November 8, 2017, 8:08 pm
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
PUNXSUTAWNEY — Firefighters from five area companies responded to a working structure fire that occurred at noontime on Wednesday at 323 Pine St., Punxsutawney. The companies were dispatched at 12:03 p.m. to the fire, which completely destroyed the home.
Elk Run Fire Chief Doug McAfoos, who was in command at the fire, said that when they pulled in, the house was fully involved, with flames coming out of the windows. He said there was no one inside when firefighters arrived on-scene, as the two people who were inside had evacuated, along with five of the six dogs that they owned. The third person who lived there was not at home when the fire broke out.
McAfoos said that the renters who lived in the house said there had been some electrical problems in the house, and the Pennsylvania State Police fire marshal was being called in to investigate.
More details are available in Thursday's print edition of The Spirit.
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November 9, 2017, 8:10 pm
Thursday, November 9, 2017
The Home for the Holidays annual fireworks display has new sponsors this year. Pictured are Denny Fetterman, secretary of the Punxsutawney Eagles; Tracy Mizerock, manager of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA) Club; and Jake Ferko, Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce, executive director.
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November 10, 2017, 7:58 pm
Friday, November 10, 2017
Mulberry Square honored its residents who served in the military on Friday, the day before Veterans Day. Pictured in front of the flag, which has handprints representing vets on the red, white and blue hanging in front of the fireplace, are (front, from left): Isidro Gene Sanchez; Jesse Williams; Homer "Buster" Vance; Ralph Yenzi; Joe Sikora; Robert Anderson; (back) Tom Rampange, physical therapy; Rep. Cris Dush, 66th Legislative District; Tammy Radke; Laura Deet, Mulberry Square administrator; and Kathy Anderson, CNA.
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November 12, 2017, 6:45 pm
Sunday, November 12, 2017
The brick walkways that were constructed through funds raised by the Big Run War Memorial Fund were dedicated on Saturday at the Veterans Day program. Pictured (from left) are Chuck McElwain, Jessie McElwain and Bonnie Haugh. Missing from the picture are Carmeta States, Pastor Andy Cressman, Chris and Scott Fox, Pam and Kevin Wachob and Tish and Josh Wachob.
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November 13, 2017, 7:51 pm
Monday, November 13, 2017
Punxsutawney Borough Police officers Jason Aharrah (left) and Heath Zeitler are pictured holding the Platinum Award from AAA for their department’s Community Traffic Safety program.
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November 14, 2017, 7:39 pm
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Members of the Brookville Area High School are gearing up for the school’s annual musical, and this year is special, as it’s the district’s 50th production. This year’s show, Shrek The Musical, has more than 70 cast members, with some being past BAHS alumni and future BASD students. Stephan Martz, who plays Shrek, is pictured with Shayna Bonafardine (Donkey) and Regan Reitz (Princess Fiona) after Shrek and Donkey rescue Princess Fiona from the tower. The performances begin at 7 p.m. Thursday. Tickets are available at the door.
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November 15, 2017, 7:56 pm
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Students from SS.C.D. School are pictured here helping with decorations for the SS.C.D. Christmas Bazaar, scheduled for Saturday. Pictured are (front row, from left) Jack Janocha, Jemma Farcus, Roman Geist, (back row) Emma Young, Zakery Windsor, Carmen Franco and Luke Hollenbaugh. (Photo by Larry McGuire/The Punxsutawney Spirit)
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November 16, 2017, 8:37 pm
Thursday, November 16, 2017
The Punxsutawney Area High School chapter of the National Honor Society held its induction ceremony for new members on Thursday night. Students are chosen for the National Honor Society for academic excellence. Pictured are the new inductees (front row, from left) Colin Wineberg, Kate Horner, Bailey Jones, Olivia Fleming, Emily Griebel, (back row) Midori Bridges, Chelsea Snyder, Cassidy Reed, Ethan May and Matthew Thom. Missing from the photo are Garrett Rowan and Matt Blose.
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November 17, 2017, 7:50 pm
Friday, November 17, 2017
The Punxsutawney Area Middle School cafeteria was filled with a variety of warm winter attire Friday, as members of AmeriCorps prepared for those who would be stopping in to “shop.” It was all part of the annual Coats for Kids, which was held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Coats for Kids is part of the AmeriCorps project held each year for those in need of winter attire. This is the fourth year for the project. Volunteers will be doing another Coats for Kids in January. Anyone who has donations can drop them off at any of the area schools. Pictured (front row, from left) are Emily Martin, Jess Burton, Caroline Dunkel, Jamie Forsyth, (back row) Dr. Shari Weber, AnnaMarie Brubaker, Devin Dinger, Eli Thompson, Nickia Glatt and Ashlyn Smith.
