Category Archives: Local News

KITTANNING MAN CHARGED AFTER VEHICLE CRASH IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
A 56 year-old Kittanning man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly swerving his vehicle to scare his passenger before crashing in Jefferson County. ExploreJeffersonPa.Com reports, Thomas Steph...
John Smathers Feb 21, 2025

PUNXSUTAWNEY COMMUNITY RALLIES BEHIND FAMILY VICTIMIZED BY HOUSE FIRE
The Punxsutawney community is rallying behind a family who lost everything in a house fire on Feb. 13. WTAJ News is reporting, the fire began in the basement of their Greenwood Avenue home while work ...
John Smathers Feb 21, 2025

SUSPECT SOUGHT IN PAINT TOWNSHIP THEFT
State Police in Clarion are searching for a suspect who stole a trailer loaded with firearm ammunition from Paint Township on March 30, 2024. Surveillance footage captured the suspect driving a white ...
John Smathers Feb 20, 2025

TEMPLETON MAN CHARGED WITH BREAK-INS, DAMAGE TO BAR
A 43 year-old Templeton man, Tyler Jacob Marshall, faces multiple charges after allegedly breaking into two apartments and causing damage at a local bar while claiming he was fleeing pursuers. Accordi...
John Smathers Feb 20, 2025

PENNDOT PRESENTS PLANS FOR CLARION COUNTY CULVERT PROJECT
PennDOT invites the public to review plans for the I-80 Boyd Run culvert rehabilitation in Beaver Township, Clarion County. The project, set for spring 2027, includes updates on design, schedule, and ...
John Smathers Feb 20, 2025

AMERICORPS SENIORS RSVP LOOKING TO HELP CONNECT VOLUNTEERS WITH ORGANIZATIONS
If you're looking to volunteer, share experiences, and enjoy recognition events, AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP connects volunteers aged 55+ with community organizations in Clarion, Indiana, and Jefferson Co...
John Smathers Feb 20, 2025

BLOOD DRIVE SLATED FOR SYKESVILLE TOWNHALL
The American Red Cross will have a blood drive at the Sykesville Townhall along Main Street on Tuesday March 11th from noon to five. Set an appointment or find out more at RedCrossBlood.Org or 1-800-R...
John Smathers Feb 20, 2025

REDBANK VALLEY SCHOOL BOARDS ACCEPTS SUPERINTENDENT'S RESIGNATION
The Redbank Valley School Board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Amy Rupp in a brief seven-minute special meeting on February 18. The board voted unanimously on the decision, with no rea...
John Smathers Feb 19, 2025

REYNOLDSVILLE MAN ACCUSED OF RAMMING BARTENDER'S VEHICLE
A 50 year-old, Reynoldsville man is facing multiple charges after allegedly ramming a bartender's vehicle with his SUV when denied more alcohol, police say. According to ExploreClarion.Com, Daniel Sch...
John Smathers Feb 19, 2025

PUNXSUTAWNEY RESIDENCE FIRE RULED ACCIDENTAL
A fire that broke out last week on Greenwood Avenue in Punxsutawney has been ruled accidental, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. As reported by the Punxsutawney Spirit, the Pennsylvania Stat...
John Smathers Feb 19, 2025