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Biden continues to improve steadily after testing positive for COVID-19, his doctor says

Saturday, July 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden's symptoms from COVID-19 "continue to improve steadily," but he is "still experiencing a loose, non-productive cough and hoarseness," his doctor said on Saturday."His pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate and temperature remain absolutely normal. His oxygen saturation continues to be...

Projects Approved to Improve Clearfield County Broadband Access

Saturday, April 20 by Justice Williams

CLEARFIELD – Four fiber-optic projects with a total price tag of $47-million have been approved and funded in Clearfield County. The projects are intended to improve broadband access and high-speed internet availability throughout the county. The Clearfield County Commissioners announced the on Thursday...

Modern female crash dummies can improve safety for women, experts say

Thursday, March 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Cars have gotten safer over the decades, but more still needs to be done and the development of female crash dummies may ensure greater safety of women in the U.S.Women are on average more likely to die or be injured in...

First look at new TSA self-service screening lane and how it could improve airport travel

Wednesday, March 6 by ABC News

(LAS VEGAS) -- Las Vegas is testing the future of airport screening with self-security checks and ABC News' Good Morning America got a firsthand look at how it works.ABC News transportation correspondent Gio Benitez went to Harry Reid International Airport to try what could...

Taking a daily multivitamin may improve memory in older adults: Study

Saturday, January 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Taking a daily multivitamin supplement may improve memory and slow cognitive decline in aging adults, according to a new study.The results could have major implications for the millions of Americans who are suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease.The study, published Thursday,...

DuBois Area School District to receive Farm-to-School grant

Thursday, November 16 by Louise Bennett

HARRISBURG — The DuBois Area School District will receive the highest amount possible in a Farm-to-School Grant award.On Tuesday, the state's Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said the DuBois school system will receive a $15,000 grant to help improve access to healthy, local food for...

As student loan payments restart, Biden seeks to highlight push to improve ‘broken’ system

Wednesday, October 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Days after borrowers once again began paying back their student loan debts after a three-year pause amid the COVID-19 pandemic, President Joe Biden highlighted what his administration has done to fix holes in the system -- signaling to voters that he hasn't given...

PennDOT closes Clearfield bridge along Route 322 for improvements

Saturday, September 23 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – A bridge along busy Route 322 in Clearfield will be closed this weekend. If you plan on driving in the Golden Rod area of Clearfield this weekend, PennDOT reminds you that the bridge spanning Clearfield Creek will be closed from Friday...

Road maintenance projects continue throughout Clearfield County

Monday, September 18 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – As the fall season approaches, crews will be trying to stay on top of various road maintenance projects in Clearfield County this week.According to PennDOT, this week’s projects include patching work and drainage pipe replacement or cleaning on Route 322 in Bradford...

Four Clearfield County bridges to receive needed maintenance work

Saturday, August 26 by Louise Bennett

HARRISBURG – Four bridges in Clearfield County will receive some badly-needed maintenance work following a state funding announcement.On Thursday, Governor Josh Shapiro said nearly $50 million will be dispersed statewide from the Multimodal Transportation Fund.Clearfield County is going to be given $245,000 for a...