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Back-to-school plans impacted by culture wars nationwide

Thursday, August 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As students across the United States head back to school, classrooms may begin to feel the effects of laws concerning LGBTQ issues, race and religion that have recently been passed and signed by their local legislators.What laws are schools facing in... Read More.

LGBTQ people say their mental health is positively impacted when states have protective laws

Saturday, June 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Growing up in the 1990s and early 2000s just outside of Akron, Ohio, Shane Stahl felt it was taboo to talk about being part of the LGBTQ+ community or about LGBTQ+ experiences.Stahl, 40, who identifies as a gay man, said that... Read More.

Elk County maternal health, senior services impacted by changes

Monday, February 5 by Justice Williams

RIDGWAY – Penn Highlands Healthcare in Elk County is moving their birthing services, and closing a senior living facility.Just days after expectant mothers in Elk County learned that they will have to travel to Penn Highlands DuBois for the delivery of their babies; the... Read More.

Railroad crossing work may significantly impact DuBois traffic flow this week

Tuesday, October 31 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – Railroad crossing work at the busy intersection of Routes 219 and 255 at the north end of Liberty Boulevard in DuBois should be wrapping up in the next day or two.PennDOT says until the project is complete, traffic flow will be impacted... Read More.

Railroad crossing work may impact DuBois traffic flow this week

Monday, October 30 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – At least two more days of railroad crossing work is expected at the busy intersection of Routes 219 and 255 at the end of Liberty Boulevard in DuBois.PennDOT says that traffic flow will be impacted significantly while the project continues the next... Read More.

Railroad crossing work underway at busy DuBois intersection

Saturday, October 28 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – Railroad crossing work is underway at the busy intersection at the end of Liberty Boulevard in DuBois. PennDOT says traffic flow will be impacted significantly by the project over the next five days. If you are southbound on Route 219, you... Read More.

Clearfield road, bridge maintenance crews continue projects throughout County

Monday, October 23 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County’s road and bridge maintenance crews will be working on several projects this week, according to PennDOT.There will be bridge maintenance and cleaning along two roads in Brady Township this week.Monday through Wednesday, crews will be at work on Route 4012,... Read More.

Railroad crossing work will impact traffic flow in DuBois next week

Thursday, October 19 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – Traffic flow through a busy DuBois intersection will be impacted by railroad crossing work that is scheduled to start next Friday, October 27th.According to PennDOT, southbound traffic on Route 219 at the intersection of Route 255 will not be permitted to turn... Read More.

Elk County man killed in Route 28 crash

Wednesday, October 4 by Louise Bennett

SNYDER TWP. – A 23-year-old Elk County man was killed when he was thrown from his vehicle during a crash on Route 28.The Jefferson County Coroner pronounced Zachary Gausman of St. Marys dead at the scene of the accident.State Police say that Gausman's vehicle... Read More.

Which federal programs will first be impacted in a government shutdown

Monday, September 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Much of the government is getting close to shutting down Oct. 1 as Congress struggles to pass a stopgap funding deal -- and on Monday, with just five days to go, many federal workers and agencies were bracing for impact.The House and... Read More.