Category Archives: Local News
POLICE REPORTS FOR MARCH 9, 2021
State Police in DuBois say two Brookville residents were injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred in Polk Township of Jefferson County on Thursday. Troopers say the crash occurred on Richardsville...
Mar 09, 2021
JEFFERSON COUNTY GAS PRICES NOW EXCEED $3.00
The average cost of gas in both Pennsylvania and in Jefferson County now exceeds $3.00 a gallon. Triple A reports that the gas price average for Pennsylvania is now $3.00 a gallon, an increase of abou...
Mar 08, 2021
HOUSING AUTHORITY TO WORK ON FLEX SCHEDULE
The staff of Jefferson County Housing Authority located in Punxsutawney will continue to work remotely and come into the office on a flex schedule. According to the Punxsy Spirit, Executive Director S...
Mar 08, 2021
POLICE REPORTS FOR MARCH 8, 2021
State Police in Punxsutawney are investigating an incident where a known victim in Rose Township of Jefferson County was extorted for money by a person threatening to send the victim's intimate images...
Mar 08, 2021
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT (3-7-21): JESSICA KALKHOF COMMUNITY RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNITY ACTION
Jessica Kalkhof talks about the services Community Action has to offer to local individuals and families. Some of the programs she talks about include, the Phone A Friend Volunteer Program, the Weathe...
Mar 07, 2021
PLCB RETURNS $1,300 IN LICENSING FEES TO JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMUNITIES
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced the return of more than $1.5 million in licensing fees to 687 municipalities, including $1,300 in fees to communities in Jefferson County on Thursday. T...
Mar 05, 2021
IUP PLANS TO ALTER OR ELIMINATE 50 CLERICAL POSITIONS
IUP is planning to alter or eliminate some clerical positions to help the university's finances. According to WCCSRadio.com, in the fall semester, IUP had announced its plans to reduce its workforce b...
Mar 05, 2021
POLICE REPORTS FOR MARCH 5, 2021
Jefferson County District Attorney Jeff Burkett announced the arrest of two men following a drug trafficking investigation conducted by the District Attorney's office and the Jefferson County Drug Tas...
Mar 05, 2021
FARM TO SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM NOW OPEN
The state's $500,000 Farm to School Grant Program is now open and accepting applications. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding says the Farm to School Grant Program encourages schools to develop curr...
Mar 05, 2021
STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE ANIMAL CRUELTY INCIDENT IN NORTH MAHONING TOWNSHIP
State Police in Punxsutawney are investigating an incident of animal cruelty that occurred in North Mahoning Township of Indiana County Wednesday. Troopers determined on scene that three dogs, includi...
Mar 05, 2021
