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Young performers share talents to bring Broadway to Punxsy

Published Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Flo West (left), director, producer and choreographer; Mercy Smith, Mollie Smith and Shannon Krise, performers; and Nancy Pearce, accompanist; pooled their creative talents to bring big city entertainment to Punxsutawney with an original revue "My Fair Ladies: A Second Salute to Broadway." Four p

Punxsy police hold third annual National Night Out

Published Tuesday, August 6, 2019

The third annual National Night Out (NNO) in Barclay Square, sponsored by the Punxsutawney Borough Police Department, was held on Tuesday, and for the first two hours, the weather was perfect; however, a rainstorm that passed through after that caused everything to shut down prematurely.

Borough manager Ben White steps down

Published Monday, August 5, 2019

Taking Punxsutawney Borough Council by surprise, Punxsutawney borough manager Ben White submitted his resignation last Friday afternoon.

All aboard for fun at the Sykesville Ag & Youth Fair

Published Monday, August 5, 2019

The Sykesville Ag and Youth Fair was in full swing on Monday, with plenty for everyone to enjoy. (First photo) Madalynne Jardine is all smiles as she takes a trip on a pirate ship while (second photo) Elizabeth Dube tries to make her way out of the fun castle.

Relay for Life close to goal

Published Sunday, August 4, 2019

Pictured are all the teams, captains and workers who participated in the Jefferson County Relay for Life at the Brookville Town Square on Saturday.

Groundhog Fest Committee plans 54th event at armory

Published Friday, August 2, 2019

Pictured are the members of the Groundhog Festival Committee Inc. with chairman Roger Steele, along with members of REACT, Billet Electric and Rebuck’s South Side Service, who announced Friday that Groundhog Festival No. 54 will be held at the Punxsutawney National Guard Armory.

Music in the Park attendees treated to double feature

Published Thursday, August 1, 2019

(First photo) Pictured is Trainwreck, who entertained the crowd at Thursday’s Music in the Park with classic rock and country. (Second photo) Pictured are the Sharptones, who dazzled the audience with classics from the 50s, 60s and 70s on a picture-perfect summer night in Barclay Square.

Police file additional charges against Wonderling

Published Thursday, August 1, 2019

Brookville Borough Police announced on Thursday that they had filed additional felony charges of possession of child pornography and criminal use of a communication facility against Michael Wonderling, 46, of Brookville, following a lengthy investigation into an incident that occurred in April 20

Crews battle downtown Reynoldsville fire

Published Wednesday, July 31, 2019

REYNOLDSVILLE — Crews worked quickly to knock down a fire that occurred late Wednesday afternoon at the former China 1 restaurant at 458 East Main Street in Reynoldsville Borough.

Princess Party parades through Punxsy pool

Published Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Pictured are the princesses at the Princess Tea and Swim Party at the George C. Brown Community Pool over the weekend, along with the little girls who had the rare privilege to meet their storybook favorites.