Category Archives: Local News

SCI HOUTZDALE INMATE FOUND DEAD IN CELL
An inmate convicted of child rape at SCI Houtzdale was found dead in his cell. According to WJAC News, prison staff discovered 40-year-old Daniel Barnett, unresponsive on Tuesday afternoon. Despite ef...
Samantha Sneddon Feb 15, 2024

FORMER POLICE OFFICER SENTENCED TO JAIL TIME
A former police officer in Clearfield County has been sentenced to jail time and probation for a shooting incident at a DuBois-area bar last February. WTAJ News reports Zachery Dodson received a 1 to ...
Samantha Sneddon Feb 15, 2024

RECENT WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP CRASH DETAILS DISCLOSED
State Police in DuBois disclosed details of a recent crash in Washington Township. On February 7, at 11:28 a.m., on Interstate 80 West, 24-year-old Andres Santiago's Honda Accord lost control after a ...
Samantha Sneddon Feb 15, 2024

GET AMAZON GIFT CARD WHEN DONATE BLOOD NEXT WEEK
Everyone who donates blood on Tuesday next week in Punxsy with The American Red Cross will get a $20 Amazon gift card through email. They're gonna be at the Punxsutawney VFW along Maple Avenue from no...
Samantha Sneddon Feb 15, 2024

SITE PLAN FOR NEW VETERANS AFFIAR CLINIC
At a meeting Tuesday night, the White Township Planning Commission gave preliminary approval for a site plan for a new Veterans Affairs clinic. The new clinic will be at the intersection of IRMC Drive...
Samantha Sneddon Feb 14, 2024

JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONFIRM RESIGNATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES DIRECTOR
During their meeting, the Jefferson County commissioners confirmed the resignation of Children and Youth Services Director Kerith Strano Taylor and mentioned an ongoing state inquiry into the departme...
Samantha Sneddon Feb 14, 2024

MAN ARRESTED FOR THREATENING TO BLOW UP CLARION WALMART
A man from Corsica, Jeffrey Keeder, was arrested for threatening to blow up the Clarion Walmart. ExploreJeffersonPa.com reports he was caught with suspicious items in his shopping cart after expressin...
Samantha Sneddon Feb 14, 2024

SANDY TOWNSHIP PENELEC SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGES
Sandy Township announced Penelec's scheduled power outages for Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If needed, reschedule for Feb. 20. Affected areas include Juniata Street, Lungren Rd., 1st St., and others...
Samantha Sneddon Feb 14, 2024

DUBOIS CITY COUNCIL REPLACE CANCELED COMMUNITY DAYS
DuBois City Council decided to replace this year's canceled Community Days with a similar event, promising it'll still be a free celebration for the community. According to WJAC News, it's scheduled f...
Samantha Sneddon Feb 14, 2024

PA HOSPITAL STAFFING SHORTAGE IMPROVING
A new survey by a statewide hospital group says the staffing shortage at Pennsylvania hospitals is improving. The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania found the vacancy rate for some ...
Samantha Sneddon Feb 14, 2024







