The Daily Press http://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com http://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/apfeed.xml--1 Copyright The Daily Press 2013-05-17T23:07:41-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66382013-05-17T23:07:41-04:002013-05-17T23:07:41-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritAll proceeds from the dinner and auction will go to the family of Ivan Coblentz to help pay for his medical bills. Members of the Amish community will serve spaghetti, meatballs, rolls, salad, homemade desserts and beverages.The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under, with children 2 and under eating free. Punxsutawney, PANo author availableSpaghetti dinner to be held tonight in memory of boy with heart for animals, othersPunxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6638Change0Usable2013-05-17T23:07:41-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66372013-05-17T23:00:53-04:002013-05-17T23:00:53-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritFriday, Punxsutawney Mayor James Wehrle issued the following proclamation: “Whereas Punxsutawney has always had some great trivia teams; whereas Mike Stello has always represented Punxsutawney well; whereas Bob Long (pictured above, right, with Wehrle) has always represented Punxsutawney well; whereas Nick Digilarmo has always represented Punxsutawney well; whereas Stello, Long and Digilarmo are representing Punxsutawney in the McDonald’s Steelers Trivia Contest this weekend; whereas the people of Punxsutawney are very proud of the Punxsy Polamalu Trivia Team; therefore, I, James P. Wehrle, Mayor of Punxsutawney, hereby proclaim May 18 and 19, 2013, as Punxsy Polamalu Day in Punxsutawney and make Bob Long and Nick Digilarmo honorary citizens of Punxsutawney. Punxsutawney, PANo author availableMayor proclaims Saturday ‘Punxsy Polamalu Day’Punxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6637Change0Usable2013-05-17T23:00:53-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66362013-05-17T22:58:28-04:002013-05-17T22:58:28-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritThe yard sale will begin at 9 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. Punxsutawney, PANo author availableA perfect day for a yard sale — SS.C.D. stylePunxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6636Change0Usable2013-05-17T22:58:28-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66282013-05-16T22:28:44-04:002013-05-16T22:28:44-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritMembers of Station 17 in Big Run are pictured here dousing the hot spot on the house.Punxsutawney, PANo author availableVarious local crews assist with battling Paradise Rd. structure firePunxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6628Change0Usable2013-05-16T22:28:44-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66272013-05-16T22:27:35-04:002013-05-16T22:27:35-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritPunxsutawney, PALarry McGuireOfficials looking into West End Elementary traffic congestionPunxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6627Change0Usable2013-05-16T22:27:35-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66252013-05-16T16:00:59-04:002013-05-16T16:00:59-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritFor the time being, drivers can expect: • Roadway widening, excavation and drainage work to continue;• Temporary signals are operational and old signals have been removed; • Utility relocation work will continue.No traffic pattern changes are in place at this time, although short delays are possible. PennDOT reminds drivers to be cautious, watch for slow-moving vehicles through the work zone, obey posted speed limits and always buckle up.Overall work will include construction of turning lanes, roadway widening, slight roadway re-alignment, drainage improvements, new curbing and sidewalk, curb ramps and traffic signal upgrades.All work is weather and schedule dependent. Work is scheduled to end by early December of this year. H.R.I. Inc. of State College is the contractor of this $1.3 million project.Punxsutawney, PANo author availablePennDOT issues update for work at intersetion of routes 119 Punxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6625Change0Usable2013-05-16T16:00:59-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66232013-05-15T14:33:37-04:002013-05-14T22:37:51-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritPictured here are (front, from left) Linsie Adams, Bobby Dicello, Jacob Cekovsky, Renee Huey, Lana Malia, Devan Snyder, Patrick McGinn; (second row) Jakob Coalmer, Marshall Richardson, Ryder Smith; (back) and Keith Hughes. Missing from the photo are Alex Farmery, Kali Wobert, Dillon Huey, Chris Rosetti, Jesse Malia and Kaelee Wyant.Punxsutawney, PALarry McGuirePAHS’ Weather Capital Robotics Club turning heads, battling bots and earning accoladesPunxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6623Change0Usable2013-05-14T22:37:51-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66222013-05-14T22:35:03-04:002013-05-14T22:35:03-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritPunxsutawney, PALarry McGuireCouncil tables request for new hoopsPunxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6622Change0Usable2013-05-14T22:35:03-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66212013-05-14T22:30:54-04:002013-05-14T22:30:54-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritMarlene Lellock has accepted the newly-created position as executive director of the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center.In his comments, Curtis said, “Marlene has helped promote Punxsutawney businesses and the Punxsutawney community for 14 years as the Punxsy Chamber executive director. I look back and can see the efforts of her hard work and how her dedication has left our Chamber stronger and a vital part of our community.”Punxsutawney, PANo author availableChamber Director Lellock changing hats, search for new director to beginPunxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6621Change0Usable2013-05-14T22:30:54-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66202013-05-14T22:29:10-04:002013-05-14T22:29:10-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritLocal organizations held indoor and outdoor activities for children, in the hopes of giving them the opportunity to be more active. The purpose of Screen-Free Week was to get kids away from televisions, computers and iPad screens — a mission that lasts far beyond one week a year. Pictured here is 6-year-old Rayven Welch (left), as she decorates a paper cupcake alongside Jennifer Soliday, children's activities director of the library. The library is just one of many local groups offering screen-free fun year-round. Punxsutawney, PANo author availableScreen-free fun always available throughout townPunxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6620Change0Usable2013-05-14T22:29:10-04:00