Category Archives: Local News
UNEMPLOYMENT CHECKS STOLEN FROM BROCKWAY WOMAN
A woman from Brockway reported more than $1,400 of unemployment checks were stolen in Snyder Township of Jefferson County. The 38-year-old victim told police the unemployment office issued checks on t...
Jun 24, 2020
POLICE ARREST MAN FOUND HIDING IN CRAWL SPACE
Pennsylvania State Police in Punxsutawney arrested a man who was hiding from them in a crawl space in Jefferson County. On Sunday evening around 5:30 authorities were at a residence along Cherry Stree...
Jun 24, 2020
PURCHASE LINE SCHOOL BOARD LOWERS TAXES
The Purchase Line School Board met Monday night and approved their budget, and district residents will actually see a decrease in their taxes. The board approved a budget that includes $19,284,664 in ...
Jun 24, 2020
BLOOD DRIVES NEXT THURSDAY
The American Red Cross has a blood drive going on. A drive will take place next week, Thursday, July 2nd from 1:30 pm until 6 pm at the SS Cosmas Damian Church, 205 Chestnut Street in Punxsutawney. On...
Jun 24, 2020
HIT-AND-RUN IN SYKESVILLE UNDER INVESTIGATION
Pennsylvania State Police in DuBois are investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened this past Saturday around 1:30 in the morning in Jefferson County. Police say someone was traveling south on Wes...
Jun 23, 2020
PAPE ACCEPTS CONVICTIONS FOR SECOND-DEGREE MISDEMEANORS
Former Jefferson County constable Paul Pape of Punxsutawney entered Nolo Contendere in two separate cases yesterday afternoon. According to The Punxsutawney Spirit, all charges were second-degree misd...
Jun 23, 2020
MARION CENTER APPROVES BUDGET WITH TAX INCREASE
The Marion Center School Board met on Monday night and approved the 2020-2021 budget, but it includes tax increases for district residents. Superintendent Clint Weimer confirmed that the district was ...
Jun 23, 2020
GAS PRICES CONTINUE CLIMBING
The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the Commonwealth has gone up four cents in the past week to $2.36. The counties in our area have seen an increase: Jefferson and Indiana ...
Jun 23, 2020
TWO MORE LOCAL FAIRS CANCELED
Two more local fairs have been postponed until next year. According to both of their websites, the Sykesville AG and Youth Fair and the Clearfield County Fair have been canceled this year. The two fai...
Jun 23, 2020
FESTIVAL IN THE PARK STARTS SATURDAY
The Festival In The Park at Barclay Square in Punxsutawney kicks off this Saturday June 27th. It's a week long event with bands and food vendors, closing with fireworks on the night of July 4th. Punxs...
Jun 22, 2020
