Commercial pilots come to DuBois for specialized flight training Tuesday, October 10 by Louise BennettFALLS CREEK – Commercial pilots from all across the United States are coming to the DuBois area for specialized flight training.Southern Airways has set up a flight training simulator and facility at the DuBois Regional Airport where students are learning how to fly Cessna... Read More.
First Class Children’s Foundation presents “Cars and Pizza” tonight Saturday, July 29 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – Tonight is a “Cars and Pizza” night in DuBois, presented by First Class Children’s Foundation.“Cars and Pizza” is an evening car cruise off of Liberty Boulevard and into the Mansell Stadium parking lot from 6 to 9pm.There will be music, pizza from... Read More.
First Class Children’s Foundation presents another “Cars and Pizza” night Friday, July 28 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – Another “Cars and Pizza” night in DuBois will be presented by First Class Children’s Foundation tomorrow night.“Cars and Pizza” is an evening car cruise off of Liberty Boulevard into the parking lot in front of Mansell Stadium from 6 to 9pm.There will be... Read More.
Special worship services and Easter events planned for this weekend Friday, April 7 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – Today is Good Friday, and special services are planned for many area churches and houses of worship in our tri-county area today, tonight, and of course on Easter Sunday morning.Also, in the community this Easter weekend: The DuBois Area Jaycees are having... Read More.
Virginia reviews AP African American studies course amid nationwide debate Friday, February 24 by ABC News(RICHMOND, Va.) -- Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is reviewing College Board's Advanced Placement African American studies course, following nationwide debate over the curriculum that erupted after the course was rejected by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis."After numerous reports about draft course content, the governor asked... Read More.
Black education activist slams DeSantis over canceling AP course Tuesday, January 31 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A Black education activist slammed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' move to ban AP African American studies from the state's high schools and warned that the move could erase key historical lessons from the classroom."It's going to hurt Black communities and it's... Read More.
Students threaten to sue DeSantis over rejection of AP course on African American studies Thursday, January 26 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Several Florida students say they plan to sue the state and Gov. Ron DeSantis over the state's rejection of the Advanced Placement African American studies course in state schools."If he does not negotiate with the College Board to allow AP African... Read More.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration rejects African American AP course Thursday, January 19 by ABC News(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration has rejected an African American history course that is set to be a part of the College Board's slate of Advanced Placement courses in high schools.In a letter obtained by ABC News, the Florida Department of... Read More.
Jefferson County woman scammed out of approximately $20,000 Wednesday, January 11 by Louise BennettSUMMERVILLE – A Jefferson County woman has reportedly been scammed out of approximately $20,000.State Police say the 69-year-old victim is from Summerville, and she lost the money over the course of two months.An unidentified male suspect has allegedly stolen the money through various scams.Police are... Read More.
Elk County Striders’ held annual “Almost Naked Run” last Sunday Tuesday, January 3 by Louise BennettRIDGWAY– This warmer weather this week was appreciated by those who took part in Elk County’s “Almost Naked Run” Sunday to welcome in the new year.The annual 5K run and Polar Bear Dunk in Ridgway is presented by the Elk County Striders.Runners wear bathing... Read More.
