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A public health success story: How the Mpox crisis was controlled within 6 months

Friday, February 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When the highly infectious Mpox virus, formerly called Monkeypox, was declared a public health emergency in August of last year, more than 450 people were testing positive every day. With more than 30,000 cases and 28 deaths, many feared Mpox could... Read More.

PennDOT presents two local employees with Innovation Awards

Tuesday, December 13 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – Two local PennDOT District 2 employees, one from Clearfield County and one from Elk County, have been recognized with Innovation Awards.Cody Conklin of Clearfield County was honored for his design and fabrication of folding forks to be mounted on a backhoe to help... Read More.

Elk and Cameron Counties consolidate domestic relations offices

Friday, December 9 by Louise Bennett

RIDGWAY- The Domestic Relations offices of Elk and Cameron Counties are consolidating.At this week’s Elk County Commissioners meeting, a resolution was passed joining the two separate offices within the 59th Judicial District.The commissioners were following an order issued by District Judge Shawn McMahon in October.As... Read More.

New Story Schools distributes Thanksgiving in a Box to help those in need

Friday, November 18 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS - New Story Schools of DuBois distributed boxes of food Thursday as part of their second annual Thanksgiving in a Box Giveaway at the DuBois Mall.Tim Port of New Story says they were surprised that all boxes had been given out within an... Read More.

Republicans say they’ll push ahead with Hunter Biden probe despite some warnings from within

Thursday, November 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Congressional Republicans say they're poised to push ahead with an investigation into President Joe Biden's family, including his son Hunter, in the coming session -- despite warnings from some in their own caucus not to pursue "hyper-partisan" oversight probes.Reps. Jim Jordan of... Read More.

‘Battleground’ director details documentary’s extraordinary access within anti-abortion movement

Wednesday, November 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Filmmaker Cynthia Lowen began the process of making the new documentary film “Battleground” with a genuine curiosity about the anti-abortion movement.Lowen wanted to understand how, despite being in the minority, anti-abortion movement organizers "were being so successful in advancing their agenda,”... Read More.

At least one killed, five wounded in three separate shootings across Boston within minutes: Police

Monday, November 7 by ABC News

(BOSTON) -- At least one person was killed and five others were wounded in three separate shootings across Boston on Sunday night, police said.The shootings happened in three different neighborhoods of Massachusetts' capital city within a span of about 40 minutes, according to the... Read More.

Clearfield man pleads guilty to aggravated assault and child endangerment

Wednesday, October 19 by Louise Bennett

Clearfield – A 36-year-old Clearfield man has pleaded guilty to child abuse charges.Kyle Couturiaux had been scheduled for a three-day trial in Clearfield County Court before a plea agreement was negotiated.He will be sentenced within the next 60 days.Couturiaux had been charged with conspiracy,... Read More.

DuBois and Sandy Township Consolidation Committee approve ambulance agreement

Tuesday, October 18 by Louise Bennett

DuBois – Amserv DuSan will be the contracted ambulance service to the consolidated DuBois City and Sandy Township.At last night's Consolidation Committee meeting, a Request for Proposal was approved.The contract will go into effect January 1st.Under the agreement, Amserv DuSan will provide the personnel,... Read More.

Two Clearfield County coal mining companies recognized by Pennsylvania Coal Alliance