Category Archives: Local News

The Punxsutawney borough engineer provided updates on ongoing projects to the Borough Council. The Punxsutawney Spirit reports Zak Sansom briefed members on various projects, including sewer maintenan...

The campaign to save cursive writing isn't over for Pennsylvania schools. Legislation that would require schools to teach students how to read and write in the style was introduced in the state House ...

A Pennsylvania State Police Corporal, Eric J. Whisner, was arrested for allegedly driving drunk to the Marienville State Police barracks and resisting arrest when fellow troopers intervened. Charges i...

Sandy Township is nearly done with the Platt Road sewer extension project, with residents being notified to connect to the system by October 2024, tap fees waived thanks to funding. According to GantN...

Indiana Regional Medical Center has announced that its Comprehensive Breast Center has maintained national accreditation for breast cancer care for the next three years. IRMC first received this title...

At Monday night's Indiana Borough Council work session, they approved plans for solar power to come to the borough's Wastewater Treatment Plant. Amelia Eggan, senior program manager with PA Solar says...

A man was rescued by Punxsutawney first responders after falling off a cliff near the old trestle by Route 119. Today's Punxsutawney Spirit says Punxsy Fire Rescue, prompted by Jefferson County 911, c...

COVID relief is coming to women and minority-owned businesses in the commonwealth. Minority and women-owned businesses that were economically hurt by the COVID pandemic can apply for federal grants to...

A Punxsutawney man, Ryan Kyser, is accused of stealing $12,000 - $15,000 from the American Legion on Findley Street to pay off debts. According to WTAJ News, he allegedly confessed to the crime after ...

A new warden was hired for Clearfield County Jail. GantNews.com reports, David Rupprecht Jr. from Brockway to take over on March 3, replacing David Gallagher. Deputy Warden Susan McQuillen served as A...