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PAHS inducts 22 into National Honor Society

Published Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Pictured are the students who were inducted into the National Honor Society on Tuesday at Punxsutawney Area High School.

PFD drive nets $8,750 for food banks

Published Monday, November 19, 2018

The Punxsutawney Fire Department held its annual food drive on Saturday and Sunday. Firefighters from Central, Elk Run and Lindsey were out throughout the weekend collecting money for area food banks to help make the holiday season a little brighter for those in need.

Mulberry Square kicks off Project Angel Tree

Published Friday, November 16, 2018

Calling all angels; Mulberry Square can use your help to purchase Christmas gifts for all of the residents during Project Angel Tree.

PFD holding annual food drive this weekend

Published Thursday, November 15, 2018

Punxsutawney firefighter Tami McFarland is pictured collecting money for the Punxsutawney Fire Department during one of its boot drives this past summer. The food drive collection will be held this Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SS.C.D. readying annual Christmas Bazaar

Published Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Students from SS.C.D. School are inviting everyone to the SS.C.D. annual Christmas Bazaar, which is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Wienker Hall.

Punxsutawney borough secretary steps down for retirement

Published Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Tuesday’s Punxsutawney Borough Council meeting was the last for Mary Neal, as she retired as borough and corporate secretary. Pictured (from left) are Ben White, Punxsutawney borough manager; Richard Alexander, Punxsutawney mayor; Neal; and Larry Chenoga, Punxsutawney Borough Council president.

After two years, new Margiotti Bridge open

Published Monday, November 12, 2018

Pictured is the Williams & Williams line painting subcontractor, painting the new double yellow lines prior to the opening of the brand new Margiotti Bridge on Monday, which was a day ahead of schedule.

Punxsutawney commemorates Veterans Day at new post home

Published Sunday, November 11, 2018

Punxsutawney area veterans were honored at a ceremony Sunday morning at the new Mahoning Valley Post 2076 home on Maple Avenue.

Mulberry kicks off Punxsy Veterans Day weekend

Published Friday, November 9, 2018

The veterans who reside at Mulberry Square were recognized in a ceremony on Friday. Pictured are the veterans who live at Mulberry Square: (front, from left) Sam Currin, Army; Ralph Yenzi, Army; Jesse Williams, Army; Arnie Harkins, Air Force; Bill Bovich, Army; and John Schick, Air Force.

Community readying for Home for the Holidays

Published Thursday, November 8, 2018

The 28th annual Home for the Holidays Parade and fireworks are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 24.