Concerned citizens protest Penn Highlands’ decision to close Force medical facility Saturday, October 28 by Louise Bennett DUBOIS — As Penn Highlands Healthcare prepares to close their medical facility in the Bennetts Valley community of Force in Elk County next week, concerned citizens gathered to protest in DuBois this week. Those who gathered in a protest on Main Street in... Read More.
Sandy Township files complaint to halt consolidation process Friday, June 2 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – Sandy Township has filed the complaint to halt the consolidation process with the City of DuBois until after the City's forensic audit is completed.Yesterday, the Township filed... Read More.
Clearfield and Lawrence Township police departments get prepared to consolidate Friday, December 23 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – Shortly after 2023 begins, a new regional police force will be ready to hit the streets in Clearfield and Lawrence Township.The police departments of the borough and township have been working on completing the process of consolidation during the past nine months.There... Read More.
Elk and Cameron Counties consolidate domestic relations offices Friday, December 9 by Louise BennettRIDGWAY- The Domestic Relations offices of Elk and Cameron Counties are consolidating.At this week’s Elk County Commissioners meeting, a resolution was passed joining the two separate offices within the 59th Judicial District.The commissioners were following an order issued by District Judge Shawn McMahon in October.As... Read More.
New Clearfield Regional Police Commission continues preparations Saturday, October 15 by Louise BennettClearfield – The newly-formed Clearfield Regional Police Commission continues its preparations to begin operation in January.At a Wednesday night... Read More.
Residents urged to come to consolidation meetings Thursday, March 24 by wcednewsDuBois, PA – Anyone who has concerns or opinions about the upcoming consolidation of the City of DuBois and Sandy Township should contact the committee members and attend meetings if possible. That's according to one of the representatives from Eckert Semeans, the project's consulting... Read More.
Suplizio gives thoughts on fire department consolidation Thursday, March 10 by wcednewsDuBois and Sandy Township, PA - As the City of DuBois and Sandy Township are working out the details of how the consolidation will happen, the fire department consolidation has been a hot topic since the beginning.Herm Suplizio, the DuBois City Manager and former... Read More.
DuBois and Sandy hold first joint consolidation meeting, appoint committees Thursday, January 13 by wcednewsDuBois, PA – At the first joint consolidation meeting between the Sandy Township Supervisors and the DuBois City Council, the two municipalities took the first steps to appoint a committee to ease the transition.The members appointed were Edward Walsh, Kevin Salandra, Chris Nasuti, Kris... Read More.
First consolidation meeting Wednesday night for Sandy Twp / City of DuBois Wednesday, January 12 by wcednewsDuBois, PA – The Sandy Township Supervisors and the DuBois City Council will conduct their first consolidation meeting on Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. at the DuBois City Building at 16 W. Scribner Ave., DuBois, PA.The meeting will be open to the public, with... Read More.
Abbott, new Sandy Twp supervisor and consolidation supporter, shares thoughts Thursday, November 4 by wcednewsDuBois, PA – Newly elected Sandy Township supervisor Barry Abbott, who is also part of the group that initiated the citizens' petition that led to the consolidation of Sandy Township and the City of DuBois, says he's thrilled to see the new third-class city... Read More.
