Category Archives: Local News

CLYMER MAN KILLED IN FARM TRACTOR ACCIDENT
A man from Clymer was killed in a farm tractor accident yesterday. According to The Punxsutawney Spirit, the death of 42 year Charles Dale Wise Sr. was ruled accidental. The published report says Wise...
John Smathers Aug 16, 2022

THREE PEOPLE KILLED WHEN CAR COLLIDES WITH TRUCK DRIVEN BY SLIGO MAN
Three people were killed in a head on collision yesterday evening just before 5 pm at the intersection of North Riverview Drive (Route 268) and Bennertown Road in Armstrong County. ExploreJeffersonPA....
John Smathers Aug 16, 2022

MERCER MAN CHARGED WITH THREATENING FEDERAL AGENTS
Days after a man in Ohio was killed in an attack on an FBI office, a western Pennsylvania resident has been charged with threatening federal agents. Adam Bies of Mercer was arrested for threatening to...
John Smathers Aug 16, 2022

BLOOD DRIVE AT COBBLESTONE HOTEL AND SUITES TODAY
The American Red Cross will have a blood drive at the Cobblestone Hotel and Suites in Punxsutawney, 188 Alliance Drive, from noon to 5. Set an appointment at RedCrossBlood.Org or 1 800 Red Cross.
John Smathers Aug 16, 2022

CLARION-BASED STATE POLICE RESPOND TO ASSAULT REPORT
Pennsylvania State Police of the Clarion Station responded to a reported assault after receiving calls of multiple gunshots being heard in the area of Little Germany Road in Beaver Township. On the mo...
John Smathers Aug 15, 2022

GOVERNOR CANDIDATES ACTIVE IN THE AREA THIS WEEK
There's a meet and greet with Republican nominee for Governor Doug Mastriano this Saturday, August 20th at 9:30am at the Oliver Township Fire Hall on Route 36 in Coolspring. The Democrat nominee, Josh...
John Smathers Aug 15, 2022

MOTORCYCLIST KILLED IN ELDRED TOWNSHIP CRASH
There was a fatal motorcycle crash yesterday morning shortly after 6 o'clock in Eldred Township. WJAC News reports the crash occurred on Route 36 at Carl's Lane and involved a single motorcycle. The p...
John Smathers Aug 15, 2022

GAS PRICES CONTINUE DECLINE
Gasoline prices continue to drop. According to Triple A, the national average is $3.96 per gallon of regular unleaded, while here in the Commonwealth, we're at $4.29. Local counties: Jefferson has the...
John Smathers Aug 15, 2022

PENNDOT: THIS WEEK'S CLARION COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS ANNOUNCED
PennDOT published the Clarion County Maintenance Activities for this week. They'll be doing seal coating in various parts of the County including along I-80 exit ramps from 60 to 64. Sign replacement,...
John Smathers Aug 15, 2022

GROUNDHOG FESTIVAL KICKED OFF SUNDAY
The Groundhog Festival kicked off yesterday in Punxsutawney and according to The Punxsuatwney Spirit, today's attractions will feature Magic Mike's Bounce Inflatables from 10-6 p.m., and free activiti...
John Smathers Aug 15, 2022