Category Archives: Local News
OHIO MAN KILLED IN ATV CRASH IN FOREST COUNTY
Shawn M. Salapata, 42, of McDonald, Ohio, was killed in a single-vehicle ATV crash on May 17 during the Tour de Forest Spring Ride in Forest County, PA. The accident occurred near Kellettville on Fore...
May 20, 2025
CLARION WOMAN ACCUSED OF THREATENING BOYFRIEND WITH KNIFE
Alicia Ann Summerville, 33, of Clarion, is facing assault and harassment charges after allegedly threatening her boyfriend with a knife and a hammer during a domestic dispute in Rockland Township on A...
May 20, 2025
TWO VEHICLES COLLIDE NEAR YOUNG TOWNSHIP WALMART FRIDAY
The Punxsutawney fire companies responded to a two-vehicle crash Friday evening on the Walmart parking lot exit ramp to Route 119 South in Young Township. According to Saturday's Punxsutawney Spirit a...
May 19, 2025
KARTHAUS MAN ACCUSED OF BREAKING INTO DRILLING RIG IN LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP
A 47 year-old Karthaus man, Jason Lee Hoover, will stand trial for allegedly breaking into a drilling rig in Lawrence Township to steal copper wire. He faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges. P...
May 19, 2025
KICK THE STIGMA KICKBALL TOURNAMENT HELD FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
DuBois hosted its third annual "Kick The Stigma" event, using a kickball tournament to raise awareness about mental health. The Courier Express reports, the daylong festival featured local organizatio...
May 19, 2025
MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY
The municipal primary election in Pennsylvania takes place tomorrow. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters in line by 8 p.m. will still be able to cast their ballots. As Pennsylvania holds a...
May 19, 2025
CLARION WOMAN CHARGED AFTER DOMESTIC INCIDENT
A 29-year-old Clarion woman, Katlyn Chevon O'Laughlin, is facing assault charges after allegedly hitting her fianc during a domestic dispute on May 4 while their children were present. Police responde...
May 15, 2025
RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA BILL VOTED DOWN IN STATE SENATE
A Pennsylvania Senate committee led by Republicans has voted down a Democratic proposal to sell recreational marijuana through state-owned stores. Though supportive of legalization, GOP Sen. Dan Laugh...
May 15, 2025
JEFFERSON COUNTY MAN ACCUSED OF STORING DRUGS IN HOME
A Jefferson County man is facing a felony and multiple misdemeanors after allegedly overdosing on fentanyl and admitting to storing drugs in his home. ExploreJeffersonPa.Com reports, 35-year-old Andre...
May 13, 2025
PSU FACING POTENTIAL CAMPUS CLOSURES
Penn State is facing potential closures of some Commonwealth campuses, a decision that may soon go to a trustee vote. During a recent court hearing, debate also centered on trustee Barry Fenchak, whos...
May 13, 2025
