Category Archives: Local News
TWO JEFFERSON COUNTY AUDITORS ANNOUNCE RE-ELECTION BIDS
Two Jefferson County elected auditors have announced their intention to seek re-election for a second term. Edward J. McGinnis of the Punxsutawney area and Douglas Kougher of Reynoldsville jointly sub...
Jan 27, 2023
TWO VEHICLE CRASHES REPORTED IN INDIANA COUNTY
A couple crashes were reported yesterday morning in Indiana County. One was on Route 286 near Short Road in Cherryhill Township. Clymer Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched just before nine to the...
Jan 26, 2023
PUNXSY PIZZA OWNER PART OF ANOTHER PIZZA RECORD
Scott Anthony, owner of Punxsy Pizza, traveled to Tulsa to join World Pizza Champions in partnership with The University of Tulsa and set a new world record for World's Largest Pizza Party to benefit ...
Jan 26, 2023
VACANT HOUSE CATCHES FIRE IN BIG RUN
Last evening a vacant house that was being renovated caught on fire on East Main Street in Big Run and spread between two residences. Today's Punxsutawney Spirit cites reports from the scene where sev...
Jan 26, 2023
TIER 1 VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS ISSUED FOR PART OF I-80
PennDOT has issued A Tier 1 vehicle restriction for Interstate 80 from I-79 to I-180 and on to the New Jersey border. Tier 1 restrictions include: Tractors without trailers, Enclosed unloaded or light...
Jan 25, 2023
CHARGES AGAINST HETRICK AMENDED AT PUNXSUTAWNEY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The statement of charges against co-principle Paul Hetrick at the Punxsutawney Area High School were amended at a special board meeting on Tuesday. According to The Punxsutawney Spirit, the amendment ...
Jan 25, 2023
PENNDOT REMINDS MOTORISTS TO BE CAUTION IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY
With snow in the forecast, state transportation officials are encouraging motorists to proceed with caution. PennDOT and the Turnpike Commission advise people to avoid travel during the height of the ...
Jan 25, 2023
JEFF TECH OPERATING COMMITTEE HONORS SKILLSUSA WINNERS
The Jeff Tech Operating Committee met Monday night. Sam Bundy of Reynlownews.com has this wrap up: Students who did well at the recent Skills USA competitions attended the meeting, including 5 gold me...
Jan 24, 2023
BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR BROCKWAY FIRE STATION
Donate blood with the American Red Cross. They'll be at the Brockway Volunteer Hose Company along Tracy Way on February 3rd from 11:30 until 5. Pick a time when you set an appointment at RedCrossBlood...
Jan 24, 2023
TWO VEHICLES COLLIDE MONDAY IN PUNXSUTAWNEY
No one was injured in a two-vehicle accident yesterday afternoon in Punxsutawney. The Punxsutawney Spirit cites reports from the scene of the crash that happened around one o'clock. A red Lincoln was ...
Jan 24, 2023
