Police warn of rapid increase in unemployment scams

Pennsylvania – The Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is seeing an increase in fraudulent attempts to apply for unemployment benefits using previously stolen identity information. In fact, just within the past couple of days, our local police barracks have had dozens of reports of... Read More.

Clarion County woman loses $700 to online cat scam

Salem Township, PA – A Clarion County woman lost $700 while trying to purchase a cat online. On May 1, the unnamed 41-year-old Lamartine woman was attempting to purchase a cat from what unfortunately turned out to be a scam website. She sent $700 in American... Read More.

Frank’s Pizza in DuBois closed until further notice

DuBois, PA - A friendly staple in the DuBois community, Frank's Pizza on West Long Avenue, is closing down until further notice. Frank's was reportedly short staffed for the past 18 months. We're awaiting official announcements, but owner Jodi Shaffer made a Facebook post thanking the... Read More.

DuBois VFD fights Gateway Towers apartment fire, other alarms

DuBois, PA – DuBois Volunteer Fire Department had back-to-back calls on Sunday. First, crews were called out to Martin's Grocery Store for an activated alarm from a air conditioning unit. That call was mostly uneventful. However, then the DuBois Volunteer Fire Department was almost immediately afterwards... Read More.

Barn destroyed near Curwensville after lightning strike

Pike Township, PA – A barn was destroyed in a fire after it was struck by lightning near Curwensville over the weekend. On Saturday afternoon around 4 p.m., fire crews were dispatched for a barn fire on Schofield Street Extension in Pike Township. Initial reports say... Read More.

17-year-old runaway found

Punxsutawney, PA – A 17-year-old boy, Ryan Schmitt who reportedly ran away from his father's home in Jefferson County, was located and is safe. The teen is originally from Oil City and allegedly ran away from a Young Township residence on Friday, believed to be... Read More.