

Keeping Safe This Halloween

UNDATED - As you prepare for Halloween fun, you are reminded to make safety a top priority. Parents, make sure to use bright and warm costumes with reflective tape for visibility. Children should carry flashlights, stay on sidewalks, and never enter a stranger’s home. Also be sure... Read More.

Ridgway Woman Charged for Stabbing

RIDGWAY - A Ridgway woman is behind bars for allegedly stabbing a man. On October 21st police responded to a Mill Avenue residence where they found a man with a deep cut on his right arm. When questioned the man claimed it was accidental in nature.... Read More.

Police investigating Copper Wire Theft

DECATUR TOWNSHIP - Police are investigating the theft of over 200 feet of copper wire in Decatur Township. According to police on October 15th at the 1100 block of Old Highway 322, an unknown number of individuals stole approximately 275 feet of copper wire, valued... Read More.

DuBois High School Thriving, Despite Unpopular Changes

DUBOIS - Ten weeks into the new school year and the DuBois Area High School is finding its rhythm under new leadership. Manny Barbazzeni, the new principal, has revamped the schedule including a longer flex period after fourth period and implemented over 20 student clubs. Two... Read More.

Meet the Candidate: Samuel Mollica 

DUBOIS - Samuel Mollica III is running for the DuBois City Council in 2026. “When we wake up in January, things are going to be just the same, you’re not going to see any difference,” stated Mollica. “We’ll have a brand new city that starts... Read More.

Meet the Candidate: David Lombardo

DUBOIS - David Lombardo is running for the DuBois City Council in 2026. “I will be vigilant that we don’t get personnel increases happening at the expense of raising your taxes,” stated Lombardo. “Vigilance is important, since now that our assessment has doubled. The city... Read More.