Category Archives: Local News

REMINDER TO PROPERTY OWNERS TO OBTAIN A HOP PERMIT
PennDOT reminds property owners that any changes to driveways connecting to state highways require a Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP). This $25 permit, mandated by law, ensures compliance and legitimacy...
Gracie Porter Jul 16, 2024

BLOOD DRIVE EXPECTED AT COMMUNITY CENTER
The American Red Cross will have a blood drive in DuBois next Thursday, July 18th from 1:30 to 6 at the Parkside Community Center 120 West Park Avenue. Set an appointment or find out more at RedCrossB...
Gracie Porter Jul 16, 2024

ROBBERY AT INDIANA RITE-AID
Indiana Borough Police are investigating a robbery that took place Monday evening at the Rite Aid along Philadelphia Street. Officers say they responded around 8:30 p.m. and witnesses on-scene reporte...
Gracie Porter Jul 10, 2024

PUNXSUTAWNEY MAN ARRESTED ON SEVERAL CHARGES
On May 26, Punxsy PD responded to a dog law violation report and ended up arresting local resident, 51 year old Jason Roy, on charges of indecent assault and resisting arrest. The Punxsutawney Spirit ...
Gracie Porter Jul 10, 2024

WINNING LOTTERY TICKET SOLD IN NEW BETHLEHEM
A winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket for the July 6 drawing, sold at Tom's Riverside in New Bethlehem, matched all five numbers to win $455,172. ExploreClarion.Com reports, the store will rece...
Gracie Porter Jul 10, 2024

SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH ALONG INTERSTATE 80
State Police in DuBois reported a single-vehicle crash involving 22-year-old Cole B. Lener, from Ohio, on Interstate 80 in Sandy Township. The incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. on July 4 near mile ma...
Gracie Porter Jul 10, 2024

UPDATED PENNSYLVANIA LICENSE PLATE TO BE INTRODUCED IN 2025
Pennsylvania is set to update its license plates for the first time in 20 years. Governor Josh Shapiro announced on social media that new plates, featuring the Liberty Bell and the slogan "Let Freedom...
Gracie Porter Jul 10, 2024

BLAIR COUNTY SHEETZ ANNOUNCES ALCOHOL DELIVERY THROUGH DOORDASH
Blair County-based Sheetz announced it now offers alcohol delivery through DoorDash. In a press release, they say that customers can order beer from 269 Pennsylvania stores using the Sheetz app or web...
Gracie Porter Jul 10, 2024

FORMER PENNSYLVANIA LAWMAKER BELIEVES STATE SHOULD WITHHOLD LAWMAKERS PAY UNTIL BUDGET IS COMPLETE
A former Pennsylvania lawmaker says state lawmakers shouldn't be paid until there's a new state budget. Former state Senator Andy Dinniman said being late with a state budget has almost become the way...
Gracie Porter Jul 10, 2024

SENATE BILL TO HELP PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WITH SERVICE DOGS
The Pennsylvania Senate recently passed a bill that will aid first responders. Senate Bill 82 aims to extend license fee exemptions to service dogs that are integral for fire departments, sheriff's of...
Gracie Porter Jul 09, 2024







