Crash Investigation Allegedly Reveals Drugs

RIDGWAY - A Ridgway man is facing multiple charges after a crash investigation led to the discovery of drugs  Officers responded to a crash along Ridgway Johnsonburg Road on January 1st when 48 year-old William Dowd allegedly attempted to hide drugs in the snow near... Read More.

Lawrence Township Man Jailed for Alleged Sexual Assault

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP - A Lawrence Township man has been jailed after a two year long investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of his young daughter. According to police in December of 2023 47 year-old Gary Cartwright allegedly had sexual contact with his 12 year-old biological... Read More.

DuBois Budget Reopened

DUBOIS - The newly seated DuBois City Council of the unified city has moved quickly in their first meeting, approving a series of resolutions to formally complete the consolidation of the former city and Sandy Township. Council ratified preliminary rules, appointed interim city management, and... Read More.

Barry Abbott Voted as DuBois Mayor

DUBOIS - The unified City of DuBois officially began operations Monday with a swearing-in ceremony at the Reitz Theater, marking the consolidation of the former city and Sandy Township. Judge Paul E. Cherry administered oaths of office to the new council, administration, city officers, and... Read More.

DuBois/Sandy Consolidated

DUBOIS - A new chapter begins today in DuBois as the former city and Sandy Township are now officially one unified community, now known as the City of DuBois. City Managers Ben Kafferlin and Lisa Hagberg say that you will not see many day-to-day changes,... Read More.

Kersey Man Accused of Meeting “Teen” in Curwensville

CURWENSVILLE - A Kersey man has been jailed after allegedly planning to meet a “teenage girl” for sex. According to Curwensville Police, 24 year-old Michael Hanes was in contact with the group 814 Pred Hunters disguised as a 15 year-old girl. Messages given to police allegedly... Read More.

Bell Township Sawmill Destroyed in Fire

BELL TOWNSHIP - A sawmill was left a total loss after a late night fire in Bell Township. At around 9:52pm New Years Day, crews were dispatched to Grove Lane for reports of an active structure fire. Crews arrived to heavy flames and smoke and spent... Read More.

Police Searching for Burglary Suspect

CLEARFIELD - Police are asking for your help in identifying the main suspect in a late December burglary. The man is suspected in a theft at Sapp Brothers Truck Stop on December 29th. He was last seen heading towards Airport Road around 8am. He is described... Read More.

Jefferson County Jail Receives Surveillance Boost

JEFFERSON COUNTY - A grant given to the Jefferson County Jail will allow them to enhance their video recording system. Approximately $167,000 dollars was provided through the LSA grant, allowing the jail to update their recording system to have good documentation and promote safety within... Read More.