Clearfield-Jefferson Drug and Alcohol Commission celebrates “Great American Smokeout” Thursday, November 16 by Louise BennettDUBOIS — Today is designated the “Great American Smokeout.”The Clearfield-Jefferson Drug and Alcohol Commission is teamed with the American Cancer Society for this annual event to encourage those who smoke to commit to making a plan to quit, and to lead healthy, smoke-free lives.The... Read More.
Our House to Home receives Priority First Community Spotlight Advertising Grant Thursday, September 7 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – This month's Priority First Federal Credit Union Community Spotlight Advertising Grant recipient is Our House to Home.From their downtown store on West Long Avenue, Our House to Home serves the DuBois area community by supplying low-cost or free furniture to those in... Read More.
Hurricane Idalia: Preparedness tips, resources to help keep your family safe Tuesday, August 29 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Hurricane Idalia is taking aim at Florida where it's forecast to make landfall Wednesday morning.Officials are urging Floridians to make preparations on Tuesday.Here are tips and resources from the Federal Emergency Management Agency:Be aware of the latest weather forecast. Make sure you... Read More.
Free Disability and Senior Resource Expo coming up tomorrow Monday, July 24 by Louise BennettST. MARYS – If you are a senior, disabled, or a caregiver in Elk County, a free expo is coming up tomorrow which you may find helpful.State Representative Mike Armanini and the group, Life and Independence for Today, are teaming up to present a... Read More.
$500,000 will be given to Penn State DuBois to create memorial scholarship Wednesday, June 7 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – A gift of $500,000 will be given to Penn State DuBois to create a memorial scholarship for students experiencing need.According to Penn State DuBois, Ted McKinney committed $500,000 from his estate to create an endowed undergraduate scholarship in memory of Frank Palmerino.Palmerino... Read More.
Under pressure, Homeland Security surging resources to border as Title 42 ends Wednesday, May 10 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Homeland Security is assigning hundreds of asylum officers to the border to sort through the region's recent surge in humanitarian needs, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Wednesday."Short-term solutions" are needed to address the "decades-old problem" of a "broken immigration system,"... Read More.
State Senator Cris Dush reminds local firefighters that a grant deadline is approaching Saturday, February 4 by Louise Bennett BROOKVILLE – State Senator Cris Dush is reminding local fire departments and non-affiliated EMS organizations that a grant deadline is approaching. February 10th is the final day for area firefighters and other first responders to apply for federal grants for equipment, protective gear,... Read More.
Treasure Lake awarded over $70,000 in state grant to plan future ATV trailhead Friday, January 13 by Louise BennettHARRISBURG - Treasure Lake has been awarded a state grant to help pay for planning costs going into a future ATV trailhead at the Cayman Landing campground.The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources approved $73,500 in funding for the Treasure Lake Property Owners... Read More.
After suicides, lawmakers push for mental health resources for border agents Thursday, December 8 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- As Republicans plan to aggressively challenge President Biden's border and immigration policies in the House next year, one border-district Republican is drawing attention an alarming number of suicides in the ranks of Customs and Border Protection agents.Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, and a... Read More.
Walmart to pay $120 million to Pennsylvania for its contributions to the opioid crisis Thursday, November 17 by Louise BennettHARRISBURG – Pennsylvania will be receiving an estimated $120 million from Walmart.The payout will resolve allegations that the company contributed to the opioid addiction crisis in the Commonwealth by failing to properly oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores.The settlement is part of... Read More.
