Penn Highlands will comply with federal vaccine mandate

DuBois, PA - Penn Highlands Healthcare says they will comply with the federal vaccine mandate, requiring all of their healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Jan. 4 unless they qualify for a medical or religious exemption. This mandate does not allow... Read More.

Congressman Thompson released from Walter Reed after COVID-19

Washington DC - Congress member Glenn "GT" Thompson was released from Walter Reed National Military Center Friday evening after receiving outpatient treatment for COVID-19 and has returned to his home in Pennsylvania to recover. He thanks the Attending Physician at the U.S. Capitol along with... Read More.

Brockway honors longtime board members, hires new teacher

Brockway, PA - At the Brockway Area School Board meeting, the Pennsylvania School Board Association is honoring longtime school directors. Superintendent Jeff Vizza honored three board members who have been on the board for over 12 years. He gave certificates from the association to Dr.... Read More.

Parent records Jeff Tech phone conversation without permission

Reynoldsville, PA – A parent recorded a phone conversation from a school, leading to an investigation into harassment and wire tap violations. On Wednesday, a secretary at Jeff Tech had contacted a student's parent in reference to COVID-19. The parent reportedly recorded this conversation and posted... Read More.

DCC to hold meeting for health and safety plan questions

DuBois, PA - Dubois Central Catholic will be holding a town hall meeting 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19 at the DCC school auditorium to collectively discuss the administration's health and safety plan with parents of children attending DCC. Members of the board and administration will... Read More.

PA talks strategy to protect in-person instruction at schools

Harrisburg, PA - Continuing to prioritize in-person instruction for K-12 students in Pennsylvania, the departments of Education, Health and Transportation discussed the state’s strategy to address a shortage of school bus drivers, and provided updates on the anticipated rollout of the vaccine for those... Read More.

PA hits vaccine milestone, 85 percent of adults have first shot

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that 85 percent of Pennsylvanians aged 18 and older have received their first COVID-19 vaccination. “Today, the commonwealth has reached another milestone against COVID-19 and protecting ourselves and our loved ones against this deadly virus,” said Gov. Wolf.... Read More.