Patti Slaughter

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Assistant Editor at Jeffersonian Democrat

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Brookville Area High School is recipient of Civic Engagement Award

3 weeks ago | thecourierexpress.com | Patti Slaughter

BROOKVILLE — Once again Brookville Area High School has been recognized for outstanding accomplishment as a recipient of the Governor’s Civic Engagement Award (GCEA). The award is presented for student-led efforts to register their eligible peers to vote during the 2024-25 school year. Brookville was one of 19 high schools to receive a gold award, presented to schools that register to vote at least 85% of eligible students.
Change of Pace: Nothing new under the sun

3 weeks ago | thecourierexpress.com | Patti Slaughter

At this year’s Baccalaureate service for Brookville’s Class of 2025, Pastor Bob Kuhn read from the Book of Ecclesiastes, where King Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun, everything that we do has already been done by someone else. He was right. Everything that we do has already been done, many times over, including complaining and taking things for granted. A few months ago just about everyone was complaining about the ice and snow which was giving us a nasty winter, to say the least.
Speed limit on I-80 in Brookville reduced by PennDOT

3 weeks ago | thecourierexpress.com | Patti Slaughter

BROOKVILLE — The concern over the 70 mph speed in the construction zone on Interstate 80 in Brookville has been addressed by PennDOT. Tracy Zents, director of emergency services, said Friday morning that a reduced speed limit will be 60 mph through the project area. In a letter to Zents, Vaughn N. Schlacter, Major Bridge P3 construction chief, said the Department of Transportation "takes the concerns of its stakeholders very seriously.
Summerville Borough Council focuses on community clean up

3 weeks ago | thecourierexpress.com | Patti Slaughter

SUMMERVILLE — Cleaning up the community continues to be a priority of the Summerville Borough Council. At its monthly meeting Tuesday, council member Anna Keth was appointed as an assistant to council president Louis Kunselman, who is serving as the borough code enforcement officer until the end of the year. Kunselman said he, Keth and solicitor Mary Margaret Foradora “spent close to three hours” viewing properties. “Our solicitor is going to get involved.
Brookville Area High School receives Governor's Civic Engagement Award

3 weeks ago | thecourierexpress.com | Patti Slaughter

BROOKVILLE — Once again Brookville Area High School has been recognized for outstanding accomplishment as a recipient of the Governor’s Civic Engagement Award (GCEA). The award is presented for student-led efforts to register their eligible peers to vote during the 2024-25 school year. Brookville was one of 19 high schools to receive a gold award, presented to schools that register to vote at least 85% of eligible students.
French and Indian War Encampment set for this weekend at Cook Forest

3 weeks ago | thecourierexpress.com | Patti Slaughter

COOKSBURG — America’s early history will come alive this weekend when Cook Forest State Park will host a series of living history events depicting life during the French and Indian War. The French and Indian War began in 1754 and ended in 1763 with the Treaty of Paris. Disputes over frontier policy and paying for the war eventually led to colonial discontent and the American Revolution.
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.
Jefferson County Commissioner Humes says election 'went smoothly'

4 weeks ago | thecourierexpress.com | Patti Slaughter

BROOKVILLE — The primary election in Jefferson County last week was “fantastic,” according to Commissioner Mark Humes. “We had a lot of people in different offices and they all did a good job,” he said. “Everything went smoothlyCommissioner Jeff Pisarcik said the official count, “which includes write-in votes,” is now underway. While there was a brief issue with the website on election night, “it had nothing to do with the election,” he said.
Commissioner Humes says election "went smoothly"

4 weeks ago | thecourierexpress.com | Patti Slaughter

BROOKVILLE — The primary election in Jefferson County last week was “fantastic,” according to Commissioner Mark Humes. “We had a lot of people in different offices and they all did a good job,” he said. “Everything went smoothlyCommissioner Jeff Pisarcik said the official count, “which includes write-in votes,” is now underway. While there was a brief issue with the website on election night, “it had nothing to do with the election,” he said.
Annual immigration day held at Hickory Grove

4 weeks ago | thecourierexpress.com | Patti Slaughter

BROOKVILLE — Sixth-graders at Hickory Grove stepped back in history last month when they went to Ellis Island — not as visitors but as immigrants hoping to find a new home in America. The day spent at Ellis Island, simulating a day in the life of hopeful immigrants, was part of a month-long study. Teacher Jena Bish said, “I enjoy seeing the kids put forth the extra effort to make their characters come to life.