Federal charges filed against former DuBois City Manager, additional employee Friday, November 17 by Louise BennettPITTSBURGH – Federal charges have now been filed against suspended DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio, and one other city employee, for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars.The U.S. Justice Department Thursday indicted Suplizio and Roberta “Bobbie” Shaffer, on charges of the systematic theft of... Read More.
Philipsburg man jailed for disturbance, fighting with probation officers Friday, November 17 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD — Clearfield Regional Police have jailed a 31-year-old man for causing a disturbance and fighting with officers at the county's probation office.According to court documents, Joseph Oswalt of Philipsburg tried to walk out of the Clearfield County probation office when sheriff deputies arrived... Read More.
DuBois Area School District to receive Farm-to-School grant Thursday, November 16 by Louise BennettHARRISBURG — 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... Read More.
Clearfield County woman pleads guilty after intending to smoke meth with child in car Thursday, November 2 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County woman will be serving up to one year in the county jail following her guilty plea this week to child endangerment and drug possession charges.According to a police report, 38-year-old Brandy Barrett admitted that she intended to smoke methamphetamine... Read More.
Railroad crossing work may significantly impact DuBois traffic flow this week Tuesday, October 31 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – 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 BennettDUBOIS – 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.
DuBois YMCA holds Zumbathon this Saturday to raise money for breast cancer services Friday, October 27 by Louise BennettDUBOIS — The DuBois YMCA is hosting a “Party in Pink” Zumbathon Saturday morning to raise money for breast cancer services.Starting at 9 am, you can experience 90 minutes of Zumba and Zumba toning for a $10 minimum donation.If you don't want to Zumba,... Read More.
Elk County attorney faces temporary suspension Tuesday, October 24 by Louise BennettRIDGWAY – An Elk County attorney is facing a temporary suspension.According to the State Office of Disciplinary Council, Attorney Christopher Martini will begin serving his suspension on November 19th.Martini had been publicly reprimanded by the disciplinary board for communicating with a client in what... Read More.
Cooper Farm celebrates final day of Pumpkin Fest Saturday, October 21 by Louise Bennett FALLS CREEK – Today is the final day of this year's Pumpkin Fest at Cooper Farm. From 10am to 5pm, Cooper Farm near Falls Creek has a variety of pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, and other fall décor items on sale; and children’s activities... Read More.
Clearfield County Jail to install $130,000 body scanner to help stop contraband Thursday, October 19 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – A $130,000 body scanner will soon be used at the Clearfield County Jail to help stop drugs and other contraband from being smuggled into the facility.Jail Warden Dave Gallagher noted at this week's Prison Board meeting that the process of purchasing and... Read More.