Category Archives: Local News

JEFFERSON COUNTY REPORTS FOUR MORE COVID-19 DEATHS
Jefferson County reported four additional coronavirus deaths and 25 new cases on Wednesday. According to the PA Department of Health, Clarion reported 31 new cases, Clearfield 58, and Indiana 40. Ther...
John Smathers Dec 24, 2020

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY TAKES EFFECT TONIGHT
A winter weather advisory in effect from 7 pm today to 1pm Friday, issued for Jefferson County and the surrounding areas. According to The National Weather Service of Pittsburgh, six inches of snow is...
John Smathers Dec 24, 2020

CHAMBER HELPING BUSINESSES DURING PANDEMIC
The Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce says it's doing all it can to help area businesses through the COIVD-19 restrictions and lack of Ground Hog Day business. According to the Punxsutawney Spirit, the...
John Smathers Dec 23, 2020

WEATHER DISCOVERY CENTER SPONSORING CONTEST AGAIN
The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center is once again sponsoring the "Little Mr. & Miss Groundhog" contest. What's new this year is in-person voting that will take place at Laska's Pizza from Januar...
John Smathers Dec 23, 2020

ROUTE 322 ROAD CLOSURE
Check out 511pa.com for updates about a road closure on US 322. The road was closed in both directions at the intersection of Hatten Road and Ent Road in Pine Creek Township due to a crash. It was est...
John Smathers Dec 23, 2020

POLICE REPORTS: SUSPECTED ARSON, DOMESTIC DISPUTE (12-23-20)
The Maggie Lynn Limestone Quarry of Neiswonger Construction in Clarksville PA was targeted for suspected arson. According to the company's Facebook Page, the fire was reportedly set late Monday night....
John Smathers Dec 23, 2020

LOCAL MEN HELP LOCAL SALVATION ARMY CHAPTER WITH QUICK FUNDRAISING
A group of five local men raised more than $25,000 in 10 days, helping save the local chapter of the Salvation Army. According to the Punxsutawney Spirit, donations have dropped during the COVID-19 pa...
John Smathers Dec 23, 2020

TWO-VEHICLE CRASH REPORTED IN WALMART PARKING LOT
A two-vehicle crash occurred in the Punxsutawney Walmart Parking lot in Young Township on Dec. 16. Police say a truck was traveling through the parking lot when the driver turned into a parking spot, ...
John Smathers Dec 22, 2020

GLEN CAMPBELL MAN ARRESTED IN ALLEGED STRANGULATION INCIDENT
Pennsylvania State Police in Punxsutawney responded to an incident of strangulation on Spotts Road in Banks Township of Indiana County on Dec. 16. Police say a 42-year-old Glen Campbell man was arrest...
John Smathers Dec 22, 2020

PASD ANNOUNCES ANOTHER STUDENT HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
Punxsutawney Area School District announced that another student has tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. The Punxsutawney Spirit says the student who tested positive was in the school on Dec. 14 a...
John Smathers Dec 22, 2020