Category Archives: Local News

Pennsylvania State Police based in Clarion are investigating a report of stolen property and damage to a residence totaling over $800 in Toby Township. Authorities say sometime between March and May o...

This afternoon in Punxsutawney, the Rootstock Racing Adventure event launches its 350-mile, five-day endurance race. Around noon, competitors from all over the country leave on bicycle for Mahaffey. P...

This Sunday on Community Spotlight our guest is Joseph Hetrick. Hetrick complied an alphabetical list of all the veterans who are represented with a hero banner in Punxsutawney and a means to locate a...

A resident of Punxsutawney, pleaded guilty on Wednesday in federal court to a charge of transporting obscene writing over the internet. In a press release the DOJ says, 69 year old Dominic Runco, know...

This Sunday is the federal holiday of Juneteenth, which marks June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas - the furthest point in the South - with news the Civil War had ended. Slaves ...

All PennDOT driver license and photo centers will be closed this Saturday, June 18, through Monday, June 20, in observance of Juneteenth National Freedom Day. You can still get products and services, ...

Brookville Borough Police are asking the public for information as they investigate the vandalism of the "Birdman" statue along the Redbank Valley Rails to Trails. As WJAC News reports, authorities no...

Last Friday at the Jefferson County Courthouse there was a training drill to prepare for a scenario involving an active shooter in the building. According to the Punxsutawney Spirit, following months ...

A Punxsutawney man who was reported missing after last being seen in northern Indiana County Friday evening was found safe, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. 32-year-old Alexander Dale Wineb...

Three medical choppers were call to the scene of the multi-vehicle crash on I-80 west last evening in Jefferson County. WJAC News reports a tractor trailer rolling over close to mile marker 89.9 was i...