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FUMC to hold ‘Love Took His Breath Away’

Published Monday, April 8, 2019

The Community Choir and Orchestra will be performing "Love Took His Breath Away" at the First United Methodist Church. The performance, which is directed by Doug Temchulla, will be held at 7 p.m. on April 12 and 13 and at 10:45 a.m. on April 14.

Run or Walk brings in over $60,000 for Camp Friendship

Published Sunday, April 7, 2019

It was the perfect weather for people to gather in Sykesville for the 40th annual Run or Walk for Someone Special. The run/walk raised $60,070 for Camp Friendship, a summer camp for children with an intellectual or mental disability.

SS.C.D. School sparks strong start for Run or Walk For Someone Special

Published Friday, April 5, 2019

This year’s Run or Walk for Someone Special will take place this Sunday, April 7, with registration beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Sykesville Town Hall and the race beginning at 3 p.m. On Friday, students, staff and families at SS.C.D.

Brookville Police: Bus driver charged with rape of a child

Published Thursday, April 4, 2019

A Brookville school bus driver is facing numerous charges including statutory sexual assault after being arrested for alleged sexual intercourse with a juvenile committed in the course of his second job cleaning local businesses.

PAES students raising autism awareness, with a focus on encouraging acceptance

Published Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Pictured here with their Autism Awareness Month display are Punxsutawney Area Elementary School students (seated, from left) Isaac Frantz, Colton Smith, Quentin Begolly and Zane Trybus, along with (front row, from left) Alicia Travis, TSS in the room; Jayne Bender, instructional assistant; (back

Two Brookville area juveniles charged with terroristic threats

Published Tuesday, April 2, 2019

BROOKVILLE — According to a release issued on Tuesday by the Brookville Borough Police Department, a pair of juveniles have been charged with terroristic threats regarding the planning of a school shooting.

Applications open for Rotary Club’s Community Garden

Published Sunday, March 31, 2019

The Punxsutawney Rotary Club, in cooperation with the Punxsutawney Presbyterian Church, has announced that applications for the Rotary Club’s Community Garden are now being accepted for the 2019 growing season.

VFW marks Vietnam War Veterans Day by unveiling post’s Wall of honor

Published Friday, March 29, 2019

The Mahoning Valley VFW Post No. 2076 held an open house to commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Friday at the post home in Punxsutawney. The VFW was filled to capacity with family members and Vietnam vets for the second straight year.

Punxsutawney driver license, photo center temporarily closed

Published Friday, March 29, 2019

PUNXSUTAWNEY — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced on Friday afternoon that the Punxsutawney Driver License Center in the Punxsutawney Plaza, Route 36, 547 W. Mahoning St., in Punxsutawney will be closed due to a facilities issue Saturday, March 30.

American Legion announces essay contest winners

Published Thursday, March 28, 2019

Pictured here are the winners in the American Legion Unit 62 annual essay contest (front, from far left): Jacob Asburay, PAHS, third place in Unit 62; Raigan Mingle, PAES; Carmen Franco, SSCD; Natalie Burkett, SSCD, first-place winner; Kaylee Hinderliter, PAES; (back row) Emily Wisnesky, SSCD; Aa