Category Archives: Local News
BELL TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS TAKE UP HYDRANT PLACEMENT ISSUE
The Bell Township supervisors addressed the recent controversy about fire hydrant placement at their meeting. According to today's Punxsutawney Spirit, the Township is responsible for paying a monthly...
Mar 17, 2023
JEFFERSON COUNTY TO RECEIVE LOCAL SHARE ACCOUNT GRANTS
Over $442,000 in Local Share Account grants have been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority to two projects in Jefferson County. The Walston Recreational Area in Young Township will receive ...
Mar 17, 2023
TRUCK CRASH ON I-80 CAUSES DELAYS ON TUESDAY
Pennsylvania State Police based in DuBois responded to an accident that occurred in the early morning hours of March 14th in Washington Township of Jefferson County. According to reports, around 3:30 ...
Mar 16, 2023
MAN SUFFERS MINOR INJURIES IN I-80 VEHICLE CRASH
A Harrisburg man was involved in a single-vehicle crash on the 13th of this month in Rose Township of Jefferson County. The accident occurred just before 4:00 in the morning on I-80 East. According to...
Mar 16, 2023
FISHING LICENSE COST GOING UP
The cost of a fishing license may go up next year. The state Fish and Boat Commission raised the price of an annual license by $2.50 just last year. Mike Parker, spokesperson for the F&B Commission, t...
Mar 16, 2023
PENNDOT WANTS TO HEAR FEEDBACK ON WINTER SERVICES
Although it's been a relatively mild winter with not a lot of snow, PennDOT is inviting state residents to share their feedback on its winter services through an online survey. PennDOT says the 17-que...
Mar 16, 2023
SLIGO MAN CHARGED WITH HUNTING VIOLATIONS
A man from Sligo is facing charges of hunting violations and lying to Game Commission investigators. ExploreClarion.Com reports, the Pennsylvania Game Commission filed non-traffic citations against 41...
Mar 16, 2023
JEFFERSON COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES MEMBERS RECOGNIZED
Three members of Jefferson County Emergency Services were recognized for their accomplishments at a meeting. According to The Punxsutawney Spirit, Marcie Caine and Dianne E. Hetrick received Advanced ...
Mar 16, 2023
PENNS MANOR BOARD HEARS FROM CITIZENS, EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS ON TEACHERS' STRIKE
On Wednesday night, the Penns Manor School Board heard from district citizens, employees and students concerning the ongoing teachers contract negotiations. Most in attendance were hopeful that today'...
Mar 09, 2023
PENNS MANOR TEACHERS ON PICKET LINE
Teachers in the Penns Manor School District took to the picket lines yesterday. The strike comes after over a year of negotiations, including two sessions held Friday and Saturday afternoon. The main ...
Feb 28, 2023
