Category Archives: Local News
WOLF COMMENTS ON LEGISLATION TO REOPEN BUSINESSES IN PA
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf talks about what he will do with legislation passed by the state House and Senate which would reopen many businesses in PA which were closed in response to the COVID 19 ...
Apr 17, 2020
SALVATION ARMY CONDUCTS OPERATION BBQ RELIEF MEALS
Here's some good news. Yesterday, the Salvation Army in Punxsutawney conducted "Operation BBQ Relief Meals" by giving away the free food to anyone who wanted it. There were no requirements, just free ...
Apr 17, 2020
FDA-APPROVED COVID-19 TEST WORKING IN NEW JERSEY
The Middlesex County Department of Emergency Management in New Jersey on Wednesday began using a saliva-base test for the COVID-19 and according to WABX New York, it was approved by the FDA and promis...
Apr 17, 2020
MORE WARNINGS OF COVID-19 SCAMS
Pennsylvania State Police are warning residents about scams related to COVID 19 financial relief. Callers will claim to have information on secret government programs and will offer to help with appli...
Apr 17, 2020
PUNXSUTAWNEY MAYOR ISSUES PROCLAMATION
A proclamation was issued Thursday afternoon by Punxsutaweny Mayor Richard Alexander.
Apr 16, 2020
WOLF SPEAKS ON SOCIAL DISTANCING ORDER
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says the order signed by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine directs businesses to implement measures to ensure social distancing in workplaces.
Apr 16, 2020
DON'T BOTHER TRAVELING TO OHIO FOR LIQUOR
If you're thinking about traveling to next-door Ohio to purchase alcohol, think again. An order issued Monday by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine bars the sale of booze to out-of-state residents, with an emp...
Apr 16, 2020
POLICE INVESTIGATING THEFT IN CLEARFIELD COUNTY
The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of more than $3,000 in the Borough of Newburg in Clearfield County. Pennsylvania State Police say between January 5th through March 6th an unk...
Apr 16, 2020
STATE POLICE CONTINUE ISSUING WARNINGS TO BUSINESS OWNERS
The Pennsylvania State Police are continuing to give warnings to the owners of non-life sustaining businesses who are not abiding by the health and safety recommendations to help slow the spread of CO...
Apr 16, 2020
BOROUGH MOVES MEETING TO FIRE DEPT. TRUCK BAY, APPROVES PAVING BID
Due to the colder temperatures, instead of having the Punxsutawney Borough Council meeting outside last evening, it was held in the Central Fire Department Truck bay to accommodate social distancing. ...
Apr 15, 2020
