Brockway Borough Council plans no tax increase for next year Tuesday, November 14 by Louise BennettBROCKWAY – If you're a Brockway property owner, some good news came out of the November council meeting – no tax increase for 2024.The Brockway Borough Council is working on the final details of next year's spending plan, but Council President Chris “Smoke” Benson... Read More.
Clearfield County man charged after allegedly giving cannabis gummies to juveniles Thursday, October 26 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD — A Clearfield County man has been charged with corruption of minors for allegedly giving cannabis-laced gummies to two juveniles.According to Curwensville Police, 39-year-old Justin Hammond is currently an EMT and volunteer firefighter, and he previously served as the borough's animal control officer.Hammond... Read More.
Former Osceola Mills mayor has shooting trial postponed Saturday, October 7 by Louise Bennett CLEARFIELD – The trial of the former mayor of a Clearfield County borough has been postponed since her accusers failed to show up in court this week. According to court documents, 52-year-old Ida Reams, who was mayor of Osceola Mills for eight years,... Read More.
Falls Creek Borough Manager expresses optimism about new grant Wednesday, August 16 by Louise BennettFALLS CREEK — The Falls Creek Borough Manager, Chuck Case, is expressing great optimism that the Jefferson County town will soon receive a Department of Community and Economic Development grant.At last week's borough council meeting, Case reported that a DCED grant application was submitted... Read More.
Borough of Falls Creek celebrates 175th birthday this weekend Friday, July 21 by Louise BennettFALLS CREEK – The Borough of Falls Creek is celebrating its 175th birthday this weekend.Vendors open at 5pm today followed by the celebration’s official start and welcome message from Mayor Karen Forsythe at 6.There will be bingo and live music tonight.The 5K Run takes... Read More.
Red, White, and Blueberry Festival underway in Reynoldsville Saturday, July 15 by Louise BennettREYNOLDSVILLE -- The Red, White, and Blueberry Festival gets into full swing in Reynoldsville today.On today’s schedule is the Homecoming Car Show in the borough park from 10:30 until 3:30; a flag ceremony and... Read More.
Two Clearfield County municipalities issue burn bans Friday, June 9 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD COUNTY – Two municipalities in Clearfield County have issued burn bans due to the current weather conditions.On Wednesday, Clearfield Borough issued a burn ban effective until conditions improve.The Borough is reminding residents that smoke coming south from the Canadian wildfires may cause negative... Read More.
Dubois Historical Society to host Spring Walk celebrating Falls Creek’s 175th anniversary Thursday, May 11 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – The Borough of Falls Creek marks its 175th anniversary this year, and the DuBois Historical Society is helping the town celebrate with this year’s Spring Walk.The annual event is... Read More.
Punxsutawney Borough Manager fired, Treasurer reprimanded Friday, April 14 by Louise BennettPUNXSUTAWNEY – Punxsutawney’s Borough Manager has been fired, and the Borough Treasurer has been reprimanded.The firing and reprimanding actions took place at this week’s Borough Council meeting.According to a published report, Borough Manager Robert “Toby” Santick’s employment was terminated due to his actions associated... Read More.
Brockway Borough swears in new, full-time police officer Tuesday, April 11 by Louise BennettBROCKWAY – Brockway Borough has a new full-time police officer on the job.Kyle Zents was sworn in during the most recent Brockway Borough Council meeting according to a published report.In other business conducted at the meeting, Fire Chief Mike Hoskavich presented the council with... Read More.
