Jefferson County Man Accused of Threatening Couple with Axe

BROOKVILLE – Police have filed charges of terroristic threats, disorderly conduct, and harassment against a 40-year-old Jefferson County man. According to court documents, Jesse McNutt is accused of threatening a couple with an axe on Sunday evening. Brookville Borough Police say McNutt admitted to... Read More.

Maryland Man Arrested in Jefferson County

PUNXSUTAWNEY – The 814 Pred Hunters group has been successful once again in stopping a would-be child abuser in the Tri-County area. Police in Jefferson County have filed charges against a 42-year-old Maryland man, Jeremy Olsen, who allegedly attempted to meet a teenage girl... Read More.

Fire Destroys Jefferson County House

PUNXSUTAWNEY – No one was hurt, but fire destroyed a Jefferson County house early Saturday morning. The State Police Fire Marshal Unit is currently investigating the cause of the blaze that burned through a home located off of Route 36 in Bell Township near... Read More.

Jefferson County CYS Under New Leadership

BROOKVILLE – The Department of Children and Youth Services in Jefferson County is under the leadership of a new director. At the most recent meeting of the Board of Commissioners, the promotion of Melissa George into that position was made official. George replaces Kerith... Read More.

Pittsburgh Man Faces Drug Charges in Jefferson County

BROOKVILLE – Felony drug charges have been filed in Jefferson County Court against a 31-year-old Pittsburgh man. The charges follow a five-month investigation into Anthony Toler, after he was stopped for various traffic violations in Brookville. According to court documents, Toler was pulled over... Read More.

Black Bear Harvest Totals 212 in Tri-County Area

HARRISBURG – Black bear hunting season in Pennsylvania is continuing to grow in popularity. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reports a harvest of 2,920 bears last year. There were more than 206,000 hunters registered in the Commonwealth for the 2023 season, making it the fifth... Read More.

Jefferson County man sentenced for sexual assault of teenager

CLEARFIELD – A 22-year-old Jefferson County man will serve up to five years in state prison for sexually assaulting a teenage girl. During sentencing court earlier this week, Hunter Vroman of Punxsutawney pleaded guilty to sexual and indecent assault, corruption of minors, and resisting... Read More.