Category Archives: Local News

The American Red Cross has a blood drive coming up Feb. 22 at the Pine Creek Township Fire Hall in Brookville from 1 p.m. to 6. To make an appointment call 1-800-Red-Cross or go to redcrossblood.org.

Jefferson County reported 14 new COVID-19 Cases and one additional death on Wednesday. According to the PA Department of Health, the county's total case count has reached 2,654, and the death toll has...

A Pennsylvania State Police officer of DuBois died on-duty Tuesday. Police say 45-year-old Trooper Monty Mitchell suffered a medical emergency in the station parking lot during his shift at approximat...

The Punxsutawney Area School Board decided to increase the payment to the district's tax collectors. According to the Punxsy Spirit, the board voted to increase the tax collectors commission on each r...

PennDOT is urging drivers to use caution during winter storms. With the potential for snow accumulation over the next several days, PennDOT urges drivers to be alert to changing road conditions. PennD...

State Police in Punxsutawney are currently investigating a report of an indecent assault. Troopers say the incident was reported on Feb. 4th and the assault allegedly occurred at an undisclosed locati...

A Reynoldsville woman has been charged with felony theft for allegedly stealing over $11,000 worth of jewelry from her employer. According to GANT News, 56-year-old Jodi Wingate was working as a clean...

A DuBois man accused of striking a couple on a motorcycle pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence during plea and sentencing court Monday. According to GANT News, 22-ye...

Two people, both of Vandergrift, were arrested following a traffic stop in Oliver Township of Jefferson County on Saturday. Troopers say, they stopped the vehicle on Route 36 near Cemetery Hill Road a...

The Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce made a $1,000 donation to the Lisa's Ladybugs Patient Care Fund. A total of $500 came from the sale of cancer awareness T-shirts, and the chamber director and...