Ben Destefan

Franklin

Editor at Courier Express

Editor of The Courier Express (@celocal). Shippensburg University '09. #SteelerNation

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PennDOT agrees to reduce speed limit in I-80 work zone for North Fork bridges project

3 weeks ago | thecourierexpress.com | Patti Slaughter |Ben Destefan

BROOKVILLE — Concerns over the 70 mph speed limit posted in the construction zone of the North Fork bridges project on Interstate 80 in Brookville have been addressed by PennDOT. Tracy Zents, Jefferson County director of emergency services, confirmed Friday that PennDOT has agreed to reduce the speed limit to 60 mph through the project area. In a letter to Zents, Vaughn N.
Elizabeth Forward rallies past Punxsy in PIAA opener

3 weeks ago | thecourierexpress.com | Ben Destefan

DuBOIS — Leading 3-2 after six innings, the Punxsutawney baseball team was three outs away from taking another step toward a potential fourth straight Final Four appearance in the state tournament Monday afternoon at Showers Field in DuBois.
Penn State board votes to close DuBois campus at end of 2026-27 school year

1 month ago | theprogressnews.com | Ben Destefan

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State Board of Trustees voted, 25-8, Thursday evening to close seven branch campuses, including Penn State DuBois, at the end of the 2026-27 academic year. DuBois was one of the commonwealth campuses recommended for closure in a report produced by a workgroup tasked with reviewing the future of 12 branch campuses. In addition to DuBois, Penn State campuses at Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, and York will also close following Thursday’s vote.
Jefferson County voters select row officers

1 month ago | thecourierexpress.com | Ben Destefan

Editor’s note: The unofficial results of the primary election for contested local races referenced for this article were provided by county election offices. p p pBROOKVILLE — Three row officer positions were contested on the Republican ballot across Jefferson County in Tuesday’s primary election, including coroner, prothonotary/clerk of courts and treasurer. For coroner, according to unofficial results, Greg Furlong defeated James E. O’Bryon and Todd M.
Penn State board votes to close DuBois campus at end of 2026-27 school year

1 month ago | thecourierexpress.com | Ben Destefan

UNIVERSITY PARK - The Penn State Board of Trustees voted, 25-8, Thursday evening to close seven branch campuses, including Penn State DuBois, at the end of the 2026-27 academic year. DuBois was one of the commonwealth campuses recommended for closure in a report produced by a workgroup tasked with reviewing the future of 12 branch campuses. In addition to DuBois, Penn State campuses at Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, and York will also close following Thursday's vote.
Maines, Sayers turn focus to November for Clearfield County judge

1 month ago | thecourierexpress.com | Ben Destefan

Editor’s note: The unofficial results of the primary election for contested local races referenced for this article were provided by county election offices. Results of non-contested races can be found on Clearfield County’s website. DuBOIS — Voters across Clearfield County set up a November contest between Josh Maines and Ryan P. Sayers for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in the 46th Judicial District. Maines easily won the Democratic primary Tuesday, receiving 2,026 votes.
ELECTION 2025: Candidates advance for DuBois City Council; Maines, Sayers move on in judge race

1 month ago | thecourierexpress.com | Ben Destefan

Editor's note: The unofficial results of the primary election for contested races referenced for this article were provided by county election offices as of 11 p.m. Tuesday. Results were not available for Elk County as of 11 p.m. Full local results of the Pennsylvania municipal primary election will be featured online at thecourierexpress.com Wednesday and in print Thursday.
Penn State Board of Trustees sets public meeting on recommended branch campus closures

1 month ago | thecourierexpress.com | Ben Destefan

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State Board of Trustees will meet to consider a recommendation to close seven branch campuses at the end of the 2026-27 academic year, including Penn State DuBois, on Thursday. Following an executive session to discuss a report recommending the closures last Thursday, the board has announced a public virtual meeting for May 22 at 5 p.m. The meeting agenda includes only a call to order, “Action Item: Commonwealth Campus Recommendation,” and adjourn.
ELECTION 2025: Clearfield County Judge, school boards, highlight local races

1 month ago | theprogressnews.com | Ben Destefan |Tyler Kolesar

Editor’s note: This preview of the municipal primary election focuses on contested races in our local area. Races that are not contested will be included in a recap following Tuesday’s election. CLEARFIELD — Tuesday, May 20 marks the municipal primary election in Pennsylvania. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to vote in person Tuesday. If a voter is line by 8 p.m., they will be able to vote.
ELECTION 2025: DuBois council, Clearfield County judge, Jefferson County row officers highlight races

1 month ago | thecourierexpress.com | Ben Destefan

Editor’s note: This preview of the municipal primary election focuses on contested races in our local area. Races that are not contested will be included in a recap following Tuesday’s election. DuBOIS — Tuesday, May 20 marks the municipal primary election in Pennsylvania. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to vote in person Tuesday. If a voter is line by 8 p.m., they will be able to vote.