Herm Federal Case Postponed Again

DUBOIS - The Federal case against the City of DuBois’ former City Manager John “Herm” Suplizio and former city employee Roberta “Bobbie” Shaffer has been pushed back once again.With the case initially scheduled for earlier in the fall, it has now been postponed until... Read More.

Suplizio Federal Case Delayed

DUBOIS - The federal case against former DuBois City Manager John “Herm” Suplizio and former city employee Roberta “Bobbie” Shaffer has been postponed until late November.They face hefty prison time and fines for allegedly stealing around $1.5 million dollars between 2008 and 2022.On October... Read More.

DuBois/Sandy Manager resigning

DUBOIS - The DuBois/Sandy Township Manager is resigning from both municipalities.Shawn Arbaugh has been the manager of Sandy Township for multiple years, and the DuBois City Manager since the indictment of former City Manager John “Herm” Suplizio in 2023.We spoke to Township Supervisor Chairman... Read More.

Suplizio/Shaffer Plead Not Guilty

DUBOIS - Former DuBois City Manager John “Herm” Suplizio and former city employee Roberta “Bobbie” Shaffer had their arraignment hearing on Tuesday, pleading not guilty.Last month, a new indictment was filed against the pair, alleging them of stealing around $1.5 million dollars between 2008... Read More.

DuBois Man in Court for Harassment Charges

DUBOIS – A DuBois man accused of harassing the city’s former City Manager John “Herm” Suplizio was in court Friday.According to police, in early August 40 year-old Justin Heffner made several social media comments and posts about the federal level investigation against the former... Read More.

Suplizio Legal Team Files New Motion

DUBOIS – Details and specifics. That is what the team of defense attorneys for former DuBois City Manager, John “Herm” Suplizio, is asking for as they prepare for a federal trial.Suplizio has been accused of making fraudulent transactions, costing the city well over... Read More.

Suplizio’s Attorneys Request “Particulars”

DUBOIS – Details and specifics. That is what the team of defense attorneys for former DuBois City Manager, John “Herm” Suplizio, is asking for as they prepare for a federal trial.Suplizio has been accused of making fraudulent transactions, costing the city well over... Read More.

Sandy Township Supervisors End Consolidation Injunction

DUBOIS – The Sandy Township Supervisors voted Monday to end their injunction against the consolidation process of the City of DuBois and Sandy Township. City and Township Manager Shawn Arbaugh noted that legal counsel for both the township and city agree that the injunction... Read More.

Suplizio, Shaffer Federal Case Delayed Again

DUBOIS -- A federal judge has once again granted the attorneys representing former DuBois City Manager John “Herm” Suplizio, and former city employee, Bobbie Shaffer, another month to file pretrial motions. According to U.S. Court documents, the judge has delayed the filing deadline from... Read More.