Category Archives: Local News

The Jefferson County Commissioners have adopted a resolution imposing a 30-day outdoor burn ban starting tomorrow (08/27/20) at noon. Open burning is defined as some combustible material like garbage,...

The State Police based in Punxsutawney are looking for information into a burglary. Pennsylvania State Police say the incident occurred between August 1st through the 24th at a residence along Eleanor...

The Pennsylvania State Police Punxsutawney-based barracks obtained an arrest warrant for a local man who fled the scene prior to arrest. Pennsylvania State Police say on Sunday afternoon around 3 they...

PA Department of Health Secretary Dr. Levine talked about the clarification regarding the wearing of masks by students when they're in school.

With the limited amount of rain over the past couple of months, Jefferson County is currently in a Moderate Drought Status. According to Tracy W. Zents, Director of Emergency Services, Jefferson Count...

A 21-year-old man from Meadville was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a small amount of marijuana. According to the Brookville Borough Police, last Friday around 8 pm, t...

Last Thursday, a man from Port Allegheny gave a Brookville Borough police officer a bong. Authorities say, around 7:30 pm, they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the eastbound "on" ramp of I-...

Firefighters battled a fully-involved structure fire on Saturday night in Montgomery Township. Five fire companies - Clymer, Glen Campbell, Commodore, Cherry Tree, and the Hope Fire Company out of Cam...

Kindergarten orientation for the 2020-2021 school year in the Punxsutawney Area Elementary School will be tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25. Please go to Jack LaMarca Stadium from 4:30-6:00 (pm) for studen...

There was a two-vehicle accident yesterday afternoon in Bell Township. According to The Punxsutawney Spirit, the crash occurred around 1 (pm) when a mini van rear-ended a Jeep along 119 south near the...