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YOUNGSTERS SCOUR PERIMETER OF SHAFFER FIELD FOR EGG HUNT
Staff WriterSunday, March 27, 2016ROSSITERShaffer Field was abuzz Saturday afternoon for the Rossiter Volunteer Fire Department's Easter egg hunt. Children of all ages were armed with their bags to...
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Punxsy crews take care of persistent flue fire in Cloe
By: Larry McGuireOf The SpiritMonday, March 28, 2016CLOEIt took a couple of hours to make it a done deal, but members of the Punxsutawney Fire Department were able extinguish a stubborn flue fire in...
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2016 Variety Show ‘Wherever We Go’ ready to roll!
By: Larry McGuireOf The SpiritTuesday, March 29, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEYIf you don't think the 2015-2016 school year has gone fast, check your calender, as the Punxsutawney Area High School (PAHS) Class of...
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PAHS Variety Show opens Thursday!
Staff WriterWednesday, March 30, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEY, PACody Smith, (left) dressed up as Woody from “Toy Story,” is singing "You've Got a Friend" to Kassi Niver for the 2016 PAHS Variety Show. The first...
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Another successful Run or Walk in the books
Staff WriterMonday, April 4, 2016SYKESVILLEIt may have been colder than past years, but that didn't stop many from attending the 37th annual Run or Walk for Someone Special on Sunday afternoon. Various...
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Indiana County Sheriff’s Department holds Awareness & Safety for Seniors program
By: Destiny PiferOf The SpiritMonday, April 4, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEYIn light of the news of recent scams that appear to be targeting the elderly, the Indiana County Sheriff's Department recently held an...
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LOWMASTER & WARDEN TO CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF BUSINESS
By: Destiny PiferOf The SpiritTuesday, April 5, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEYWhat makes a business last for 40 years? Perhaps it is the locality, but even more, it's the dedication of family.On April 8, Lowmaster...
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One Book, Every Child author visits Punxsy
Staff WriterThursday, April 7, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThursday afternoon, the Punxsutawney Memorial Library hosted the PA One Book, Every Child program, and this year's guest was author/illustrator Will...
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Young Life seeking donut lovers, runners for 5K fundraiser
By: Rose KlaiberOf The SpiritMonday, April 11, 2016INDIANAOn your mark, get set, go, but don't forget to grab a donut on your way. A donut and a race are what to anticipate if you participate in the...
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PSP, Burkett address drug culture after local arrests
Staff WriterWednesday, April 13, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPUNXSUTAWNEY — At a press conference announcing the issuance of 17 arrest warrants related to an area sweep on Wednesday, Punxsutawney-based...
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RIBBON CUT FOR NEW SHOP ‘N SAVE
Staff WriterThursday, April 14, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEYA grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony (pictured) were held Thursday morning for the new SHOP ‘n SAVE, formerly Punxsutawney County...
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Roberts’ friends reflect on the life of ‘His Protector’
By: Destiny PiferOf The SpiritFriday, April 15, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEYThis week, the town of Punxsutawney suffered a loss that will most certainly leave a void. With the recent passing of Bob Roberts, those...
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M&M CAR, AFTERSHOCK BRING THE FUN TO SHOP ‘N SAVE
Staff WriterMonday, April 18, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEYIt was an eventful weekend at the new SHOP 'n SAVE, as many people headed there on Saturday to see the M&M's car (first photo) that is driven by...
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Fire marshal: Gaskill Twp. fire officially ruled arson
Staff WriterMonday, April 18, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEYIn a report released to The Spirit on Monday, Pennsylvania State Police fire marshal Cpl. Agosti announced that a weekend fire that was investigated by PSP...
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Farm Bureau event reminds drivers about rural road safety
Staff WriterTuesday, April 19, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEYSHOP 'n SAVE in Punxsutawney played host to the Jefferson County Farm Bureau's annual Rural Road Safety Day on Tuesday morning. The event is an effort to...
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Paladina no longer taking Punxsy job
Staff WriterWednesday, April 20, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe Punxsutawney Area School District is once again seeking a new superintendent, as the candidate who had accepted the position, Dr. Gregg...
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HISTORY CENTER PREMIERES LOCAL CIVIL WAR DOCUMENTARY
By: Larry McGuireOf The SpiritThursday, April 21, 2016BROOKVILLEPunxsutawney has the Groundhog Day movie, and now, Brookville has a movie that deals with the Civil War and the role the local area...
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SS.C.D. students clean up town!
Staff WriterFriday, April 22, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAFriday was Earth Day — a day when those young and old take time to consider ways that they can take better care of the planet that hosts us. Earlier...
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Firefighters called to Wendy’s parking lot for tree fire
Staff WriterMonday, April 25, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEYAt 3:30 p.m. Monday afternoon, Punxsutawney firefighters were called to a fire at the rear of the Wendy's parking lot at 212 Hampton Ave. in Punxsutawney....
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Trump wins across demographic groups in Pennsylvania
Staff WriterTuesday, April 26, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEY, PADonald Trump swept the Republican presidential primary in Pennsylvania across demographic groups, while Ted Cruz and John Kasich split support among...
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