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Dive into summer at the George C. Brown Community Pool

Published Monday, June 10, 2019

PUNXSUTAWNEY — Schools out for some and almost out for the students in the Punxsutawney Area School District. And the good news for those who will soon be out and about is that a summer pastime — swimming — is up and running at the George C.

State Route 3004/Dora Road to close June 20

Published Sunday, June 9, 2019

PennDOT recently announced that State Route 3004 (Dora Road) will close in both directions beginning at 7 a.m. on June 20. The closure will begin right after Pine Run Road and end at Porter Run Road in Porter and Ringgold townships.

Jeff Tech celebrates the graduation of its Class of 2019

Published Saturday, June 8, 2019

It was a night of celebration and mixed emotions at Jeff Tech on Friday, as the Class of 2019 gathered together for one last time to cross the stage and receive their diplomas.

PCS’ Latshaw receives Spirit’s 2018-2019 Elementary Teacher of the Year recognition

Published Friday, June 7, 2019

Pictured is the 2018-2019 Punxsutawney Spirit Elementary Teacher of the Year, Phyllis Latshaw, Punxsutawney Christian School (PCS), posing with her first-grade students.

New mural fills town with groundhog gusto

Published Thursday, June 6, 2019

Pictured is local artist Kelly Porada painting the new Punxsutawney Phil mural on the side of the Roseman's building in downtown Punxsutawney.

Punxsutawney man killed in three-vehicle I-80 accident

Published Wednesday, June 5, 2019

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — DuBois-based Pennsylvania State Police said in a report issued on Wednesday that a Punxsutawney man had been killed in a three-vehicle accident that occurred on Interstate 80 West, near mile marker 94.8 in Washington Township, Jefferson County, around 9:36 p.m.

PCS celebrates three graduates

Published Tuesday, June 4, 2019

The Punxsutawney Christian School graduated a class of three on Tuesday evening. Pictured (from left) are valedictorian Shalyn Miller, Kayla Troutman, salutatorian Nick Mancuso and PCS administrator Lori Galbraith.

Early morning fire claims one.

Published Monday, June 3, 2019

An early morning fire claims one life on West Liberty Street, Punxsutawney. See tomorrow's Spirit for a full story.

Nineteen students inducted into Brookville National Honor Society

Published Sunday, June 2, 2019

On Wednesday evening, nineteen Brookville students were inducted into the National Honor Society.

Leap Frog Learning celebrates preschool Class of 2019

Published Friday, May 31, 2019

Leap Frog Learning held a ceremony on Thursday at the Punxsutawney Area Community Center to celebrate the graduation of 17 students. The program was Dr.