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Falls Creek Fire Department hosts Game Commission bear check station

Friday, November 17 by Louise Bennett

FALLS CREEK – As the hunt for black bear begins in Pennsylvania, the Falls Creek Fire Department is getting ready to host a Pennsylvania Game Commission bear check station.Organizers say Game Commission agents will be checking harvested bears at the fire hall in Falls...

Punxsutawney woman faces charges of assault, resisting arrest

Tuesday, November 14 by Louise Bennett

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A 31-year-old Jefferson County woman is facing various criminal charges, including assault and resisting arrest, after she tried to fight two police officers last week.According to court documents, Christine Rand is facing a total of four felony counts, six misdemeanors, and two...

State Representative Mike Armanini to host telephone town hall meeting

Monday, November 13 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – If Mike Armanini is your state representative in Elk or Clearfield County, expect to receive an invitation to a “telephone town hall meeting” this evening.Representative Armanini says you should receive that invitation call just before 7pm.You can choose to stay on the...

Clearfield County man faces hundreds of child rape, sexual assault charges

Friday, October 27 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD — Hundreds of additional child rape and sexual assault charges have been filed against a 73-year-old Clearfield County man.State Police say Edward McGuire Sr. of Morrisdale was arrested last week, accused of assaulting a six-year-old girl in his home’s bathroom.According to court documents,...

Jefferson County man faces assault, harassment charges

Tuesday, October 24 by Louise Bennett

SUMMERVILLE – A 47-year-old Jefferson County man has been charged with assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct for allegedly hitting and injuring another man over the issue of an RV on his property.According to State Police, James Kunselman of Summerville caused traumatic injuries to the...

UPDATE: Jefferson County man charged with attempted homicide

Thursday, October 19 by Louise Bennett

UPDATE --A Jefferson County man has been charged with attempted homicide following the Monday night shooting in Punxsutawney in which two people were wounded. According to court documents, 22-year-old Matthew Brotherton of Punxsutawney is awaiting a preliminary...

Congressman Glenn Thompson holds constituent hours on Thursday

Wednesday, October 18 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – If you need help on issues that involve federal agencies such as the IRS, VA or Social Security; staff from U.S. Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson's office will be available to meet with you on Thursday.Congressman Thompson's staff will have constituent hours in...

Clearfield County man pleads guilty to assault, reckless endangerment charges

Friday, October 13 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County man accused of hitting and injuring a seven-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to assault and reckless endangerment.According to court documents, 37-year-old Jordan Gooch of Morrisdale must now serve four years of probation, and he must undergo nurturing and anger...

DuBois City Council approves liquor license, welcomes new member to pension committee

Tuesday, September 26 by Louise Bennett

Council Approves Liquor License for New Jared Street EstablishmentDuBois City Council approved the municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license from ARC of Clearfield to The Public House formally the Jared bar on Jared Street.Owner Brian Witherow said the establishment will be a gathering...

Wasson Elementary School recognized as Blue Ribbon School for 2023

Friday, September 22 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS — The DuBois Area School District's Wasson Elementary School is being recognized nationally as a Blue Ribbon School for 2023.Wasson earned the distinction based on its overall academic performance, and the progress it is making in closing achievement gaps among student groups.According to...