Punxsutawney Man and Woman of the Year Nominations Open

PUNXSUTAWNEY - The Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce is looking for nominations for the next Man and Woman of the Year. Eligible persons should reside within the Punxsutawney area who donates their time to enhance the community. The winners of Man and Woman of the Year will... Read More.

Woman Charged for Allegedly Tasing a Man

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney woman is facing assault charges after allegedly tasing a man on a medical scooter last month. On December 10th police received a call from 56 year-old Christina Felgar claiming someone was stalking and harassing her at the Grace Place Apartments. Later... Read More.

Curwensville Woman Charged for Father’s Fatal Overdose

CURWENSVILLE - A two-year long investigation has landed one woman behind bars for her involvement in the fatal overdose of her father. According to State Police, 29 year old Sami McGarry had allegedly provided her father with drug paraphernalia in mid January 2023, which ultimately... Read More.

Pregnant Woman Allegedly Assaulted During Argument

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man is facing several charges after allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman during an argument. According to police, on December 20th a woman, who was 30 weeks pregnant, and 25 year-old, Lucas Deet were arguing inside of a Walmart over groceries. The argument... Read More.

Area Woman Accused of Stealing Over $150,000 From Mother

RIDGWAY - A Ridgway woman is facing felony theft charges after allegedly swindling over $150,000 dollars from her mother, who is battling dementia. According to State Police, a number of withdrawals had been made from the mother’s account once 56 year-old Kelly Wright became the... Read More.

Brockway Woman Facing Felony Drug Charges

BROCKWAY - A Brockway woman is behind bars after allegedly manufacturing, delivering, and selling drugs. Between September 6th and 30th, members of the Jefferson County Drug Task Force performed a controlled buy of hydrocodone pills and fentanyl patches running from $220 dollars to $600 dollars. The... Read More.

DuBois Woman Accused of Attacking Hospital Staff

DUBOIS - A DuBois woman is behind bars after allegedly attacking staff at Penn Highlands DuBois in late November. On November 27th, police were called to Penn Highlands DuBois for reports of a woman attacking staff members. According to staff the woman, later identified as 21... Read More.

Punxsutawney Woman Facing Assault Charges

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney woman is facing simple assault charges after allegedly striking multiple people in late November.  On November 22nd, police were called to a Sycamore Street address for reports of an assault. Once on scene, police learned that Sara Lambert allegedly began acting erratic... Read More.