Category Archives: Local News

GIANT INVASIVE SPIDERS MAKING DEBUT IN PA
Giant spiders which are rumored to have the ability to fly, but can't, are now making their debut in Pennsylvania. Just not around here yet... Joro spiders are invasive, venomous spiders which origina...
Samantha Sneddon Oct 08, 2024

MAIL-IN VOTING UNDERWAY IN PA
Mail-in voting is underway in Pennsylvania. As of last Friday, the Department of State listed twenty counties where mail-in ballots are already available, and it reported that about one-and-a-half mil...
John Smathers Oct 07, 2024

WOMAN DIES IN RIMERSBURG HOUSE FIRE
A 78-year-old woman, Mary Chandler, died in a house fire late Thursday in Rimersburg, likely due to smoke inhalation, according to authorities. ExploreJeffersonPA.Com says, the blaze, was reported at ...
John Smathers Oct 07, 2024

FORMER DUBOIS POLICE CHIEF SUES CITY OFFICIALS
Former DuBois police chief Blaine Clark has sued several city officials, seeking over $300,000 in damages. According to WJAC News, the lawsuit, filed in Clearfield County, alleges that Clark was wrong...
John Smathers Oct 07, 2024

PENNDOT LOOKING TO HIRE WORKERS BEFORE WINTER SEASON
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is looking to hire workers before the winter season arrives. PennDOT says it is looking for truck drivers, diesel mechanics, tradesman helpers and more. T...
Samantha Sneddon Sep 27, 2024

IUP AGAIN RECOGNIZED AS "2025 BEST COLLEGES" ACROSS NATION
IUP was once again recognized by U.S. News and World Report, joining several universities across the nation on the "2025 Best Colleges" and "Top Public Schools" rankings. Rankings are based on graduat...
Samantha Sneddon Sep 27, 2024

STATE POLICE RELEASE DETAILED REPORT OF THREE-VEHICLE CRASH INVOLVING SCHOOL BUS
State Police recently released a detailed report of a three-vehicle crash involving a school bus on Route 36 in Oliver Township, Jefferson County, on September 4. A truck driven by Victor Kunselman, 7...
Samantha Sneddon Sep 27, 2024

PA RAINY-DAY FUND GETTING BIGGER
Pennsylvania's rainy-day fund is getting bigger. Treasurer Stacy Garrity yesterday said the state added 737-million dollars to Pennsylvania's emergency savings account. That takes the total up over se...
Samantha Sneddon Sep 27, 2024

WHITE TOWNSHIP APPROVES TRICK OR TREAT TIMES, HALLOWEEN DECORATING CONTEST
The White Township supervisors approved trick or treat times for 6-8 PM on Thursday, October 31st. The supervisors also approved holding the annual Halloween house decorating contest, with a few modif...
Samantha Sneddon Sep 27, 2024

WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPROVE STORMWATER PROJECT ADVERTISING
The White Township Supervisors approved advertising for a stormwater project for Heritage Run Wednesday night. Township Manager Chris Anderson said that the project has been a long time coming. Bids w...
Samantha Sneddon Sep 26, 2024