Abandoned farm house in Knox destroyed in arson

Knox Township, PA – A suspected arson destroyed an abandoned farm house in Knox Township, Jefferson County, earlier this week. The abandoned farm house caught fire late Monday night, just before midnight, at a remote location near O'Donnell Road. There were no injuries. After an investigation by... Read More.

Roadwork begins on Route 36 in Bell Township

Bell Township, PA – PennDOT District 10 began a roadway improvement project, weather permitting, on Monday, May 11, on PA Route 36 in Bell Township, Clearfield County, continuing into Indiana County and Jefferson County. This work will include patching of the roadway and overlay, updates... Read More.

Jefferson County man arrested for shooting, killing his roommate

Corsica, PA – One Jefferson County man is dead and his roommate is behind bars after a fatal shooting during an argument Sunday morning. The Pennsylvania State Police in collaboration with Jefferson County District Attorney Jeffrey Burkett’s Office have arrested 65-year-old William Joseph Sivak, Jr.... Read More.

Four motorcyclists injured, three of them seriously, in Jeff Co

Warsaw Township, PA – Four motorcyclists were injured, three of them seriously, after a crash Saturday afternoon in Jefferson County. 55-year-old Vaseem Chengazi from Pittsford, NY, had been riding his BMW R1200 motorcycle southbound on Richardson Road in Warsaw Township around 3:15 Saturday afternoon. He... Read More.

24 counties begin to reopen in PA, including our area

Harrisburg, PA – Balancing economic benefits and public health risks, Governor Tom Wolf announced on Friday the reopening of 24 counties in the northwest and north-central regions of the state, moving them from red to yellow beginning at 12:01 a.m., Friday, May 8. “Over the... Read More.

Falls Creek man breaks leg in motorcycle crash with deer

Washington Township, PA – A Falls Creek man is recovering from his injuries after he struck a deer while riding his motorcycle earlier this week. According to State Police in DuBois, 35-year-old Michael Roush from Falls Creek had been riding his Honda Magna motorcycle along... Read More.

Punxsutawney gets $2 million loan to replace sewer lines

Harrisburg, PA – Punxsutawney is receiving a nearly $2 million loan to replace part of its wastewater infrastructure. It's part of $116 million that's being invested statewide for 16 projects across 13 counties, by PENNVEST. The loan will be used to replace terracotta sanitary sewer... Read More.

Possible abuse of 8-year-old boy in Anita

McCalmont Township, PA – Police are investigating a possible child abuse incident in Jefferson County. State Police in Punxsutawney were called out to a home on Main Street in Anita last Wednesday, April 8, around noon to investigate possible abuse involving an 8-year-old boy. The investigation... Read More.