Category Archives: Local News

TWO MEN CHARGED WITH VANDALIZING PUNXSUTAWNEY CEMETERY
Two men have been charged for vandalizing the Calvary Cemetery in Punxsutawney. According to the Punxsutawney Spirit, 28-year-old Joshua Lockwood of DuBois and 22-year-old Taylor Buterbaugh of Punxsut...
John Smathers Sep 30, 2020

NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK COMING UP
The first week of October is National Fire Prevention week to raise awareness of ways to prevent fires & show appreciation for all firefighters who sacrifice their time and resources protecting our co...
John Smathers Sep 30, 2020

SECTION OF I-80 TO BE CLOSED DURING EMERGENCY REPAIRS
Beginning Monday, (October 5) at 7:00 a.m., the I-80 Westbound lane near Exit 90, as well as the exit ramps for the DuBois Jefferson County Airport, will be closed to all traffic. This work is for eme...
John Smathers Sep 30, 2020

BLOOD DRIVE TOMORROW AT MCCALMONT TOWNSHIP
The American Red Cross has a blood drive tomorrow (October 1) at the McCalmont Township Fire Company Social Hall. It's from noon to 6 at 101 Firehouse Lane, Anita. You can make an appointment at 1-800...
John Smathers Sep 30, 2020

AVERAGE GAS PRICE DIPS BELOW $2.50
The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Pennsylvania is now $2.49. According to Triple A the average a year ago was the same. Looking at counties in our area: Jefferson and Clar...
John Smathers Sep 30, 2020

AVERAGE GAS PRICES FOR SURROUNDING AREA
The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Pennsylvania is now $2.49. According to Triple A the average a year ago was the same. Looking at counties in our area: Jefferson and Clar...
John Smathers Sep 28, 2020

PUNXSUTAWNEY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES NEW FOOTBALL ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association announced schools are free to decide how many fans can come to games. The Punxsutawney School Board held a special meeting on Friday afternoon app...
John Smathers Sep 28, 2020

DRIVER INJURED IN COLLISION BETWEEN SUV AND LAWN MOWER
A Punxsutawney man was injured Sunday afternoon in a collision between his vehicle and a riding lawn mower on Route 210 in North Mahoning Township. State police say 34-year-old Shawn Smith tried to pa...
John Smathers Sep 24, 2020

FREE CHILD CAR SEAT FITTING TODAY
During National Child Passenger Safety Week, the Department personnel certified as CPS technicians has a free child car seat fitting. In Clearfield County it's today at the Clearfield Volunteer Fire D...
John Smathers Sep 24, 2020

FAST FOOD RESTAURANT EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH THEFT IN BROOKVILLE
An employee at a fast food restaurant in Jefferson County was charged with theft by unlawful taking. According to the Brookville Borough Police department the incident occurred between August 5th thro...
John Smathers Sep 17, 2020