Category Archives: Local News
STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE PLANNED SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS IN AUGUST
The Pennsylvania State Police based in Punxsutawney will be conducting sobriety checkpoints throughout this month. Their zero tolerance policy will focus on removing drug and alcohol impaired drivers ...
Aug 12, 2022
TWO-VEHICLE CRASH IN PUNXSUTAWNEY WEDNESDAY
No one was injured in a two-vehicle crash that happened on Wednesday. According to the Punxsutawney Spirit, the Punxsutawney Fire Department was dispatched to the scene along Elk Run Avenue, where a H...
Aug 12, 2022
NATIONAL AVERAGE GAS PRICE DIPS BELOW $4
The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline dropped below $4. According to Triple A, it's now $3.99. In the Commonwealth we stand at $4.32. Last year at this time it was $3.28...
Aug 11, 2022
YOUNG TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR RESIGNS AS CHAIRMAN
Yesterday at the Young Township supervisors meeting Sam Adams, the chairman of the board, resigned but will continue as a supervisor. The Punxsutawney Spirit reports Lillian Cameron, supervisors vice ...
Aug 11, 2022
TWO PEOPLE INJURED IN GREEN TOWNSHIP VEHICLE CRASH
Two people were injured in a crash involving a pickup truck and an SUV on Saturday evening in Green Township. Pennsylvania State Police say it happened on Route 286 near the intersection with Holly Ro...
Aug 10, 2022
PUNXSUTAWNEY SCHOOL BOARD BANS TEACHERS' DISPLAY OF SAFE SPACE STICKERS
At last night's Punxsutawney Area School Board meeting, the members voted 6-3 to ban teachers from displaying Safe Space Stickers given to them by the High School Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club. A...
Aug 10, 2022
MONEY FOUND IN BELL TOWNSHIP
On Saturday night around 8:30 some money was found near Abe's Ice Cream Shop along state route 36 Cloe Rossiter Road in Bell Township of Jefferson County. To claim the cash, you have to describe the a...
Aug 09, 2022
STATE POLICE HOLDING CELL PHONE FOUND IN ELK TOWNSHIP
A Samsung Galaxy Note 10 cell phone was found along the Clarion River near Portland Mills Road in Elk Township at the beginning of the month. If its yours, call the Pennsylvania State Police in DuBois...
Aug 09, 2022
PUNXSUTAWNEY SCHOOL BOARD HEARS CHILD CARE COLLABORATION PRESENTATION
The owners of two child care centers in Punxsutawney gave a presentation to the Punxsutawney School Board on the need for collaboration with the district and pre-K educational programs. The Punxsutawn...
Aug 09, 2022
BLOOD DRIVE SLATED FOR NEW BETHLEHEM
This Friday you can donate blood with the American Red Cross at the New Bethlehem Fire Hall, 425 Arch Street from 1:30 to 6:30. Set an appointment at RedCrossBlood.Org or call 1-800 Red Cross
Aug 09, 2022
