Category Archives: Local News

TIMBLIN MAN ACCUSED OF ATTACKING WIFE, TACKLING DAUGHTER
A 37 year-old Timblin man is facing assault and harassment charges after allegedly attacking his wife and tackling his daughter during a domestic incident at their home on April 20. State police say R...
John Smathers May 28, 2025

CLEARFIELD MAN JAILED AFTER HIGH SPEED CHASE
A Clearfield man is in jail after leading police on a high-speed chase last week in a stolen truck that ended in a crash along I-99 in Blair County. State police say 50-year-old Donald Meyer stole the...
John Smathers May 27, 2025

SHAPIRO BACKS PSU DECISION ON CAMPUS CLOSURES
Governor Josh Shapiro is backing the decision to close seven Penn State Commonwealth Campuses. The Governor said Penn State needed to make tough choices as part of their plan for the long term future,...
John Smathers May 27, 2025

POLICE FIND STOLEN GUN IN PUNXSUTAWNEY MAN'S VEHICLE
A 39 year-old Punxsutawney man is facing multiple felony charges after police found a stolen firearm in his vehicle during an April 12 traffic stop. ExploreJeffersonPa.Com reports, Kyle R. Rebuck, who...
John Smathers May 23, 2025

KNOX MAN DIES IN VEHICLE CRASH IN ASHLAND TOWNSHIP
State Police have identified 64-year-old Carl Klein of Knox as the victim of a fatal crash Wednesday on Route 338 in Ashland Township. Klein's car crossed into the opposite lane, struck trees, and cam...
John Smathers May 23, 2025

CLARION POLICE WARN RESIDENTS AFTER STRING OF VEHICLE BREAK-INS
Clarion Borough Police are warning residents about a recent string of vehicle break-ins. Several cars were entered over the past few days, with various items reported stolen. Authorities urge resident...
John Smathers May 23, 2025

TIONESTA MOTHER, SON ACCUSED IN DEATH OF ELDERLY WOMAN IN THEIR CARE
A Tionesta mother and son are facing multiple felony charges after an elderly woman with Alzheimer's died from malnutrition and dehydration under their care. According to ExploreClarion.Com, Beth A. B...
John Smathers May 23, 2025

PSU BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOTES TO CLOSE SEVEN COMMONWEALTH CAMPUSES
Penn State's Board of Trustees voted 25-8 to close seven commonwealth campuses-DuBois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, and York-citing financial strain and a 43% drop in en...
John Smathers May 23, 2025

EXPECT CROWDED TURNPIKE THIS WEEKEND
Expect the Pennsylvania Turnpike to be crowded this holiday weekend. From Friday to Monday, Turnpike officials project over two-million drivers will hit the road to celebrate Memorial Day. That's an i...
John Smathers May 23, 2025

MISSING BROOKVILLE MAN FOUND DEAD
Michael Renninger, 63, of Brookville, who had been missing since May 9, was found dead on May 18 in his vehicle near Knox, according to his daughter and the Clarion County Coroner. His daughter, Mya R...
John Smathers May 20, 2025