Three Tri-County area residents sentenced in connection with drug trafficking Friday, November 10 by Louise BennettPITTSBURGH – A DuBois man, Sykesville woman, and Kersey man have been sentenced in federal court this week for their involvement in drug trafficking.According to court documents, 37-year-old Chad Gasbarre of DuBois, 55-year-old Christina Shaffer of Sykesville, and 33-year-old Melvin Shelander of Kersey were... Read More.
Symmco employees, Penn State DuBois students develop new, lightweight alloy Wednesday, October 25 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – Symmco of Sykesville employees and Penn State DuBois students have developed a new, lightweight alloy which will help the local powder metallurgy industry keep pace with the acceleration of electric vehicle production.According to the Engineering Department at Penn State DuBois, the newly... Read More.
Five Catholic parishes to become one in the DuBois and surrounding areas Tuesday, October 10 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – Five Catholic parishes in the DuBois area will soon become one.According to a published report, the Catholic parishes in DuBois, Sykesville, Reynoldsville, and Falls Creek will merge to become the Holy Spirit Parish in December.The Erie Diocese approved the merger plan, which... Read More.
Sykesville Town Hall to host meeting about drug use, addiction concerns Tuesday, October 3 by Louise BennettSYKESVILLE – Concerns about drug use and addiction in the Tri-County area will be addressed at a town hall meeting in Sykesville on Thursday.The Clearfield-Jefferson County Drug and Alcohol Commission and the Sykesville Civic Improvement Association are joining to host the meeting with local... Read More.
Jefferson County foundation pledges $50,000 to Penn State DuBois Wednesday, July 12 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – A Jefferson County foundation's pledge of $50,000 is creating an endowment at Penn State DuBois.The Sykesville-based Symmco Foundation is establishing the LaunchBox Endowment.Through a matching gifts program with Penn State, Symmco Foundation's pledge doubles to $100,000 and will support the operational and... Read More.
Blood bank levels low, American Red Cross hosts blood drive today Wednesday, July 12 by Louise BennettDUBOIS - The need for blood is constant, and sometimes that need becomes critical. Now is one of those times.You have a chance to make a difference by donating blood in our tri-county area today.The American Red Cross is having a blood drive in... Read More.
American Red Cross to hold two blood drives in Tri-County area this week Tuesday, July 11 by Louise BennettDUBOIS - The need for blood is constant, and sometimes that need becomes critical. Now is one of those times.You have a chance to make a difference by donating blood in our tri-county area today or Wednesday.The American Red Cross is having a blood... Read More.
Sykesville Fair celebrates final day, Grampian Days continue Saturday, June 24 by Louise BennettSYKESVILLE – Today is the final day of the 2023 Sykesville Ag and Youth Fair.There will be Mud Bog Mania and Obstacle Course Mayhem on the track starting at... Read More.
Sykesville Ag and Youth Fair winds down, Grampian Days continue Friday, June 23 by Louise BennettSYKESVILLE – It’s the final two days of the 2023 Sykesville Ag and Youth Fair.Tonight, there will be a Championship Demolition Derby featuring compact cars, mini-vans and trucks on the track at 7pm.The classic rock band Quarterstick will provide the live music entertainment starting... Read More.
Sykesville Ag and Youth Fair, Grampian Days continue Thursday, June 22 by Louise BennettSYKESVILLE – Today’s lineup for the 2023 Sykesville Ag and Youth Fair includes another morning Horse Show.Tonight, there will be ATV and Dirt Bike Drag Racing on the track at 7pm.Local artists take the stage for tonight’s Talent Showcase of live entertainment starting at... Read More.
