Category Archives: Local News

SUMMERVILLE MAN CHARGED FOR CHILD PORN POSSESSION
Charges have been filed against a Summerville man who was allegedly caught in possession of child pornography. According to ExploreJeffersonPa.com, authorities say the charges stem from a year long in...
John Smathers Dec 18, 2020

LAST DAY FOR MAKE A WISH LIGHT UP A CHILD'S LIFE CAMPAIGN
Today is the last day of The Make a Wish Light Up a Child's Life Campaign. According to the Punxsutanwy Spirit, the campaign ended their fourth day at over $34,000. It will be running today from 7 am ...
John Smathers Dec 18, 2020

FOUR MORE COVID-19 RELATED DEATHS REPORTED IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
Four more people have died due to COVID-19 in Jefferson County. The county reported 26 additional coronavirus cases. According to the PA DOH, Clarion County reported 28 new cases, Clearfield 53, and I...
John Smathers Dec 18, 2020

WEATHER DISCOVERY CENTER SPONSORING LITTLE MR. & MISS GROUNDHOG CONTEST AGAIN
The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center is once again sponsoring the "Little Mr. & Miss Groundhog" contest. All kindergarten children attending Punxsutawney Area schools, SSCD and the Punxsutawn...
John Smathers Dec 18, 2020

BROOKVILLE MAN CHARGED IN ALLEGED SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINOR
Jacob Tyler George, 22, of Brookville is facing more than 700 counts of indecent assault charges for allegedly sexually abusing a minor. According to ExploreJeffersonpa.com, he was arraigned on Dec. 1...
John Smathers Dec 17, 2020

BROOKVILLE WOMAN VICTIMIZED IN THEFT OF GAME CONSOLE
Punxsutawney PSP are investigating the theft of a game console and several games in Knox Township that occurred on Dec. 12. The items were stolen from a 20-year-old Brookville woman from a location on...
John Smathers Dec 17, 2020

PUNXSUTAWNEY MAN INJURED IN SUSPECTED DUI CRASH
William Beam, 51, of Punxsutawney was injured in a suspected DUI crash on Harmony Road in Young Township of Jefferson County on Saturday. Punxsutanwy PSP say Beam lost control of the vehicle, stuck an...
John Smathers Dec 17, 2020

DRIVER CRASHES VEHICLE IN BROOKVILLE
A one-vehicle accident occurred on Dec. 16 in Brookville on 6th street. According to Brookville PD, the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck an embankment. The vehicle was towed from the scen...
John Smathers Dec 17, 2020

PUNXSUTAWNEY ELEMENTARY STAFFER TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
A staff member at the Punxsutanwy Area Elementary school has tested positive for coronavirus. According to the school district, the case is not related to any other positive cases within the last week...
John Smathers Dec 17, 2020

MULTIPLE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS ON WEDNESDAY
Multiple accidents on I-80 yesterday - due to the treacherous conditions - lead to a closure of westbound I-80 from Exit 60 to Exit 53. It has since reopened, according to explorejeffersonpa.com. Acco...
John Smathers Dec 17, 2020