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November 19, 2017, 7:31 pm
Sunday, November 19, 2017
The Punxsutawney Sports Hall of Fame welcomed six more into its ranks, and awarded one more, during its annual banquet, held Saturday evening at the Punxsutawney Area High School. Pictured flanked by a number of honorees from years past are 2017's inductees: (seated, from left) Daniel Petroff; John Smith; Staci Heberling; Loretta Smelko, representing the late Dr. Jack Smelko, the recipient of this year’s Chuck Daly Lifetime Contributor Award; Pat Conners, representing the late Gary Conners; Gary Juart; and Devin Mesoraco.
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November 20, 2017, 7:43 pm
Monday, November 20, 2017
Big Run Borough Council approved George Bedell (left) as a new member at its meeting on Monday. He was sworn in by Big Run Mayor Joe Buterbaugh (right).
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November 21, 2017, 7:34 pm
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November 23, 2017, 9:43 pm
Thursday, November 23, 2017
With Thanksgiving officially in the rearview mirror, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas, and this Saturday, one of the hallmark signs of the holiday season will be “coming to town,” as the streets will be filled with the 27th annual Home for the Holidays Parade, which is sponsored by the F.O. Eagles No. 1231 and will begin at 6 p.m. This year, the Punxsutawney Area High School Art Club will be collecting letters to Santa during the parade. If children bring their letters in an envelope addressed to Santa at the North Pole, with their return address, the PAHS Art Club students will make sure that they are sent off to the North Pole. The club is partnering with the post office to make sure that the letters are delivered to Santa in time and get a returned letter from the North Pole. Pictured here are some of the members of the club working on their float to prepare. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Green)
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November 24, 2017, 4:39 pm
Friday, November 24, 2017
The Punxsutawney Borough office has announced that the last day of leaf collection will be Thursday, Nov. 30. Any leaves after that date must be bagged in bio-degradable bags and called for pickup at 938-8685.
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November 24, 2017, 7:31 pm
Friday, November 24, 2017
PUNXSUTAWNEY — Hey, kids of all ages! Guess who’s coming to town tonight? It’s Santa Claus, of course, and he'll be checking to see who has been naughty and who has been nice.
Santa once again will be the star of the 27th annual Home for the Holidays Parade, which is set to kick off tonight at 6 p.m. from the Punxy Plaza. There, the parade units will stage to prepare for the ever-fun evening parade.
Following the parade, there will be the traditional after-parade party on the first floor of the Eagles Club, across from Barclay Square. Santa will be in the house to meet with the children, review their Christmas lists and hand out candy canes.
The Punxsutawney Rotary Club will also hold its annual Circle of Trees winners presentation after the parade in Barclay Square.
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November 26, 2017, 8:53 pm
Sunday, November 26, 2017
The Punxsutawney Rotary Club announced the winners of its annual Circle of Trees contest on Saturday. (First photo) The winner of the adult category was the Punxsutawney Garden Club. Pictured are Gloria Kerr (left) and Dena Taylor. (Second photo) The winner of the youth category was the PAHS Key Club. Pictured are Caleb Bender (left) and Madison McBee.
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November 27, 2017, 7:15 pm
Monday, November 27, 2017
The Punxsutawney Fire Department recently held its annual boot drive to raise money for area food banks. The Central Fire Department, the Elk Run Volunteer Fire Company and Lindsey Fire Company raised approximately $8,997.49 for area food banks. The distribution date for the money and food baskets for those in need is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 11. The fire department thanks everyone who contributed this past weekend to fill up the boot. Pictured is Josh Wachob, Lindsey Fire Company, accepting a donation from a passing vehicle.
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November 28, 2017, 7:46 pm
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
PUNXSUTAWNEY — Punxsutawney-based Pennsylvania State Police issued a report Tuesday saying they had investigated an incident where a known, unidentified 19-year-old Big Run man had solicited a known 16-year-old female from Punxsutawney for explicit photographs, videos and sexual encounters on Nov. 11 and at various other times.
Police said that the victim sent explicit material to the actor via electronic communications, and the police investigation intercepted the physical encounter.
No further details were released, and police said the incident remains open, pending further investigation.
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November 29, 2017, 7:19 pm
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
To help raise funds for the Punxsutawney Area Community Center, Creative Garden Preschool and Childcare Center, teamed with EyeIndulge Photography, put together an arts and crafts silent auction, featuring items by the children themselves. Pictured here are Avery Moore (left photo) and Chase Sikora (right photo) working on their paintings for the auction. (Photos submitted)
The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon this Sunday, Dec. 3, at the PACC gymnasium and will feature artwork including ornaments, paintings and photos, all of which will have a Christmas theme.
All proceeds will benefit the community center to help sustain the programs offered to the children and adults in the Punxsutawney community.
For more information on other happenings at the auction, see Thursday's print edition of The Spirit.
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November 30, 2017, 8:03 pm
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Members of the McCalmont Township Volunteer Fire Company were busy on Thursday, as they were called to a pair of incidents in a short period of time. (First photo) Elk Run Assistant Fire Chief Josh McAfoos is pictured assisting with extinguishing a garbage fire that caught surrounding railroad ties on fire at Creo Energy in Anita. (Second photo) Shortly thereafter, McCalmont and its assisting crews were called to a truck fire on Team Road.
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