Two arrested in Jefferson County domestic violence incident

PUNXSUTAWNEY – State Police are investigating an incident of alleged domestic violence in Jefferson County earlier this week. According to a trooper's report, both a 36-year-old Punxsutawney woman and a 39-year-old Punxsutawney man were arrested at the scene. The man is accused of strangling... Read More.

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.

Jefferson County seasonal home destroyed by fire

ELDRED TWP. – A seasonal home in Jefferson County was destroyed by fire Sunday night. No one was hurt when flames ripped through the residence along Spring Creek Road in Eldred Township. According to the State Police Fire Marshal Until, the exact cause of... Read More.

Inmate charged with burglary and theft in Jefferson County

PUNXSUTAWNEY — A man currently jailed in Ohio is facing several charges in Jefferson County for the alleged theft of more than $10,000-worth of items from a Punxsutawney home. State Police have charged 33-year-old Ryan Schoening with burglary, trespassing, theft, and criminal mischief. The... Read More.

“Kickstart Recovery” party today at DuBois Mall

DUBOIS – Even though Christmas and New Year's celebrations are over, there will be a Holiday Party today at the DuBois Mall. The Community Support Program of Community Connections of Clearfield and Jefferson Counties invites you to their CSP Holiday Party from 11 until... 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.