Each month during 2025 we focus on a different aspect of consolidation of Sandy Township and the City of DuBois, with live interviews with key individuals in the consolidation process.
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Each month during 2025 we will focus on a different aspect of the consolidation of Sandy Township and the City of DuBois into a single municipality. Live interviews with key individuals in the consolidation process will be featured on the Morning Connection, and top consolidation-related news stories will be presented on Tri-County Insider News.
Consolidation Countdown - Interim DuBois and Sandy Township Manager, Ben Kafferlin - November 14, 2025
Nov 14, 2025
The new City of DuBois municipality will begin on January 5th, 2026. On this edition of Consolidation Countdown, Interim DuBois and Sandy Township Manager Ben Kafferlin explains what the next 50+...
Consolidation Countdown - Police Chief Kris Kruzelak - October 10, 2025
Oct 10, 2025
With official consolidation of the City of DuBois and Sandy Township just 87 days away, Police Chief Kris Kruzelak provides an update on the current status of the combined city and township police...
Consolidation Countdown - Ben Kafferlin, Current Status - September 12, 2025
Sep 12, 2025
Ben Kafferlin, leader of the DuBois/Sandy Township Management team, shares what has been completed in the consolidation process. Kafferlin also explains what is currently being worked on, and...
Consolidation Countdown - Budget, Taxes, and Recreation with Lisa Hagberg - August 8, 2025
Aug 08, 2025
Lisa Hagberg, a member of the DuBois/Sandy management team, shares an update on the 2026 budget and tax structure for the new City of DuBois municipality. She also shares information about the...
Consolidation Countdown - Fire Departments - June 13,2025
Jun 13, 2025
We hear from DuBois and Sandy Township Fire Departments on the road to...
Consolidation Countdown - Local Businesses and the Economy, Jodi August - May 9, 2025
May 09, 2025
Jodi August, the Executive Director of the Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development, shares her thoughts and insight on the impact DuBois/Sandy Township consolidation will have...
Consolidation Countdown - ...so far - April 11, 2025
Apr 11, 2025
This edition of Consolidation Countdown is a recap of the countdown features so far (January through April) on Connect...
Consolidation Countdown - Election - March 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025
DuBois resident and Clearfield County Commissioner, Dave Glass, provides valuable information about the 2025 election process for government officials in the new City of DuBois...
Consolidation Countdown - Police - February 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025
DuBois and Sandy Township Police Chief Kris Kruzelak provides an update on the status of the consolidated police force for the new City of DuBois...
Consolidation Countdown - DuBois/Sandy Township Management - January 28, 2025
Jan 28, 2025
Lisa Hagberg and Ben Kafferlin of the City of DuBois and Sandy Township management team provide an update on the consolidation process as the countdown approaches 11 months....
