The Daily Press http://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com http://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/apfeed.xml--1 Copyright The Daily Press 2013-05-23T23:02:26-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66662013-05-23T23:02:26-04:002013-05-23T23:02:26-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritBig Run VFW Post 9044 will hold its annual Memorial Day Program on Monday at 11 a.m. at the Fairview Cemetery in Big Run, or, in the case of inclement weather, the Big Run War Memorial Building. The keynote speaker will be First Sergeant Bill Foster. The Reynoldsville Theater Group will perform special music. The public is invited. Rossiter American LegionThe American Legion Post 582 in Rossiter will conduct Memorial Day Services Monday at the following cemeteries at the following times:• Pearce Cemetery, 9 a.m.• Devers Cemetery, 9:15 a.m.• Fairview Cemetery, 9:30 a.m.• Pine Grove Cemetery 9:45 a.m.• Pine Cemetery 10 a.m.• Union Cemetery 10:15 a.m.• Rossiter Catholic Cemetery 10:30 a.m.• Final services at Rossiter American Legion at 11 a.m.Desire CemeteryA Memorial Day Service will be held at the Desire Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 26.Pine Church CemeteryPunxsutawney, PANo author availableSchedule of Local Memorial Day observancesPunxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6666Change0Usable2013-05-23T23:02:26-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66652013-05-23T22:58:55-04:002013-05-23T22:58:55-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritScholarships and awards were announced, and among those receiving recognition were (top photo) top honors students (front, from left) Alannah Malia, salutatorian; Jerod White, third honor student; and Alexa Shaffer, valedictorian; along with (back) Emily Cassidy, PAHS guidance counselor; William and Sheila Malia; Butch White; Douglas Shaffer; Dr. Keith Wolfe, PASD superintendent; and David London, PAHS principal. For more info from Class Night — including the recipient of Class Hearts and the amount raised by the 2013 Variety Show, in addition to several pictures and a listing of students and their scholarships — pick up Friday's print edition of The Spirit.Punxsutawney, PANo author availablePAHS holds Class Night, honors scholars, awards Class HeartsPunxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6665Change0Usable2013-05-23T22:58:55-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66642013-05-23T22:53:54-04:002013-05-23T22:53:54-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritOf The SpiritPUNXSUTAWNEY — Following Wednesday's committee meeting, Punxsutawney Area School Board President Gary Con-rad said that the board needs to "get serious" about budget cuts. Punxsutawney, PALarry McGuireConrad: Board must ‘get serious’ about budgetPunxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6664Change0Usable2013-05-23T22:53:54-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66632013-05-23T22:51:09-04:002013-05-23T22:51:09-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritPunxsutawney, PANo author availableBelisky honored by district for service as student board memberPunxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6663Change0Usable2013-05-23T22:51:09-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66572013-05-22T07:12:48-04:002013-05-22T00:11:46-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney Spiritserved in two separate incidents — one at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Monday and another at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday.In the first incident, police reported that the warrants were served against Donald Lequay Kelley, 21, of Pittsburgh, and Ryan J. Brownlee, 24, of Punxsutawney, at 402 W. Mahoning St. in Punxsutawney by members of the Pennsylvania State Police Troop C Vice Unit, Crime Unit, Patrol Unit, Jefferson County Drug Task Force and Punxsutawney Borough Police.According to the police report, heroin, marijuana, marijuana smoking devices, drug paraphernalia and $923 in cash were seized.Kelley was charged with two counts of delivery of heroin, and Brownlee was charged with one count of the same charge. Additional charges will be filed against both defendants, police said.Kelley was incarcerated in the Jefferson County Jail on $250,000 straight cash bail, and Brownlee was incarcerated on $150,000 straight cash bail by Magisterial District Judge Douglas Chambers.In the second incident, police reported that