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Federal charges filed against former DuBois City Manager, additional employee

Friday, November 17 by Louise Bennett

PITTSBURGH – 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.

DuBois Area School District to receive Farm-to-School grant

Thursday, November 16 by Louise Bennett

HARRISBURG — 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 85 felony counts of child pornography possession

Monday, November 6 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – A 21-year-old DuBois man is facing 85 felony counts of child pornography possession.According to State Police, the images and videos were found on a phone used by Kazin Shafer.Police started investigating Shafer after they received several tips between May and September about... Read More.

DuBois man faces 85 felony counts of possessing child pornography

Saturday, November 4 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – A 21-year-old DuBois man is facing 85 felony counts of possessing child pornography.According to State Police, the images and videos were found on a phone used by Kazin Shafer.Police started investigating Shafer after they received a number of tips between May and... Read More.

Clearfield County Jail to install $130,000 body scanner to help stop contraband

Thursday, October 19 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – 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.

Incoming Councilwoman questions DuBois City Solicitor on new charges against former Manager

Tuesday, October 10 by Louise Bennett

Incoming Councilwoman Poses Questions to City SolicitorDUBOIS – The public comments during Monday night's DuBois City Council meeting included an exchange between Councilwoman-elect Jen Jackson and City Solicitor Toni Cherry.Jackson sought answers from Cherry regarding the recent wave of additional charges against former City... Read More.

DuBois man pleads guilty to assault, reckless endangerment charges

Tuesday, October 3 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – A 55-year-old DuBois man will serve up to five years in state prison after he plead guilty to assault and reckless endangerment charges.John Ward allegedly beat another man so badly that the victim suffered both a broken leg and a broken arm.DuBois... Read More.

DuBois man pleads guilty, faces up to five years in state prison

Saturday, September 30 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – A 55-year-old DuBois man will serve up to five years in a state prison after he plead guilty this week to assault and reckless endangerment charges. John Ward allegedly beat another man so badly that the victim suffered both a broken... Read More.

Citizens Against Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Abuse launch new fundraiser

Wednesday, September 20 by Louise Bennett

RIDGWAY – The Citizens Against Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Abuse non-profit group, better known as CAPSEA, in Elk County has launched a new fundraiser. CAPSEA's director says the success of the “Leave the Lights On” fundraiser is crucial to supporting the organization's emergency... Read More.

Our House to Home receives Priority First Community Spotlight Advertising Grant

Thursday, September 7 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – 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.