Category Archives: Local News

PUNXSY SHOP 'N SAVE BECOMING HOMETOWN MARKET
Shop 'N Save in Punxsutawney is becoming Hometown Market on March 1 under new ownership. Shop 'N Save Perk members will become Hometown Rewards members automatically.
Samantha Sneddon Feb 19, 2024

STATE POLICE RESPONDED TO FACEBOOK DOG SCAM
State Police in Clarion responded to a Facebook Dog Scam. An investigation began into a reported fraud involving the purchase of a dog on Facebook in Redbank Township. The victim, a 29-year-old woman ...
Samantha Sneddon Feb 19, 2024

SHAPIRO WANTS TO REGULATE AND TAX SKILL GAMES
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to regulate and tax skill games to boost revenue, sparking a fight among casinos, video gaming terminals (VGTs), and untaxed skill games. Pace-O-Matic leads the skill games sec...
Samantha Sneddon Feb 19, 2024

OFFICER SHAWN MCCLEARY APPOINTED INTERIM CHIEF
Few details have been released; however, WJAC News confirmed that DuBois City Police Chief Blaine Clark is on administrative leave, with Officer Shawn McCleary appointed interim chief, according to Ma...
Samantha Sneddon Feb 19, 2024

GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSED FOR PRESIDENT'S DAY
It's Presidents Day! Government offices are closed such as; the post office, Courts, Penn DOT service centers, and some banks. They will all reopen tomorrow.
Samantha Sneddon Feb 19, 2024

PENELEC'S SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGES FOR TODAY
Sandy Township announced Penelec's scheduled power outages for today, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If needed, rescheduled for Feb. 20. Affected areas include Juniata Street, Lungren Rd., 1st St., and others....
Samantha Sneddon Feb 19, 2024

DONATE BLOOD TOMORROW WITH AMERICAN RED CROSS AND GET AMAZON GIFT CARD
Everyone who donates blood tomorrow in Punxsy with The American Red Cross will get a $20 Amazon gift card through email. They're going to be at the Punxsutawney VFW along Maple Avenue from noon to six...
Samantha Sneddon Feb 19, 2024

STATE GRANTS FOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE COMPANIES IN 66TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
State Rep. Brian Smith announced over $320K in state grants for fire and ambulance companies in the 66th Legislative District, which includes Jefferson and Indiana Counties. The funding, sourced from ...
Samantha Sneddon Feb 16, 2024

DUBOIS ORGANIZATIONS STEPPING UP TO REPLACE CANCELED COMMUNITY DAYS EVENT
Six DuBois organizations are stepping up to replace the canceled Community Days event. WPSU reports, Shawn Lesky, founder of DuBoisLIVE, is leading the initiative for a new event on June 14-15, with a...
Samantha Sneddon Feb 16, 2024

STATE POLICE REPORT SINGLE-CAR ACCIDENT IN BROOKVILLE
State Police in DuBois reported a single-car accident in Brookville Borough. It occurred on Interstate 80 East around 4:15 p.m. on February 10. The PSP report claims, that the driver, whose name was n...
Samantha Sneddon Feb 16, 2024







