Category Archives: Local News
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Mar 05, 2021
FARM TO SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM NOW OPEN
The state's $500,000 Farm to School Grant Program is now open and accepting applications. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding says the Farm to School Grant Program encourages schools to develop curr...
Mar 05, 2021
STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE ANIMAL CRUELTY INCIDENT IN NORTH MAHONING TOWNSHIP
State Police in Punxsutawney are investigating an incident of animal cruelty that occurred in North Mahoning Township of Indiana County Wednesday. Troopers determined on scene that three dogs, includi...
Mar 05, 2021
PEMA, HEALTH, EDUCATION OFFICIALS PROVIDE MORE DETAILS FOR EDUCATOR VACCINES
The departments of Health and Education, along with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, provided additional information on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for Pre-K-12 teachers and other schoo...
Mar 05, 2021
PUNXSUTAWNEY SCHOOL BOARD HEARS UPDATES ON FUTURE PROJECTS
The Punxsutawney School Board received an update from representatives of HHSDR Architects regarding the upcoming project in phase two of the $1.6 million capital improvement project plan at their meet...
Mar 05, 2021
