Category Archives: Local News
PUNXSUTAWNEY COMMUNITY POOL HAS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
The George C. Brown Community Pool has closed early for the summer. According to the Punxsutawney Spirit, the closing occurred after the resignation of manager Frank Wittenberg. The pool would have on...
Aug 07, 2023
GAS PRICES RISING AGAIN
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the Commonwealth is $3.91 and according to Triple A the national average is $3.83. Local counties has Jefferson, Clearfield and Elk at $3.96, Clar...
Aug 07, 2023
MOTION ON LIBRARY BOOKS FAILS IN PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
At a recent meeting of the Punxsutawney Area School Board, a motion was made to address the issue of books available in the school library. However, the motion failed due to a lack of support. Accordi...
Aug 04, 2023
OHIO BOY DIES AFTER UTV CRASH IN FOREST COUNTY
A teenage boy succumbed to his injuries from a side-by-side accident in Howe Township, Forest County, on Saturday afternoon. Pennsylvania State Police based in Marienville say troopers were dispatched...
Aug 04, 2023
STATE POLICE ADVISE OF PLANNED DUI CHECKPOINT THIS MONTH IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
Pennsylvania State Police Troop C will be participating in a DUI checkpoint during the month of August in Jefferson County. The sobriety checkpoint will focus on removing drug and alcohol impaired dri...
Aug 04, 2023
WEATHER DISCOVERY CENTER REMEMBERING FORMER DIRECTOR WITH YARD SALE EVENT
Former director of the Weather Discovery Center, the late Mary Jean Johnston, will be remembered next week with an event that will honor her memory. "Mary Jean's Yard Sale" will take place August 10-1...
Aug 04, 2023
BLOOD DRIVE COMING TO PUNXSUTAWNEY VFW
Donate blood with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, August 15th at the Punxsutawney VFW along Maple Avenue between noon and 6. Set an appointment at RedCrossBlood.Org or 1 800 Red Cross.
Aug 04, 2023
STATE POLICE TO SET UP DUI CHECKPOINT IN JEFFERSON COUNTY THIS MONTH
Pennsylvania State Police Troop C will be participating in a DUI checkpoint during the month of August in Jefferson County. The sobriety checkpoint will focus on removing drug and alcohol impaired dri...
Aug 03, 2023
WEATHER DISCOVER CENTER TO REMEMBER FORMER DIRECTOR
Former director of the Weather Discovery Center, the late Mary Jean Johnston, will be remembered next week with an event that will honor her memory. "Mary Jean's Yard Sale" will take place August 10-1...
Aug 03, 2023
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT INCLUDED BIKE RODEO
Tuesday's National Night Out in Punxsutawney saw the Bike Rodeo on Union Street for the first time. According to The Punxsutawney Spirit, it was usually done during the festival, but Lt. Frank Wittenb...
Aug 03, 2023
