Category Archives: Local News

MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO PART IN DOG SHOOTING CASE
A Fallentimber man pleaded guilty Monday during sentencing court for his part in threatening a woman and the death of her two dogs. According to GANT News, 24-year-old Joseph Isiah Brown pleaded guilt...
John Smathers Mar 11, 2021

REYNOLDSVILLE WOMAN SENTENCED FOR FORGERY, OTHER FELONY COUNTS
A Reynoldsville woman, accused of using an ex-boyfriend's info to open multiple high interest loans, was sentenced Monday in Clearfield County Court. According to GANT News, 33-year-old Janessa Nicole...
John Smathers Mar 11, 2021

PROPOSED BILLS COULD IMPACT CANDIDATES FOR ELECTED OFFICE IN PA
A pair of bills introduced in the state House affect candidates for elected office in Pennsylvania. Both bills would make changes to the state's Election Code. One would expand the process of backgrou...
John Smathers Mar 11, 2021

PUNXSY SCHOOL BOARD COVERS SEVERAL ITEMS DURING VOTING MEETING
The Punxsutawney School Board covered several items during their voting meeting held Tuesday. The board approved new drivers and new stops at locations along London Road, Route 119, Bouch Lane, Rita's...
John Smathers Mar 10, 2021

OLIVER TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY TO HOST FUNDRAISING EVENTS
The Oliver Township Volunteer Fire Company located at 184 Bodenhorn Road in Coolspring with have a Fish Dinner fundraiser on March 19th from 4:40 pm to 7 pm. Meals are $10 with dine in or takeout opti...
John Smathers Mar 10, 2021

PA STATE PARKS PREPARE FOR TROUT SEASON INCLUDING CLEAR CREEK, PARKER DAM
Pennsylvanians will be able to camp out at over two dozen state parks including Clear Creek in Jefferson County and Parker Dam in Clearfield County the night before trout season opens. A total of 34 s...
John Smathers Mar 10, 2021

POLICE REPORTS FOR MARCH 10, 2021
A 47-year-old Marion Center woman was taken into custody following a traffic stop in Young Township of Jefferson County on Sunday. Troopers say during a traffic stop along North Main Street and Dutcht...
John Smathers Mar 10, 2021

PUNXSUTAWNEY RESIDENTS VOICE CONCERN ABOUT PROPOSED ARBY'S RESTAURANT
Residents of West Mahoning Street in Punxsutawney voiced their concerns about the proposed Arby's Restaurant that would be built in the 500 block of West Mahoning Street last night during the Punxsuta...
John Smathers Mar 09, 2021

POLICE REPORTS FOR MARCH 9, 2021
State Police in DuBois say two Brookville residents were injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred in Polk Township of Jefferson County on Thursday. Troopers say the crash occurred on Richardsville...
John Smathers Mar 09, 2021

JEFFERSON COUNTY GAS PRICES NOW EXCEED $3.00
The average cost of gas in both Pennsylvania and in Jefferson County now exceeds $3.00 a gallon. Triple A reports that the gas price average for Pennsylvania is now $3.00 a gallon, an increase of abou...
John Smathers Mar 08, 2021