Category Archives: Local News

FORMER DUBOIS NURSING HOME CEO SENTENCED FOR THEFT
A former CEO of a nursing home in DuBois was sentenced to state prison for diverting funds from Christ The King Manor to fund personal expenses, including vacations, vehicle purchases and supporting t...
John Smathers Jun 16, 2023

DUBOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT
Just a quick note from the Pennsylvania State Police Troop C DuBois Station: Over the next 30 days they will have a sobriety checkpoint within their patrol area.
John Smathers Jun 16, 2023

PENNDOT CLOSURES ANNOUNCED FOR JUNETEENTH
Tomorrow through Monday all of PennDOT's driver license and photo centers, will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday; however you can still find services and forms online at www.dmv.pa.go...
John Smathers Jun 16, 2023

PENN STATE PROFESSOR CHARGED, ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ACTS WITH DOG
A Penn State professor has been placed on leave after being accused of engaging in sexual acts with his dog. According to WJAC News, Themis Matsoukas was charged with open lewdness, indecent exposure ...
John Smathers Jun 16, 2023

BROOKVILLE MAN ACCUSED OF SEXUAL CONTACT WITH UNDERAGE GIRL
A man from Brookville has been charged by the state police for having sexual contact with a teenage girl in Crawford County. Gage Rowe allegedly admitted to regularly engaging in sexual activity with ...
John Smathers Jun 15, 2023

MAHONING VALLEY VFW OBSERVES FLAG DAY WITH FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY
Yesterday the Mahoning Valley VFW Post No. 2076 observed Flag Day by holding a flag retirement ceremony. The Punxsutawney Spirit reports, the ceremony also coincided with U.S. Army's 248th birthday, w...
John Smathers Jun 15, 2023

NO TAX INCREASE FOR PENNS MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT RESIDENTS
On Wednesday night, the Penns Manor School Board approved the 2023-24 budget with no tax increase for district residents. Revenues came to $20,083,414 while expenditures came to $19,445,006.38, result...
John Smathers Jun 15, 2023

ONE DEAD IN INCIDENT AT FORMER INDIANA COUNTY SCHOOL BUILDING
One of the two victims died as a result of injuries suffered in a roof collapse at a former school building in Blairsville, Indiana County. Blairsville Borough Police Chief Lou Sacco confirmed the dea...
John Smathers Jun 15, 2023

PUNXSUTAWNEY BOROUGH COUNCIL REPLACES FORMER PRESIDENT
The Punxsutawney Borough Council held a meeting to replace former President Jim Bianco. The Punxsutawney Spirit reports, Councilmember Nathan Frankenberger nominated Joelle Hoffman-Smith, the top vote...
John Smathers Jun 14, 2023

DUBOIS MAN CHARGED WITH BURGLARY, THEFT, UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE
Dennis Dinger of DuBois faces multiple charges including burglary, theft, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. PSP based in DuBois say between June 7th and 8th he took a dump truck along with tool...
John Smathers Jun 14, 2023