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Thu, 03/21/2019 - 11:02pm

Leila Jo's Cafe and Bakery holds ribbon-cutting ceremony

It was a festive atmosphere as the ribbon at Leila Jo's Cafe and Bakery was officially cut on Thursday. Pictured (front, from left) are Leila Jo's staff: Austin Monday, Tiffany Lennox, Kassidy Graham...

Wed, 03/20/2019 - 11:10pm

Griebel Wins Regional Elks Hoop Shoot, Earns Third Trip to Nationals

On Saturday, Samantha Griebel of Punxsutawney won the Elks Regional Hoop Shoot Championship. As the state champion, representing the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, she competed against the New York...

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 10:51pm

Rossiter Legion recognizes Shaffer

Seger Baun Post 582 Rossiter American Legion recently recognized one of its longstanding members for his 72 years of membership. John Shaffer has been a member since 1947. He was from a family of 21...

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 10:42pm

Two from Punxsy medal at PJW state championships

About 2,000 wrestling matches went into the 2019 Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Championships this past weekend at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, and when it all came down to it on...

Sun, 03/17/2019 - 10:46pm

Big Run Peepers Banquet rings in the spring

The Big Run War Memorial hosted the 26th annual Peepers Banquet on Sunday evening to honor this year’s citizen of the year, as well as celebrate the coming of spring. (Pictured) Big Run Mayor Joe...

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News

03/21/2019 - 11:02pm

Leila Jo's Cafe and Bakery holds ribbon-cutting ceremony

It was a festive atmosphere as the ribbon at Leila Jo's Cafe and Bakery was officially cut on Thursday.

Griebel Wins Regional Elks Hoop Shoot, Earns Third Trip to Nationals

Rossiter Legion recognizes Shaffer

Punxsy man charged with rape, numerous other charges

Big Run Peepers Banquet rings in the spring

Just before banquet, Big Run peepers make themselves heard

Sports

03/20/2019 - 11:14pm

Kaleb Watch: On to the quarters for Young

Thursday, March 21 (8 p.m.

Two from Punxsy medal at PJW state championships

Punxsy youth bound for PJW State Championships

Kaleb Young seeded sixth for Iowa at NCAAs

Live from Altoona: Updates from PIAA NW Regionals

Lady Chucks win big over St. Marys, win D-9 title

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PHOTO GALLERY: GROUNDHOG DAY 2019

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Gallery: Major BB All-Stars @ Sectionals

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Gallery: Major BB All-Stars win @ DuBois

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