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Clearfield County Jail to install $130,000 body scanner to help stop contraband

Thursday, October 19 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – A $130,000 body scanner will soon be used at the Clearfield County Jail to help stop drugs and other contraband from being smuggled into the facility.Jail Warden Dave Gallagher noted at this week's Prison Board meeting that the process of purchasing and... Read More.

DuBois City Police, State Police investigate local phone and internet scams

Wednesday, October 18 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS — If you get a phone call from someone who tells you that you owe fines for missing a court date, it is most likely a scam.The City of DuBois Police Department is warning area residents that scammers have been placing a lot... Read More.

Penn State DuBois welcomes prospective Wildlife Technology students on Friday

Wednesday, October 11 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – If you or someone in your family has an interest in studying Wildlife Technology in a local setting, Penn State DuBois has a special day planned for you this Friday.A Visitation Day has been scheduled to start at 10am Friday for prospective... Read More.

More than $2,800 worth of items stolen from Jefferson County residence

Thursday, October 5 by Louise Bennett

WASHINGTON TWP. – More than $2,800 worth of various items were reportedly stolen from a Jefferson County man's residence.According to a State Police report, someone burglarized the house on Horm Run Road in Washington Township sometime last week.A pressure washer, memory foam box spring... Read More.

Penn State DuBois holds Visitation Day for prospective IST, business majors

Wednesday, October 4 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – If you or someone in your family has an interest in studying Information Sciences and Technology and Business, Penn State DuBois has a special day planned for you on Thursday (tomorrow).A Visitation Day has been scheduled starting at 10am Thursday for prospective... Read More.

Local State Senator proposes legislation to increase penalties for fentanyl charges

Tuesday, October 3 by Louise Bennett

HARRISBURG – Local State Senator Wayne Langerholc is proposing legislation in Harrisburg that would increase the penalties for someone found guilty of selling or trafficking fentanyl to a minor.Langerholc said the bill he is working would allow jail sentences of 20 to 40 years... Read More.

American Red Cross hosts blood drive in Brockway today

Tuesday, August 8 by Louise Bennett

BROCKWAY – Every day, blood donors help an accident or burn victim, a patient undergoing heart surgery or an organ transplant, or someone battling cancer.You have an opportunity to donate blood today in Brockway.The American Red Cross is having a blood drive at the... Read More.

Punxsutawney woman reportedly victim of phone scam

Saturday, August 5 by Louise Bennett

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A 75-year-old woman was allegedly the victim of an attempted phone scam earlier this week.According to State Police, a Punxsutawney woman... Read More.

Penn Highlands celebrates 4th annual PA Donor Day tomorrow

Monday, July 31 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – Tomorrow, Tuesday, is the 4th Annual PA Donor Day at Penn Highlands DuBois and Penn Highlands Clearfield.August 1st has been set aside as a day to help raise awareness of the need for organ and tissue donors, and to generate many organ... Read More.

Brookville Police Department offers helpful reminders to avoid scams

Thursday, July 27 by Louise Bennett

BROOKVILLE – Following up its multiple scam investigations over the past two months, the Brookville Police Department is offering some helpful reminders.Police departments will never ask for money over the phone or ask for gift cards.If you are ever in doubt about a fundraising... Read More.