Jefferson County man charged with indecent assault of a child

RIDGWAY – A Jefferson County man has been charged with the indecent assault of an Elk County juvenile. According to a State Police investigation, 22-year-old Ethan Fike of Brookville allegedly touched a 12-year-old Ridgway girl inappropriately. The victim, who is now a teenager, recently... Read More.

Water service to Brookville trailer park will continue

BROOKVILLE – Residents of the Colonial Crestwood Trailer Park in Brookville have water service today, but they were concerned about losing it earlier this week after receiving service shutoff letters. The Brookville Municipal Authority sent out the letters to notify Colonial Crestwood residents that... Read More.

Tri-County area gas prices keep going down

UNDATED— Gas prices in Western Pennsylvania are another three cents lower per gallon this week. According to the latest Triple-A East Central Gas Price Report, gas is now $3.39 per gallon in Western PA. Locally, the per gallon price average has dropped to $3.23... Read More.

Jefferson County Commissioners reorganize

BROOKVILLE — The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners reorganized last week. Recently-elected to the commissioner position, Mark Humes was welcomed as the board's newest member. Commissioner Scott North said they “are looking forward to his service to the people of Jefferson County.” Also during... Read More.

Brookville man faces child rape and assault charges

BROOKVILLE — A Jefferson County man is in jail, and he has been accused of raping a 12-year-old girl several times. According to the State Police, 33-year-old Damon Hamman of Brookville faces more than a dozen felony charges of child rape and aggravated indecent... Read More.

Tri-County area gas prices continue to drop

UNDATED – The trend of lower gasoline prices is continuing in the Tri-County area as the new year approaches. This week's GasBuddy survey and price report from Triple-A East Central shows that the average per gallon price in Pennsylvania is down one penny, and... Read More.

Brookville students demonstrate economic skills

BROOKVILLE – School students were “wheelin and dealin” Thursday at the Brookville High School. It was the annual “Wheelers and Dealers” event giving students an opportunity to learn the principles of marketing and economics. The community attended with the largest turnout to date, and... Read More.