Jefferson County man to stand trial on various drug possession charges Monday, November 13 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – A Jefferson County man will stand trial in Clearfield County Court on various drug possession charges.DuBois City Police filed multiple charges against 36-year-old Justin Salada of Reynoldsville.Police say Salada was found slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle as it was... Read More.
Punxsutawney man arrested for selling heroin to confidential informant Saturday, September 16 by Louise Bennett PUNXSUTAWNEY – A 37-year-old Punxsutawney man is behind bars for allegedly selling stamp bags of fentanyl-riddled heroin to a confidential informant. According to Jefferson County court documents, more than 20 drug-related charges were filed against... Read More.
Jefferson County woman faces fraud charges Saturday, September 9 by Louise BennettPUNXSUTAWNEY – A Jefferson County woman is facing fraud charges after she allegedly received nearly $1,000 in state food assistance based on a false income report.Pennsylvania's Office of State Inspector General filed the charges this week against 46-year-old Irene Smith of Punxsutawney.According to court... Read More.
Clearfield County man faces five years in prison on drug possession charges Thursday, August 31 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County man has been sentenced to serve up to five years in state prison for drug possession.According to court documents, 58-year-old Lowell Way of Wallaceton pleaded guilty to a felony charge this week after large amounts of methamphetamine, heroin, psychedelic... Read More.
Will the debt ceiling deal actually increase SNAP food stamp eligibility, cost? Wednesday, May 31 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Work requirements for government safety net programs are back in the spotlight as the House readies for a key vote on the debt ceiling deal brokered by President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy.In a twist, a new analysis from the Congressional Budget... Read More.
Local U.S. Mail carriers help Stamp Out Hunger tomorrow Friday, May 12 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – Tomorrow, Saturday, is the day your local U.S. Mail letter carrier is asking you to play a part in helping feed families and Stamp Out Hunger.If you place some non-perishable food items in a bag near your mailbox Saturday, your letter carrier... Read More.
DuBois woman faces drug charges following traffic stop Friday, March 31 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – Charges are pending against a 40-year-old DuBois woman after drug residue and paraphernalia were allegedly found in her car following a traffic stop.Police in DuBois say Jamie Beach was stopped and arrested for DUI along Hungry Hollow Road in Sandy Township.During a... Read More.
Pandemic-era food stamp benefits are about to end: What that means for Americans Tuesday, February 28 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Deanna Hardy of Marshfield, Wisconsin, is stocking up on pricier food items like meat, eggs and salmon before her family’s monthly food stamp benefits are drastically reduced."We're really going to struggle," the mom of two told ABC News. "We're going to... Read More.
Over $300 stolen from Clearfield County woman’s food stamp account Tuesday, November 15 by Louise BennettWEST DECATUR – State Police are investigating the theft of over 300 dollars from a Clearfield County woman’s food stamp account.Someone allegedly scammed a 60-year-old West Decatur woman last week by calling her, claiming that her food stamp account had been compromised, and asking... Read More.
Nancy Reagan ‘Forever Stamp’ unveiled at White House Tuesday, June 7 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- A new postage stamp to honor former first lady Nancy Reagan was unveiled Monday.First lady Jill Biden revealed the "Nancy Reagan Forever" stamp at the White House, praising her predecessor as someone who served the American people with "grace.""She understood that the... Read More.
