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Search For Missing Dubois Man Continues
Pennsylvania State Police continue their search for a DuBois man reported missing in July and are asking the public to keep an eye out in the area as hunters begin to head out. Garry Lee Keller, 73, was reported missing in July after last being seen going fishing near the DuBois Reservoir off of Anderson Creek Road in Union Township on July 1. Investigators said Keller has not been heard from since. Keller’s vehicle was found, however, at a pull-off along Anderson Creek Road.


Sarah Krise Local Swimmer competing with Western Colorado University
Sarah Krise of Elk County Catholic Kersey Pennsylvania swimming for Western University of Colorado competed in University of Nebraska Kearney Invitational. 7 Teams competed Western Colorado University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Nebraska Wesleyan University, University of Nebraska Kearney, Iowa Western Community College, Sterling College, and Barton Community College. With 108 women swimmers competing. Distance and Preliminary Diving Meet held on Friday November 7 at


WATCH...Council Addresses Future Of St. Marys Community Pool At Monday's Meeting
St. Marys City Council will meet on Monday, November 17th at 7 p.m. Council addressed an ordinance providing for the levy and assessment of taxes for fiscal year 2026. Council also addressed plans to close Community Pool Next year in preparation for new pool. Watch Meeting Live Here


New Terminal At Pittsburgh Airport To Open Tuesday, November 18th
Tuesday morning will mark a major milestone for Pittsburgh's aviation history as the new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport will open for business after years of anticipation. Early Tuesday morning, the tram will be deactivated, the existing security checkpoints will be closed, and the new public roadways will open for travel to the new terminal. People boarding a 5:30 a.m. flight to Denver, Colorado on Southwest Airlines Tuesday morning will be among the first trav


Kersey Man Arrested After Domestic Incident In Fox Township
A Kersey man was arrested after allegedly strangling a woman during an argument. The incident occurred on November 2nd on Main Street in Fox Township. Police say a known 33-year-old man from Kersey had allegedly become angry with the victim where he then grabbed her by the throat and began to choke her. The man was arrested and taken to the Elk County Jail where he faces felony strangulation and assault charges.


Penfield Woman Sentenced To Prison On Drug Charges
A Penfield woman will be spending up to four years in State Prison after pleading guilty to selling drugs. We previously reported that 55 year-old Christine Robison was charged after a probation officer discovered she was hiding meth in her bra and had more drugs inside a safe alongside pills, marijuana and mushrooms, almost $4,000 dollars in cash, two cellphones, and a pistol. Now after pleading guilty to drug delivery charges, she has been sentenced to spend between 14 mont


Nearly 90% Of The People Who Have Prediabetes Are Unaware That They Have It
If you had a condition that could lead to a more serious health problem, wouldn’t you want to know? Nearly 90% of the people who have prediabetes are unaware that they have it which is unfortunate because once people know that they have the condition, they can make changes to delay or even prevent type 2 diabetes from developing. Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. The rate of typ


Council To Address Taxes And Consider Several Grant Applications At Monday's Meeting
St. Marys City Council will meet on Monday, November 17th at 7 p.m. Council will consider for publication an ordinance providing for the levy and assessment of taxes for fiscal year 2026. Council will also consider for adoption several grant applications. Watch Meeting Live Here


State Rep. Mike Armanini Comments On New State Budget
More than four months after the June 30 due date, the House, Senate and governor came together earlier this week to complete the 2025-26 state budget process. The final plan spends $50.1 billion, a cut of $1.4 billion from the governor’s original proposal back in February. Beyond the numbers, the budget agreement makes several policy changes that will help set up the Commonwealth for success in the future: • A major roadblock for the state’s energy industry is removed as Penn


Support for Family Caregivers
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the nearly one quarter (23%) of adults in Pennsylvania who are providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses and other loved ones. According to AARP, family caregivers provide $22 billion in unpaid care each year in the Commonwealth, helping family members live independently at home and in their communities. Caregiving duties may range from bathing and dressing to grocery shopping, mea


