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Standoff in Penfield

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On Tuesday night in Penfield, Clearfield County, what began as a routine EMS call for a stroke patient quickly escalated into a tense standoff. Responders arrived at the scene to find the patient's wife reporting that he was loading weapons and making threats of... Read More.

Charges Filed for Allegedly Raping a Young Child

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Joshua Xavier Barden, 33, from Vandergrift, is in custody for allegedly raping a young child in Porter Township, according to Punxsutawney-based State Police. Charges filed on July 1 include multiple counts related to incidents between 2021 and 2022 when the victim, now nine years... Read More.

Consolidation Joint Board Hears County Hotel Tax Information

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DUBOIS – The City of DuBois-Sandy Township Consolidation Joint Board gathered information regarding how Clearfield County's hotel tax is redistributed. Clearfield County Commissioner Tim Winters attended Wednesday's meeting, and told members of the board that a 5-percent hotel tax is collected by the organization,... Read More.

DuBois Burger King Attack Suspect Caught, Jailed

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CLEARFIELD – The DuBois man wanted for allegedly attacking a Burger King employee in Sandy Township last week has been caught, arrested, and jailed. According to the Clearfield County DA's Office, 59-year-old Richard Smeal was apprehended by State Police in the Janesville area Tuesday... Read More.

Reitz Theater Players Present Mary Poppins

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DUBOIS – The Reitz Theater Players are ready to present nine shows of Mary Poppins, and opening night is Thursday. Here's Joe Sensor of the Reitz Theater … Mary Poppins will be presented at the Reitz Theater in DuBois this weekend on Thursday, Friday, and... Read More.

Sandy Township, Treasure Lake Battling Aqua PA

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SANDY TWP. – Sandy Township will be getting involved in the battle to keep Aqua PA from raising the rates for water service in Treasure Lake. At Monday's meeting, the Board of Supervisors determined to split the costs of a Complaint against PUC against... Read More.

DuBois Man Wanted for Theft, Assault, Terroristic Threats

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DUBOIS – A DuBois man is wanted for allegedly attacking a Burger King employee in Sandy Township early Tuesday morning. According to Sandy Township Police, 59-year-old Richard Smeal allegedly attacked the victim in the restaurant's parking lot and demanded she give him a bag... Read More.

DuBois Council Eliminates Employment Position

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DUBOIS – A City of DuBois employment position is being eliminated at the end of August. By a three-to-two vote at their Monday meeting, DuBois City Council ended the position of Assistant Public Works Director. That position is currently held by Joe Mitchell. City... Read More.