Category Archives: Local News

TEMPLETON MAN CHARGED WITH BREAK-INS, DAMAGE TO BAR
A 43 year-old Templeton man, Tyler Jacob Marshall, faces multiple charges after allegedly breaking into two apartments and causing damage at a local bar while claiming he was fleeing pursuers. Accordi...
John Smathers Feb 20, 2025

PENNDOT PRESENTS PLANS FOR CLARION COUNTY CULVERT PROJECT
PennDOT invites the public to review plans for the I-80 Boyd Run culvert rehabilitation in Beaver Township, Clarion County. The project, set for spring 2027, includes updates on design, schedule, and ...
John Smathers Feb 20, 2025

AMERICORPS SENIORS RSVP LOOKING TO HELP CONNECT VOLUNTEERS WITH ORGANIZATIONS
If you're looking to volunteer, share experiences, and enjoy recognition events, AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP connects volunteers aged 55+ with community organizations in Clarion, Indiana, and Jefferson Co...
John Smathers Feb 20, 2025

BLOOD DRIVE SLATED FOR SYKESVILLE TOWNHALL
The American Red Cross will have a blood drive at the Sykesville Townhall along Main Street on Tuesday March 11th from noon to five. Set an appointment or find out more at RedCrossBlood.Org or 1-800-R...
John Smathers Feb 20, 2025

REDBANK VALLEY SCHOOL BOARDS ACCEPTS SUPERINTENDENT'S RESIGNATION
The Redbank Valley School Board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Amy Rupp in a brief seven-minute special meeting on February 18. The board voted unanimously on the decision, with no rea...
John Smathers Feb 19, 2025

REYNOLDSVILLE MAN ACCUSED OF RAMMING BARTENDER'S VEHICLE
A 50 year-old, Reynoldsville man is facing multiple charges after allegedly ramming a bartender's vehicle with his SUV when denied more alcohol, police say. According to ExploreClarion.Com, Daniel Sch...
John Smathers Feb 19, 2025

PUNXSUTAWNEY RESIDENCE FIRE RULED ACCIDENTAL
A fire that broke out last week on Greenwood Avenue in Punxsutawney has been ruled accidental, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. As reported by the Punxsutawney Spirit, the Pennsylvania Stat...
John Smathers Feb 19, 2025

PUNXSUTAWNEY BOROUGH COUNCIL RESOLVES TIE VOTE ON NEW MEMBER
Punxsutawney Borough Council held a special meeting to resolve a tied vote from the previous week on appointing a new council member. The Punxsutawney Spirit reports, Initially, Kim Wittenberg's nomin...
John Smathers Feb 18, 2025

TYLERSBURG MAN SENTENCED TO PROBATION FOR SIMPLE ASSAULT, TERRORISTIC THREATS
A Tylersburg man, Jacob Michael Davis, was sentenced to up to two years in jail and three years of probation for simple assault and making terroristic threats during a domestic incident in August 2024...
John Smathers Feb 18, 2025

MECHANICSBURG MAN ACCUSED OF MAKING OBSCENE PHONE CALLS
A 43-year-old Mechanicsburg man, Joel Dela Rosa-Cerda, faces four counts of misdemeanor harassment for allegedly making repeated obscene phone calls to a Brookville hotel employee. Between December 13...
John Smathers Feb 18, 2025