Category Archives: Local News

PUNXSUTAWNEY POLICE RAISING FUNDS FOR K-9 UNIT
The Punxsutawney Borough Police Department is raising money for the K-9 Unit. If you want to help out, simply drop off a check at the station: 301 East Mahoning Street downtown Punxsutawney. Call (814...
John Smathers Aug 11, 2020

PLCB OFFICIAL: WHAT CONSTITUTES A MEAL
Attending a bar or club in Pennsylvania can be a confusing experience when it comes to what constitutes a meal when you want to have a drink. WPXZ's Joe Kilmer talked with Shawn Kelly of the Pennsylva...
John Smathers Aug 10, 2020

A LOOK AT LOCAL GAS PRICES
The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Pennsylvania stands at $2.43. Last year at this time, it was $2.84. According to Triple A, looking at local counties: Jefferson $2.48 and...
John Smathers Aug 10, 2020

STRATTANVILLE WOMAN ARRESTED FOR DRUGS AFTER REFUSING TO LEAVE RESIDENCE
A Strattanville woman was arrested for drug possession in the Township and County of Clarion. On Friday evening around 7:30, Pennsylvania State Police were called to a residence along Moon Lane for a ...
John Smathers Aug 10, 2020

ONE PERSON DIES IN VEHICLE CRASH SATURDAY IN BROOKVILLE
A fatal vehicle crash happened on I-80 East Sunday in the Borough of Brookville in Jefferson County. Pennsylvania State Police in DuBois say just before one in the afternoon, a box truck was crossing ...
John Smathers Aug 10, 2020

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - AUG. 9, 2020
Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce Vice President Stevette Rosen informs the public about the benefits of joining the Chamber of Commerce, as a business, and as an individual. Rosen also informed t...
John Smathers Aug 09, 2020

POLICE LOOKING FOR MISSING RIDGWAY MAN
UPDATE: Blaine Trumbull was located unharmed in the Borough of Ridgway, Elk County. A man with ties to Punxsutawney is missing and his disappearance is considered suspicious. Pennsylvania State Police...
John Smathers Aug 07, 2020

LAST MUSIC IN THE PARK SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK
Next week will be the last Music in the Park for the year. On Thursday August 13th from 6:30 until 8:30 at Barclay Square in Downtown Punxsutawney, check out the band "Almost Mulberry" as they play so...
John Smathers Aug 07, 2020

MORE FUNDING COMMITTED TO CONTACT TRACING
Pennsylvania is committing more funding to "contact tracing" for coronavirus, including in Indiana County. Lisa Spencer, the director of the Indiana County Department of Human Services, explains how c...
John Smathers Aug 07, 2020

COMMUNITY MARKET TODAY IN PUNXSUTAWNEY
The Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Community Market this morning until noon at Jefferson Street and Mahoning Street in downtown Punxsutawney. You can buy fresh locally grown p...
John Smathers Aug 07, 2020