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.
DuBois man faces felony drug-related charges Thursday, November 9 by Louise BennettSANDY TWP. – Felony drug-related charges have been filed against a DuBois man.
DuBois man and woman face drug possession charges after traffic stop Tuesday, October 31 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – A traffic stop has lead to the filing of multiple drug possession charges against a DuBois man and woman.At Friday's preliminary hearing, Christopher Coakley and Elizabeth Digilarmo were both charged with one drug-related felony and nine misdemeanors.DuBois Police reportedly stopped Coakley's vehicle... Read More.
FDA considers ban on some Black women’s hair products that have caused years of harm Friday, October 20 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it was considering issuing a proposed rule to ban hair straighteners with formaldehyde.Formaldehyde is a chemical and a known carcinogen which has been found to cause an increased risk of endometrial cancers... Read More.
FDA considers issuing proposed rule to ban formaldehyde in hair straightening products Wednesday, October 18 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a notice suggesting it may consider a proposal to ban the use of formaldehyde in hair straightening and hair smoothing products.The FDA's consideration of the proposal was entered in the Unified Agenda, a... Read More.
DuBois Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate “Chamber Month” today Thursday, October 5 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – The DuBois Chamber of Commerce invites you and your organization or business to celebrate Chamber Month with them today.At the Chamber office on Beaver Drive from 11 until 2, you can stop by to celebrate, meet with the DuBois Chamber staff, discuss... Read More.
DuBois Chamber invites you to celebrate “Chamber Month” this week Monday, October 2 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – The month of October is “Chamber Month,” and the Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce wants to celebrate with you and your organization on Thursday.At the Chamber office on Beaver Drive from 11 until 2, you can stop by to celebrate, meet with... Read More.
“Kids in Business” presented by Sunny 106 returns to DuBois Mall today Saturday, September 30 by Louise Bennett DUBOIS – Sunny 106 is presenting “Kids in Business” at the DuBois Mall today from 11am until 1pm. There will be 50 “business kids” displaying and selling their products. Kids in Business is a special,... Read More.
PennDOT honors two Jefferson County employees with Star of Excellence awards Friday, September 29 by Louise BennettHARRISBURG – Two Jefferson County PennDOT employees were honored this week with the Star of Excellence Award at a statewide ceremony.Carla Studebaker of Punxsutawney and Matthew Burkett of Brookville were recognized for their outstanding performance for the department, and were given PennDOT's highest recognition... Read More.
Sunny106 presents Kids in Business at the DuBois Mall tomorrow Friday, September 29 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – Sunny 106 presents Kids in Business tomorrow (Saturday), from 11am until 1pm, at the DuBois Mall.There will be 50 “business-kids” displaying and selling their products.Kids in Business is a special yearly opportunity for 5-to-12-year-old kids in the Tri-County area.This year's event is... Read More.