Archive - Oct 28, 2012
A worker operates a machine Saturday afternoon at the intersection of State Route (SR) 119 at Hampton Avenue/Ridge Avenue/Clark Street.
The intersection closed at 6 p.m. Friday for the replacement of the railroad crossing.
PennDOT has said the intersection is expected to reopen at noon today.
Detours are posted throughout the borough and surrounding areas.
Both children and adults enjoyed the 4th annual East End Trick-or-Treat event Saturday night. Noella Hartzfeld (left), 9, dressed up as a âDizzy Lizzyâ monster, while Nakoma Hartzfeld, 12, donned an â80s Girlâ costume.
Their mother, Linda Hartzfeld, said the girls opted to hand out candy at their Mahoning Street residence this year instead of going trick-or-treating, which she thought was a fine idea.
BROOKVILLE â Due to continued population issues, the Jefferson County Jail is presently uninterested in programs involving the housing of state inmates, Warden Tom Elbel said at its most recent meeting last Monday.
The matter was raised when District Attorney Jeff Burkett brought up an email that had been sent to members of the board
by County Commission Chairman Paul Corbin, who also sits on the Jail Inspection/Intermediate Punishment Board but was not present for that particular meeting.
(The Spirit is pleased to share with our readers vignettes of life in the 19th century as originally reported in past issues of the newspapers. These reproduced stories include their original headlines and spelling.)
Local Intelligence
September 23, 1896
A Somewhat Dramatic Court Scene
Patricia S. Jarbeck, 64, of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Mrs. Jarbeck was born Sept. 25, 1948, in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late A. R. Sweeney and Josephine (Dessy) Sweeney.
She was married to her loving husband, William J. Jarbeck II, who survives, of Punxsutawney.
Pat and her husband were foster parents for many children whom they raised.
She worked for County Market, the Chamber of Commerce and the Groundhog Festival Committee for many years.
She loved card games with her friends and her dogs, Bear and Baby.
BROOKVILLE â Officials in Brookville Borough are coordinating a preemptive response to forecasted severe weather.
The Brookville Borough Emergency Management Coordinator Steve Hoak, The Jefferson County Department of Emergency Services, the Brookville Police Department, The Red Cross and the Brookville Volunteer Fire Company urge all citizens to take action now against impending inclement weather.
While forecasts are still uncertain, the National Weather Service is predicting severe weather of some extent for our region.
PERRY TOWNSHIP â All Perry Township residents are welcome at the fire hall for trick-or-treating from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31.
This event will be held ONLY at the fire hall, not door to door.
For more information, call Chief Kris Grove at 814-938-7731.
