Category Archives: Local News
SEWER PROJECT NEARING END
The Indiana Street Sewer Project in Punxsutawney is nearing an end. According to the Punxsy Spirit, Borough Manager Toby Santik announced that as of March 2, all sanitary and storm sewer lines, manhol...
Mar 11, 2021
POLICE REPORTS FOR MARCH 11, 2021
Four people escaped injury following a two-vehicle crash along Route 119 on Tuesday. Troopers say the crash occurred on Route 119 at its intersection with Alliance Drive in Young Township of Jefferson...
Mar 11, 2021
MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO PART IN DOG SHOOTING CASE
A Fallentimber man pleaded guilty Monday during sentencing court for his part in threatening a woman and the death of her two dogs. According to GANT News, 24-year-old Joseph Isiah Brown pleaded guilt...
Mar 11, 2021
REYNOLDSVILLE WOMAN SENTENCED FOR FORGERY, OTHER FELONY COUNTS
A Reynoldsville woman, accused of using an ex-boyfriend's info to open multiple high interest loans, was sentenced Monday in Clearfield County Court. According to GANT News, 33-year-old Janessa Nicole...
Mar 11, 2021
PROPOSED BILLS COULD IMPACT CANDIDATES FOR ELECTED OFFICE IN PA
A pair of bills introduced in the state House affect candidates for elected office in Pennsylvania. Both bills would make changes to the state's Election Code. One would expand the process of backgrou...
Mar 11, 2021
PUNXSY SCHOOL BOARD COVERS SEVERAL ITEMS DURING VOTING MEETING
The Punxsutawney School Board covered several items during their voting meeting held Tuesday. The board approved new drivers and new stops at locations along London Road, Route 119, Bouch Lane, Rita's...
Mar 10, 2021
OLIVER TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY TO HOST FUNDRAISING EVENTS
The Oliver Township Volunteer Fire Company located at 184 Bodenhorn Road in Coolspring with have a Fish Dinner fundraiser on March 19th from 4:40 pm to 7 pm. Meals are $10 with dine in or takeout opti...
Mar 10, 2021
PA STATE PARKS PREPARE FOR TROUT SEASON INCLUDING CLEAR CREEK, PARKER DAM
Pennsylvanians will be able to camp out at over two dozen state parks including Clear Creek in Jefferson County and Parker Dam in Clearfield County the night before trout season opens. A total of 34 s...
Mar 10, 2021
POLICE REPORTS FOR MARCH 10, 2021
A 47-year-old Marion Center woman was taken into custody following a traffic stop in Young Township of Jefferson County on Sunday. Troopers say during a traffic stop along North Main Street and Dutcht...
Mar 10, 2021
PUNXSUTAWNEY RESIDENTS VOICE CONCERN ABOUT PROPOSED ARBY'S RESTAURANT
Residents of West Mahoning Street in Punxsutawney voiced their concerns about the proposed Arby's Restaurant that would be built in the 500 block of West Mahoning Street last night during the Punxsuta...
Mar 09, 2021
