Category Archives: Local News

Troopers made 18 thousand 400 DUI arrests, a decrease of 17 percent compared to the previous year. The coronavirus pandemic resulted in fewer drivers on the road which officials say contributed to the...

DuBois Community Days are making a comeback this weekend following a COVID-19 cancellation last year. The two-day celebration will run from 5 pm to 10 pm today and 8 am to 10 pm on Saturday. According...

Jefferson County Commissioner Jack Matson announced his resignation during this week's commissioners' meeting. Matson said he resigned because he plans to move out of the county. His resignation is ef...

The Appalachian Wagon Train is coming back to Jefferson County from June 20 through 26. According to the Punxsy Spirit, this marks the third time the wagon train group has set up along Richardsville R...

State Police of Troop C in DuBois recently released crash stats for the Month of May. State Police in DuBois say, there were 26 crashes, two hit-and-run crashes, five reported injuries, and no fatalit...

The Punxsutawney School Board voted to approve the 2021-22 General Fund Budget without a tax increase at Tuesday's meeting. The vote to adopt the budget in the amount of $49,976,250 without a tax incr...

State Police in Ridgway released the identity of a man killed in a crash involving and ATV and a passenger vehicle in Elk County Sunday evening. According to ExploreJeffersonPA.com, 34-year-old Mark A...

The Punxsutawney Area school board received the retirement notice of assistant superintendent Richard Britten at Thursday's meeting. Superintendent, Dr. Thomas Lesniewski said Britten's retirement is ...

The Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Awards Luncheon tomorrow at Walter Dick Park in Brookville from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ***** Sign Ups for Punxsy AJP Youth Football will be h...

The Punxsutawney Area Historical and Genealogical Society will reopen the Lattimer House at 400 West Mahoning St. to the public starting June 17. According to the Punxsy Spirit, the Lattimer House wil...