Jefferson County woman faces assault and burglary charges

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A 30-year-old Jefferson County woman is behind bars and faces charges of assault and burglary. Punxsutawney Borough Police filed charges against Rosalind Gursky for allegedly breaking into a Punxsy home and attacking her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend. Police say that Gursky punched the... Read More.

Jefferson County man jailed on assault charges

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A 44-year-old Jefferson County man has been jailed on assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct charges. According to court documents, Jeremy Newcome of Punxsutawney is accused of assaulting a man in a parked car, and smashing the vehicle’s fender with a mini baseball... Read More.

Brookville man reports fight, gets charged and jailed

BROOKVILLE— A 29-year-old Jefferson County man is facing felony strangulation charges for his alleged part in a domestic altercation that he phoned in to police. According to court documents, Tyler Voit of Brookville called the State Police to report a fight in progress at... Read More.

Fall Creek business prepares to give away a free furnace

FALLS CREEK - Gary & Sons, Inc., a heating and cooling company in Falls Creek, is giving a free furnace to a nominated veteran or military member this holiday season. Nominations from Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Elk, and Jefferson counties are being accepted until... Read More.

Brookville Trail Hub seeks volunteers, board members

BROOKVILLE — A Jefferson County non-profit group which is trying to complete a trail gap between Brookville and Brockway is seeking volunteers. The Brookville Trail Hub is currently in need of volunteers who will serve on the Board of Directors. Board members of the... Read More.

Jefferson County teen suspected of car theft

BELL TWP. – Charges are pending against a Jefferson County teenager for allegedly stealing a car. State Police say the 16-year-old Punxsutawney boy drove a Toyota 4-Runner away from a Bell Township property without permission. Three adult Punxsutawney residents are listed as the victims... Read More.

DuBois man charged with harassment

SYKESVILLE — A 44-year-old DuBois man is facing harassment charges for allegedly sending a message through a social media site. According court documents in Jefferson County, Scott Lines had been told by police two different times to not communicate with the victim, a Sykesville... Read More.