Category Archives: Local News

MAIL-IN BALLOTING DEADLINE APPROACHING
If you wish to vote by mail in the election on November 5th, time is running out for you to request a ballot. Applications for a mail-in ballot must be received at the county election office by five o...
John Smathers Oct 28, 2024

WORTHVILLE WOMAN SUFFERS MINOR INJURIES IN TWO CAR COLLISION
A Chevrolet Cruze crossed into oncoming traffic on Goodville Road, leading to a two-vehicle collision on Tuesday evening. According to a PSP report, 20 year-old, Caitlynn Boozer of Worthville, suffere...
John Smathers Oct 28, 2024

WHITE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL HALLOWEEN HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST DEADLINE TODAY
White Township is still looking for entrants for its annual Halloween House Decorating Contest. The contest is open to township residents who have decked out their houses for the spooky season. This y...
Samantha Sneddon Oct 25, 2024

TRUMP & HARRIS CAMPAIGNS POUR $185 MILLION MORE INTO PA
According to a new report, more than $538 million in advertising spent by former President Trump and Vice President Harris' presidential campaigns and their allies have been poured into the critical b...
Samantha Sneddon Oct 25, 2024

MAN SENTANCED AFTER BREAKING INTO EX-GIRLFRIENDS HOME, ASSUALTING HER, THEN CLAIMING IT WAS ALL A DREAM
Khalid Brockman Jr., 20, was sentenced to 1-5 years in state prison for breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home, assaulting her, and later claiming it was a dream. The incident occurred on February 17 ...
Samantha Sneddon Oct 25, 2024

VOTERS ALLOWED TO VOTE PROVISIONALLY IF MAIL-IN WAS REJECTED DUE TO MISTAKES
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that voters whose mail ballots are rejected due to mistakes, like missing signatures or dates, must be allowed to vote provisionally on Election Day. This ensures ...
Samantha Sneddon Oct 25, 2024

TITLE OF OLDEST PERSON IN U.S PASSED TO PENNSYLVANIA WOMAN
The oldest person in the U.S. has died - making the new oldest person, a Pennsylvanian. Elizabeth Francis of Houston, Texas died Tuesday at the age of 115. The LongeviQuest database, which keeps track...
Samantha Sneddon Oct 25, 2024

PUNXSY MAN SENTENCED AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO AGGRAVATED ASSUALT & BURGLARY
A Punxsutawney man, 23-year-old, Matthew Garrett Brotherton, was sentenced to 8-20 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated assault and burglary related to a shooting incident on Woodland A...
Samantha Sneddon Oct 24, 2024

NEW JERSEY MAN CHARGED AFTER VIOLATING PROVISIONS OF MAIL-IN BALLOTS
A New Jersey man was charged on Wednesday after violating provisions of mail-in ballots. Indiana County District Attorney Robert Manzi said 63-year-old Richard Lack faces a felony charge of violations...
Samantha Sneddon Oct 24, 2024

WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPROVE WINNING BID FOR WATERWORKS ROAD PROJECT
On Wednesday night, the White Township Supervisors approved the winning bid for the Waterworks Road project. It will consist of the installation of steel sheet pilings to cut off a slide area and do a...
Samantha Sneddon Oct 24, 2024