Local Sports Update – 12/31/24

Pittsburgh Penguins: The Pittsburgh Penguins are holding onto fourth place in the NHL's Metropolitan Division. The Penguins face the Red Wings in Detroit tonight. The Pens-Red Wings pregame show starts at 7:30 this evening. The opening puck drop is scheduled for 8 … on Connect FM... Read More.

Deadly Winburne Fire Ruled Accidental

WINBURNE - A Winburne fire that killed one man last week has been ruled accidental. On Christmas Eve, crews were alerted to a fully engulfed structure fire on Coalward Street. Once on scene, crews learned one man, later identified as Clifford ‘Butch’ Dunlap, the father of... Read More.

Gardners Candies Allergy Recall

UNDATED - An area candy manufacturer is recalling their 1.25 ounce packages of Cappuccino Meltaway bars for possible nut contamination. The candies in question are believed to have hit shelves on September 1st. In a 1.25 ounce package with lot number 082725 They can also be... Read More.

PennDOT Offices Closed for New Year’s

UNDATED - PennDot Offices will be closed for New Year’s Day. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that all driver license and photo centers will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st 2025, for the New Year’s celebration. While physical locations will be closed, all online... Read More.

Big Lots Comeback Possible

UNDATED - The Discount Chain Big Lots, which recently began closing all of their stores due to bankruptcy, may come back as the retailer reached a deal that could save hundreds of stores. The chain announced that they have sold the company to Gordon Brothers... Read More.

Local Sports Update – 12/30/24

District 9 Basketball: BOYS The annual DuBois Holiday Basketball Tournament at the DuBois High School (Saturday) ... Consolation: DuBois Central Catholic 54, Brockway 21 Championship: Brookville 55, DuBois 53 Carl Truance Tournament at Punxsutawney (Saturday) … Consolation: Clarion 63, Marion Center 53 Championship: Punxsutawney 46, Redbank Valley... Read More.

Area Woman Accused of Stealing Over $150,000 From Mother

RIDGWAY - A Ridgway woman is facing felony theft charges after allegedly swindling over $150,000 dollars from her mother, who is battling dementia. According to State Police, a number of withdrawals had been made from the mother’s account once 56 year-old Kelly Wright became the... Read More.

Alleged Elk County Theft

ST MARYS - A St. Marys man is behind bars after allegedly breaking into a residence and stealing a credit card to buy laughing gas earlier in the month According to police, a victim told authorities that he had an unauthorized credit card purchase from... Read More.