Category Archives: Local News

IDENTITY THEFT INVESTIGATED IN WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
The Pennsylvania State Police in DuBois are investigating a report of identity theft where over $9,000 of a tax return was stolen from a resident along Wilson Road in Washington Township of Jefferson ...
John Smathers Apr 09, 2020

MAN ARRESTED FOR MEGAN'S LAW VIOLATION IN MONROE TOWNSHIP
A man was arrested for violating the terms of Megan's Law in Monroe Township. Pennsylvania State Police discovered 47-year-old Josh Sandoval at a residence along Commerce Road in the Borough and Count...
John Smathers Apr 09, 2020

CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES SURPASS 18,000 IN PENNSYLVANIA
The number of people confirmed with COVID 19 is now 18,228 in the Commonwealth with 338 deaths due to complications. According to Health.Pa.Gov, all the stats remain the same as yesterday for our area...
John Smathers Apr 09, 2020

POLICE INVESTIGATE STOLEN PICKUP TRUCK
A stolen vehicle in Banks Township of Indiana County was recovered with around $300 of property missing. On Sunday the Pennsylvania State Police in Punxsutawney responded to a report of a stolen picku...
John Smathers Apr 08, 2020

KNOX TOWNSHIP COUPLE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ATV CRASH
Details have emerged about an accident that sent two people to the hospital over the weekend in Knox Township of Jefferson County. State Police based in Punxsutawney say, around 8 on Saturday night, 3...
John Smathers Apr 08, 2020

GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Volunteer fire companies in rural areas are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $10,000. The money comes from the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program and is for fire departments in commu...
John Smathers Apr 08, 2020

STATE HEALTH SECRETARY TALKS ABOUT KIDS DEALING WITH PANDEMIC
PA Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine says children are feeling stress due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
John Smathers Apr 08, 2020

SURPRISE! TROUT FISHING SEASON BEGAN YESTERDAY
The opening day of trout season is traditionally a great social event, with anglers crowding streamside across Pennsylvania. Unless you are really in the know, you missed it this year...it was yesterd...
John Smathers Apr 08, 2020

STATE HUMAN SERVICES SECRETARY SAYS MENTAL, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Teresa Miller, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Human Services, says mental health and emotional support services are available to support Pennsylvanians who are struggling with anxiety and other emotions...
John Smathers Apr 08, 2020

GAS PRICES CONTINUE TO FALL
The average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is four cents cheaper this week at $2.18 per gallon, according to AAA. Average price last year at this time $2.92. Looking at averages in our ...
John Smathers Apr 07, 2020