Standoff in Penfield

On Tuesday night in Penfield, Clearfield County, what began as a routine EMS call for a stroke patient quickly escalated into a tense standoff. Responders arrived at the scene to find the patient's wife reporting that he was loading weapons and making threats of... Read More.

Charges Filed for Allegedly Raping a Young Child

Joshua Xavier Barden, 33, from Vandergrift, is in custody for allegedly raping a young child in Porter Township, according to Punxsutawney-based State Police. Charges filed on July 1 include multiple counts related to incidents between 2021 and 2022 when the victim, now nine years... Read More.

Consolidation Joint Board Hears County Hotel Tax Information

DUBOIS – The City of DuBois-Sandy Township Consolidation Joint Board gathered information regarding how Clearfield County's hotel tax is redistributed. Clearfield County Commissioner Tim Winters attended Wednesday's meeting, and told members of the board that a 5-percent hotel tax is collected by the organization,... Read More.

DuBois Burger King Attack Suspect Caught, Jailed

CLEARFIELD – The DuBois man wanted for allegedly attacking a Burger King employee in Sandy Township last week has been caught, arrested, and jailed. According to the Clearfield County DA's Office, 59-year-old Richard Smeal was apprehended by State Police in the Janesville area Tuesday... Read More.

Reitz Theater Players Present Mary Poppins

DUBOIS – The Reitz Theater Players are ready to present nine shows of Mary Poppins, and opening night is Thursday. Here's Joe Sensor of the Reitz Theater … Mary Poppins will be presented at the Reitz Theater in DuBois this weekend on Thursday, Friday, and... Read More.

Sandy Township, Treasure Lake Battling Aqua PA

SANDY TWP. – Sandy Township will be getting involved in the battle to keep Aqua PA from raising the rates for water service in Treasure Lake. At Monday's meeting, the Board of Supervisors determined to split the costs of a Complaint against PUC against... Read More.