Clearfield Man Sentenced in Drug Charges

CLEARFIELD - A Clearfield man will be spending over six years in federal prison for his role in trafficking methamphetamines. According to court documents, between July 2019 and June of 2020 50 year-old Toby Coker was accused of distributing methamphetamines in western Pennsylvania.Now, Coker has... Read More.

New DuBois High School Walkway Proposed

DUBOIS - The DuBois Area School Board is seeking bids to construct a handicap friendly sidewalk at the High School.The proposed walkway would wrap around the High School past the green house and through a slight incline ultimately ending at the tennis courts area.  According... Read More.

Maple Avenue/Shaffer Road Work to Continue

DUBOIS - If you are looking to travel around Maple Avenue and Shaffer Road in DuBois, look out, as road work is returning to the area.Originally started in the summer of 2024, crews have been working on sidewalk and trail improvements between Seventh Street... Read More.

Clearfield Clean-Up Scheduled

CLEARFIELD - Curb clean-up in Clearfield will be returning next month.Beginning with the West side of the river in April you can place materials to be picked up on the curb after 7pm.If you put yard waste out it must be in a biodegradable... Read More.

Strangulation Charges Placed on Sigel Man

SIGEL - A Sigel man is behind bars after he allegedly attempted to strangle a woman earlier in the week.According to police, on March 24th State Police received reports of a domestic dispute at a Oakdale Road residence in Eldred Township.Once on scene police... Read More.

Woman Sentenced for Social Security Fraud 

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney woman has been sentenced after embezzling over $90,000 dollars in Social Security payments.According to court records, 66 year-old Patty Merlo was sentenced to five years of probation after being convicted of knowingly embezzling $91,300 dollars in Social Security payments.

Legislation to Improve Railway Safety

UNDATED - Two bills introduced aim to improve railroad safety in the Commonwealth.House Bill 540 would require at least an engineer and conductor on each train engine.House Bill 539, if implemented, would limit the length of trains to 8,500 feet.If both bills pass, they... Read More.

Herm Telephone Conference Cancelled 

UNDATED - The telephone conference between the defense for former DuBois City Manager John “Herm” Suplizio and former city employee Roberta “Bobbie” Shaffer has been canceled.According to court documents, the telephone status conference scheduled for Thursday morning was canceled by Judge Stephanie Haines.  Now, both... Read More.

Punxsutawney Man Accused of Assaulting Pregnant Girlfriend

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man is behind bars after allegedly assaulting his pregnant girlfriend last Saturday.On March 22nd at around 12:50am police responded to a West Mahoning Street address after receiving reports of a woman being attacked.Once on scene police learned that 22 year-old... Read More.

Police Reveal More Information Into Deadly Crash 

ELDRED TOWNSHIP - Police have released more information about a deadly crash in Eldred Township earlier in the month that killed one Brookville man.State Police say that 19 year-old Jacob Popson was traveling south on Route 36 in Eldred Township where he lost control... Read More.