Category Archives: Local News
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jul 18, 2022
MAN KILLED IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY DIRT BIKE ACCIDENT
A Templeton man was killed Friday evening in a dirt bike accident in Pine Township, Armstrong County. Armstrong County Coroner Brian Myers says 26-year-old Brandon Weaver was not wearing a helmet when...
Jul 18, 2022
PENNS MANOR HIRES NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
On Wednesday night, the Penns Manor School Board hired a new K-12 assistant principal. Matthew Carney comes to the district from the Punxsutawney School district and has also worked in several private...
Jul 14, 2022
ALL COMMUNITY YARD SALE HAPPENING NEXT WEEKEND IN PUNXSUTAWNEY
There's going to be an "All Community Yard Sale" next weekend in Punxsutawney. According to The Punxsutawney Spirit, you don't need to obtain permission, as the sale will be going on throughout Punxsu...
Jul 14, 2022
FIREFIGHTERS INJURED IN MULTI-HOUSE BLAZE IN DUBOIS
More than 100 firefighters were called to the scene of a second alarm fire that involved three houses in DuBois last night. WTAJ News reports the blaze occurred around 6:30 along the 100 block of Wils...
Jul 14, 2022
