Local News

Back to School for local students today

Monday, August 22 by Marissa Rigatti

DUBOIS – Today is “back to school” day for students in DuBois and Punxsutawney. Summer break is over, and students are returning to the classroom in both the DuBois Area and Punxsutawney Area districts, as well as at DuBois Central Catholic and DuBois Christian... Read More.

Curwensville High School’s Active Shooter Drill

Monday, August 22 by Marissa Rigatti

CURWENSVILLE – The Curwensville Area High School will be the site of an active shooter drill and training session today from 9am until 3pm. Due to the drill and training, the school buildings and parking lots will be closed to the general public. The training... Read More.

Fire at Scottish Heights Golf Course

Monday, August 22 by Marissa Rigatti

BROCKWAY -- Following a fire which destroyed its maintenance barn and equipment, the Scottish Heights Golf Course and Restaurant in Brockway was closed Sunday. The blaze reportedly broke out Saturday night and devastated the operations of the golf course as all of their equipment... Read More.

Reynoldsville woman allegedly hits man with wrought iron

Monday, August 22 by Marissa Rigatti

REYNOLDSVILLE – A Reynoldsville woman is jailed in Jefferson County and charged with aggravated assault after she allegedly hit a man with a piece of wrought iron in front of her seven-year-old son. Reynoldsville Police say 46-yearold Kristen Wertman was arraigned August 16th on the... Read More.

Shippenville man faces indecent exposure charge

Monday, August 22 by Marissa Rigatti

BROOKVILLE – Indecent exposure and four other charges have been filed against a Shippenville man after he went into a Brookville gas station nude, shattered a cash register safety screen, and then resisted arrest. Brookville Police say 48- year-old Kevin Lauer was seen walking fully... Read More.

Body found in Susquehanna River near Curwensville

Monday, August 15 by Marissa Rigatti

CURWENSVILLE – State Police and the Clearfield County Coroner are continuing their investigation after a body was pulled from the West Branch of the Susquehanna River near Curwensville. Coroner Kim Shaffer-Snyder has confirmed that the dead person is a young boy, and his body was... Read More.

Jefferson County woman faces felony drug charges

Monday, August 15 by Marissa Rigatti

BROOKVILLE – A Jefferson County woman is facing two felony drug charges for allegedly selling methamphetamine to a confidential informant in Brookville. 31- year-old Alison Bullers was arraigned on the charges last week, and she is free on $30,000 bail awaiting a preliminary hearing. Brookville... Read More.

PA License plate replacement event

Monday, August 15 by Marissa Rigatti

PUNXSUTAWNEY – Jefferson County vehicle owners get another opportunity to replace a peeling or faded Pennsylvania license plate today for free. State Representative Brian Smith is teaming up with local law enforcement for a license plate replacement event in Punxsutawney. If one or more numbers... Read More.

Moonlite Drive-In benefits Make-A-Wish

Monday, August 15 by Marissa Rigatti

BROOKVILLE -- The Moonlite Drive-In Theatre in Brookville celebrated 70 years of “Groovin’ and Cruising” yesterday with a car show. The Drive-In held a vault to mark 70 years and their first car show to benefit Make-A-Wish. Moonlite announced last night that the car show... Read More.

TRAFFIC ALERT: New projects this week

Monday, August 15 by Marissa Rigatti

CLEARFIELD – A detour is going in place near Curwensville starting today, August 15th. According to PennDOT, a portion of Route 729 between the intersections of the Lumber City Highway and Old Station Road will be closed during daylight hours for at least one... Read More.