Crash Investigation Allegedly Reveals Drugs

RIDGWAY - A Ridgway man is facing multiple charges after a crash investigation led to the discovery of drugs  Officers responded to a crash along Ridgway Johnsonburg Road on January 1st when 48 year-old William Dowd allegedly attempted to hide drugs in the snow near... Read More.

Lawrence Township Man Jailed for Alleged Sexual Assault

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP - A Lawrence Township man has been jailed after a two year long investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of his young daughter. According to police in December of 2023 47 year-old Gary Cartwright allegedly had sexual contact with his 12 year-old biological... Read More.

DuBois Budget Reopened

DUBOIS - The newly seated DuBois City Council of the unified city has moved quickly in their first meeting, approving a series of resolutions to formally complete the consolidation of the former city and Sandy Township. Council ratified preliminary rules, appointed interim city management, and... Read More.

Local Sports Update – Tuesday, 1/6

District 9 Basketball Boys: MONDAY Brockway 55, DuBois Central Catholic 41 – Luke Martino led the Rovers with 22 points Clearfield 69, Bald Eagle Area 43 – Braison Patrick paced Clearfield with 20 points Curwensville 51, West Branch 46 Girls: MONDAY Hollidaysburg 73, DuBois 42 Punxsutawney 41, Redbank Valley 26 Clearfield 64,... Read More.

Barry Abbott Voted as DuBois Mayor

DUBOIS - The unified City of DuBois officially began operations Monday with a swearing-in ceremony at the Reitz Theater, marking the consolidation of the former city and Sandy Township. Judge Paul E. Cherry administered oaths of office to the new council, administration, city officers, and... Read More.

DuBois/Sandy Consolidated

DUBOIS - A new chapter begins today in DuBois as the former city and Sandy Township are now officially one unified community, now known as the City of DuBois. City Managers Ben Kafferlin and Lisa Hagberg say that you will not see many day-to-day changes,... Read More.

Local Sports Update – Monday, 1/5

District 9 Basketball Boys: FRIDAY Christian Life Academy, Cranberry 99, DuBois Christian Schools 59 Elk County Catholic 51, Otto-Eldred 24 – The Crusaders' win was the 1,000th victory for Aaron Straub as head coach of the boys team. SATURDAY DuBois 73, Cranberry 60 – History was made as Maddox... Read More.

Kersey Man Accused of Meeting “Teen” in Curwensville

CURWENSVILLE - A Kersey man has been jailed after allegedly planning to meet a “teenage girl” for sex. According to Curwensville Police, 24 year-old Michael Hanes was in contact with the group 814 Pred Hunters disguised as a 15 year-old girl. Messages given to police allegedly... Read More.

Bell Township Sawmill Destroyed in Fire

BELL TOWNSHIP - A sawmill was left a total loss after a late night fire in Bell Township. At around 9:52pm New Years Day, crews were dispatched to Grove Lane for reports of an active structure fire. Crews arrived to heavy flames and smoke and spent... Read More.