Category Archives: Local News
BROCKWAY WOMAN CHARGED WITH DRUG OFFENSES
Kelly Jo Wright, 56, of Brockway, faces multiple felony drug charges after a three-month investigation by the Jefferson County Drug Task Force. According to ExploreJeffersonPa.Com, authorities say Wri...
Dec 20, 2024
REYNOLDSVILLE MAN UNINJURED IN VEHICLE CRASH
A 63-year-old Reynoldsville man, Randall J. Bouch, was uninjured after his vehicle slid off wet pavement and hit a utility pole on Route 119 in Big Run Borough. The crash, which occurred on December 1...
Dec 20, 2024
PUNXSY BOROUGH PROPOSE 2025 BUDGET WITH NO TAX INCREASES
Punxsutawney Borough has proposed a $2.34 million budget for 2025 with no tax increases. Today's Punxsutawney Spirit reports, Borough Manager Dr. William Spencer explained the budgeting process, which...
Dec 18, 2024
INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES NEW FONTRACT WITH UTILTIY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA LOCAL #580
The Indiana Borough Council approved a new four-year contract with the Utility Workers Union of America Local #580 on Tuesday. The agreement includes annual pay raises-3% in the first year, 4% in the ...
Dec 18, 2024
BROOKVILLE MAN JAILED AFTER THREATS LEADING TO REDBANK VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL LOCKDOWN
A 42-year-old Brookville man, Jason Earl Mitchell, was jailed on Monday after allegedly making threats that led to a lockdown at Redbank Valley High School. According to ExploreJeffersonPa.Com, Mitche...
Dec 18, 2024
MAN FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES INCLUDING FELONY CHILD POROGRAPHY AND INVASION OF PRIVACY
Timothy R. Smeal, 35, faces multiple charges, including felony child pornography and invasion of privacy, after allegedly secretly recording a juvenile changing clothes at a Cooper Township home. Gant...
Dec 18, 2024
AMAZON DELIVERY DRIVER FACING CHARGES AFTER BITING BUTLER COUNTY POLICE OFFICER
An Amazon delivery driver is facing charges after she allegedly bit a police officer, just south of us in Butler County. Police say the incident began when 24-year-old Jaala La Bivins stopped her Amaz...
Dec 18, 2024
JOHNSTOWN MAN ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING GIRL AT INDIANA COUNTY HOME
A Johnstown man is accused of sexually assaulting a girl at a home in Indiana County. Court documents show that 38-year-old Shane Plummer is facing charges of felony aggravated indecent assault of a c...
Dec 13, 2024
AAA PREDICTING OVER 119 MILLION TO TRAVEL FOR THE HOLIDAY
Many are preparing to head out for the Christmas holiday, and Triple A is predicting over 119 million people nationwide will travel at least 50 miles from home between December 21st and January 1st. T...
Dec 13, 2024
PA RESIDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR PTRR PROGRAM MUST APPLY BY DECEMBER 31
Pennsylvania residents eligible for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program must apply by December 31 to receive this year's benefits. The program provides rebates ranging from $380 to $1,000 to s...
Dec 13, 2024
