Category Archives: Local News

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

HOUSING AUTHORITY TO WORK ON FLEX SCHEDULE
The staff of Jefferson County Housing Authority located in Punxsutawney will continue to work remotely and come into the office on a flex schedule. According to the Punxsy Spirit, Executive Director S...
John Smathers Mar 08, 2021

POLICE REPORTS FOR MARCH 8, 2021
State Police in Punxsutawney are investigating an incident where a known victim in Rose Township of Jefferson County was extorted for money by a person threatening to send the victim's intimate images...
John Smathers Mar 08, 2021

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT (3-7-21): JESSICA KALKHOF COMMUNITY RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNITY ACTION
Jessica Kalkhof talks about the services Community Action has to offer to local individuals and families. Some of the programs she talks about include, the Phone A Friend Volunteer Program, the Weathe...
John Smathers Mar 07, 2021

PLCB RETURNS $1,300 IN LICENSING FEES TO JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMUNITIES
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced the return of more than $1.5 million in licensing fees to 687 municipalities, including $1,300 in fees to communities in Jefferson County on Thursday. T...
John Smathers Mar 05, 2021

IUP PLANS TO ALTER OR ELIMINATE 50 CLERICAL POSITIONS
IUP is planning to alter or eliminate some clerical positions to help the university's finances. According to WCCSRadio.com, in the fall semester, IUP had announced its plans to reduce its workforce b...
John Smathers Mar 05, 2021

POLICE REPORTS FOR MARCH 5, 2021
Jefferson County District Attorney Jeff Burkett announced the arrest of two men following a drug trafficking investigation conducted by the District Attorney's office and the Jefferson County Drug Tas...
John Smathers Mar 05, 2021