Category Archives: Local News

LEGISLATION INTRODUCED IN PA AIMS TO ELIMINATE ANNUAL CAR INSPECTIONS
Legislation introduced by Senator Marty Flynn in Pennsylvania aims to eliminate annual car inspections. Flynn argues that these inspections, which are still required in only 14 states, do not necessar...
Samantha Sneddon Aug 15, 2024

FDA ORDERING RECALL OF POWEDERED BABY FORMULA
The FDA is ordering a recall of powdered baby formula sold in a dozen states, including Pennsylvania. Perrigo Company says it's recalled over 16 thousand cans of store brand Premium Infant Formula wit...
Samantha Sneddon Aug 15, 2024

STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING INDIANA WESLEYAN METHODIS CHURCH BURGLARY
State police in Indiana are investigating a burglary at the Indiana Wesleyan Methodist Church that happened July 21st. Troopers say they responded to the church between 10 AM and 2:30 PM for the burgl...
Samantha Sneddon Aug 15, 2024

TWO-VEHICLE CRASH AT BURGER KING
A two-vehicle crash occurred last evening at the Burger King on Pennsylvania Route 68 in Clarion Township. An ExploreClarion.com article says, a silver Cadillac sedan hit the building, damaging a tras...
Samantha Sneddon Aug 09, 2024

BROOKVILLE WOMAN IN CUSTODY FOR ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTING 12-YEAR-OLD BOY
A 19-year-old woman, Amber Marie Lucas, from Brookville, is in custody for allegedly assaulting a 12-year-old boy. ExploreJeffersonPa.com is reporting, Lucas pushed the boy, according to the Brookvill...
Samantha Sneddon Aug 09, 2024

CLEARFIELD COUNTY POLICE INVESTIGATING SHOOTING
Police in Clearfield County are investigating a shooting that occurred in early July, where a camper was shot near Spring Street and State Route 350 in Decatur Township. The victim is a 27-year-old ma...
Samantha Sneddon Aug 09, 2024

POLICE STANDOFF ENDS WITH SHOOTING IN ELK COUNTY
In Elk County, a standoff with police ended with the shooting and death of 40-year-old Jacob Nathaniel Grebbien from Johnsonburg. According to a WTAJ News report, the state police are investigating th...
Samantha Sneddon Aug 09, 2024

BELL TOWNSHIP TO CONDUCT SMOKE TESTING
The Bell Township supervisors announced that they will be conducting smoke testing of the sewer system from August 12 to August 30 to identify breaks and defects. Today's Punxsutawney Spirit reports t...
Samantha Sneddon Aug 09, 2024

PA CASINOS SUING OVER TAXES ON SLOT MACHINES
Most of Pennsylvania's casinos are suing over the taxes on their slot machines. Twelve of the state's 17 casinos are challenging the tax on 'games of chance' that bar owners with 'games of skill' don'...
Samantha Sneddon Aug 09, 2024

INDIANA COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS CALLED OUT FOR DOWNED POWER LINES
Indiana County first responders dealt with downed power lines, vehicle accidents and other calls for service yesterday. Three calls for downed power lines were reported in Washington Township. A vehic...
Samantha Sneddon Aug 09, 2024