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From Pittsburgh to China, one Punxsy native travels the globe for education

January 3, 2012

PITTSBURGH — Punxsy Phil is known world-wide as the famous weather-forecasting groundhog; however, there is another Punxsutawney native who is almost as well known — at least in China.

When he was growing up in Punxsy, little did Dr. Bill Barone, president of ChinaLinks Educational Consultants LLC in Pittsburgh, realize he would be spending time on a regular basis overseas in China.

Way Back When

January 3, 2012

(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
(April 22, 1896)

Clayville School Commencement
The first annual commencement of the Clayville public school will be held in the Welsh Baptist Church, Friday evening April 24th at 8 o'clock.

PUNXSUTAWNEY — Over the past two days, Punxsutawney-based Pennsylvania State Police have charged three individuals,...
The First Church of God on Route 36 in Punxsutawney will hold a blood drive on Friday in honor of Martha Hoover (...
BROOKVILLE — With reports all day Tuesday saying that voters' numbers were low across the state for the primary...
CLEARFIELD — In an unusual scenario to end the season, the Punxsy junior varsity baseball squad...
BROOKVILLE — First-place finishers for the Chucks and Lady Chucks at the District IX Championships...
The Punxsy Lady Chucks honored eight seniors during their "Senior Day" pre-game festivities. The...

 

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