A New State Law Aims To Protect Incapacitated Pennsylvanians
A new state law aims to protect incapacitated Pennsylvanians by requiring courts to promptly conduct a hearing on any petition to modify or terminate guardianship. This change recognizes the unfortunate truth that there are times when an individual’s appointed guardian exploits, neglects, abuses or otherwise fails to act in their best interests, and the family of that individual is compelled to petition the courts to modify or terminate the guardianship. To ensure timely and


More than 1,000 Stuffed Toys for Safety, Donates Record Number of Approved Toys to Kick off 2025 Holiday Season
The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Human Services (DHS) today announced L&I's safety inspectors approved more than 1,000 stuffed toys for sale in Pennsylvania this year following routine safety inspections to ensure the toys are safe for children. The Departments marked the start of the 2025 holiday season Thursday with the annual donation of those stuffed toys, which will be distributed to Pennsylvania families through DHS' Holiday Wish program. "This


Crystal Fire Department Visits St. Marys Rotary Club
This week members of the Crystal Fire Department visited the St. Marys Rotary Club. Pictured with Club President Josh Hanes is Ron Samick, Jeff Smith, and Rich Gavazzi. The club made a donation to the Fire Department, and extends many thanks to the Crystal Fire Department for all that they do for our community!


Shapiro Administration Names Farmworkers of the Year, Honoring Workers Critical to Pennsylvania's Economy and Food Security
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Secretary of Labor & Industry Nancy A. Walker joined PA State Council of Farm Organizations President Kimberly Paley at Adams County Nursery in Aspers to honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. Award winners were Adams County Nursery Orchard Laborer Wilson Garcia Deras, Harvest Supervisor Jose Maderas of Leidy's Premium Meats in Souderton, Montgomery County, and Crew Supervisor Jose "Ponce"


Driver Charged With Drug Possession After Police conduct Level 3 Inspection
State police reported conducting a Level 3 MCSAP inspection on a 2019 International Harvester on Route 120 and the State Route 219 bypass. During the investigation, police found that the operator was in possession of drugs and suspected DUI. The investigation is ongoing.


Johnsonburg Rotary Club Donates To Project Gifts For Elk County
Recently the Johnsonburg Rotary Club made a donation to Project Gifts for Elk County. Pictured is Duane and Barb Duffy of the Johnsonburg Rotary Club presenting the donation to Bob Roberts president of Project Gifts.


Former Pa. City Manager's $1.5M Theft Trial Could Start This Spring After 2-Year Delay
After two years of delays, the sweeping political corruption case against former DuBois City Manager John “Herm” Suplizio could go to trial as early as this spring. Late last month, U.S. District Court Judge Stephanie Haines, who is overseeing the case, rejected efforts by Suplizio’s lawyers to demand more details from prosecutors about allegations that he and another city employee stole more than $1.5 million in public dollars. In denying the request, Haines said she would s


Penn State Aiming To Be The Leader In AI
Penn State wants to be a leader in the field of artificial intelligence, and Fotis Sotiropoulos, the university’s provost, laid out a vision for how that will happen during a Penn State board of trustees committee meeting Thursday. The “blueprint” Sotiropoulos presented included everything from AI literacy to training the state’s workforce. He said by next fall all new students, along with faculty and staff will get AI literacy training. “Many of our students will have to do


Family Of Man Who Died In ICE Custody In Clearfield County Takes Legal Action
The brother of the man who died while in ICE custody at a facility in Clearfield County on Aug. 5 has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, in an effort to get more information about his brother’s death. Chaofeng Ge was found hanging by his neck in a shower stall at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center. The death was determined to be a suicide. GEO Group runs the facility as a detention center for ICE. Ge’s brother, Yanfeng Ge said in the suit that GEO did not rea


Elk County Woman Facing Charges After Stabbing
A Kersey woman is facing charges after she allegedly stabbed a man. Paige Greenawalt, 30, has been charged after Pennsylvania State Police were called to a home on Fern Lane in Fox Township, about an active domestic incident. According to reports, troopers determined that before the 911 call came in, Greenawalt had gotten into a physical dispute with the victim and had retrieved a knife from her bedroom. She then allegedly stabbed the victim in the lower abdomen. Police noted
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