🌱 Reynoldsville’s ambulance partnership faces serious EMT shortages, county officials warn
Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min readGood day Reynoldsville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Reynoldsville’s ambulance partnership faces serious EMT shortages, county officials warn
- Inmate who left Reynoldsville worksite captured; officials share limited details
Also on today's calendar: Sykesville Ag & Youth Fair (June 15-20) and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
- Sunday: Variable clouds, a t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Commissioners Discuss EMS Challenges Following Death Of Local EMT (gantnews.com) — Reynoldsville’s shared ambulance service with Sykesville is under strain as Jefferson County officials warn of a worsening EMT shortage following the death of longtime technician Scott Wachob. County leaders say low pay, long hours, and dwindling volunteers threaten local emergency coverage, while regionalization efforts and new planning grants aim to stabilize services and infrastructure countywide. 
• Officials: Inmate who 'walked away' from work release in Jefferson County back in custody (wjactv.com) — An inmate who left his work-release job at a Reynoldsville manufacturer on June 8 is now back in custody, Jefferson County officials confirm. Authorities say 35-year-old Eric Bailes walked away from Utilities and Industries on Industrial Boulevard before being apprehended Wednesday, and they have not yet released further details about his escape or recapture.
📸 Around Reynoldsville
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★ Featured events ★
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NERDS GONE WILD at Dubois Community Days! →
Edward V. Cherry Amphitheater, 9 Parkway Dr, DuBois
7:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Sykesville Ag & Youth Fair (June 15-20) →
Sykesville AG & Youth Fair, 400 Fairgrounds Rd, Sykesville
12:00 pm -
Samantha Sears at The Public House on Jared →
The Public House on Jared, 29 S Jared St, DuBois
3:00 pm -
June 2026 Bike Night & Cruise In →
DuBois Harley-Davidson, 101 W Dubois Ave, DuBois
6:00 pm -
2Bs Acoustic hosted by The Public House on Jared →
The Public House on Jared, 29 S Jared St, DuBois
6:00 pm
Monday June 15
Sunday June 21
Friday June 26
Saturday June 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Hot Dog Days →
Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center, 201 N Findley St, Punxsutawney
11:00 am -
Governing Board Meeting
Dubois Area SD Du Bois, PA 15801
7:00 pm -
Sloppy Science →
Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center, 201 N Findley St, Punxsutawney
11:00 am -
School Bus Demo Derby →
Sykesville AG & Youth Fair, 400 Fairgrounds Rd, Sykesville
7:00 pm -
Father’s Day Magnet Craft →
Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center, 201 N Findley St, Punxsutawney
11:00 am -
Samantha Sears at The Punxsy Moose →
Punxsutawney Loyal Order of Moose, 658 South Main Street Extension, Punxsutawney
4:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Wednesday June 17
Saturday June 20
Sunday June 21
Sunday June 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Giant Eagle, Inc. posted a job opening for Brookville Giant Eagle Team Member in Brookville. Apply here.
- Aldi, Inc. posted a job opening for Part-Time Store Associate/Cashier/Stocker in Punxsutawney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Reynoldsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
DuBois
- Penn Highlands DuBois Receives Perinatal Quality Improvement Designation at Awards Ceremony (theriver989.com)
- Vendor spaces available for Osceola Mills Spirit Day September 12th (thecourierexpress.com)
- Featured Local Job: Residential/Light Commercial Foreman (gantnews.com)
Brookville
- Brookville Laurel Festival Set To Kick Off Week Full Of Community Traditions (gantnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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