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Jefferson County Commissioners hire outside agency to help increase tourism

Friday, September 15 by Louise Bennett

BROOKVILLE – The Board of Jefferson County Commissioners is hoping that services provided by an outside agency will help revitalize the county's tourism efforts.The county commissioners have selected Bull Moose Marketing to give them guidance and support in developing a brand and marketing plan... Read More.

Universal Parks letting visitors dive into ‘Stranger Things’ season 4 Halloween Horror Nights Haunted House

Friday, July 14 by ABC News

The world of Stranger Things is coming back to Universal theme parks this Halloween with a season 4 upgrade.In a new video, which shows a young woman who finds herself facing off against the demonic Vecna, the park touts the... Read More.

Jefferson County Commissioners vote to decertify Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau

Thursday, June 29 by Louise Bennett

BROOKVILLE – The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners voted for a resolution Tuesday to decertify Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau as the county’s Tourism Promotion Agency.Commissioners cited what they view as the agency’s lack of transparency and accountability as the reason for the decertification... Read More.

Jefferson County Commissioners vote to decertify Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau

Thursday, June 15 by Louise Bennett

BROOKVILLE – The Jefferson County Commissioners want to decertify the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau as the county’s designated Tourist Promotion Agency, and they have taken the first step to doing so.During their Tuesday morning meeting, the commissioners voted unanimously to decertify the agency.For the... Read More.

Yellowstone visitors are getting so comfortable with approaching wildlife that park officials are asking them to stop

Tuesday, June 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As the weather warms and visitors flock to the oldest national park in the U.S., the number of disturbing human-wildlife encounters has prompted Yellowstone officials to beg guests to maintain their distance.Several events in recent weeks at Yellowstone National Park have led... Read More.

Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter weather

Friday, February 3 by Louise Bennett

PUNXSUTAWNEY – At yesterday morning’s Groundhog Day celebration at Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney Phil made his weather prediction for the next six weeks – more winter weather.It’s the 108th time that Phil has called for six more weeks of winter in the tradition’s 137-year history.There... Read More.

Punxsutawney celebrates Groundhog Day with activities scheduled the next few days

Thursday, February 2 by Louise Bennett

PUNXSUTAWNEY – It’s Groundhog Day 2023, and there will be plenty of activity in Punxsutawney the next few days beyond Phil’s weather prediction this morning.When the celebration subsides on Gobbler’s Knob today, a variety of winter activities will continue in Barclay Square Park to... Read More.

Philipsburg is home to new visitors center

Monday, December 19 by wcednews

PHILIPSBURG — A new visitors center has opened in Philipsburg.The Moshannon Valley Heritage Center is a partnership between Visit Clearfield County and Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Both organizations are hoping to tell the story of Philipsburg to tourists with the help of local historical... Read More.

Michigan health system restricts visitors under 5 due to spike in RSV, flu cases

Tuesday, November 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Michigan hospital system has limited the number of young visitors as cases of respiratory viruses continue to spike throughout the state and the country.Under a new rule that took effect Monday morning, hospitals under the Corewell Health East system will... Read More.

DuBois Area Historical Society receives $1,000 grant

Wednesday, August 17 by Louise Bennett

Curwensville - The DuBois Area Historical Society has received a $1,000 mini-grant from the Lumber Heritage Region.The money will be used to produce an interpretive panel highlighting the history of the tannery in DuBois.The mini-grant program is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation... Read More.

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Jefferson County Commissioners hire outside agency to help increase tourism

Universal Parks letting visitors dive into ‘Stranger Things’ season 4 Halloween Horror Nights Haunted House

Jefferson County Commissioners vote to decertify Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau

Yellowstone visitors are getting so comfortable with approaching wildlife that park officials are asking them to stop

Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter weather

Punxsutawney celebrates Groundhog Day with activities scheduled the next few days

Philipsburg is home to new visitors center

Michigan health system restricts visitors under 5 due to spike in RSV, flu cases

DuBois Area Historical Society receives $1,000 grant

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