Category Archives: Local News

KNOX MAN SCAMMED OUT OF $1000
Few details have been released about an investigation into a scam that was reported on Friday in Ashland Township of Clarion County. Pennsylvania State Police in Clarion say a 48 year old man from Kno...
John Smathers Mar 31, 2020

AVERAGE PENNSYLVANIA GAS PRICE DOWN DRAMATICALLY FROM LAST YEAR
The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Pennsylvania is $2.22, according to Triple A. Looking at county averages: Jefferson, Clearfield and Indiana all average $2.24 per gallon, while Clarion is...
John Smathers Mar 31, 2020

RAIN, WIND KEEP FIRE FIGHTERS BUSY OVER THE WEEKEND
Stormy weather over the weekend kept area firefighters extremely busy. On Saturday, it was heavy rains that caused problems. Sunday, it was the wind. Fire companies were dispatched for pumping details...
John Smathers Mar 31, 2020

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE TIMES AND LOCATIONS
There is a shortage of blood and the American Red Cross in Jefferson County has scheduled more blood drives. Donate On Tuesday April 7th. The Red Cross will be at the Lindsey Fire Company from 1 to 6:...
John Smathers Mar 31, 2020

LATEST PENNSYLVANIA, LOCAL COVID-19 TOTALS
As of noon today there are now 4,087 confirmed cases of COVID 19 in the Commonwealth and 49 deaths do to complications. According to the CDC, locally, Jefferson County still has no confirmed cases of ...
John Smathers Mar 30, 2020

STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS PREPPING FOR COVID-19 CASE SURGE
State health officials are preparing for a potential surge of COVID 19 cases. With confirmed cases rising in Pennsylvania, Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine was asked about preparations for a spike i...
John Smathers Mar 27, 2020

POLICE INVESTIGATING REPORT OF JUVENILE SENDING, RECEIVING PHOTOS OF YOUNG GIRLS
The Pennsylvania State Police based in Punxsutawney are investigating a report of Corruption of Minors in McCalmont Township of Jefferson County. Yesterday afternoon at 12:30 authorities arrived to th...
John Smathers Mar 27, 2020

PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA HOSPITAL'S RAPID CARE OFFICE TO BEGIN VIDEO VISITS
The Punxsutawney Area Hospital's Rapid Care Office is set to begin scheduling video visits starting today. The service online will enhance social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID 19 so hosp...
John Smathers Mar 27, 2020

RED CROSS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY CONDUCTING BLOOD DRIVES
There is a shortage of blood and the American Red Cross in Jefferson County will have some blood drives. Donate on Tuesday April 7th. They will be at the Lindsey Fire Company from 1 to 6:30 at 1010 We...
John Smathers Mar 27, 2020

CDC CONFIRMS FIRST COVID-19 CASE IN INDIANA COUNTY
The CDC confirmed what our sister station, The Voice of Indiana County WCCS, reported yesterday. IRMC received results back from the PA Department of Health confirming the first positive COVID-19 case...
John Smathers Mar 27, 2020