Category Archives: Local News
CORONER IDS BODY FOUND IN CLARION RIVER
The body of a man who drowned near Cook Forest State Park has been identified by the Clarion County Coroner. ExploreJefferson.Com reports, the victim, 53-year-old David L. Holt of Akron, Ohio, who was...
Aug 15, 2023
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES RELEASES CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES REPORT
The Department of Human Services released its annual Child Protective Services report on Monday. The 173-page report outlines efforts to protect children from abuse and neglect. It reveals that suspec...
Aug 15, 2023
CLYMER WOMAN NAMED 2023 "MS. OF AMERICA"
An area woman was recently named the winner of the 2023 "Ms. Of America" pageant. 27-year-old Claire Kirsch, originally from Clymer, recently took part in the competition from American Pageants, and t...
Aug 15, 2023
SMICKSBURG MAN CHARGED WITH LEADING POLICE ON CHASE IN NORTHERN INDIANA COUNTY
State Police from the Punxsutawney barracks arrested a Smicksburg man after he led troopers on a chase Sunday night in North Mahoning Township. Troopers say they tried to initiate a traffic stop aroun...
Aug 15, 2023
PUNXSUTAWNEY STORM WATER REPAIRS TO CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY
Construction for the Punxsutawney Borough storm water repairs will continue until this Friday, August 18th. The work will be at the intersection of North Findley Street (Rt. 36) and East Mahoning Stre...
Aug 14, 2023
SMOKE TESTING UNDERWAY IN YOUNG TOWNSHIP
Smoke testing is underway in Young Township. The Punxsutawney Spirit reports, the Young Township supervisors said the smoke testing should be completed by next Monday, adding that some caps were missi...
Aug 14, 2023
CLARION COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SIGN DEAL FOR COURTHOUSE UPGRADES
Clarion County commissioners have signed an agreement with an architecture company to design upgrades for the heating and air-conditioning system at the Clarion County Courthouse. According to Clarion...
Aug 14, 2023
PORTION OF MARION CENTER MAIN STREET CLOSING FOR CONSTRUCTION
A portion of Main Street in Marion Center will be closing for a construction project starting today. The street will close from the Marion Center Bank location (where Route 403 turns toward Dixonville...
Aug 14, 2023
CONFLUENCE MAN CLAIMS TO BE CHASED IN COALPORT, ACCUSED OF CONCEALING METH
A 33-year-old man from Confluence called 9-1-1 multiple times on Sunday, August 6, claiming that he was being chased and in danger on Main Street in Coalport Borough, Clearfield County. When the polic...
Aug 11, 2023
JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR AUTHORITY RELEASES STATEMENT ON 2024 CLEARFIELD COUNTY FAIR
Following the announcement on a web post that the Clearfield County Fair will start earlier next year, the Jefferson County Fair Authority released a statement of disappointment. According to the Punx...
Aug 11, 2023
