District 9 basketball action on Feb. 11 saw Moshannon Valley defeat Curwensville 51-34 in ICC North play, while KSAC contests featured Moniteau topping Karns City 49-41 and Keystone edging Redbank Valley 46-44. In non-conference boys action, Brockway rolled past Forest Area 70-39, DuBois Central Catholic outlasted Smet...

A Vintondale woman has been charged after state police said she used her ex-boyfriend's credit card to buy a sex toy as a prank following their breakup. According to ExploreJeffersonPa.Com, Pennsylvania State Police in Punxsutawney said 20-year-old Jocelyn Paige Vasilko faces one count of unauthorized use of an access ...

A Sligo man is jailed on felony charges after state police say he choked a woman and poured kerosene on her during a domestic altercation in Clarion County. Timothy Leroy Potter, 54, was charged with felony strangulation, simple assault and harassment following an incident early Feb. 4 at a residence in Piney Township,...

A 36-year-old New York woman suffered suspected minor injuries Friday evening after losing control of her vehicle on Route 322 in Paint Township, Clarion County, state police said. Troopers reported that the driver's Subaru Forester slid after she applied the brakes and struck a guide rail before coming to rest beyond ...

A dispute over whether county auditors may work remotely sparked a heated exchange Tuesday between Clarion County commissioners and Auditor Chair Jolene Frampton, who argued that state law and professional standards require auditors to work on site and keep sensitive financial records within county offices. ExploreClar...

Pennsylvania will require public and private schools to teach cursive handwriting under a new law signed Wednesday, making it the 18th state to mandate cursive instruction. The legislation, sponsored by Republican Sen. Wayne Langerholc Jr., aims to support students' cognitive development, fine motor skills and ability ...

Mary Jane Juliette, 91, of Walston, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the home of her daughter, Janie Lowry, with the help and support of all her children who came together to care for her. She was born at home in Walston on September 29, 1934, a daughter of the late Joseph Martino and Josephine (Farbo) Marti...

District 9 teams were busy on the hardwood Monday night with several close contests and high-scoring performances. In boys action, St. Marys topped Punxsutawney 50-42 and Johnsonburg defeated Brockway 51-32 in D9 Central League play, while Clearfield earned a 75-61 win over Penns Valley in LHAC East. Non-conference vic...

A giant black top hat installed in Barclay Square debuted over Groundhog Day weekend as a new attraction and photo opportunity in downtown Punxsutawney. In today's Punxsutawney Spirit, Borough officials said the display was created to honor the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club for its longtime efforts promoting the communit...

Two drivers were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Airport Road in Washington Township, Jefferson County, according to Pennsylvania State Police in DuBois. Troopers said the crash occurred about 3:39 p.m. when a northbound vehicle driven by Jason G. Dixon, 42, of Falls Creek, crossed i...