Category Archives: Local News
REYNOLDSVILLE WOMAN SENTENCED FOR FORGERY, OTHER FELONY COUNTS
A Reynoldsville woman, accused of using an ex-boyfriend's info to open multiple high interest loans, was sentenced Monday in Clearfield County Court. According to GANT News, 33-year-old Janessa Nicole...
Mar 11, 2021
PROPOSED BILLS COULD IMPACT CANDIDATES FOR ELECTED OFFICE IN PA
A pair of bills introduced in the state House affect candidates for elected office in Pennsylvania. Both bills would make changes to the state's Election Code. One would expand the process of backgrou...
Mar 11, 2021
PUNXSY SCHOOL BOARD COVERS SEVERAL ITEMS DURING VOTING MEETING
The Punxsutawney School Board covered several items during their voting meeting held Tuesday. The board approved new drivers and new stops at locations along London Road, Route 119, Bouch Lane, Rita's...
Mar 10, 2021
OLIVER TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY TO HOST FUNDRAISING EVENTS
The Oliver Township Volunteer Fire Company located at 184 Bodenhorn Road in Coolspring with have a Fish Dinner fundraiser on March 19th from 4:40 pm to 7 pm. Meals are $10 with dine in or takeout opti...
Mar 10, 2021
PA STATE PARKS PREPARE FOR TROUT SEASON INCLUDING CLEAR CREEK, PARKER DAM
Pennsylvanians will be able to camp out at over two dozen state parks including Clear Creek in Jefferson County and Parker Dam in Clearfield County the night before trout season opens. A total of 34 s...
Mar 10, 2021
POLICE REPORTS FOR MARCH 10, 2021
A 47-year-old Marion Center woman was taken into custody following a traffic stop in Young Township of Jefferson County on Sunday. Troopers say during a traffic stop along North Main Street and Dutcht...
Mar 10, 2021
PUNXSUTAWNEY RESIDENTS VOICE CONCERN ABOUT PROPOSED ARBY'S RESTAURANT
Residents of West Mahoning Street in Punxsutawney voiced their concerns about the proposed Arby's Restaurant that would be built in the 500 block of West Mahoning Street last night during the Punxsuta...
Mar 09, 2021
POLICE REPORTS FOR MARCH 9, 2021
State Police in DuBois say two Brookville residents were injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred in Polk Township of Jefferson County on Thursday. Troopers say the crash occurred on Richardsville...
Mar 09, 2021
JEFFERSON COUNTY GAS PRICES NOW EXCEED $3.00
The average cost of gas in both Pennsylvania and in Jefferson County now exceeds $3.00 a gallon. Triple A reports that the gas price average for Pennsylvania is now $3.00 a gallon, an increase of abou...
Mar 08, 2021
HOUSING AUTHORITY TO WORK ON FLEX SCHEDULE
The staff of Jefferson County Housing Authority located in Punxsutawney will continue to work remotely and come into the office on a flex schedule. According to the Punxsy Spirit, Executive Director S...
Mar 08, 2021
