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Multi-vehicle crash closes Interstate 80 between Penfield and DuBois

Thursday, June 30 by Louise Bennett

DuBois - A multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer closed a section of Interstate 80 in Clearfield County Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred in the westbound lanes of I-80 between Exit 111 to Penfield and Exit 101 to DuBois. According to 511PA, all lanes were reportedly... Read More.

Clearfield County facing ongoing labor issues and staffing shortages

Thursday, June 30 by Louise Bennett

Clearfield – The Clearfield County Commissioners talked about ongoing labor issues and recent staffing shortages following their regular meeting Tuesday. The Clearfield County Jail had a lockdown on June 16th and 17th due to a high number of corrections officers calling off sick, and then... Read More.

Brockway kicks off Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration tonight

Thursday, June 30 by Louise Bennett

Brockway – The 56th Annual Brockway Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration begins with a Vespers service tonight. The official kickoff service will take place at the Brockway Presbyterian Church at 6:30pm. On Friday, the Frank Varischetti All-Star Football Game will be played on the field... Read More.

NexTier Bank hosts Midday Mixer with the Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, June 30 by Louise Bennett

DuBois - NexTier Bank held a Midday Mixer Cookout Wednesday afternoon in partnership with the Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce. According to NexTier Bank Manager Devon Vallies, the Mixer’s purpose is to connect with other people: The next Chamber-sponsored Midday Mixer will be held on Wednesday,... Read More.

Two Clearfield County women killed in head-on crash

Thursday, June 30 by Louise Bennett

Boggs Township – Two Clearfield County women were killed in a head-on crash on Route 153 in Boggs Township on Tuesday morning. State Police say a 69-year-old woman from Madera and a 68-year-old woman from Brisbin were both pronounced dead at the scene. For an unknown... Read More.

Brockway’s Old Fashioned Fourth kicks off with Vespers service and football game

Wednesday, June 29 by Louise Bennett

Brockway - The official start to Brockway's Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration is set for Thursday evening. According to Jeff Gankosky, Chairman of the Celebration's Committee, it all begins with a Vespers service tomorrow, and a football game Friday ... A full schedule of events... Read More.

Pennsylvania gas prices continue to slowly decrease

Wednesday, June 29 by Louise Bennett

Undated - Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have fallen nearly 7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.94 per gallon Monday. That’s according to GasBuddy’s survey of more than 5,200 stations in Pennsylvania. Even with the slight decline, prices for gas in Pennsylvania are... Read More.

State police find stolen vehicle on private property

Wednesday, June 29 by Louise Bennett

Sandy Twp. – How did a stolen vehicle end up on private property in Sandy Township Saturday morning? Police are hoping that DNA testing will help them solve the case. State Police in DuBois say an abandoned 2005 Honda was discovered along Old 255 Road. It was... Read More.

New food and convenience store being built in Brookville

Wednesday, June 29 by Louise Bennett

Brookville – Progress is being made in the construction of a new food and convenience store along Allegheny Boulevard in Brookville. The BFS Food and Convenience Store is being built at the site where the Gold Eagle Restaurant and Hotel once stood. BFS is a chain... Read More.

PennDOT license and photo centers closed in observance of July 4

Wednesday, June 29 by Louise Bennett

Harrisburg – Pennsylvania Driver license and photo centers will be closed Saturday, July 2nd through Monday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day Holiday weekend. PennDOT says a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals,... Read More.