Category Archives: Local News
HOUTZDALE INMATE CHARGED WITH MOLESTING GIRL
State police report an inmate at SCI Houtzdale is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a young girl in Jefferson County in 2022. WJAC News is reporting, 39 year old Joseph Schaffer is accu...
Apr 30, 2024
BLOOD DRIVE SCHEDULED FOR SYKESVILLE CHURCH
The American Red Cross will have another blood drive on Wednesday, May 8th at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Sykesville, 22 Shaffer Street from noon to 4:30. Set an appoi...
Apr 30, 2024
JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPT. OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEWS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
The Jefferson County Department of Development recently held a hearing in Punxsutawney to review the borough's Community Development Block Grant program. According to the Punxsutawney Spirit, the Boro...
Apr 29, 2024
FOUR PEOPLE CHARGED IN FIREARMS TRAFFICKING CASE
Four people have been charged in a federal indictment for alleged conspiracy to engage in international firearms trafficking. The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvani...
Apr 29, 2024
RENDA MEDIA PERSONALITIES TO BE HONORED TODAY BY PAB
Two Renda Media personalities will be honored later today by the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters. News Anchor Josh Widdowson will be joined by General Manager and Regional Vice President Mark...
Apr 26, 2024
PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUN BASH TOMORROW
Get ready for summer hunting licenses by attending the Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce Gun Bash this Saturday at Gobbler's Knob. Today's Punxsutawney Spirit says, tomorrow the doors open at noon...
Apr 26, 2024
VIRGINIA WOMAN FACES CHARGES AFTER BELL TOWNSHIP CRASH
A 47-year-old woman, Allison Marion Nunes, from Springfield, Virginia, faces charges after allegedly crashing her vehicle into a tree in Bell Township, while under the influence. According to ExploreJ...
Apr 26, 2024
PUNXY PHIL'S FAMILY RESTAURANT ANNOUNCE CLOSURE ON FACEBOOK
Punxy Phil's Family Restaurant in Punxsutawney announced its closure on Facebook due to ongoing staffing issues. They expressed gratitude to their dedicated staff and thanked the community for its sup...
Apr 26, 2024
CLEARFIELD COUNTY MAN RECIEVES 15-40 YEAR SENTENCE FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
Raymond Mikelonis Sr. from Clearfield County received a 15 to 40-year prison sentence for child pornography charges. WJAC News reports, he was also labeled a sexually violent predator and must registe...
Apr 26, 2024
RITE AID TO CLOSE MORE STORES IN PA
Rite Aid officials say they have to close more stores in Pennsylvania. Two of those are in the central part of the state. The first is near East Stroudsburg in Monroe County on Milford Road in Middle ...
Apr 26, 2024
