EDITOR’S NOTE — Because of the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting shutdown, many Memorial Day celebrations will not be held this year. This column originally was written to be delivered as a Memorial Day speech to be delivered by National Commander of the American Legion James W. “Bill” …
WASHINGTON (TNS) — President Donald Trump said he would order states to allow places of worship to reopen from stay-at-home restrictions imposed to combat the coronavirus outbreak, promising to override any governor who refuses without explaining what authority he had to do so.
HARRISBURG — All of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties will see pandemic restrictions lifted, in part, as of June 5, Gov. Tom Wolf said Friday.
EDITOR’S NOTE — This article was submitted by Penn Highlands Healthcare in honor of Memorial Day.
DuBOIS — The regularly scheduled DuBois City Council meeting of Tuesday, May 26 at 7 p.m. is canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions and no pressing items for the agenda.
Partly cloudy this evening. Scattered thunderstorms developing after midnight. Low near 65F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Partly cloudy this evening. Scattered thunderstorms developing after midnight. Low near 65F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then mainly cloudy during the afternoon with thunderstorms likely. A few storms may be severe. High 78F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
REYNOLDSVILLE — A couple face felony child endangerment charges after their four children were taken away from them for neglect and failure to keep doctor appointments.
REYNOLDSVILLE —Magisterial District Judge David Inzana presided over the following preliminary hearings on May 26.
DuBOIS — District Judge Patrick N. Ford of DuBois presided over preliminary hearings and other proceedings recently.
ST MARYS — A Johnsonburg woman faces felony charges after she allegedly administered too much morphine to an 82-year old Silver Creek Terrace patient.
ST MARYS — Magisterial District Judge Mark Jacob presided over several preliminary hearings Tuesday.
ST. MARYS — Every successful team needs players who aren’t necessarily considered “stars” but still quietly go about their business and do things that are just as important to aide in that success.
ST. MARYS — Few athletes can control or dominate a game like a pitcher can — whether it be in softball or baseball.
ST. MARYS — All athletes hope to be able to “go out” on their own terms, but that certainly wasn’t the case for seniors who played spring sports with all seasons being cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
ST. MARYS — The current graduting class at St. Marys High School was filled with female athletes who excelled at their given sports, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a more decorated than Tessa Grotzinger.
When you talk about the true “running” sports in the Tri-County Area — cross country and track & field — you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who has dedicated more time to those ventures or coached to truly benefit his athletes more than Tom Shade, who has been caoching since the 1970s.
Lately, I’ve been wondering if we should get back to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic fades into the history books.
After decades of independence, many older adults may be having trouble with the COVID-19 restriction of self-isolation. It’s hard for many to stay home or to depend upon someone else to help. But, it is a life-saving measure.
I always enjoy reading former editor Denny Bonavita's opinion column in the Tri-County Sunday and have been reading each one for several years. He's done a great job of offering his take on a variety of topics.
