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Three windmill “superloads” to move through Clearfield County, possibly causing traffic delays

Saturday, February 4 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – Three slow-moving windmill “superloads” are expected to roll through Clearfield County on Monday, possibly causing traffic delays.According to PennDOT, truckloads of windmill tower parts will travel the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 from Falls Creek Exit 97 to Clearfield Exit 120.The transports will... Read More.

Treasure Lake celebrates 2023 Polar Plunge today

Saturday, February 4 by Louise Bennett

SANDY TOWNSHIP – The 2023 Treasure Lake Polar Plunge is today at the Treasure Lake Marina. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the plunge to follow at 11 a.m. The registration fee is $20, which benefits the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.

State Senator Cris Dush reminds local firefighters that a grant deadline is approaching

Saturday, February 4 by Louise Bennett

BROOKVILLE – State Senator Cris Dush is reminding local fire departments and non-affiliated EMS organizations that a grant deadline is approaching. February 10th is the final day for area firefighters and other first responders to apply for federal grants for equipment, protective gear,... Read More.

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission prepares to stock waterways ahead of trout season

Saturday, February 4 by Louise Bennett

HARRISBURG – It’s a chilly winter weekend, but many are looking forward to spring-like weather and the opening day of trout season in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s 2023 trout stocking schedules will SOON be available at State Representative Mike Armanini’s... Read More.

Caring and Sharing for Kids hosts first truckload sale in new building

Saturday, February 4 by Louise Bennett

ANITA – Today is the last day for you to check out Caring and Sharing for Kids' first truckload sale in their new building. The sale will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at their building on Main Street in... Read More.

Two Jefferson County women arrested after police find missing 1-year-old

Friday, February 3 by Louise Bennett

BROOKVILLE – Two Jefferson County women are in prison after police found a missing 1-year-old child in Brookville Wednesday.According to court documents, 27-year old Tarra Rand and 50-year-old Cindy Rand face multiple charges including child endangerment, interfering with child custody, assault, and terroristic threats.When... Read More.

Clearfield couple charged with child abuse after son was treated at hospital for injuries

Friday, February 3 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD — A Clearfield couple is behind bars and facing child abuse charges.According to Clearfield County Court documents, both 28-year-old Christina Swanson and 39-year-old Richard Hudak are accused of child endangerment and reckless endangerment.Police launched an investigation into the couple’s actions when Swanson’s 3-year-old son... Read More.

Brookville woman charged after hitting police cruiser and fleeing accident

Friday, February 3 by Louise Bennett

BROOKVILLE – A 59-year-old Brookville woman has been charged with a misdemeanor and summary offense for causing over $3,000 in damages to a police vehicle and then driving away from the scene.Brookville Police say Janet Nelson was backing out of a parking space at Penn... Read More.

Assault charges against Clarion County Jail inmate dismissed

Friday, February 3 by Louise Bennett

CLARION – The assault charges which had been filed against a Jefferson County man for allegedly back-handing a corrections officer at the Clarion County Jail have been dismissed.During Tuesday’s preliminary hearing for 25-year-old Dane Kells of Punxsutawney, the assault charges were dropped, but a summary... Read More.

Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter weather

Friday, February 3 by Louise Bennett

PUNXSUTAWNEY – At yesterday morning’s Groundhog Day celebration at Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney Phil made his weather prediction for the next six weeks – more winter weather.It’s the 108th time that Phil has called for six more weeks of winter in the tradition’s 137-year history.There... Read More.

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Three windmill “superloads” to move through Clearfield County, possibly causing traffic delays

Treasure Lake celebrates 2023 Polar Plunge today

State Senator Cris Dush reminds local firefighters that a grant deadline is approaching

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission prepares to stock waterways ahead of trout season

Clearfield couple charged with child abuse after son was treated at hospital for injuries

Brookville woman charged after hitting police cruiser and fleeing accident

Assault charges against Clarion County Jail inmate dismissed

Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter weather

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