Teen Faces Multiple Felony Charges

SYKESVILLE – A local teen faces four felony charges for allegedly picking up a 13-year-old girl from her Sykesville home in the middle of the night. Sykesville Police say 18-year-old Camden Luzier of Grampian is accused of interfering with the custody of a child, and... Read More.

Updated Security Ordinance Proposed for Jefferson County

BROOKVILLE – A proposed ordinance will tighten security in all official Jefferson County buildings. The new measures are being prepared by the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners. At their most recent meeting, the commissioners approved the advertising of the rules which haven't been updated... Read More.

United Electric Awarded Millions in Grant Money

HARRISBURG – More than $5-million in grant funding has been awarded to the Tri-County area's United Electric Cooperative by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. United Electric receives the money from the state's Resilience Grant Program which intends to improve electric grid reliability and... Read More.

Former Big Run Resident Charged with Animal Cruelty

BIG RUN – Animal cruelty charges have been filed against a 68-year-old man after dead chickens and rabbits were found on his Big Run property. According to court documents, John Benko moved to the Philadelphia area earlier this year due to health issues. While... Read More.

Jefferson County Man Faces Assault Charges

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A Jefferson County man is facing assault and disorderly conduct charges after he allegedly punched a man repeatedly in a bar. Punxsutawney Police accuse 54-year-old Brian Cramer of Reynoldsville of hitting the victim at a North Findley Street bar earlier this... Read More.

Tri-County Area Gas Prices Drop

UNDATED – Average gas prices have ticked a little lower in Western Pennsylvania and across the Commonwealth during the past week. According to research by Triple-A and GasBuddy, the average per gallon price of gas in Western PA is $3.74, down just a penny... Read More.

I-80 Lane Closures Extended Three Weeks

BROOKVILLE – The short-term lane closures near the Interstate 80 North Fork Bridges in Jefferson County have been extended. The closures were originally expected to end on July 26th, but they will remain in effect for both the Eastbound and Westbound left lanes until... Read More.