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Suspects sought in shooting of two girls, ages 9 and 11, caught in the crossfire on a New York City playground

Wednesday, June 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A search continued on Tuesday for a pair of gunmen who opened fire on a man in a New York City playground, hitting two children in the line of fire, police said.The shooting in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn erupted Monday... Read More.

Six people between the ages of 3 and 19 shot at apartment complex

Thursday, May 2 by ABC News

(FORT WORTH, Texas) -- At least six people ranging between the ages of 3 to 19 years old have been shot at an apartment complex in Fort Worth, Texas, police say.The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at approximately 7:30 p.m. when the Fort Worth... Read More.

DuBois Area Jaycees presented with Community Spotlight for November

Saturday, November 4 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – The DuBois Area Jaycees are in the Community Spotlight for the month of November, and their recognition is sponsored by Priority First Federal Credit Union. The DuBois Area Jaycees organization is comprised of young, working professionals between the ages of 18 and 40. The... Read More.

DuBois Area Jaycees highlighted in Community Spotlight for November

Friday, November 3 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – The DuBois Area Jaycees are in the Community Spotlight for the month of November, and their recognition is sponsored by Priority First Federal Credit Union.The DuBois Area Jaycees organization is comprised of young, working professionals between the ages of 18 and 40.The... Read More.

Local State Senator proposes legislation to increase penalties for fentanyl charges

Tuesday, October 3 by Louise Bennett

HARRISBURG – Local State Senator Wayne Langerholc is proposing legislation in Harrisburg that would increase the penalties for someone found guilty of selling or trafficking fentanyl to a minor.Langerholc said the bill he is working would allow jail sentences of 20 to 40 years... Read More.

DuBois Vocal Arts Ensemble performs annual Spring Concert tonight

Saturday, May 6 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – Tonight the DuBois Vocal Arts Ensemble will perform their annual Spring Concert, “Find Your Dream.”The curtain will open at the Reitz Theater in DuBois tonight at 7 p.m.The ensemble, which is comprised of 8 men and 13 women, will perform... Read More.

CDC advisory panel greenlights booster shots for children ages five to 11

Friday, May 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's independent advisory committee has given the green light for Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 booster shots to be given to children ages 5 to 11 years old, paving the way for parents to get their children... Read More.

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine now available for kids ages 5 to 11: Five things to know

Wednesday, November 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A COVID-19 vaccine is now available for kids ages 5 to 11, marking a major milestone in the nearly two-year coronavirus pandemic.Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on Tuesday signed off on recommendations made... Read More.

CDC advisory committee votes to recommend Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11

Tuesday, November 2 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- A committee of independent experts advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted unanimously on Tuesday to recommend the Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11, checking off one of the last boxes in the authorization process.CDC Director Rochelle Walensky is expected to... Read More.

CDC advisory committee to vote on Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11

Tuesday, November 2 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- A committee of independent experts advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to vote Tuesday whether to recommend the Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11, checking off one of the last boxes in the authorization process.If members of the committee... Read More.