the warrants were served against Rodrick Leroy Bloom, 51, of Punxsutawney, at 404 South Main St. in Punxsutawney by members of Pennsylvania State Police Troop C Vice Unit, Patrol Unit, Jefferson County Task Force, Punxsutawney Borough Police and Pennsylvania State Police K9 Unit.Heroin, marijuana, marijuana smoking devices, drug paraphernalia and $390 in cash was seized from the property, according to police.Punxsutawney, PANo author availablePSP-Punxsy reports three arrested for delivery of heroinPunxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6657Change0Usable2013-05-22T00:11:46-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66562013-05-22T13:15:27-04:002013-05-22T00:06:39-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritAfter many years of volunteer work, Martha has decided to retire and spend time with her family and friends. Punxsutawney, PANo author availableFCOG hosting blood drive in honor of HooverPunxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6656Change0Usable2013-05-22T00:06:39-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66552013-05-22T00:04:18-04:002013-05-22T00:04:18-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritSeveral well-known names across the county ran uncontested on their tickets, with Bernard P. Snyder easily earning the Republican nod for Coroner with 3,103 votes (99.39 percent), James "Moon" VanSteenburg earning 99.03 percent of the vote (2,975) for treasurer and Jeff Burkett receiving 98.45 percent (3,053) of the Republican votes for district attorney.A much-closer race unfolded in the Prothonotary race on the Republican docket, though, where incumbent Tonya S. Geist edged Randy Mumford by a narrow margin of 1,731 votes to 1,572 to earn the chance to represent her party on the fall ballot.On the Democratic side of the ticket, Joseph D. Ryan ran unopposed and earned 91.73 percent of the votes (1,209) to represent his party for District Attorney in the fall.In the Punxsy Area School Board races, Edward McGinnis won both the Republican and Democratic ballots to earn his spot on the sheet in November as a representative of Region II. In Region III, Gary Conrad edged James Scarantine on both ballots.Regions IV and V saw Francis Molinaro and Robert Pascuzzo run respectively unopposed and win both parties' nominations, while Frank Bizousky defeated Roberta Dinsmore on both ballots to represent Region VI.The race for Punxsu-tawney Mayor on the Republican ticket showed a contest between Richard Alexander and Molinaro, and Alexander's 221 votes earned him 61.9 percent and the victory.On the Democratic side, Dennis Rebuck ran unopposed, but 127 write-in votes were tallied to top his 93 votes, leaving the race up in the air until further results emerge.One of the few local elections that saw much contention was the race on each side for the Young Township Supervisors.On the Republican side, Phil Cunningham earned 40.45 percent of the votes (72 votes) to defeat Ronald E. Strano, but there were 76 write-ins, as well.Meanwhile, on the Democratic ticket, Sam Farcus’ 82 votes (60.29 percent) were enough to knock off incumbent Andrew “Butch” Meterko’s 45 votes.All results are unofficial at this time, and are subject to change, especially with the write-in votes still to be tallied for specific individuals.Punxsutawney, PANo author availablePrimary elections show some interesting results, but incumbents hold most positions unopposedPunxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6655Change0Usable2013-05-22T00:04:18-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66542013-05-22T00:01:04-04:002013-05-22T00:01:04-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritThe awards are based on ballots cast by Spirit readers.Punxsutawney, PANo author availableSpirit names Elementary Teacher of the YearPunxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6654Change0Usable2013-05-22T00:01:04-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66492013-05-21T12:44:08-04:002013-05-21T12:44:08-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritPunxsutawney, PAThe Punxsutawney SpiritBREAKING NEWS: Drug Warrant ServedPunxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6649Change0Usable2013-05-21T12:44:08-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:66482013-05-20T22:41:05-04:002013-05-20T22:41:05-04:00Copyright 2010 Punxsutawney SpiritPunxsutawney, PANo author availableDon't forget to vote!Punxsutawney Spiriturn:publicid:dailypress.com:6648Change0Usable2013-05-20T22:41:05-04:00