Punxsutawney Borough Manager fired, Treasurer reprimanded Friday, April 14 by Louise BennettPUNXSUTAWNEY – Punxsutawney’s Borough Manager has been fired, and the Borough Treasurer has been reprimanded.The firing and reprimanding actions took place at this week’s Borough Council meeting.According to a published report, Borough Manager Robert “Toby” Santick’s employment was terminated due to his actions associated... Read More.
Funding VEX Robotics World Championship trip, DuBois School Board considers Friday, March 17 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – The DuBois Area School Board discussed funding regarding the VEX Robotics World Championship trip at their work session meeting Thursday night.The club initially requested roughly $2900 from the school board to cover the travel expenses associated with their trip to Dallas in... Read More.
Two Penn Highlands Healthcare hospitals recognized for Excellence in Patient Safety Thursday, January 12 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – Two local hospitals in the Penn Highlands Healthcare system have been recognized for improvements made in patient safety at their facilities.Penn Highlands Brookville and Penn Highlands Elk both recently received recognition for Excellence in Patient Safety from The Hospital and Healthsystem Association... Read More.
Preliminary hearing set for Brookville man facing more than 250 child pornography charges Wednesday, November 30 by Louise BennettBROOKVILLE – A Jefferson County man will face more than 250 child pornography charges at a preliminary hearing Thursday.According to court documents, 23-year-old Isaiah Isaac of Brookville is currently free on bail.Isaac was arrested in October after two of his smartphones were found to... Read More.
Meta takes down hundreds of Facebook, Instagram accounts associated with Proud Boys Thursday, August 25 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Executives with the social media company Meta announced Thursday that they recently removed 480 Facebook and Instagram accounts, pages, and groups associated with the Proud Boys, for violating the platforms' ban on the far-right extremist group.The Proud Boys organization was banned... Read More.
PA Department of Environmental Protection offers help to protect from mosquitoes Friday, July 29 by Louise BennettHarrisburg – Mosquito bite season is in full swing, so the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is offering help for you to Fight the Bite and protect yourself.One of the main concerns associated with mosquito bites in the Keystone State is the possible spread... Read More.
Select committee issues subpoenas to 11 associated with planning of Jan. 6 rally Wednesday, September 29 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack issued 11 subpoenas Wednesday to organizers of the pro-Trump rally outside the White House that turned into a march on the U.S Capitol.The committee, which recently subpoenaed Trump's closest aides and advisers... Read More.
Wildfire smoke associated with increase in severe COVID-19 cases and death, new research suggests Friday, August 13 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Scientists are learning more about how widespread wildfires affect human health -- and if there is a link between severe COVID-19 cases and regions that experience fires on a regular basis.In 2020, a record-breaking fire season in the U.S. saw more... Read More.
