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Tri-County Lumber Companies Receive Federal Grants

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UNDATED – Three Jefferson and Clearfield County lumber companies have received federal Wood Innovation grants for forest management. According to U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson, the three companies receiving a portion of more than the $1.5-million granted in Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District, include Brownlee... Read More.

Roadwork Planned for Fox Township This Week

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FOX TOWNSHIP - If you’re traveling in Fox Township this week, expect some delays. Beginning Tuesday, crews will close sections of Fairview Road for a pipe replacement. Instead of a full road closure, traffic will be controlled by flaggers during daylight hours. The work is expected to... Read More.

Duo Accused of Trafficking Multiple Drugs

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PINE CREEK TOWNSHIP - Two people are facing several charges after allegedly trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine in Jefferson County. On August 4th police began to follow a silver sedan after traveling in an erratic manner in Pine Creek Township. After running the registration police... Read More.

Starbucks Celebrates Opening in Brookville

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BROOKVILLE - Starbucks is celebrating their opening in Brookville. The store, located at 228 Allegheny Boulevard, officially opened on May 8th, with District Manager Madeline Hausman saying the coffee shop has seen plenty of local and traveling customers, serving as a place that’s more than... Read More.

I-80 Westbound Lane Closure Near Clearfield

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CLEARFIELD - If you’re traveling westbound on Interstate 80 near Clearfield, you’ll want to plan for a lane restriction starting Monday. PennDOT officials say that the right westbound lane will be closed between mile markers 118 and 117.6 for bridge preservation work. This closure is expected... Read More.

Stoplight Upgrades Planned for Ridgway/St Marys

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UNDATED - If you drive through Ridgway or St. Marys, you could soon see smoother and safer trips. According to State Representative Mike Armanini, over $200,000 dollars in state Green Light-Go grants is headed to the two municipalities to modernize traffic signals at busy intersections. Ridgway... Read More.

Clearfield Man Accused of Sexual Assault

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CLEARFIELD - A Clearfield man is facing over 5,000 charges after being accused of raping a teenage girl for several years. According to police, a teenage girl accused 37 year-old Nicholas Spencer of sending her sexual messages since she was 12. The victim also claimed... Read More.

Four Accused of Stealing a Firearm From a Vehicle

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BIG RUN - Four people have been charged for allegedly stealing a gun from a pickup truck in Big Run. On August 4th, police responded to Church Street in Big Run after receiving a call that multiple vehicles were broken into. Police then found a suspicious... Read More.

DuBois Clarifies Public Comment Rules at Council Meetings 

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DUBOIS - DuBois City officials are clearing up confusion over public comments at council meetings.  DuBois City Manager Joe Fleming told us that only city residents and taxpayers may speak during the public comment portion of city meetings, a change council made in April. "Technically, under... Read More.