Category Archives: Local News
COMMISSIONERS ISSUE JEFFERSON COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATE
Yesterday the Jefferson County Commissioners issued a press release: There are a total of 644 confirmed COVID 19 cases in Pennsylvania, and 0 (Zero) confirmed cases in Jefferson County. The Jefferson ...
Mar 24, 2020
PENNSYLVANIA GAS PRICES CONTINUE TO PLUNGE
Pennsylvania gas prices continue to plunge as crude has hit 18-year low. After falling by 12 cents last week, the average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is another 13 cents cheaper this...
Mar 24, 2020
NON-ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES WERE TO CLOSE THIS MORNING
As of 8 o'clock this morning all non-essential businesses are closed until further notice. Those who fail to comply could face fines and even jail time. The order issued on Thursday was originally set...
Mar 23, 2020
PUNXSUTAWNEY MAYOR ISSUES EMERGENCY DISASTER DECLARATION
Punxsutawney Borough Mayor Richard Alexander has issued an Emergency Disaster Declaration. This is to authorize the furnishing of aid and assistance emergency response plans of the Borough of Punxsuta...
Mar 23, 2020
PENNDOT ANNOUNCES GUIDE RAIL WORK ON I-80
PennDOT will be doing guide rail work on Interstate 80. Weather permitting, PennDOT is expected to start today around mile marker 194 in Clinton County and continue west to mile marker 95 near the DuB...
Mar 23, 2020
JEFFERSON COUNTY AMERICAN RED CROSS ANNOUNCES BLOOD DRIVES
There is a shortage of blood and the American Red Cross in Jefferson County will have some blood drives. Tomorrow they're at Lakeside United Methodist Church from 1:00pm - 7:00 pm. Pine Creek Voluntee...
Mar 23, 2020
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESTRICT COURTHOUSE, JEFFERSON PLACE TO APPOINTMENT ONLY
The Jefferson County Commissioners have announced that public access to courthouse and Jefferson Place are restricted to by appointment only. The Jefferson County Jail, Emergency Services, and the Con...
Mar 23, 2020
TASK FORCE LOOKING INTO COVID-19 SCAMS
The Western Pennsylvania Covid-19 Fraud Task Force, will investigate and prosecute scammers taking advantage of the pandemic. The task force will combine the power of federal and state resources. Some...
Mar 23, 2020
STATE EXTENDS TAX FILING DEADLINE
After the federal government extended the tax filing deadline for ninety days, Pennsylvania on Saturday followed suit, also extending the deadline to July 15th. This also applies to estimated payments...
Mar 23, 2020
RED CROSS IN NEED OF MORE BLOOD DONATIONS
The American Red Cross announced there's a blood shortage and donors are needed. They have made some changes when you go to donate blood. Prior to the blood donation, they'll take your temperature to ...
Mar 20, 2020
