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No one injured after fire broke out at Jefferson County restaurant

Wednesday, October 25 by Louise Bennett

PUNXSUTAWNEY — No one was hurt when a fire broke out at a Jefferson County restaurant Monday night.According to the county's emergency dispatch, the blaze was reported at Smokin' Pete's BBQ along Route 119 near Punxsutawney shortly after 7 p.m.Firefighters reportedly had the flames... Read More.

Penn State DuBois to hold virtual Visitation Day tomorrow

Monday, October 23 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – Penn State DuBois has recently been hosting special visitation days, and there are more to come … but this week you can explore the campus virtually.If you are considering the next step in education for yourself or or student in your home,... Read More.

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 hearing on charges of attempted homicide, aggravated... Read More.

State Police investigate check cashing scheme, more than $35,000 stolen

Monday, September 25 by Louise Bennett

OLIVEBURG – State Police are investigating a check cashing scheme which cost a Jefferson County man more than $35,000.Few details are being provided, but troopers say four different checks were cashed in Young Township.One of the checks was in excess of $25,000.The funds were... Read More.

Brookville woman faces attempted murder charges after stabbing ex-boyfriend multiple times

Monday, September 18 by Louise Bennett

BROCKWAY – A 23-year-old Brookville woman has been jailed and is facing various charges, including attempted first-degree murder, after she allegedly stabbed her ex-boyfriend multiple times.State Police say Paige Lander was hiding in the back seat of the victim's car and attacked him as... Read More.

Brockway woman accused of stealing nearly $200,000 from elderly man

Friday, September 15 by Louise Bennett

BROOKVILLE – A Brockway woman has been jailed on charges of theft and exploitation of a care-dependent person for allegedly stealing nearly $200,000 from an 86-year-old man.Brookville Police accuse 55-year-old Kelly Jo Wright of transferring the money from the victim's account to her own... Read More.

Clearfield County man speaks out about drug issues at county jail

Thursday, September 14 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County man is speaking out following the death of an inmate, reports of multiple overdoses, and recent charges filed against a woman for smuggling drugs into the county jail.At this week's Clearfield County Commissioners meeting, Charlie Lombardo said the county... Read More.

Animal cruelty charges filed against Reynoldsville man

Thursday, September 14 by Louise Bennett

REYNOLDSVILLE – A Reynoldsville man is facing cruelty to animal charges for allegedly mistreating his dog.According to court documents, a neighbor reported 35-year-old Justin Jerrell to the police after he was seen hitting the dog with a strap, and rubbing the dog's nose in... Read More.

Road maintenance work continues throughout Clearfield County

Monday, September 11 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – Some heavily-traveled roads in Clearfield County will be receiving the attention of maintenance crews this week.According to PennDOT, the projects you need to watch out for the next few days include drainage pipe replacement or cleaning on Route 219 near DuBois and... Read More.

Interim DuBois City Manager withdraws name from consideration for full-time position

Friday, September 8 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – This week, the interim DuBois City Manager, Chris Nasuti, withdrew his name from consideration for the full-time city manager position.But at Thursday's DuBois City Council work session, DuBois Mayor Ed Walsh said don't look for Nasuti to go anywhere immediately …