Brockway honors longtime board members, hires new teacher

Brockway, PA - At the Brockway Area School Board meeting, the Pennsylvania School Board Association is honoring longtime school directors. Superintendent Jeff Vizza honored three board members who have been on the board for over 12 years. He gave certificates from the association to Dr.... Read More.

Parent records Jeff Tech phone conversation without permission

Reynoldsville, PA – A parent recorded a phone conversation from a school, leading to an investigation into harassment and wire tap violations. On Wednesday, a secretary at Jeff Tech had contacted a student's parent in reference to COVID-19. The parent reportedly recorded this conversation and posted... Read More.

DCC to hold meeting for health and safety plan questions

DuBois, PA - Dubois Central Catholic will be holding a town hall meeting 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19 at the DCC school auditorium to collectively discuss the administration's health and safety plan with parents of children attending DCC. Members of the board and administration will... Read More.

PA talks strategy to protect in-person instruction at schools

Harrisburg, PA - Continuing to prioritize in-person instruction for K-12 students in Pennsylvania, the departments of Education, Health and Transportation discussed the state’s strategy to address a shortage of school bus drivers, and provided updates on the anticipated rollout of the vaccine for those... Read More.

PA hits vaccine milestone, 85 percent of adults have first shot

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that 85 percent of Pennsylvanians aged 18 and older have received their first COVID-19 vaccination. “Today, the commonwealth has reached another milestone against COVID-19 and protecting ourselves and our loved ones against this deadly virus,” said Gov. Wolf.... Read More.

PA ready to provide COVID-19 booster shots if CDC authorizes

Hershey, PA - Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam signed an order to ensure that vaccine providers are prepared to start COVID-19 booster shots as soon as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues the necessary federal guidance. “Pennsylvania is well prepared to... Read More.

Penn Highlands: expect delays in COVID-19 rapid test results

DuBois, PA – Due to the increased testing demand causing the shortage of rapid test kits as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Penn Highlands Healthcare advises patients using outpatient services for COVID-19 testing may experience a delay in receiving results. This delay is... Read More.

Protests as students required to wear masks again

Harrisburg, PA – Some families are protesting today across the street from the DuBois Middle School on Liberty Boulevard, as kids are back to wearing masks in school again. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf gave the mandate for all schools in the state with guidelines that... Read More.