Category Archives: Local News

MOTORCYCLE COLLIDES WITH DEER IN PINE CREEK TOWNSHIP
A Mayport couple was hospitalized after their motorcycle struck a deer in Jefferson County last week, according to State Police in Punxsutawney. The crash occurred around 11:22 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept...
Renda Media Sep 26, 2025

DUBOIS-SANDY TWP. BOARD AUTHORIZES RESTORATION OF CITY HALL PARKING LOT
The DuBois-Sandy Township Joint Board voted unanimously to authorize management to move forward with restoration of the City Hall parking lot, with costs partly covered by remaining Redevelopment Assi...
Renda Media Sep 26, 2025

PHILIPSBURG WOMAN TO STAND TRIAL ON DRUG CHARGES
A 33 year-old Philipsburg woman, Katelin Marie Shaw, is set to stand trial on multiple felony charges. ExploreJefferssonPa.Com, State police charged Shaw after she allegedly sold drugs to a confidenti...
Renda Media Sep 26, 2025

CLYMER POLICE CHIEF CITED FOR ALLEGEDLY KNOCKING CELL PHONE FROM MAN'S HAND
The Clymer Borough Police Chief is facing a summary charge of criminal mischief. Chief Adam Lewis, who was off-duty, was cited by State Police for an incident on September 10th on Franklin Street. Lew...
Renda Media Sep 26, 2025

BLOOD DRIVE COMING TO PUNXSUTAWNEY VFW
Help the American Red Cross by donating blood at the Punxsutawney VFW on Tuesday, October 21, from noon to 6:00. Get more information at RedCrossBlood.Com.
Renda Media Sep 26, 2025

DUBOIS MAN SENTENCED FOR BURGER KING ROBBERY
Richard William Smeal, 60, of DuBois, was sentenced to 59 months less three days to 18 years in state prison for last year's DuBois Burger King robbery and related charges. Smeal also received additio...
Renda Media Sep 25, 2025

REMAINS OF FOURTH INFANT FOUND AT CADOGAN TOWNSHIP HOME
Authorities say a fourth infant's remains were discovered at a Cadogan Township home, leading to additional charges against 39-year-old Jessica Marie Mauthe of Ford City. WTAJ News says, Mauthe, who w...
Renda Media Sep 25, 2025

CLEARFIELD POLICE IDENTIFY MAN IN TUESDAY STANDOFF
Clearfield Regional Police have identified the man involved in Tuesday night's standoff on Turnpike Avenue as 52-year-old Stephen J. McLaughlin, who barricaded himself inside his home when officers ar...
Renda Media Sep 25, 2025

BROOKVILLE STUDENT ACCUSED OF THREATENING TO KILL CLASSMATES
Authorities in Jefferson County say a juvenile is facing charges after allegedly threatening to kill classmates at Brookville High School. Police report the threat was made last week and quickly refer...
Renda Media Sep 25, 2025

JEFFERSON COUNTY ISSUES BURN BAN TO START TODAY
Jefferson County has issued a mandatory burn ban effective 12:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the request of local fire officials and emergency services. The ban, which could last up to 30 days, prohib...
Renda Media Sep 25, 2025







