Category Archives: Local News
FORREST COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH THREATENING BROOKVILLE RESIDENT
A man from Forrest County is facing charges after he allegedly threatened to "shoot up" a residence in Brookville. According to ExploreJeffersonPA.com, the incident happened on September 23, around 5 ...
Oct 01, 2020
PIZZA & PREVENTION NEXT WEEK
The first week of this month is National Fire Prevention and a great time to show appreciation for all firefighters who sacrifice their time and resources protecting our community. The Punxsutawney Fi...
Oct 01, 2020
PUNXSUTAWNEY BOROUGH ANNOUNCES LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULE
The Punxsutawney Borough's annual fall leaf collection starts on Monday, October 19 and will continue through part of November. The schedule will be: Monday - East End Tuesday - Elk Run and Park Avenu...
Oct 01, 2020
TWO MEN CHARGED WITH VANDALIZING PUNXSUTAWNEY CEMETERY
Two men have been charged for vandalizing the Calvary Cemetery in Punxsutawney. According to the Punxsutawney Spirit, 28-year-old Joshua Lockwood of DuBois and 22-year-old Taylor Buterbaugh of Punxsut...
Sep 30, 2020
NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK COMING UP
The first week of October is National Fire Prevention week to raise awareness of ways to prevent fires & show appreciation for all firefighters who sacrifice their time and resources protecting our co...
Sep 30, 2020
SECTION OF I-80 TO BE CLOSED DURING EMERGENCY REPAIRS
Beginning Monday, (October 5) at 7:00 a.m., the I-80 Westbound lane near Exit 90, as well as the exit ramps for the DuBois Jefferson County Airport, will be closed to all traffic. This work is for eme...
Sep 30, 2020
BLOOD DRIVE TOMORROW AT MCCALMONT TOWNSHIP
The American Red Cross has a blood drive tomorrow (October 1) at the McCalmont Township Fire Company Social Hall. It's from noon to 6 at 101 Firehouse Lane, Anita. You can make an appointment at 1-800...
Sep 30, 2020
AVERAGE GAS PRICE DIPS BELOW $2.50
The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Pennsylvania is now $2.49. According to Triple A the average a year ago was the same. Looking at counties in our area: Jefferson and Clar...
Sep 30, 2020
AVERAGE GAS PRICES FOR SURROUNDING AREA
The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Pennsylvania is now $2.49. According to Triple A the average a year ago was the same. Looking at counties in our area: Jefferson and Clar...
Sep 28, 2020
PUNXSUTAWNEY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES NEW FOOTBALL ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association announced schools are free to decide how many fans can come to games. The Punxsutawney School Board held a special meeting on Friday afternoon app...
Sep 28, 2020
