Category Archives: Local News

SANTIK: ENJOY FREE ENTERTAINMENT AT BARCLAY SQUARE
Punxsutawney Borough manager Toby Santik has a reminder about the free entertainment at Barclay Square.
John Smathers Jul 25, 2022

CLEARFIELD COUNTY WOMAN KILLED IN BRADY TOWNSHIP VEHICLE CRASH
A Clearfield County woman was killed in head-on collision in Brady Township. ExploreJeffersonPa.Com reports the crash occurred just before three in the afternoon on July 21st when for unknown reasons,...
John Smathers Jul 25, 2022

CONNECTICUT FUGITIVE ARRESTED BY BROOKVILLE POLICE
A fugitive from justice from the state of Connecticut was caught by the Brookville Borough Police Department. The incident started on July 18th when the suspect attempted to steal something from the T...
John Smathers Jul 22, 2022

GAS PRICES CONTINUE TO SLIDE BACK
We are paying about 11 cents less than a week ago for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. According to Triple A the average price is now $4.61. Jefferson County is around $4.58, while Indiana Count...
John Smathers Jul 22, 2022

DUBOIS MAN SUSPECTED OF DUI AFTER VISITING STATE POLICE BARRACKS
On Wednesday morning, a 65-year-old DuBois man drove to the Punxsutawney State Police barracks on North Findley Street to be fingerprinted. Troopers observed several visual indicators of suspected dru...
John Smathers Jul 22, 2022

DEPT. OF AGING: AGING AGENCIES HELPING SENIORS THROUGH HEAT WAVE
PA Dept. of Aging representative Rob Heinlen says area agencies on aging play a key role in helping ensure seniors aren't negatively impacted by the high heat and humidity. PA Dept. of Aging represent...
John Smathers Jul 21, 2022

PUC ADVISES ON HOW TO STAY COOL AND SAVE TOO
During this heat wave the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) says there are ways you can stay cool while saving on electric bills at the same time. David Hixson, spokesman for the PUC
John Smathers Jul 21, 2022

BLOOD DRIVE SLATED FOR PUNXSUTAWNEY VFW
The American Red Cross will have a blood drive at the Punxsutawney VFW on Maple Street Tuesday, August 16th from noon to 6. Set an appointment at RedCrossBlood.Org or 1 800 Red Cross
John Smathers Jul 21, 2022

REYNOLDSVILLE WOMAN VICTIMIZED BY GIFT CARD SCAM
A Reynoldsville woman was scammed out of nearly a thousand dollars after she received a message on Facebook saying she won $90,000. The 73 year old was told to send Visa Gift cards to claim the prize ...
John Smathers Jul 20, 2022

PUNXSUTAWNEY SHUTS DOWN ANOTHER ROAD FOR CONSTRUCTION
Another road in Punxsutawney will be shutting down this weekend. Borough Manager Toby Santik says starting this Friday and Saturday from 5 am to 5 pm the following area will be closed as concrete will...
John Smathers Jul 20, 2022