“Back-to-school day” has arrived for multiple Tri-County area schools Wednesday, August 23 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – “Back-to-school day” has arrived for students, teachers, and staff in the DuBois, Brockway, Brookville, and Clearfield area school districts.The return to classrooms for thousands of students across the Tri-County area today will mean a noticeable increase in vehicle and foot traffic.City of... Read More.
In Brief: Busy Philipps moves to ‘Mean Girls’ movie, and more Thursday, March 2 by ABC NewsDeadline reports Daisy Ridley, best known for playing Rey in the J.J. Abrams Star Wars trilogy, has been tapped to star in The Better Liar, a drama series based on Tanen Jones' book of the same name, in development at... Read More.
What the ‘lab leak’ theory report about COVID’s origins does and doesn’t mean Tuesday, February 28 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The news that the U.S. Department of Energy now believes with "low confidence" that the COVID-19 pandemic "most likely" was the result of a laboratory leak in China, resulted in a firestorm of debate across the internet.First reported by The Wall... Read More.
‘Mean Girls’ want that green: Cast reunion reportedly in jeopardy after “disrespectful” salary offer Thursday, February 23 by ABC NewsThe Plastics want that cash.The main cast members of Mean Girls were supposed to return for a Paramount+-bound adaptation of the Broadway musical version of the hit, but Page Six reports the reunion has hit a snag over money.While... Read More.
DEI: What does it mean and what is its purpose? Friday, February 10 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, or DEI, have recently come under fire and are at the center of political battles being waged by Republican governors Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis.These initiatives, seen in businesses, schools or government agencies, are intended to address... Read More.
What the latest bird flu outbreak could mean for humans Friday, February 10 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A dangerous and contagious bird flu continues to spread through poultry farms, wild birds, and now mammal populations.There’s still no sign the virus is capable of spreading between humans, but experts are watching the outbreak closely.“The recent spillover to mammals needs... Read More.
Taxes may increase for residents in the Clearfield School District Wednesday, January 18 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – Will taxes go up more than inflation in the Clearfield School District next year?The answer will come at next week’s school board meeting when the 2023-24 Act 1 tax resolution is considered.Pennsylvania’s Act 1 limits school districts to tax increases which are... Read More.
Does Elon Musk’s resignation from Twitter mean he’ll give up control? Experts weigh in Thursday, December 22 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Elon Musk vowed to resign as the head of Twitter but he will remain a dominant force at the company, some management experts told ABC News.The billionaire entrepreneur, who owns Twitter, said on Tuesday that he will step down as soon... Read More.
What it would mean for the Jan. 6 committee to make criminal referrals Sunday, December 18 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- When the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack holds its final meeting Monday, the expected headline is whether it will make criminal referrals to the Justice Department or other outside entities -- especially concerning former President Donald Trump.The committee... Read More.
Cast is set for ‘Mean Girls’ movie musical Friday, December 9 by ABC NewsThe Broadway musical adaptation of the 2004 hit Mean Girls is being adapted into a movie musical, and its main cast is now set.The Hollywood Reporter notes that Angourie Rice has been tapped to fill the role Lindsay Lohan originated:... Read More.
