Category Archives: Local News

DCNR AWARDS FUNDS TO 66TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT FOR RECREATION & CONSERVATION PROJECTS
State Rep. Brian Smith announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources awarded over $104,000 to the 66th Legislative District for local recreation and conservation pro...
Samantha Sneddon Nov 15, 2024

PLAN AT PA CAPITOL WOULD GET READY FOR FLYING CARS
There's a plan at the Pennsylvania Capitol that would get the state ready for flying cars. State Senator Marty Flynn is looking to have a law on the books that regulates flying cars, just in case the ...
Samantha Sneddon Nov 15, 2024

PUNXSUTAWNEY MAN CHARGED WITH SIMPLE ASSAULT, HARASSMENT
A 33-year-old Punxsutawney man, Daniel Joseph Marana III, faces charges of simple assault and harassment after allegedly grabbing and shaking his girlfriend in front of their children during a Novembe...
John Smathers Nov 14, 2024

PARKER MAN FACES CHILD PORN CHARGES
Paul William Blauser of Parker faces 28 counts of child pornography possession and one count of criminal use of a communication facility after a Pennsylvania State Police cyber investigation. ExploreC...
John Smathers Nov 14, 2024

CLARION COUNTY ISSUES BURN BAN
Clarion County has issued a 30-day burn ban due to severe dry conditions. The ban, requested by local fire departments and the DCNR, prohibits all outdoor burning, including debris, leaves, and garbag...
John Smathers Nov 14, 2024

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE INVSTIGATING HIT-AND-RUN
Police in Indiana Borough are investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened last Saturday. Officers say a car was sideswiped by another vehicle in the 300 block of South Third Street. The owner of t...
Samantha Sneddon Nov 13, 2024

TWO PEOPLE OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY FACE CHARGES CONNECTED WITH FUEL THEFT
Two people from Westmoreland County face charges connected with a fuel theft in White Township. PSP say the theft happened at 1:14 last Thursday morning when D&G Sunoco at the intersection of 6th ...
Samantha Sneddon Nov 13, 2024

PURCHASE LINE SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZES RETAINING COUNSEL IN CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT
The Purchase Line school board authorized retaining counsel in a class-action lawsuit against a major medicine company at their meeting night. Superintendent Patricia Berezansky said the litigation is...
Samantha Sneddon Nov 13, 2024

UNITED SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES SURVEY & PRESENTATION PROPOSAL
Tuesday night, the United School Board approved a proposal for a survey and presentation concerning screen time use and mental health. The BD3: Driven by Digital Decency program will be presented to t...
Samantha Sneddon Nov 13, 2024

PA DHS WARNS SNAP RECIPIENTS OF TEXTING SCAM
Pennsylvania Department of Human Service's Secretary is warning SNAP recipients about a scam text claiming EBT cards are deactivated and directing them to call a number. DHS stresses it will never sen...
Samantha Sneddon Nov 13, 2024