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Senate recognizes Cardamone for his community service

Published Friday, September 21, 2018

Robert A. Cardamone is presented with a Senate citation by Senator Scott E. Hutchinson for his service to Community Action, Inc., the community and the Commonwealth. Missing from the photo is state Sen. Joseph Scarnati III.

Burkett issues statement on Shirey sentencing

Published Thursday, September 20, 2018

On Thursday, Jefferson County District Attorney Jeff Burkett released information regarding the sentencing of Hannah Shirey and Hayley Shirey, which was held on Wednesday after the two were convicted of multiple counts in regard to neglect of care of dependent persons in a trial held in August.

Lions Club readying for annual ‘White Cane Day’

Published Wednesday, September 19, 2018

It's "White Cane Day" this Saturday, as members of the Punxsutawney Lions Club will be stationed in front of the Central Fire Department in Punxsutawney raising money for their free eyeglass program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Two killed in SR219 accident, including DuBois City Police officer

Published Tuesday, September 18, 2018

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — Two men, including a DuBois City Police Department officer, were killed in a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident that took place at 7:10 p.m. on Monday on State Route 219 in Washington Township, according to a report issued by the DuBois-based Pennsylvania State Police.

Rossiter Sportsman's Club hosts 2nd annual Kid's Day

Published Monday, September 17, 2018

“Kids are the future” is a common phrase, and the Rossiter Sportsman’s Club showed they believed that motto on Saturday as they hosted their second annual Kid’s Day. The day was designed to teach children safety and how to operate firearms and bows and arrows.

Jack Hart Field officially dedicated

Published Friday, September 14, 2018

Members of Coach John “Jack” Hart’s family, friends and former players met at the Punxsutawney Country Club on Friday prior to the Jack Hart Field Ceremony to remember and reminisce about Coach Hart.

27-year-old man killed in Snyder Township mining accident

Published Wednesday, September 12, 2018

SNYDER TOWNSHIP — A mining accident took the life of a 27-year-old man Tuesday afternoon in a mine owned by Rosebud Mining located in Snyder Township near Brockway.

Eagle Riders donate to first responders

Published Tuesday, September 11, 2018

The Punxsutawney Eagle Riders presented donations to six first responder organizations on Tuesday, with proceeds from their July Eagle Ride.

Heavy rainfall leads to rising creeks, flooded basements, Route 119 closure

Published Monday, September 10, 2018

On Monday, persistent rain showers continued to hit the area after a soggy weekend, causing the Mahoning Creek to continue to rise.

Phil granted seven more years of life at elixir ceremony

Published Sunday, September 9, 2018

Not even the rainy weather could stop Punxsutawney Phil from receiving the Elixir of Life from the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Inner Circle at the 120th Annual Groundhog Picnic, which will provide him another seven years of life.