Local News

Clearfield County man faces life in prison on child pornography charges

Monday, August 8 by Marissa Rigatti

DUBOIS – A Clearfield County man could be facing life in prison if he is found guilty of possessing child pornography on his computer. The State Attorney General office says 65-year-old Raymond Mikelonis of Penfield has been designated as a sexually-violent predator twice before, and... Read More.

Firetree’s Halfway House Info Session

Monday, August 8 by Marissa Rigatti

PUNXSUTAWNEY -- Help is coming for those who need it to recover from drug and alcohol addiction and abuse in Jefferson County. A company that recently purchased a South Main Street property in Punxsutawney hosted an informational session last week regarding the halfway house it... Read More.

Elk County Fair starts this week

Monday, August 8 by Marissa Rigatti

KERSEY – Tuesday will be the opening day of the 2022 Elk County Fair in Kersey. The gates open at 4pm, and the fair begins with a Senior Citizen Night. Those 65 and older pay just a $5 admission while all others pay $8. Carnival... Read More.

License Plate Replacement Events

Monday, August 8 by Marissa Rigatti

PUNXSUTAWNEY – Today is the first of two opportunities in August for Jefferson County vehicle owners to get their faded or peeling Pennsylvania license plate replaced for free. State Representative Brian Smith is teaming up with local law enforcement for two license plate replacement events... Read More.

Long-term lane closures on Interstate 80

Monday, August 8 by Marissa Rigatti

INDIANA – Long-term lane closures on both Eastbound and Westbound interstate 80 between Exits 78 and 70 begin today. PennDOT says this latest project on Interstate 80 includes milling, patching, and bridge preservation work. There will be multiple lane closures alternating between the left and... Read More.

Military Day at Clearfield County Fair

Friday, August 5 by Marissa Rigatti

CLEARFIELD – Today is Military Day at the 161st Annual Clearfield County Fair. Admission is free from 10am until 6pm for those who are active members or veterans of the U.S. armed services. The carnival rides open at Noon, and there will be Grove Stage... Read More.

Osceola Mills man charged w/solicitation and child pornography

Friday, August 5 by Marissa Rigatti

CLEARFIELD – A 39-year-old Clearfield County man is facing criminal solicitation and child pornography charges following an investigation into several days of text messages. State Police say Reed Meeker Jr. of Osceola Mills allegedly sought to receive sexual photographs from two people he thought were... Read More.

Reynoldsville man reconnects water supply after non-payment shut off

Friday, August 5 by Marissa Rigatti

REYNOLDSVILLE – Reynoldsville Police have charged a man with theft of services after he reconnected the water supply to his apartment after it had been shut off for non-payment. According to Jefferson County Court documents, 60- year-old Richard Guthridge had his water turned off on... Read More.

Safety and Security Grants for PA Schools available

Friday, August 5 by Marissa Rigatti

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania schools will have access to $190 million in Safety and Security Grants for the upcoming year. The funds have been set aside in the recently enacted state budget and will be distributed through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Schools receiving... Read More.

Blood Drive in DuBois today

Friday, August 5 by Marissa Rigatti

DuBOIS -- The blood supply in Western Pennsylvania is at low levels during the summer months. But you have two upcoming chances to help by donating. Two blood drives are coming to DuBois this week and next. Today, the Lakeside Methodist Church is hosting an American... Read More.