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PennDOT spotlights plans to replace bridge in Dora

Residents of Ringgold/Dora/Timblin areas took advantage of their opportunity to review the plans for the replacement of the Route 3004 East Dora Bridge No. 1 in Jefferson County at a recent public plans display.

Dozens of countries hit by huge cyberextortion attack

NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of countries were hit with a huge cyberextortion attack Friday that locked up computers and held users' files for ransom at a multitude of hospitals, companies and government agencies.

It was believed to the biggest attack of its kind ever recorded.

The toughest challenge for self-driving cars? Human drivers

DETROIT (AP) — In just a few years, well-mannered self-driving robotaxis will share the roads with reckless, law-breaking human drivers. The prospect is causing migraines for the people developing the robotaxis.

Helo named Jeff Tech’s outstanding co-op student

On Thursday evening, Jeff Tech Building Trades student Daulton Helo was recognized as the 2017 Outstanding Co-Op Student for his work at Sintergy Inc. Likewise, Sintergy Inc. was named the 2017 Outstanding Training Station.

CYS names Corbin its Resource Parent of the Year

Jefferson County Children and Youth Services and its Advisory Committee recognized their foster parents at Monday evening's annual Resource Parent Appreciation Dinner. With 20 years of service, Cindy Corbin (center) was recognized as the 2017 Resource Parent of the Year.

One-vehicle accident reported on Route 310

This silver Chevrolet Tracker was found in a ditch on Route 310 (Harmony Road) at the Adrian Road intersection at 12:37 a.m. Sunday. According to reports from the scene, the driver left the scene of the accident.

PSP-Punxsy seeking suspect in electronics heist

Punxsutawney-based Pennsylvania State Police are seeking a suspect in an incident involving retail theft that occurred between 1 and 2:30 a.m. May 4 at the Punxsutawney Wal-Mart on Route 119 in Young Township.

Rotary honors NHS members, inductees

The Punxsutawney Rotary Club sponsored a spring banquet to honor the PAHS National Honor Society on Thursday.

A special day for Special Olympic athletes

Mixed weather didn't dampen the spirits of the competitors in this year's DuBois/Jefferson County Special Olympics, held Wednesday. Brookville was the host school for this year's event.

Free Clothing Days returning to FCOG

Shelley Rowan, the coordinator of Free Clothing Days, is inviting everyone back for the annual drive to be held this Friday and Saturday at the First Church of God in Young Township. Rowan is pictured next to the children's clothing rack in the FCOG gymnasium.