Category Archives: Local News
BROOKVILLE POLICE HELP DISTRESSED MAN WITH WEAPON
The Brookville Borough Police recently helped a person with a weapon who expressed suicidal intentions surrender without incident. On June 18th around 10 in the morning the Brookville PD responded to ...
Jun 24, 2022
RAMP CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR I-80 RESURFACING PROJECT
PennDOT announces a ramp closures as part of the resurfacing project on I-80 in Jefferson County. This weekend Exit 78: Brookville Westbound ramps will close at 9:00 tonight and reopen by 1:00 a.m. Su...
Jun 24, 2022
RED CROSS TAKING BLOOD DONATIONS AT DUBOIS MALL NEXT THURSDAY
The American Red Cross says blood supplies are low and you can donate next Thursday, June 30th at the DuBois Mall from 9 in the morning until 2. Set an appointment at RedBloodCross.Org or 1 800 Red Cr...
Jun 24, 2022
TRUCKS COLLIDE IN YOUNG TOWNSHIP
The Punxsutawney Spirit reports a Ford pickup truck collided with a FedEx tractor-trailer yesterday afternoon around 3:15 on Route 436, South Main Street, in Young Township. The published article cite...
Jun 24, 2022
DUBOIS STATE POLICE RELEASE DUI CHECKPOINT NUMBERS
The Pennsylvania State Police based in DuBois released the stats from a DUI checkpoint that was set up on the 18th. Four people were arrested for driving under the influence, while several summary vio...
Jun 24, 2022
BROOKVILLE POLICE FIND HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER
The Brookville Borough Police tracked down a hit and run following a single-vehicle crash. The PD were dispatched just after midnight on June 16th to Euclid Avenue for a vehicle that sheared off a uti...
Jun 22, 2022
ELK RUN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY TO HOLD 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The Elk Run Volunteer Fire Company celebrates its 100th anniversary at the firehall. The Punxsutawney Spirit reports it all kicks off this Friday at 6 pm with carnival rides for the kids and several f...
Jun 22, 2022
POLICE STILL SEEKING INFORMATION IN TOBY TOWNSHIP BREAK-IN
State Police based in Clarion are still investigating a report of stolen property and damage to a residence totaling over $800 in Toby Township. Authorities say sometime between March and May of this ...
Jun 21, 2022
PUNXSUTAWNEY VFW SITE OF FRIDAY BLOOD DRIVE
This Friday the American Red Cross will be back at the Punxsutawney VFW on Maple Avenue from Noon until 6. Several openings at RedBloodCross.Org or 1 800 Red Cross
Jun 21, 2022
BROOKVILLE AREA SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES BUDGET WITH NO TAX HIKE
The 2022-23 final budget was approve by the Brookville Area School Board during Monday night's meeting with no tax increases. The Punxsutawney Spirit also reports, the board approved a request by the ...
Jun 21, 2022
