Category Archives: Local News

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

HAMPTON AVENUE ROAD CLOSURE EXTENDED
PennDOT has extended the road closure of Hampton Avenue in Punxsutawney for the replacement of a railroad grade crossing. US 119 is closed between the intersections of Clark Street and State Route 36 ...
John Smathers Jul 19, 2022

SIGNAGE IMPROVES BELLS MILLS/CLOE ROAD SITUATION
The Bell Township Supervisors updated the public on the status of the Bells Mills/Cloe Road where large trucks would bottom out and get stuck. The Punxsutawney Spirit reports since the signage has bee...
John Smathers Jul 19, 2022

GAS PRICES THIS WEEK
Gasoline averages per gallon in local counties are somewhat staggered. Jefferson is $4.69, Clearfield is on par with the commonwealth average at $4.67, Indiana has the lowest in our area at $4.65, whi...
John Smathers Jul 19, 2022

NEW BETHLEHEM WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY IN CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CASE
A New Bethlehem woman pleaded guilty to charges that originated from the 2021 case where 22 dead animal were found and several other were rescued at a Madison Township residence. According to ExploreV...
John Smathers Jul 18, 2022

CHARGES FILED AFTER TREASURE LAKE CAMP STABBING INCIDENT
A Loyalhanna man who was stabbed on July 1st is now facing charges following further investigation. GantNews.Com reports, Sandy Township police filed charges that include aggravated and simple assault...
John Smathers Jul 18, 2022

TWO MEN CHARGED WITH HARASSMENT FOR INCIDENT IN ROSSITER
Pennsylvania State Police say two people have been charged with harassment after a dispute in northern Indiana County last Tuesday. It happened at a location along Bonner Road in Rossiter. The victims...
John Smathers Jul 18, 2022