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Falls Creek Fire Department to host bear check station this weekend

Wednesday, November 15 by Louise Bennett

FALLS CREEK – As bear hunting season starts up in Pennsylvania, the Falls Creek Fire Department is once again preparing to host a Pennsylvania Game Commission bear check station.Organizers say Game Commission agents are scheduled to check harvested bears at the fire hall in... Read More.

Pennsylvania gas prices slightly decline this week

Wednesday, October 11 by Louise Bennett

UNDATED – While gasoline prices are expected to climb again soon due to war in the Middle East, prices actually dropped a few cents in Western Pennsylvania and statewide in the last week.According to the GasBuddy Survey and the Triple-A East Central Gas Price... Read More.

Elk County man pleads guilty to sexual abuse of young child

Tuesday, September 19 by Louise Bennett

RIDGWAY — An Elk County man will possibly spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to the sexual abuse of a young child.According to court documents, Andrew Kowalski was out of jail on parole a year ago when he raped... Read More.

Temporary lane closures on Interstate 80 may impact your commute

Thursday, September 7 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD — Once again today, temporary lane closures may have an impact your commute on Interstate 80 between DuBois and Clearfield.PennDOT says to be aware of temporary closures today and Friday as core boring work is done in preparation of a future highway and... Read More.

Game Commission gives opportunity to view elk during rut season

Thursday, August 24 by Louise Bennett

HARRISBURG – The peak of the elk rut season in Pennsylvania is just a few weeks away.This year, you again have a chance to peek and listen in on bugling bulls in Elk County through the Game Commission's Elk Cam.A live streaming video camera... Read More.

Tri-County area heads back to school this week

Monday, August 21 by Louise Bennett

UNDATED – It is back-to-school week in the Tri-County area.Today, students and teachers head back to the classroom for the start of the school year at DuBois Christian Schools and in the Punxsutawney Area School District .The school bells will once again be ringing... Read More.

Pennsylvania gas prices begin to rise

Thursday, July 20 by Louise Bennett

UNDATED – Pennsylvania gas prices are starting to increase again.According to the Triple-A East Central Gas Price Report, prices in Western Pennsylvania are two cents higher this week and average $3.64 per gallon.In Clearfield County, you are paying an average of $3.66 per gallon... Read More.

Entries are open for 2023 Clearfield County Fair

Saturday, June 10 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD COUNTY – It’s that time of year again for the 2023 Clearfield County Fair.They are starting to accept entries for livestock, vegetables, fruits and nuts, dairy, floral, arts, crafts and photography.You can register online at www.clearfieldcountyfair.com or you... Read More.

Pennsylvania gas prices continue to decline this week

Wednesday, May 17 by Louise Bennett

UNDATED – The average prices of gasoline in Pennsylvania have gone down again in the last week.The latest drop of gas prices is 2.5 cents per gallon according to the most recent GasBuddy survey.The statewide average is now $3.65 per gallon.Over the past month,... Read More.

DuBois City Police, PennDOT remind drivers to share road with pedestrians

Wednesday, May 10 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – DuBois City Police and PennDOT joined for together Tuesday to remind drivers to share the road with pedestrians.DuBois Police discussed recent crashes involving pedestrians in the city and the steps that will be implemented to prevent future accidents during the ongoing Pedestrian... Read More.