Category Archives: Local News
"MEET THE CANDIDATES" EVENT HELD IN PUNXSUTAWNEY
A "Meet the Candidates" event was held at the Punxsutawney Country Club Tuesday evening for those in the May primary. Candidates running for school board and borough council introduced themselves and ...
May 05, 2021
JEFFERSON COUNTY ADDED ONE NEW COVID-19 DEATH TUESDAY
Jefferson County reported one new Covid-19-related death on Tuesday. According to the PA DOH, the county's total case count has reached 3,219 and the death toll has reached 96. Indiana County reported...
May 05, 2021
MULTIPLE PAHS CLASSES HOLD PROM IN BIG RUN
Multiple Punxsutawney Area High School classes attended prom over the weekend. According to the Punxsy Spirit, the parent-student organized roaring 20's themed prom was held Saturday at the Big Run Ev...
May 04, 2021
IRMC ANNOUNCES WALK-IN VACCINATIONS MAY 5 AND 10
Indiana Regional Medical Center has announced two walk-in clinics for the Covid-19 vaccine. According to WCCSRadio.com, first-doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine will be distributed tomorrow and on M...
May 04, 2021
POLICE REPORTS FOR MAY 4, 2021
A Summerville man is facing harassment charges after reportedly threatening a firefighter in Summerville borough on April 30. Troopers say 46-year-old Kenneth Peace of Summerville became upset with an...
May 04, 2021
FARMERS MARKET TO REOPEN, VISITORS URGED TO BE AWARE OF PARKING
The Punxsutawney Farmers Market is set to return on May 7. The market will be located along South Findley Street near the IUP Fairman Center and will open from 9:00 am to noon every Friday until Octob...
May 03, 2021
COUNTY STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS
The Jefferson County commissioners discussed the American Rescue Plan, a federal COVID-19 relief effort at last week's meeting. According to the Punxsy Spirit, commission chair, Jack Matson, said the ...
May 03, 2021
JEFFERSON, CLEARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOLS TO RECEIVE GRANT AWARDS FROM LATEST ROUND OF FARM TO SCHOOL GRANTS
The state Department of Agriculture has announced the latest round of Farm to School Grants. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding says 39 projects in 30 counties, including three projects in Jefferso...
May 03, 2021
POLICE REPORTS FOR MAY 3, 2021
State Police in Clarion are searching for a missing and possibly endangered Dayton man whose abandoned car was located on the Emlenton Bridge. According to ExploreJeffersonPA.com, police are searching...
May 03, 2021
PUNXSUTAWNEY WEATHER DISCOVERY CENTER EXPANDS HOURS
The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center is set to expand its hours. As of May 2, the center will be open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Executive Director Marlene L...
Apr 29, 2021
